LIVING IN GARDENDALE

<< CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 the last five years, growing in Gardendale is accessible for all types of budgets.

More than 400 businesses help support the city’s economy through dining, shopping, and lifestyle options. Residents do not have to travel far to find what they are looking for.

Education

Gardendale’s schools are a pillar of togetherness in the community. The city has four public schools and one elementary school in the neighboring Mt. Olive community that consistently receive top ranks in the Jefferson County School system. Meanwhile, the high school athletic teams and theater department bring community members together to support the Rockets on the field and on the stage. Gardendale is also proud to have two Christian schools where students actively learn about their faith as part of the standard curriculum.

Family

Growing families enjoy Gardendale’s location, sense of community, and excellent schools – which is why more than 80% of the city’s residents are married couples with children. Located just a few miles north of Birmingham, commutes can be achieved in less than 20 minutes, making it easy to get home for afterschool activities and evening meals around the table.

Faith

Gardendale is home to more than 25 churches within a threemile radius of downtown. Baptists, Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Nazarenes, Presbyterians, and non-denominational Christians can practice their faith close to home.

Healthy Living

Gardendale is honored to be home to an outstanding UAB Medical Campus, including an emergency room center. Many health and wellness services are conveniently located along the Medical Mile, including Brookwood Baptist Health, Grandview Medical Group, Ascension St. Vincent’s, and UAB Medicine. Doctors, nurses, and staff work daily to ensure patients from near and far receive top-notch, quality care. Residents can also support a healthy lifestyle by taking advantage of Gardendale’s parks, walking trails, fitness centers, and recreational sports teams.

Key Contacts

Keep this list of frequently requested phone numbers nearby to be prepared if you need to contact The City of Gardendale’s Public Works Department. For additional information and contact information, go to cityofgardendale.com/ publicworks.

• Education: To learn more about Gardendale’s public and private schools, visit cityofgardendale.com/ community/page/gardendale-schools to access each school’s website and direct contact information.

• Health: Gardendale’s Medical Mile is home to many health and wellness facilities that provide residents with top-notch, quality care.

• Garbage Service: Garbage is picked up once per week. Please note that only the trash inside the can will be picked up. To begin service or for questions regarding service, contact Republic Services at (205) 631-1313.

• Gas: Fultondale Gas provides natural gas in Gardendale. For gas service or to report a gas leak, contact Fultondale Gas at (205) 8416456. Information is also available online at fultondalegas.com.

• Power: Alabama Power Company provides gas to residents and businesses in Gardendale. For service, to report an outage, or for other assistance, contact the power company at 800-245-2244.

• Water: Birmingham Water Works Board provides water for the City of Gardendale. Contact the board at (205) 244-4000 for service.

• Recycling: Recycling services are available for a small fee that will be added to your garbage service. To begin service or for questions regarding service, contact Republic Services at (205) 631-1313.