Dadeville Magazine 2021-2022 by Tallapoosa Publishers

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DADEVILLE M A G A Z I N E

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LETTER

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MAYOR Jimmy “Frank” Goodman

Dadeville’s beautiful courthouse square

Welcome to Dadeville! Home of the county seat and the geographic center of Tallapoosa County, but more than that, Dadeville is a city of opportunities – a great place to raise a family, start a business and spend your retirement years. Business is good in Dadeville. In fact, construction starts now are better than they have been in the last 15 years. Not a week goes by that, along with the Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance, we aren’t talking with someone about bringing business and industry to the Dadeville area. We look forward to more growth in the next few years. We’re really proud of our downtown streetscape project that is complete. We’ve got about $1.6 million invested downtown. The new paving, lighting, parking and landscaping have added an excellent resource for our residents to enjoy. Several buildings all around the downtown square have been sold or are in the process of being renovated to benefit the community. In addition, several new businesses have opened around the square in the past few months to include a clothing boutique, a yarn shop and a performing arts center. Other new businesses include a sandwich shop, a bakery and a media store. A deli-style eatery also has opened, and coming soon on U.S. Highway 280 is the fast-food chain, Guthrie’s Chicken. Store owners are taking pride in their storefronts and are excited to enhance the downtown area. People are flocking to the area to shop and dine every day. 4

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Local industries, such as Hellas Fibers, an artificial turf manufacturer and supplier, have expanded their production; and the Dadeville Pole Company is a new plant that should be in operation within a few months. Dadeville and the surrounding areas have countless offerings for the community. We’ve seen exciting renovations around Keebler Park and Creation Plantation and the restoration of Pennington Park, a downtown green space open to the public for arts, music, church gatherings and more. Our community is our churches, schools, healthcare and people. We pride ourselves on our ability to give back to the residents of this community with events for fellowship, fundraisers and increasing business opportunities. The last year and a half have been challenging for everyone because of COVID-19; however, sales tax revenues are still holding strong, largely from tourism on Lake Martin, which plays a big part in driving the local economy. The lake traffic keeps right on coming all through football season, as we are conveniently located near Auburn University. More than 25,000 people come through our fine city on home game weekends, stopping in our restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations. As your mayor, I am pleased to welcome you home, and I invite you to stop in at City Hall to say hello. My door is always open, and I look forward to speaking with and meeting each of you. Jimmy “Frank” Goodman Mayor, City of Dadeville

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Prosperous Future....................................................................................8 Small Town, Big Art....................................................................................12 Building a Beautiful Community........................................... 18 The Area’s First Vaccination...............................................................22 Go Explore............................................................................................... 26 Connections & Growth.................................................................30 The Destination............................................................................................36 It’s Dinner Time................................................................................. 40

Calendar of Events.....................................................................................44 Get Involved.................................................................................................................49 Healthcare...............................................................................................50 Utilities & Emergency Services.......................................................52 Schools & Daycares.......................................................................... 53 Elected Officials............................................................................................54 Area Map............................................................................................................55 Dadeville Chamber Directory............................................................56 Business Card Directory.......................................................................60

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A PROSPEROUS FUTURE N

ew Water Farms began 10 years ago as a working farm and training facility for missionaries and discipleship leaders. Through the years, the farm grew to include a lodge for guests and an event space for weddings, meetings and workshops, along with an outdoor chapel. Now they are looking towards the future and have begun to implement a plan for its second 10 years. The project includes ideas for greater visibility in the community, a new propagation greenhouse and farm manager, a renewed commitment to leadership development, marriage enrichment programs, and

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individual spiritual growth. “It was sort of a ‘farminary’ – seminary that happens on the farm,” explained Birmingham dermatologist Dr. Chris Harmon, a New Water Farms Board of Directors member. “It was the kind of thing where you can study passages in Matthew where Jesus says, ‘I am the vine; you are the branches.’ And when you couple that with working in the vineyard, it becomes much more tangible.” New Water also forged a relationship with the Tallapoosa County Sheriffs’ Girls Ranch, a residential program that provides a stable home

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environment for neglected and abused young girls. Farm staff and volunteers teach the girls to plant, care for and harvest vegetables, and house parents teach the girls to prepare the harvest for the table. The commercial side of the farm – growing, harvesting and making preserves, jellies, salsa, syrup and honey – helps fund farm activities and operational expenses and offers a segue to community relations and the ministries at New Water. The new 10-year plan was formed on the basis of a board retreat with Atlanta town builder Rob Parker,

who recently purchased a New Water cottage home with his wife, Stephanie. The couple discovered Lake Martin’s New Water Farm while exploring the lake on jet skis last year. “The ministry at New Water was such a draw for us,” Parker said. “We were committed to our church life in town and didn’t want to miss that, but with New Water, lake life became a possibility.” During the retreat, board members were encouraged to look at the farm’s unique assets and ministries with respect to the first 10 years and summarize what they cared about. “That is having a life impact. Then, we figured out what we should say ‘yes’ to,” Parker explained. During its initial tenure, New Water developed strong community relations on the east side of Lake Martin through the use of farm facilities for weddings, chamber of commerce events, church services, school events, meetings, workshops and more. To expand community relations opportunities, a farm stand and retail kitchen are under construction at the intersection of county Road 34 and Civitan Road. The rock, timber and glass building will include a small warehouse space and an outdoor area for dining and gathering. A small greenhouse near the farm stand also is planned. The farm stand area will help to fund additional new construction and programs through the sale of plants and New Water’s product line from harvests. “The farm stand broke ground in July, and the goal is to be ready to open in spring 2022,” Parker said. “The farmstand is part of the sustainable philanthropy concept of farm to table, events and our desire to share healthy, good quality products. It gives us a presence on county Road 34 and will help us build community relations.” At the lakeside farm proper, a new farm manager came on board last month and will work to grow the ministries and harvest there. Keith Johnson, a Kennesaw, Georgia, native, graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in business and economics. The 26-year-old worked for a local general contractor for three years but moved to Magic City Woodworks in Birmingham when he felt it was time to explore a call to ministry. “My whole reason for being here is to help grow the ministry side of New Water. They already have an awesome ministry established, and I hope to be able to use the farm as a platform for ministry,” Johnson said. Central to his call to ministry, Johnson said, is the idea of being a father to the fatherless. “I think that’s influenced by the fact that I have an incredible father figure in my life,” he added. He looks forward to meeting and working alongside the Girls Ranch residents, being a positive male figure in their lives and exploring his own call

