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Columbiana

The City of Columbiana is a charming city where you know your neighbors. A city that welcomes people to start a business, raise a family or retire and volunteer. If you are looking for a community to call home and have friends, come visit us.

Minutes from Hoover and Birmingham, Alabama

REQUEST RELOCATION INFORMATION

Contact: Stacy Walkup
               South Shelby Chamber of Commerce
               P. O. Box 396
               Columbiana, Alabama 35051
               Phone: 205-669-9075

E-Mail: soshelby@bellsouth.net

Web Site: South Shelby County Chamber of Commerce http://www.SouthShelbyChamber.com

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY WEB SITES

City of Columbiana

Shelby County, Alabama

Shelby County Economic & Industrial Development Authority

Magnolia Meadows Golf Course

Shelby County Historical Society

Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington

COMMUNITY PROFILE

City Data for Columbiana

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Commercial Airline: no

Nearest Regional Airport: Birmingham Distance to: 45 minute drive

Interstate Highways: Yes, I-65; 10 minute drive to Exit 231

State Highways: AL 25

Distance to... Hoover: 35 miles, Birmingham: 30, Montgomery: 68 miles

Nearest Coastal City: Gulf Shores - 260 miles

Public Transportation: no

LOCAL TAXES

Property Taxes on $100,000 Home with Homestead Exemption: $500

Total Millage Rate: .054 mills

Sales Tax (Total): .08

Automobile Tax & Tag: Based on make and model

HOUSING COSTS

Contact Stacy Walkup
               South Shelby Chamber of Commerce
               P. O. Box 396
               Columbiana, Alabama 35051
               Phone: 205-669-9075

E-Mail: soshelby@bellsouth.net

UTILITIES/SERVICES

Public Water: yes

Cost per 1000 gallons: 0-3,000 gallons is $12.82; Next 17,000 gallons is $4.11 per 1000 gallons

Public Sewer: yes; if yes, approximate percent of community with sewage services 85%. Minimum charge for 0-4000gallons of water is $7.50. After 4,000gallons of water, rate increases per thousand

Electricity, Alabama Power

Garbage Service Cost: $14.00 per month

Number of Pick ups per Week: Two times per week and special pick up

Cost for Basic Cable TV Service: Cox Communications

Percent of community coverage: 100%

HEALTH CARE

Number of Physicians: City: 3 Clinics

County: 150 approx.

Number of hospital Beds: City 0, County 192

Shelby County Medical Center

County: Nursing Home Facilities: 1

Assisted Living Facilities: One in city, one within 9 miles