Alabama's Best Kept Secret!

Sylacauga has been called "Alabama's Best-Kept Secret." A small, but progressive city, Sylacauga makes it easy for retired individuals and families to experience quality living. It is famous for being the home of the world's purest white marble, the Hodges Meteorite and Jim Nabors. The living is easy in Sylacauga where the best of the past blends naturally into a progressive vision of the future. Winner of 15 state and national awards, Sylacauga's exceptional beauty is apparent, but the easy living offered must be experienced to be appreciated.
Location:
Situated in the southeast corner of beautiful Talladega County, Alabama, Sylacauga is conveniently located 51 miles southeast of Birmingham and 67 miles north of Montgomery. Intersected by U.S. Highways 280 and 231, the community is easily accessible by land. Additionally, Sylacauga’s modern airport coupled with Birmingham’s Municipal Airport, make air travel to and from all over the world a breeze.

Major employers:
Avondale Mills, American Color Graphics, Blue Bell Creameries, Floyd & Beasley, Imerys, Pursell Technologies, Southern Alloy and Teksid
 
Recreation/Leisure:
With a moderate climate, excellent location and a population dedicated to their community, citizens are justly proud of the recreational opportunities they have created. 

Retail Sales Taxes:                        
City 3.0%
County 1.0% (Within city limits)
State 4.0%
8.0%  

Property Taxes:
For property on which one is living, a deed should be filed and the homestead exemption claimed at the Talladega County Tax Assessor’s office, Talladega County Courthouse, North East Street, Talladega, 362-2911.

Utilities:
Electricity, natural gas, water and sewer service are provided through the Sylacauga Utilities Board. A $125 deposit and a $15 connection charge are required to establish service. Curbside garbage service is available in conjunction with recycle containers. 

Average Home Cost: 
$75,000 - $85,000
 
Population:
Sylacauga counts 13,000 citizens within the city and a total population of about 77,000 in Talladega County. As far as the local economy is concerned, there are more than 350 licensed businesses serving an area trade population of 140,000.

School Registration:
Students should register at the school they will attend by contacting the principal or registrar.
Comer Elementary…….......……..........……........245-5302
Comer High School……..….....……….................245-3111
Coosa Valley Academy….....…................205-672-7326
Indian Valley………..……...……...........................249-0397
Knollwood Christian…..........………..................249-2648
Nichols Lawson Middle School.......................245-4376
Pinecrest Elementary…….................................245-5700
Sylacauga High School…...……….....................249-0911

Postal Information:
Sylacauga Postal Service, Broadway……..................…. 245-4631 

Pets:
Dogs must be restrained at all times. Contact the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) at 245-2500 for more information regarding required inoculations. There are several area veterinarians in Sylacauga to take care of your pet’s health needs.

Media:
NEWSPAPERS
The Daily Home  ...........................................  249-4311

 Sylacauga Today………..........................……..245-8899 
RADIO
WYEA………………................................….………249-4263
WFEB…………………..…......................................245-3281
WTRB………………….…..................................….207-3222
TELEVISION
TV 3 SYLACAUGA’S VERY OWN…...….......207-3332
TV 24 ALABAMA CABLE NETWORK….….249-4348
Charter Communications Cable Services…...249-0386 
Per Capita Income:
Per Capita                       $16,857 (County)
Average Household         $33,370
Median Household           $25,400     
 Accommodations:
JAMESON INN……………………............…(800) 526-3766 or............................................................ (256) 245-4141

SUPER 8………………….………..............….(800) 889-9698

or............................................................ (256) 249-4321
Transportation:
Custom Aero Services Lee Merkel Airport…..245-3246
Greyhound Bus Line…..................................…245-2575
Taxi – Deluxe Cab Company…..................…245-6242 
Climate
Average Temperatures           
Spring 62.3 Autumn 66
Summer 77.8  Winter 46.1
Average Rainfall 51.0 inches
            Length of Growing Season 199 days
Altitude 595 feet above sea level

Driver’s License:

If moving to Alabama from another state, you should obtain a driver’s license upon establishing residence.  The Driver’s License Examiner’s office is in the Alabama Highway Patrol Office at the Talladega County Courthouse, North East Street, Talladega, 362-2911.

Comer Memorial Library and Information Center contains 60,292 volumes, 170 periodicals, assorted audiovisual equipment, micro films of census records and early Sylacauga newspapers and magazines. They also offer an extensive large print collection, easy renewal by telephone, reference service and educational seminars throughout the year.

Housing
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Churches

Sylacauga has approximately 75 Churches, representing most major denominations.  Area Churches offer activities for young and old alike, including monthly luncheon programs, choir/ensemble groups and trips.

Medical Facilities

Sylacauga's Coosa Valley Baptist Medial Center is part of the Baptist Health System, the state's largest health care system with one of the best reputations in the Southeast. It provides comprehensive, compassionate care in a modern environment with the latest in treatments and technology.

Among the features at Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center is the newly opened Ambulatory Care Center, tripling the size of the emergency room, enlarging and improving admitting facilities and enhancing outpatient preadmission testing and operating areas.

The center also offers a Women's First program addressing the healthcare and educational needs of women in all ages and stages of life.

The Sports First fitness and wellness center provides a preventive program of exercise and physical rehabilitation.

Baptist Health Care offers primary health care through internal medicine and family practice.

Coosa Valley Regional Cancer Center, a service of Southeast Cancer Network, P.C. is dedicated to providing cancer care close to home for the patients of Talladega County and surrounding areas, while working closely with local physicians and other providers to ensure continuity of care.

This full-service cancer center utilizes state-of-the-art technology for both radiation and medical oncology treatments, while the skilled, professional staff delivers personalized service to each of out patients. Coosa Valley Regional Cancer Center offers numerous cancer support services for patients and their families.

Additional services are provided by other healthcare professionals, including dentists, optometrists, registered nurses and chiropractors. Two nursing homes, a regional mental health center and treatment programs for drug and alcohol abuse serve other healthcare needs of area residents. In addition, two dialysis facilities are located here.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center in Birmingham, only 50 minutes from Sylacauga, specializes in cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, hematology, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, psychiatry, and rheumatology.

Talladega County Economic Development Authority

**All numbers use 256 area code unless otherwise noted.