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Growing, harvesting and making preserves, jellies, salsa, syrup and honey helps fund farmactivities

Keith Johnson

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to full-time service. Johnson’s wife of three years, Makenzie, will complete dental studies next spring, and the couple hopes to settle into local life. “Being farm and facilities manager at New Water is a whole lot of everything. It’s part of the parable of the talents. What am I going to do with the bag of talents God has given me?” he said. One aspect of that mission will be caring for a 30-foot by 96-foot propagation greenhouse that went up last month and is being outfitted with fans, tables and shelves. This space will be used to raise plants that could be sold on the farm stand. Vegetables also could be grown here, with excess harvest sold in the farm stand, Harmon said. “We put the fruit farm in with a strategy in mind for six months of harvest. Blackberries at the end of May; blueberries to soon follow until mid-July. Then, pears come into season; followed by figs and muscadines. The last crop is Asian persimmons in November and early December,” Harmon explained. “The farm stand will include a coffee shop, a sandwich shop and a gift shop. It moves our front door to a busier street.” Harmon said that proceeds from the stand would help fund other aspects of the board’s new 10-year plan, further defining the farms’ three most critical missions. “Individual spiritual growth, with retreats and mentoring opportunities. Marriage health – not just a venue for doing weddings, but also offering marriage enrichment and perhaps some pre-marital programs. And leadership – training missionaries, which we’ve done a lot of – as well as business or corporate leadership training,” he explained. Harmon said the board hopes to offer a leadership conference in the Lake Martin community early next year.

Arts

Entertainment

STORY BY BRITTANY SMITH PHOTOS BY JAKE ARTHUR, AMY PASSARETTI & AUDRA SPEARS

A small town with a big arts community O

n any given day, residents and visitors to Dadeville could choose from multiple live entertainment options, from concerts to arts festivals, live theater, storytelling and more. These events – often supported through the sponsorship of local businesses – improve the quality of life in the Dadeville community in a variety of venues all around the town and at the lake. Zazu’s Verandah on the Square in downtown Dadeville opened last year, providing patrons with the opportunity to gather on the sidewalks and in the streets to enjoy live music and each other’s company. And again, in 2021, when the warmer months rolled around, Rick and Mitzy Hidding, opened the doors of Zazu’s every Thursday evening, beckoning patrons to come and enjoy community as tunes ignited the skies in Dadeville. As the summer passed and the crowd’s continued to grow, the Hiddings added Saturday nights to the repertoire. Well-known artists such as Susan Scholz, Brett Foshee, The Campbell Brothers and Company, David Jones, Tina Marie and the band and many others all provided the beautiful Dadeville Square with entertainment through the warmer months. Zazu’s was also one of the main venues for the

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Lake Martin Songwriters Festival, which kicked off its inaugural season last August. But the summer is not the only time the lights are on at Zazu’s. They often host parties in the evenings, wine tastings, art auctions and more. Not to mention the venue is available for rent as well. Keep your ears turned on for New Year’s Eve this year. Rumor has it the music legends will be returning to Zazu’s to ring in the New Year. Visit the Facebook page for updates and to find out when new events and entertainers will be coming to town. As of Oct. 8, 2021, the Dadevill Performing Arts Center joined Zazu’s on the Square. This nonprofit organization had been looking for a location since December 2020, and when a space opened up in downtown Dadeville, they jumped on it, said owner Kim Walls. “We knew being on the square was the ideal location. It is near the schools, and people enjoy coming to the square to eat, shop and enjoy live entertainment,” she said. The purpose of the Dadeville Performing Arts Center is to have a place where people can come together. The goal is to create community by creating music. There have been talks of creating a community

Emma Zinck performs at Zazu’s Verandah during the Inaugural Lake Martin Songwriters Festival.

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Top: Everything’s Art hosts the reception for the annual student art competition; Bottom: Kim Walls played a tune for onlookers at the grand opening of the Dadeville Performing Arts Center.

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Artists crafted uniqe, one-of-a-kind chairs to raise money for the library

There is live music on the Square every Thursday through the summer

Mobile Palette set up at the Fall Festival for painters to put their own unique spin on painting a pumkin

chorus and even developing a theater program at the performing arts center; however, those decisions will be left up to the board of directors, which consists of five members, including Walls, the spokesperson. “We are in collaboration with Everything’s Art on a few projects, and we are working with Bobby Hill’s production company,” Walls said. The Dadeville Performing Arts Center will host all kinds of musicians at all levels and implement other artistic outlets. For more information on playser, show and exactly what this spectacular venue has to offer, visit Dadeville.performingartscenter.us or check out the Facebook page. Down the road just a few miles, at the Stillwaters Golf clubhouse on the eastern shore of Lake Martin, Copper’s Grill also offers weekly concerts on its picturesque lawn overlooking the beautiful golf course. Diners at any number of lake area restaurants will find live musical entertainment on weekends, and some offer other activities as well. Niffers at the Lake hosts trivia contests and bingo with proceeds benefitting local charities.

Chuckwalla’s Pizza at Chuck’s Marina hosts music, a wine club, art shows, fishing tournaments and a charity duck derby to benefit a local charity. And there’s more. Dadeville and the lake area abound with music, arts and other entertainment all summer long and throughout the year.

