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Contact Name: Martha Cato

Phone Number: 334-756-5228

Address: P.O. Box 186

                Valley, AL 36854

E-mail: mcato@cityofvalley.com

Website: www.cityofvalley.com

Valley, Alabama, is a small town with an eye on its future.  The recipient of the 2000 Outstanding Planning Award from the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association, Valley is recognized as one of the most progressive cities in Alabama. This level of accomplishment is evident in all areas of municipal government by awards given the city for tree management, planning, historic preservation, and numerous outstanding achievement awards to officials and citizens.  Boasting one of the best Senior Citizen programs in the state, Valley proudly hosted th4e 2002 Senior Masters Games in its new 54,000 square foot Community Center.  There, Senior Citizens competed in the heat4ed indoor pool, on the basketball courts and in the various meeting rooms.  This facility and the Valley Parks and Recreation staff allowed local Seniors to host their peers from across Alabama, earning the reputation as being one of the best places in which the Masters Games has ever been played.

Aside from being an award-winning, progressive city, Valley is a good place to live.  Its kind and gentle population is reflected in the city's founding slogan, "Where People Care and Share".

A big part of the quality of life is location.  Valley is located immediately south and adjacent to Interstate 85, only 75 miles southwest of Atlanta and 85 miles northeast of Montgomery.  The beautiful Chattahoochee River is Valley's easternmost border -  a border shared with Georgia and the State of Alabama.  Auburn University is only 25 miles down the Interstate and Fort Benning is a mere 45 minutes south of the city. Recently, the US Census Bureaus announced that Valley was being considered as part of the Metro Atlanta planning area, recognizing it relative location to the metropolitan influences of the major southern city.

Yes, Valley is a good place for all ages.  All the features one would expect and more.  Come visit! See the Chattahoochee. Swim in the Community Center pool or relax in the whirlpool bath.  Visit one of the 16 historic landmarks or kike to see one of  a pair of bald eagles living on the river.  Walk or bike on the Chattahoochee Valley Railroad Trail.  Best of all, come visit our people.  Join us in building an exciting future.  Valley, Alabama - a great place to grow up, live, and retire!

 

COMMUNITY PROFILE

City Name: Valley

Population: 9,200

County Name: Chambers

Population: 36,583

County Average Growth Rate:  -5.91%

Per Capita Income: $15,743.00

Median Family Income: $28,281.00

 

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Commercial Airline : No

Nearest Regional Airport: Columbus, Georgia

Distance to: 40 miles

Interstate Highways : Yes

If no, then distance to interstate highways: 

Four Lane Highways : U.S. Highway 231

State Highways : US 29

Distance to...

Atlanta: 80 miles

Birmingham: 125 miles

Mobile: 250 miles

Nashville: 300 miles

Tallahassee: 250 miles

Nearest Coastal City (Name/Distance): Orange Beach/Gulf Shores

Public Transportation : No

 

LOCAL TAXES

Property Taxes on $100,000 home with Homestead Exemption: $250 - $300

Total Millage Rate: 32.5 (County) 0 (City)

Sales Tax (Total): 8%

Automobile Tax & Tag on $15,000 car: $27.55 (old car) $200.00 (new car)

 

HOUSING COSTS

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. Home with two-car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. Home with two-car garage - new: $160,000.00

 

UTILITIES/SERVICES

Public Water : Yes

Cost per 1000 gallons: $25.00

Public Sewer: Yes  

If yes, Approximate percent of community with sewage service: 

Cost of Sewage Service: $25.00

Electricity, Cost per 1000 kwh: $175.00

Garbage Service Cost: $10.00

Number of Pick-ups per Week: 1

Cost for Basic Cable TV Service: $30.00

                                               

Number of Channels: 15

                                   

Percent of community coverage: 100%

 

HEALTH CARE

Number of Physicians: 

City: 68

County: 68

Number of hospital Beds: 

City: 115

County: 115

Nursing Home Facilities: Lanier Health - 93 Beds

 

Assisted Living Facilities: Riverbend 38 units/54 Beds

                                             Savannah Court

Regional Health Care Center : Yes

Distance to regional healthcare center: 0 miles

 

MILITARY POSTS

Military Posts : Yes

Name/Distance to: Fort Benning, Georgia 49 miles

RELIGION

Places of Worship: 36

Denominations: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Christian, Deaf, Nzarene, Church of Christ, Interdenominational & Non-Denomination, Assembly of God, 7th Day Adventists, & Presbyterian

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Post/Secondary Institutions : Yes

Name/Distance: 0

Public Library:  Yes 

 

TOURISM/RECREATION

Senior Programs: 

1.      Community Center offers the following activities: aerobic classes, rook &  domino night, indoor walking track, indoor pool, fitness center and  ballroom dance classes.

2.      Monthly Programs: day trips to surrounding areas include but not limited to; Columbus museum, Auburn shopping trip, Callaway Gardens Fantasy in lights,

Pine Mountain lighting of the Christmas decorations, Talladega Race Track

3.      Special Events:

October; Me & My Dog Show, Masters Games; Local, District & State for ages 55 & over to compete in table games, team events and individual sporting events. November- Fantasy in Lights,Callaway Gardens December- Parade of Christmas Trees, City of Valley Christmas Celebration lighting of trees, and Rails to Trails Christmas Walk-trail is lined with luminaries and groups singing Christmas caroles, and offering free food and drinks..transportation provided to starting point. March;In Door Car Show July: 4th of July Fireworks Show, free bingo, swimming and live band.

 

 

 

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