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Homes:
From
antebellum homes to contemporary residential living,
housing is available at affordable prices. Whether your lifestyle leans to a
country setting or more traditional urban living or even a home on
one the area’s
beautiful rivers and lakes, the choice is yours to enjoy. Warm hospitality and a easier daily pace make the area not only home, but a
special place to call home.
Retirement:
For those who are approaching retirement and are seeking the
advantages of rural or small-town living, we
invite you to consider this area. For testimonies
by others who have made this choice, introductions to
some of the places, events, and things that make this a
good place to retire, and a hearty invitation to come and see
for yourself, go to
http://www.ruralretirement.us/.
Recreation:
From a
World War II German Prisoner of War Camp Museum, to weekend water skiing to
year-round golfing, recreational opportunities of all types provide
cultural experiences and relaxation
in West Alabama. Area festivals include Balloon Fest,
Mule Day and the annual Dogwood Festival celebrating the arrival of spring.
Symphony, theatre and major college sports can all be found less than an hour
away. Youth sports including baseball, football, softball, basketball and
numerous other activities are offered at the many public athletic facilities.
There are over 15 golf courses within a short drive of anywhere in the region.
Rich in natural resources, the region boasts of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
and the Sipsey Valley Wilderness Area most just a few
minutes from your front door. Campgrounds dot the landscape along the waterway,
with most open year-round. Outstanding hunting and fishing opportunities abound
on thousands of acres of public access lands provided by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
Education:
The
Pickens County School System
school system has four elementary schools, one middle school, and three high
schools serving approximately 3000 students. The system employs
approximately 200 certified staff and 200 support staff.
According to the system's mission statement
…the school system strives to ensure an environment where
every learner reaches a high level of academic achievement as determined by
local, state, and national standards. To contact the Pickens County Board of
Education please call 205.367.2080.
Pickens County Board of Education
| Board Members |
Central Office |
Libraries |
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Roger Minton,
Chairperson
Rodney Homan
Travis Bailey
Debbie Holley
Michael Hinton
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P.O. Box 32
Carrollton, Al.
35447
205-367-8404 (fax)
Dr. Leonard Duff,
Superintendent
205-367-2085
Jody Hayes,
Assistant Superintendent
205-367-2985
Ken Vassar, Special
Education Coordinator
205-367-2085
Sebastian Shamery,
Technology Supervisor
205-367-2085
Anthony Burns,
Secondary Curriculum
205-367-2091
Dr. June Overton,
Elementary Curriculum
205-367-1204
Mike Maughan,
Career Technical Director
205-367-8195
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www.faceinthewindow.net
(link to area libraries)
Aliceville Public
Library
205-373-6691
Carrollton Public
Library
205-367-2142
Gordo Public
Library
205-373-7148
Pickens County
Cooperative Library
205-367-8407
Reform Public
Library
205-375-6240
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Aliceville
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Carrollton |
Gordo |
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Aliceville
Elementary
Vanessa
Anthony, Principal
Highway 14 North
P.O. Box 430
Aliceville, Al.
35442
205-373-8722
205-373-3337 (fax)
Aliceville Middle
School
Johnny
Johnson, Principal
Highway 14 North
P.O. Drawer G
Aliceville, Al.
35442
205-373-6900
205-373-8296 (fax)
Aliceville High
School
Minnie
Washington, Principal
417 3rd
Street SE
Aliceville, Al.
35442
205-373-6378
205-373-6703 (fax)
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Carrollton
Elementary School
Dr. Melinda
Robinson, Principal
P.O. Box 320
Carrollton, Al.
35447
205-367-8152
205-367-8908 (fax)
Lakeside Center
Dennis
King, Principal
P.O. Box 320
Carrollton, Al.
35447
205-367-8152
205-367-8099 (fax)
LaDow Technology
Center
Mike Maughan,
Director
377 LaDow Center
Circle
Carrollton, Al.
35447
205-367-8195
Pickens Academy
Brach White, Headmaster
225 Ray Bass Road
Carrollton, Al.
35447
205-367-8144
205-367-1771 (fax)
www.pickensacademy.com
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Gordo Elementary
School
Dr. Lisa Stamps,
Principal
535 4th
Street NW
Gordo, Al. 35466
205-364-8404
205-364-0305 (fax)
Gordo High School
Jamie
Chapman, Principal
630 4th
Street NW
Gordo, Al. 35466
205-364-7353
205-364-6260 (fax)
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Reform
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Reform Elementary
Reginald Cullen, Principal
817 7th
Avenue SW
Reform, Al. 35481
205-375-6351
205-375-6904 (fax)
Pickens County High
School
Delynn
Bouldin, Principal
205 4th
Street SE
P.O. Box 1239
Reform, Al. 35481
205-375-2344
205-375-8151 (fax)
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Colleges and
Universities |
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Bevill
State Community College
Carrollton Campus
Steven Koon
P.O. Box 203
Carrollton, Al.
35447
205-373-8860
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Bevill State Community College
offers classes at its new 20,000 square foot annex in Pickens County. The newly
constructed Bevill Center offers a myriad of classes ranging from healthcare to
industrial maintenance. The college has four campuses spread throughout West
Alabama and has a service area of over 4,600 square miles. |
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University of
Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Al.
35487
205-348-6010
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The University of Alabama
has been identified as one of the nation's top 100 higher education choices
based on cost and quality. The school maintains an outstanding MBA Program that
is recognized nationally for its excellence. |
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Shelton State
Community College
Highway 69 South
Tuscaloosa, Al.
35405
205-391-2211
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Shelton State Community College
is one of the state's largest community colleges and includes a technical
curriculum that supports the needs of its students and local industry. Current
enrollment exceeds more than 8,000 students. |
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Stillman College
P.O. Box 1430
Tuscaloosa, Al.
35403
1-800-841-5722
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Stillman College,
a historically black liberal arts college, offers bachelor of arts and bachelor
of science degrees. The College was established in 1876 by the Presbyterian
Church and has a beautiful campus located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. |
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University of West
Alabama
Livingston, Al.
35470
205-652-3400
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The Alabama Commission on
Governmental Accountability recently surveyed alumni from all twelve
public, four-year colleges and universities in the state to determine
alumni satisfaction. The University of West Alabama ranked first among
all universities in Alabama for career services, quality advising,
accessibility of advisors and caring faculty and staff. UWA also
received the highest score awarded to any institution for quality of
instruction in courses, preparation for writing effectively, preparation
for working with others, value of undergraduate degree in preparing one
for current job and acknowledgement that the undergraduate degree was
worth the time and money invested. |
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Healthcare:
The Pickens County Medical Center is a 56-bed county
owned hospital located in Carrollton (ten miles north of Aliceville). The
facility provides inpatient and outpatient services, including surgical
services, an intensive care unit, therapy services and imaging services. The
Pickens County Hospital Association, a public board, owns the hospital. Pickens
County Medical Center is one of the largest employers in the county. With more
than 300 employees, this local healthcare facility has a positive impact on the
local economy.
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PCMC
For Relocation Packet
contact Becky York
beckyyork@centurytel.net
or (888)398-0138 |