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Building A Beautiful Community STORY BY BRITTANY SMITH PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS & COURTESY OF ELAINE FORBUS

n 2018, after several years of dormancy, the Dadeville Beautification Board was revived by an ambitious group of volunteers. New projects took off with a bang, and the city was on its way back to beauty. From planting trees and replacing signage to keeping roadsides free of litter, these volunteers help to create a more aesthetically pleasing place to live, work and play. The Dadeville Beautification Board has ongoing projects such as the Yard of the Month program, recognizing one business or commercial location and one residential location each month with yard signage and a certificate. In addition, they also clean up litter along the roadways, decorate the town gazebo for different seasons and revitalize areas around town that

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need it, such as Keebler Park. Back in the spring, after a terrible storm came through Dadeville, the beautification board and Hellas factory teamed up together to clean and restore Keebler Park. The team worked two straight days and used the initiative to clean up Mother Earth on Earth Day. The two groups worked in tandem to remove debris and restore the gazebo’s, pergolas, tables and rock beds surrounding the walking path. “Keeping Dadeville clean and beautiful is why the beautification board was revived,” said Mickey Forbus, president of the Dadeville Beautification Board. “For us, part of maintaining that beauty is to

The board plants trees in honor of Dadeville HIgh School Alumni

The board awards a residence and a business each month

The board keeps the square fresh with new flowers and trees

make sure that our trees are well taken care of and prospering. We’ve been a designated U.S. tree city for three consecutive years, and we’ve applied again this year,” said Elaine Forbus. “There are so many places around town to plant trees.” One of the board’s most significant accomplishments to date has been the Class Memorial Tree Project. The fundraiser would allow them to plant trees on Tallapoosa County Schools properties on behalf of Dadeville High Schools’ alumni classes. “When this first started, Mickey said, ‘If we get 10 trees, it will be a good year.’ And before we knew it, it kind of became a competition between the classes, and we ended up planting 56 trees,” Elaine said. “And so with each tree goes a plaque, and we are in the

process of getting those put in place.” The cost to donate a tree is $250, which covers the tree, plus ongoing maintenance. The beautification board also has begun restoring the loading platform connected to the Tallapoosa Historical Society Building. “Someone donated money to the historical society, and so the beautification board is working in conjunction with them to restore the loading dock,” Elaine said. “The handrails are being made and are almost ready to go up. It will no longer function as a loading dock, but rather as a place for people to sit and enjoy the view of Pennington Park.” “The railings that we are having made mimics the one from the old Miller house uptown that was

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The board cleaned up and rebuilt at Keebler Park on Earthy Day

torn down,” Forbus said. season. “Those were antique, and “We are going to put supposedly they came the new 16-foot tall from France, but whether tree up again on the they did or not, we are courthouse lawn and taking liberties with that decorate the square with pattern so that everything soft white lights,” Forbus ties in and matches.” said. “We are trying to Forbus added that reestablish ‘The City of the handrails look like White Lights.’” something that would The beautification have been crafted in the board asks that everyone late 1800s or early 1900s. on the square decorate In addition to cleaning and those around town, up and restoring the town, too. The board’s only The beautification board helps clean-up around town the beautification board request is that the lights also enjoys many other be soft or warm white duties. The group participated in the Kiddos and Cops and that decorations be visible from the street and event in the spring of 2021. In addition, they have aesthetically pleasing. applied for Alabama Power’s Grassroots Grant, which “We currently have about 13 really active members, is an honor that the beautification board has received and we encourage more volunteers to come out and in the past. The board has also solicited and raised help us make Dadeville beautiful,” Elaine said. approximately $18,000 over the past two years for Anyone who wishes to participate or volunteer new holiday decorations around the town square. with the Dadeville Beautification Board can The beautification board has been instrumental in call Mikey Forbus at 334-329-0905 or email getting the planters cleaned and mulched around town dadevillebeautificationboard@gmail.com. and at the police station. They have made it their job to see that the town square is beautiful for the holiday

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THE AREA’S FIRST VACCINATION Lake Martin Community Hospital STORY BY BRITTANY SMITH & PHOTOS BY SIRI HEDREEN

ot all heroes wear a cape. Some wear scrubs, and it is no secret that frontline workers kept the world spinning in 2020 and 2021, especially in the Dadeville community. “The best thing that happened to us through the pandemic was that Lake Martin Community Hospital was one of just 15 hospitals in Alabama to receive the first round of vaccines,” said Heidi Smith, director of marketing at Ivy Creek Medical. She said there was no particular reason why LMCH was chosen but that Pharmacist Johnny Latorre was able to secure the specific freezer required to store the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine weeks before they became available to frontline workers and doctors. “The freezer had to be kept at negative 70 degrees,” Smith said. “But Mike Latorre was instrumental in securing it for the hospital. It cost right at $11,000, but it meant we were able to secure the vaccines, and that was the most important thing for us.” “I’ll never forget it. It was Dec. 15 when we received the first set of Pfizer vaccines. We were all a little afraid but hopeful, too,” Smith said. “Two days later, on Dec. 17, our CEO here at IVY Creek Healthcare, Mike Bruce, was among the first few to get vaccinated. He wanted to lead by

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example, and he did. Most of us followed suit, myself included, and then we got our booster 21 days later.”

Dr. Robert Schuster was among the first few to receive the Pfizer vaccine at Lake Martin Community Hospital.

