Splendid climate and natural beauty; a good place to work, learn and live; a blend of old and new, urban and rural. This is Gadsden-Etowah County, a friendly community in the Appalachian foothills with gently rolling land, outcropping of mountains, valleys and streams which empty into the meandering Coosa River.
With a mild, four-season climate, recreational activities can be enjoyed year-round. Throughout the county are parks, soccer and softball fields, swimming pools, tennis courts and golf courses, including the nearby Silver Lakes, part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Fishermen and water sports enthusiasts find just what they are looking for on the Coosa River, or nearby Weiss and Guntersville Lakes. Noccalula Falls park provides the setting for many outdoor gatherings and cultural events.
Speaking of culture, the Gadsden Symphony Orchestra and the Etowah County Youth Orchestra present programs treasured by concert goers, as does the Callan Concert Series and Gadsden Concert Association. The Gadsden Museum of Art is expanding to better serve the community, and the Center for Cultural Arts displays traveling exhibits, provides meeting and theater space, and houses Imagination Place, a children's hands-on museum.
Whether it is the annual Chamber of Commerce Riverfest or excursions on the Alabama Princess riverboat, there's always something going on in Gadsden-Etowah County.
Your friendly agent will be more than happy to assist you with any questions you may have about the Gadsden area.
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Utilities
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Natural Gas
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Alagasco
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547-5433
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Alabama Power
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543-8210
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Bellsouth
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557-6500
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Gadsden Water
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543-2884
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Southside Water
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442-8707
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Glencoe Water
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492-1020
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Hokes Bluff Water
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492-2298
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Attalla Water
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538-3322
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Rainbow City Water
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442-2553
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Driver's License
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New residents must
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492-5035
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obtain an Alabama
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Driver's License within
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30 days of establishing
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residency.
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Tags and Registration
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New residents must
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549-5325
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transfer their vehicle title
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and purchase an Alabama
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license tag within 30 days
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of establishing residency.
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Schools
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Board of Education
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Gadsden City
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543-3512
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Attalla City
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538-8051
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Etowah County
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549-7560
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Colleges & Universities
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Gadsden State Community College
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549-8200
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www.gadsdenst.cc.al.us/
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Jacksonville State University in Gadsden
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546-0481
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www.jsu.edu/
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University of Alabama in Gadsden
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546-2886
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www.gadsden.ua.edu/
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The Bevill Center
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549-8160
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www.bevillcntr.org
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Information Sources
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Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce
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543-3472
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www.gadsdenchamber.com/
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Gadsden - Etowah Tourism Center
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549-0351
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Gadsden - Etowah Industrial Development
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543-9423
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www.gadsdenida.org/
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City of Gadsden
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www.cityofgadsden.com/
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Gadsden.COM
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www.gadsden.com
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Senior Services
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Council on Aging of Etowah County
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543-3616
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Area Agency on Aging
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1-800-239-6741
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Police Departments
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City of Gadsden
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549-4500
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www.gadsdenpd.org
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Rainbow City
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442-2513
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www.rainbowcity.org/
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City of Attalla
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538-7837
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City of Southside
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442-2256
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www.cityofsouthside.com
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City of Hokes Bluff
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492-2414
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City of Glencoe
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492-1424
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Etowah County Sheriffs Office
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546-2825
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www.etowahcounty.org/
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Fire Departments
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City of Gadsden
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549-4580
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Rainbow City
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413-1222
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City of Attalla
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538-8211
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City of Southside
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442-2256
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City of Hokes Bluff
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492-2414
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City of Glencoe
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492-5107
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Hospitals
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Gadsden Regional Medical Center
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494-4000
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www.gadsdenregional.com/
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Riverview Regional Medical Center
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543-5200
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www.hma-corp.com/al1.html
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Mountain View Psychiatric Hospital
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546-9265
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www.mtnviewhospital.com/default.htm
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Other Important Numbers
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United States Post Office in Gadsden
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547-6391
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Gadsden Municipal Airport
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390-5518
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www.airnav.com/airport/GAD
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Gadsden Times (Daily Newspaper)
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549-2000
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www.gadsdentimes.com/
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The Messenger (Weekly Newspaper)
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547-1049
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www.gadsdenmessenger.com/
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State Employment Office in Gadsden
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546-4667
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www.dir.state.al.us/es/
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