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 parkprovides 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.

Utilities
Alagasco 256-547-5433
Alabama Power 256-543-8210
Bellsouth 256-557-6500
Gadsden Water 256-543-2884
Southside Water 256-442-8707
Glencoe Water 256-492-1020
Hokes Bluff Water 256-492-2298
Attalla Water 256-538-3322
Rainbow City Water 256-442-2553

Driver's License
New residents must obtain an Alabama Driver's License within 30 days of establishing residency.
256-492-5035

Tags and Registration
New residents must transfer their vehicle title and purchase an Alabama license tag within 30 days of establishing residency.
256-549-5325

Schools
Board of Education

Gadsden City 256-543-3512
Attalla City 256-538-8051
Etowah County256-549-7560
Colleges & Universities

Gadsden State Community College 256-549-8200
Jacksonville State University in Gadsden 256-546-0481
University of Alabama in Gadsden 256-546-2886
The Bevill Center 256-549-8160

Information Sources
Gadsden Commercial Development 256-547-1530
Downtown Gadsden, Inc. 256-547-1530
Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce 256-543-3472
Gadsden - Etowah Tourism Center 256-549-0351
Gadsden - Etowah Industrial Development 256-543-9423

City of Gadsden
Senior Services
Council on Aging of Etowah County 256-543-3616
Area Agency on Aging 1-800-239-6741

Police Departments
City of Gadsden 256-549-4500
Rainbow City 256-442-2513
City of Attalla 256-538-7837
City of Southside 256-442-2256
City of Hokes Bluff 256-492-2414
City of Glencoe 256-492-1424
Etowah County Sheriffs Office 256-546-2825

Fire Departments
City of Gadsden 256-549-4580
Rainbow City 256-413-1222
City of Attalla 256-538-8211
City of Southside 256-442-2256
City of Hokes Bluff 256-492-2414
City of Glencoe 256-492-5107

Hospitals
Gadsden Regional Medical Center 256-494-4000
Riverview Regional Medical Center 256-543-5200
Mountain View Psychiatric Hospital 256-546-9265

Other Important Numbers
United States Post Office in Gadsden 256-547-6391
Gadsden Municipal Airport 256-390-5518
Gadsden Times (Daily Newspaper) 256-549-2000
The Messenger (Weekly Newspaper) 256-547-1049
State Employment Office in Gadsden 256-546-4667