The Pfizer vaccine is currently the only vaccine with a booster available. “To get the booster, patients must call the main hospital number and make an appointment,” said Kim McDonald, director of nursing at LMCH. Smith said that the same day they received the vaccine, a nurse practitioner and good friend at our Millbrook Family Care location passed away from the virus. “It was such a sad day. We found out on the way home that Andrew Atkins had passed away. We cried a lot, but we were thankful to have had the vaccine,” said Smith. Atkins had a daughter who was graduating from high school the following spring, and in turn, Ivy Creek created the Andrew Atkins Scholarship Fund in memory of him. They awarded the first scholarship to Atkin’s daughter the following May at her high school graduation. “We determined that the scholarship would be given during hospital week, which happens every

year in May. It is a time set aside nationally to honor all hospital employees. Since Andrew’s daughter was graduating in May, we saw fit to award the first-ever Andrew Atkins Scholarship to her,” said Smith. In addition to creating the scholarship fund, Smith said that the hospital also drastically increased protective measures for all patients, visitors and staff of LMCH. “Protective measures have been put into place to protect everyone who enters the hospital,” said Smith. “All who enter are screened at the door, and their temperatures are taken using a new automatic thermometer. In addition, we have added sanitation stations all over the hospital. The number of visitors also has been limited to one per person, and masks are required for everyone who enters. “We now have a large yellow sanitizing machine called the MoonBeam (the staff calls it ‘the birdie’) that sanitizes all of the surfaces in

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a room. The staff puts the MoonBeam into a room and leaves. That’s all they have to do. It sanitizes everything.” Smith said that taking precautions for the staff and community were mandated, but that both the staff and community really stepped up. As COVID-19 numbers continued to rise across the country, the hospital staff at Lake Martin Community Hospital began to manage more hours at a more demanding pac, and when the community realized the time and effort of the local After 38 days at Lake Martin Community Hospital, an 88-year-old patient was sent home COVID-19 free. Frontline workers, they went all in to support the staff. frontline workers were eating and eating well. “The community in Dadeville really stepped “People would call and say, ‘How’s the night up and supported the staff here at LMCH,” said shift? Have they been fed?’ This community really Heidi Smith, Director of Marketing. “There stepped up.” were people who brought by masks, others made hospital gowns and local businesses made sure our

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Go Explore STORY BY BRITTANY SMITH & PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE

ust 6 miles west of Dadeville on Youngs Ferry Road, sits D.A.R.E. Power Park at Lake Martin, a 30-acre gem known by locals and loved by guests. Owned by Alabama Power, the park was built in 1997 to comply with terms of the Martin Dam hydroelectric project operating license granted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The park features sandy white beaches, pavilions with picnic tables, grills, power outlets, two fishing piers and an amphitheater, which makes it the perfect place to host a party or catch a little rest and relaxation. Whether fun in the sun is the ultimate goal or playing host to the family reunion (pavilions must be reserved), D.A.R.E Park has operating attendants on staff to help with any needs that may arise. Operating hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends prior to Memorial Day and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day from Memorial Day until Labor Day. For those who love to hike, Dadeville and

Dadeville has been declared a U.S. Tree City for three consecutive years.

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surrounding areas are loaded with walking and birding trails that are official sites of the Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail, which consists of 40 sites spanning 9 counties, from Alabama’s highest mountain to the shores of Lake Martin. Lake Martin boasts more than 175 miles of free public trails through picturesque landscapes with interesting rock formations, wildlife sighting opportunities and terrain to fit every skill level. The lake’s west, east, south and central shorelines all offer opportunities for unique outdoor experiences on wellmaintained routes. The following trails are open all year long, but cool weather hiking is preferred, as it is more comfortable than hiking in the summer heat. The largest section of trails winds through Russell Forest from Willow Point to Russell Crossroads off state Route 63. Here, more than 125 miles of pathways take hikers over rolling hills, into protected valleys and across meandering streams.

Smith Mountain is located just outside of Dadeville

On the east and south shorelines, Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association has built and maintains more than 26 miles of footpath-only trails in three locations, including an outdoor education center at the restored Smith Mountain Fire Tower. CRATA’s Smith Mountain trail system consists of four trails of varying lengths and terrain, from easy to rugged. The entire Island Hop Trail can be accessed only at low water, so plan to hike this trail before or very soon after Feb. 19, when the lake begins to fill to summer pool levels. The Little Smith Mountain Loop Trail, at 2.6 miles, treats hikers to spectacular views and unique rock formations, but this trail also hugs sheer cliffs and difficult terrain. It is not a trail for small children. The view from the 90-foot fire tower at Smith Mountain rivals any other view of the lake, as the tower tops the highest point along Lake Martin’s 880 miles of shoreline. Bald Eagles are regularly spotted over the lake and Wild Turkeys are abundant in the lush hardwood forests that surround the trail, as are other traditional woodland birds. At Overlook Park on the east shoreline just north of Martin Dam, three CRATA trail intertwine, so hikers could choose a variety of routes from 1 to 7 miles. Provided and maintained by Alabama Power, the park at the trailhead includes picnic tables and an observation platform that shows off another spectacular view of Lake Martin. Situated just north of the Overlook trail system, the James M. Scott Deadening Alpine Trail is a challenging 4.2-mile loop along a ridge that parallels Lake Martin’s famed Chimney Rock formation on Acapulco Rock Island. The Needle’s Eye and Jasmine Bluff are popular formations along the trail, which offers numerous vistas at which hikers could rest, enjoy a snack or catch their breath. The trail often treats hikers to up-close views of

