Communities

Clay County located on the eastern side of the beautiful Talladega National Forest and Cheaha State Park, Clay County is the perfect retreat for nature lovers and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle.  Throughout the forest and park and many lakes and hiking trails--in fact, you can hike to the highest point in the state of Alabama in Cheaha State Park.  It's an ideal place for fishing, hunting, camping and rock climbing.  Scenic waterfalls offer beautiful picnic sites and swimming.  Golfing and other outdoor activities are also available.

The largest towns in Clay County at the County seat of Ashland (pop. 2,106), and Lineville (pop. 2,544).  Area residents are served by a 53 bed hospital with many outpatient services.  Major shopping, cultural activities and additional healthcare can be found in Anniston to the north, Birmingham to the west, Atlanta to the east, and Montgomery to the south.

Cleburne County is perched atop Alabama's highest mountain peaks, midway between Atlanta, Georgia and Birmingham, Alabama on Interstate 20.

As the "Southern Gateway to the Appalachians" Cleburne County was formed in 1866, and named after General Patrick Cleburne.  The County Courthouse is on the National Historic Registry and is a must-see.  Heflin, "The City of Opportunity" and the county seas, was established in 1886, and defines "Alabama's Southern Hospitality."

Over 200,000 acres of Cleburne County is in the Talladega National Forest.  This gives us unsurpassed year-round fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, bicycling, picnicking, horseback riding and so very much more.  

Want a slower pace...?  Just do absolutely nothing..or watch a terrific sunrise or sunset from one of the mountain ridges...or drive on "top of the world" along the 29 mile Talladega Scenic Drive to Cheaha Mountain State Park (elevation 2407) for a dining and/or lodging experience you'll remember forever.

Cleburne County is a network of rivers, creeks, lakes, ridges, valleys and wooded coves dotted with pastoral farms and ranches.  In our communities - our children are our most vital resource - Cleburne County is #2 for quality education in Alabama.  We support family values, civic pride, belief in religion and a simpler way of life.

Randolph County, the "Natural Place to Be" is located in east central Alabama with Lake Wedowee/R. L. Harris Reservoir as its prime outdoor attraction.  Rated as one of the top three fishing lakes in the State by the Alabama Department of Conservation, Randolph County is a fisherman's paradise.  Lake Wedowee has a substantial 10,000 areas of perfect setting for boating, fishing, camping, skiing, swimming or just relaxing.  Randolph County has an abundance of deer, quail, turkey and doves for hunting.  Take the scenic drive from Woodland through Omaha, into the largest city in Randolph County--charming Roanoke--"Home of the Ella Smith Doll." popular collectors' items also known as the "Alabama Indestructible Doll" were originally manufactured  during the first three decades of the 20th century.  Some of these dolls now sell for more than $12,000.

Nearby in Rock Mills in Wehadkee Yarn Mills, the second oldest yarn mill still operating in Alabama.  West of Roanoke is the small town of Wadley, where county residents and surrounding area residents can take a variety of classes at Southern Union State Community College.  Also, located on the campus, is a state-of-the-art Sports Arena.

Quiet and rural, Randolph County is within 100 miles of the largest cities of Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia, with major medical, cultural activities and educational services.  Two hospitals, five pharmacies, retirement communities, two assisted living homes, home health services, rural clinics, senior healthcare senior and a mental health center serve Randolph County.

  Wadley

Wadley was named for the general manager of the railroad construction crew that came to town and built the beautiful Spanish-style, red-tile roof railroad station.  When the town was laid out, special acreage was designated for churches, plus a town park which remains the site of many activities.

The community's largest industry is noted today as the world's leading manufacturer of wrought iron furniture.  The hub of town life is Southern Union which offers enrichment far greater than can be found in almost any other town of 600.

"Probably a majority of folks grew up here," says one citizen.  With Wadley's academic and industrial opportunities, there is ample reason to remain.