Mountain Laurel is native to Lake Martin

wildlife, as eagles are known to roost along the bluff. The Deadening Trail is a rewarding trek for experienced hikers but is not recommended for the novice or anyone under the age of 12. Pets must be on leash at all times, and hikers are urged to use care on the rough terrain. CRATA’s most recent trail system continues to expand on the west shoreline south of Martin Dam. Two historic trails here wind through old growth forest on a 6,000-acre wildlife management area owned by Alabama Forever Wild. The John B. Scott Trail, named for a local conservationist who was instrumental in the formation of the Forever Wild Land Trust, is 4.7 miles long and weaves along the Tallapoosa River through old growth hardwoods. This easy-to-moderate trail treats hikers to the beauty of nature at its best with woods, water and wildlife at every turn. The Cherokee Bluffs Dam Railroad Trail follows the old railroad bed that was used in the construction of Martin Dam some 100 years ago. Follow the highline or lowline paths and visit Saddle Rock Mountain, the highest point in Elmore County. The lowline trail ends at Channahatchee Creek for now. CRATA volunteers are in the planning and design phase for a bridge that will span the creek and continue the trail to Kent, where a point-to-point trail shuttle service will be available. Wind Creek State Park features 5.6 miles of hiking trails and 20 miles of horse trails. The Alabama Reunion Trail takes hikers past an old home site, over picturesque hardwood bottoms and through stands of pine. There is an abundance of bird and animal life along the trail, which offers moderate to difficult terrain. The Campfire Trail features a series of rock outcroppings and a stream that bisects the path. A nominal day-use fee applies for admittance to the park. Learn more about WCSP’s trails and other attractions at alapark.com/parks/wind-creekstate-park. 2021-2022 | Dadeville Magazine

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CONNECTIONS

& GROWTH The Dadeville Community inspires action among entrepreneurs STORY BY BRITTANY SMITH & PHOTOS BY SIRI HEDREEN

Left: In the past year Dadeville has undergone a new business evolution around the downtown square; Right: Raven Tolbert opened Mahogany Masterpiece, bringing dance to the Dadeville Square

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et’s talk about growth. Dadeville has been on a roll. 2020 brought in several new businesses, but 2021 has taken the cake. According to the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce Vice President Jim Cahoon there have been 15 ribbon cuttings this year, and at least 30 new members added to the chamber. Chamber President Peggy Bullard confirmed the record and added there were more to go in the year. The data is not scientific – ribbon cuttings used to be for chamber members only, Bullard said, but are now done for everyone – local business owners speak to the trend. Mitzy Hidding, co-owner of event venue Zazu’s Verandah, points to all the new ventures just within the courthouse square – the Miller Hotel building, shuttered since the ’80s, is being flipped into a restaurant, B&B and snack bar; Dadeville Performing Arts Center has moved in next door to the old hotel; Dadeville High School graduate Raven Tolbert has opened Mahogany Masterpiece, a dance studio, on the corner; Tallapoosa Nutrition celebrated the grand opening of its new location on the square recently; The Yarn Shop Around the Corner has moved into the old one and not directly on the square but cattycorner; Lake Martin Boutique has opened its doors, specializing in chill and relaxed lake life garb. “With all of those, you’re hearing openings,” Hidding said. “You’re not hearing so-and-so is

Above: Lake Martin Boutique carries comfortable but stylish lake life gear; Below: Miss C’s Sweet Treats offers an assortment of delicious goodies

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closing. It’s fantastic.” In addition to the businesses that have opened in the heart of Dadeville, plenty has opened just around the corner, too such as, La Thrift Shop on Bryant Street, Miss C’s Sweet Treats and Me Mama’s Grub Hub on South Street. Still in the pipeline is the Dadeville Pole Company, and Guthrie’s Fried Chicken will find its new home

out on state Route 280. What we see happening in Dadeville is not indicative of the 4.5 percent decline in population from 2010 to 2020, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Not captured in that decline is the presumed pandemic-driven growth since April 2020. Nor the explosion of Lake Martin homeownership; developer Russell Lands reports its waterfront property sales up 75 percent from 2019 to 2020. Lake Martin second homeowners are not counted in the Census, and most of that growth lies outside Dadeville city limits. City limits do not bind the Lake MartinDadeville Area Chamber of Commerce, so they have celebrated growth in the Blue Creek area this year. Jim’s Pharmacy at the Lake opened its doors, and Knect Fitness followed. They are located just off of state Route 49. Since these openings, other businesses have also opened in the shopping complex. Then, at county Road 34, Lake Martin Creamery opened its doors, beckoning locals and guests to come to try a frozen custard treat. They also sell nostalgic candies, gift baskets and hostess gifts.

Clockwise from top left including Facing Page: Patrons enjoy live music at the Dadeville Performing Arts Center; Lake Martin Creamery brings frozen custard to Dadeville; The Yarn Shop Around the Corner offers an assortment of crafts and colors; Knect Fitness brings community to fitness

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In addition, new businesses and construction are popping up all over the Blue Creek and Union communities, from pullup gas tanks to full-blown minimall construction. New business applications in Tallapoosa County soared in 2020 with 353 applications. The number has more than doubled its 2013 low point of 156. Numbers for 2021 are unknown, but according to the chamber, it has been a record year in Dadeville for new businesses to open. “We’re inviting all these new businesses into Dadeville,” Bullard said. “And we’re welcoming them, and if they want to turn around and join the chamber, we would accept them. But Dadeville is growing. Dadeville is growing so fast right now. So it’s hard for us to keep up with them.”

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The Destivation

STORY BY BRITTANY SMITH & PHOTOS BY JAKE ARTHUR

estled down a long red dirt road, through the hills is a beautiful destination where locals and visitors can retreat from the fuss of everyday life. The Destination shares right at 100 acres of pristine, tree-lined property with the shoals of Sandy Creek. On those 100 acres, sits four Busch Tec tents that were manufactured in South Africa, and boy, do they delight. The tents combine the concepts of both camping and vacationing Now, one may think, but isn’t camping also vacationing? Perhaps to some. But to others it is work, and while camping seems like a lot of fun, there are aspects of it that are less favorable, like the part where there is no air conditioning, no plumbing and no actual beds; however, The Destination has changed that by creating a glamping experience, or to some a glamorous camping experience. See, glamping is like camping but with more of a vacation vibe. Each glamp has air conditioning, a bed or beds, a full bathroom, living room and kitchenettes. They each have an outdoor space where one may sit and relax, grill a steak or burger or enjoy some time in the professionally maintained hot tubs. Of the four glamps, each one has its own individual 36 2021-2022 | Dadeville Magazine

theme, such as nautical, western, music or the beach. “Each glamp is named after a place where we have lived,” said Rhonda Courtney, who owns The Destination with her husband, Skip. “I am from Clearwater, and Skip is from St. Pete, both in Florida, and the first glamp that we built, was named Clearwater. That glamp has a real beachy vibe and a lot of the furniture and palm trees came from down there,” Courtney said. “Then the next glamp, we named the Music Loft after our time spent in Nashville. There are guitars on the walls, and everything is very Nashville in that glamp. “After Nashville, we bought a big boat and lived on it for a while. That glamp is called Moon Dance, and the interior and exterior are very nautical. “But the Rhondaposa is the one that we stayed in

The Clearwater sleeps four to six people

Rhonda Courtney hand picked all of the decor

Each room has its own unique design

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The Rhondaposa has a western theme

The Clearwater features a beachy theme

Each bedroom has a view of outdoors

Music City features Nashville themed decor

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while our home was being built,” Skip said. “And, it has ended up being the last one that we have finished. It is western themed, and I just put the fence up yesterday.” The Rhondaposa is based on a home that the Courtneys had when they first moved to Tennessee. It was in the country, on a large piece of property where their horses were able to run and feel free. Building this glamp was also very personal for the Courtneys, as it was the place that they stayed while their home was being built. “The best part about having four different options for our guests is that they come and stay in one of the glamps and experience it. Then they could come back and stay in another one, and while the amenities are the same, they are able to have a completely different experience,” Courtney said. The Courtneys are adamant that the experience is why they have built The Destination and opened it up to guests. The resort can accommodate 12 people to 20 people. “The Rhondaposa and the Moon Dance are both one-bedrooms. They sleep two to four people while the Music Loft and Clearwater both sleep four to six people and have two bedrooms,” Skip said. “For us, this is an exciting experience,” Courtney said. “Glamping is relatively new in the U.S. and we are riding the wave. People are creating neat little spaces all over the world and calling them glamps and that is where our inspiration comes from. Here we are, with our own little gem, full of peace, right here in Dadeville.” “We have also learned that people like the exclusivity that we offer,” Skip said. “The experience is built for a certain number of people, and we want the experience to shine.” In addition to the cabin, guests also have access to the Sandy Creek Lodge, which doubles as the Courtneys home; however, the lodge could be used by guests to host parties, have dinner or even just chill out and watch football, a movie or a show on the 85-inch television downstairs from the main room. “People could bring a chef in or plan massages out on the open decks,” Courtney said. “There’s also a big screen downstairs that people can use, or we could turn on music, open the doors and make a party of it. We are very event-driven people and we welcome anyone who wants to bring their events to our venue.” The Courtneys, not being from Dadeville originally have been very surprised, and delighted at the warm welcome they have received from the community. “Dadeville has been such a huge surprise. The mayor, the chamber and even Lake Martin Tourism, they’ve all been so accommodating and helpful,” Skip said. For more information or book a glamp at The Destination, visit tbdsc.com or stop by their Facebook page.

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Oskar’s Cafe is known for using fresh produce and high quality meats

IT’S DINNER TIME Rain or shine, it’s time to dine

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NolaBama has a wonderful outdoor eating space

The Fusion Grill offers up a monster-style feast

Azteca’s Mexican Grill 18092 US 280 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1898

Homeplate Café 191 E South St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-0583

Niffer’s Place Lake Martin 7500 AL-49 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-5950

Bob’s Fine Food & BBQ 306 N Broadnax St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1824

JJ’s Diner 5058 AL-49 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3135

NolaBama Snack Shack 109 W South St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1777

Lake Martin Pizza Co. 5042 AL-49 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3337

Oskar’s Café 6684 AL-49 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-4827

Lake Martin Creamery 8212 Co Rd 34 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3246

Poplar Dawg’s Eatery 10277 County Rd. 34 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-9288

Lil Smokey’s BBQ 8678 AL-50 Dadeville, AL 36853 334-530-3959

Sam’s Kountry Kitchen 138 East South St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-2028

Chuckwalla’s Pizza at Chuck’s Marina * 237 Marina Rd. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-7733 Copper’s Bar & Grill 797 Moonbrook Dr. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3536 D’s Smoke Shack 868 Gibson Rd. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1959 Fusion Grill 1065 Tallassee St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1858 Gus’s Hot Dogs at Lake Martin * 397 Marina Point Dr. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3700

Me Mama’s Grub Hub 332 E. South St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-737-3314 Miss C’s Sweet Treats 566 E. South S Dadeville, AL 36853 256-373-3305 Nibblers Lake Martin * On-water seasonal food service 256-404-4305

The Burritos Corner Mexican Grill 8605 AL-50 Dadeville, AL 36853 256-307-1887 Yellow Top Ice Cream Shop * On-water seasonal ice cream boat 205-531-7628 * Waterfront Dining

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

**These events are subject to change.

JANUARY

Dadeville Chamber Banquet: The Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber hosts its annual awards banquet and dinner to recognize outstanding businesses and individuals in the town and install new chamber officers.

FEBRUARY

Pancake Breakfast: The Dadeville Kiwanis Club hosts its annual pancake breakfast at the Dadeville Elementary School to raise money for local children’s organizations. For more information, contact Peggy Bullard at 256-825-9415.

MARCH

Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park hosts the anniversary of this historical battle each year with live reenactments and demonstrations of Creek Indian and frontier life in the year 1814. For more information, visit nps.gov/hobe.

APRIL

Old 280 Boogie: Originally started as a celebration of a highway creation around the little town of Waverly, this annual all-day music festival is held at Standard Deluxe. Multiple bands perform each year, and concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and coolers to enjoy the show. Vendors and food options are available as well. For more information, visit standarddeluxe.com. Master Gardener’s Plant Sale: The Tallapoosa County Master Gardeners hold their annual plant sale each spring. Keebler Park Celebration: Complimentary hands-on activities throughout the day in Keebler Park provide a day of familyfun. For information, contact Dianna Porter at 256-750-0075. Fish for Ferst: Ferst Readers of Tallapoosa County hosts an annual fishing tournament at Chuck’s Marina to raise funds that helps send free books to children ages five and under in Tallapoosa County. 44 2021-2022 | Dadeville Magazine

MAY

Barbecue Cook-off and Festival: The Lake Martin Rodeo Club hosts this annual cook-off that brings in culinary talent from around Alabama. Contestants could win prizes, gift bags and the most coveted, unique barbecue trophy. Visit The Rodeo Club Facebook page for information. Union VFD Spring Festival: Each year, the volunteer fire department hosts this long-running community event for fellowship and a chance to meet the local firefighters. The event features home-cooked barbecue sells, arts and crafts booths, music, a flea market, a bake sale, demonstrations and lots of kids’ activities. For more information, call the fire department at 256-825-0016. New Water Century Cycling Event: New Water Farms hosts an annual cycling ride with three routes available: 30, 60 and 100 miles. For information, visit newwater.com. Art in the Park: Everything’s Art hosts an annual art festival at Pennington Park featuring local artisans, music, food and more.

JUNE

Lil’ Calypso: Each year, Chuck’s Marina plays host to an art show with some of the best vendors in the Southeast. Held along Lake Martin’s shorelines, visitors are welcomed to a great view and an even better opportunity to snag unique, handmade finds. The Miss Lake Martin Pageant is held at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Girls vie for the wearer of the crown in different age categories from infant through 21 years of age. The winner of Miss Lake Martin takes home a scholarship. For more information, email misslakemartinpageant@gmail.com. Lake Martin United Way Day of Action: Community volunteers help clean-up and improve the local schools with projects including painting, landscaping, power washing, cleaning and more. To learn more or to volunteer, contact United Way at 256329-3600.

From Facing Page Left to Right: Fall Festival; Miss Lake Martin; Union VFDR Festival; Denim and Diamonds; Spirit of Hometown Christmas Parade

JULY

Cornhole Tournament: Hosted by the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual competition is held at The Rodeo Club for the chance to win some prizes. Registration includes a T-shirt. Contact the chamber for more information at 256-825-4019.

Dirt Road Century Ride: Standard Deluxe in Waverly hosts a dirt road cycling event, followed by an after-party with music and food. The competitive routes are 30, 60 or 100 miles long, and there are opportunities to win additional prizes in non-competitive events.

Blue Creek July Fourth Parade: Festive golf carts and ATVs drive down Olana Drive at the north end of Ponder Camp Road and end at Niffer’s on the Lake. Spectators stand along the streets to collect candy and trinkets being thrown by parade entries. For more information, contact Mickey Forbus at 334-3290905.

Denim and Diamonds: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual charity ball is held at The Rodeo Club in Dadeville and supports the chamber and the Lake Martin Dadeville Area United Way. A ticket includes a steak dinner, silent auction and live music.

NOVEMBER

Heart of Waverly BBQ: This daylong concert at Standard Deluxe in Waverly features multiple bands performing throughout the day on its outdoor stage and plenty of barbecue items available for purchase.

Dadeville Christmas Open House: Dadeville’s businesses stay open on a Sunday to encourage Christmas shopping and exploration of the town’s charming downtown area.

AUGUST

Spirit of a Hometown Christmas: The annual Christmas parade comes through downtown Dadeville and includes festive floats, music and organization participation. Vendors are on-site as well to sell food, arts and crafts and other goods.

Horseshoe Bend Re-enactment: The Horseshoe Bend National Military Park hosts a live reenactment of the battle, along with a look into Creek life during this time in history. For information, visit nps.gove/hobe.

SEPTEMBER

Lake Martin Living’s Art and Photography Contest: Lake Martin Living magazine hosts an annual art and photography contest. Local artists should submit their works in the month of September. Winners are announced in October’s issue of Lake Martin Living magazine.

OCTOBER

Fall Festival: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual celebration with vendors, food and fun for the kids in downtown Dadeville courthouse square. For more information, contact the chamber at 256-825-4019.

DECEMBER

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Zazu’s Verandah from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and bring your dancing shoes because there will be live music.

ONGOING EVENTS

Clean Community Partnership Cleanup: Volunteers in Dadeville meet at 8 a.m. at City Hall on the second Saturday of each month to pickup litter around town. Sanitized pickers and bags will be available for participants. For more information, contact . Charity Bingo at Niffer’s: Niffer’s at the Lake hosts bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and proceeds benefit area charities.

Fall Boogie: Standard Deluxe in Waverly features a multicultural lineup of artists at its outdoor pavilion. This spin-off to the spring Old 280 Boogie includes arts vendors and food, and event-goers should bring blankets, chairs and coolers to stake out a good spot on the grassy lawn. 2021-2022 | Dadeville Magazine

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Singleton Marine – Blue Creek Marina 7280 Highway 49 South Dadeville, AL 36853 (256) 825-8888

Singleton Marine – Jacksons Gap 124 Edgewater Drive Jacksons Gap, AL 36861 (256) 269-0088

SingletonMarine.com

Singleton Marine – Parker Creek Marina 486 Parker Creek Marina Road Equality, AL 36026 (256) 329-8550

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GET INVOLVED Lake Martin Resource Association 256-212-1422 | lmra.info Lake Martin Young Professionals 256-234-3461 | lakemartinyp.com Lighthouse of Tallapoosa County 36 Franklin St., Alexander City 256-234-4894 Reeltown/Liberty City Lions Club 19700 state Route 49, Notasulga 334-401-0963 The Dadeville Kiwanis Club cooks a pancake breakfast

Salvation Army 1725 state Route 22, Alexander City 256-215-3730

American Legion Post 143 512 Columbus St., Dadeville

Friends of Horseshoe Bend Friendsofhorseshoebend.org

Tallaco K-9 Unit 256-825-4825

Artists Association of Central Alabama 334-301-5317

Friends of the Library 205 N. West St., Dadeville 256-825-7885 | dadevillepubliclibrary.com

Tallassee Armory Guards, SCV Camp 1921 102 James St., Tallassee tallasseearmoryguards@outlook.com

Girls Scouts of Southern Alabama 800-239-6636

Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center 4425 Dadeville Rd., Alexander City 256-329-3327

American Red Cross 807 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City 256-234-3291 Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area 1009 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City 256-234-4757

Housing Authority of Dadeville 845 Freeman St., Dadeville 256-825-6004

Camp ASCCA Easter Seals 4278 Camp Ascca Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9226 | campascca.org

Kiwanis Club of Dadeville dadevillekiwanis.org

Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association 334-462-8565 | crata.org Children’s Harbor 1 Our Children’s Hwy., Alexander City 334-857-2133 Community Action 172 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256-825-4287 Dadeville Quarterback Club 256-750-2092 Dixie Sailing Club & Youth Program 767 New Hope Church Rd., Alexander City 256-392-9372 | info@dixiesailingclub.com Everything’s Art 129 N. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256-825-4532 | everythingsart.org

Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber 345 E. Lafayette St., Dadeville 256-825-4019 Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance 1675 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City 256-215-4410 | lakemartineda.com

Tallapoosa County Democratic Party Tallapoosadems.org Tallapoosa County Extension Office/Master Gardeners 125 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville, Room 23 256-825-1050 Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation 4578 Tallapoosa St., Notasulga 334-401-9018 Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch 174 Samford Dr., Camp Hill 256-896-4113

Lake Martin Area United Way 17 Main St., Alexander City 256-329-3600 | unitedwaylakemartin.org

Tallapoossee Historical Society & Museum 214 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256-825-7535

Lake Martin HOBO info@lakemartinhobos.com | lakemartinhobos.com

Tallapoosa County Republican Party 334-301-9411 | tallaGOP@outlook.com

Lake Martin Humane Society 2502 Sugar Creek Rd., Alexander City 256-234-5533 Lake Watch Lake Martin info@lakewatch.org | lakewatch.org

Tri-County Children’s Advocacy Center 266 Bryan St., Dadeville 256-825-0094 Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama 5030C U.S. Hwy. 280, Alexander City 256-234-0347 2021-2022 | Dadeville Magazine

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Russell Medical 3316 U.S. Highway 280, Alexander City 256-329-7100 • Total Fitness • 24/7 emergency room • Sleep disorders • The Women’s Center • Wound care & hyperbaric medicine • Surgery clinic • Cancer center • Rehab services • Cardiology • Vascular services • Pediatrics • Radiology For more information, visit russellcares.com

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Utilities & Emergency Services Moving to a new town or into a new house is both an exciting event and a stressful ordeal. With registration deadlines, utilities to set up and the physical process of moving, the checklist can seem to stretch on and on. To make this already trying process a little more manageable and a little less time consuming, we’ve put together a list of departments, websites and phone numbers to help you close the deal on your new home sweet home.

WATER City of Dadeville’s Water Department Candy Knox 265 N. Broadknax St. | 256-825-9242 Water deposits are $50 for homeowners; $100 for renters Walnut Hill Water Authority 7794 Hwy 50, Dadeville | 256-825-9841 Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

GAS City of Dadeville’s Gas Department Annie Fitten 834 E. Columbus St. | 256-825-5004 Gas Deposits are 75$ for homeowners and $150 for renters

ELECTRICITY Start, stop or transfer electric service with Alabama Power online at alabamapower.com. The website also offers information regarding reporting an outage, products, services and conservation. Call Alabama Power at 800-245-2244 or visit the local office at 225 E. Laffayette St., Dadeville.

CABLE & SATELLITE Spectrum: 866-874-2389 | 879 Market Place, Alexander City Cable Busters: 256-825-9939 | 940 Campbell Rd, Dadeville AT&T Internet and DirectTV: 855-293-7676 DirectTV: 256-229-3755 | 4529 US-280, Alexander City

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY PROBATE OFFICE Tallapoosa County Courthouse 125 N. Broadnax St. | 256-825-4266 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. License issuance, renewals, tags, titles, boat registration, hunting and fishing licenses. For a full list of services and requirements to apply for one of the above, visit tallaco.com/probate.asp.

VOTER REGISTRATION With a valid Alabama Driver’s License or non-driver’s identification card, residents are eligible for online voter registration. Visit tallaco.com/ voter.asp to begin the process. If you do not qualify for online voter registration, you may register between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 125 N. Broadnax St. or call the Board of Registrars at 256-825-1081. To be eligible for an upcoming election, your registration must be complete and accepted no later than 10 days prior to the election.

PUBLIC SAFETY For emergencies, dial 911 to be connected with immediate assistance in the Dadeville area.

GARBAGE PICKUP Waste Management regularly makes pickups Monday through Wednesday. If your trash can is damaged, call Dadeville City Hall at 256-825-9242. Streetside household garbage pickup is scheduled for each Thursday and Friday and is limited to big items that do not fit in garbage cans. Appliances containing freon, car/tractor batteries, old tires and roof shingles are prohibited. Thursday and Friday, the City of Dadeville also picks up limbs and other vegetative matter from along city right of ways. All leaves must be bagged and limbs cut to 5-foot sections. Anything weighing more than 50 pounds is prohibited. Garbage deposits are $57.50 for residential and $60 for commercial or industrial customers. Visit Candy Knox at City Hall in alexander City to pay deposit.

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Dadeville Police Department Chief Jonathan Floyd 192 S. Broadnax St. | Non-emergency 256-825-6212 Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Jimmy Abbett 316 Industrial Park Dr. | Non-emergency 256-825-4264 Dadeville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Anthony Keith Wilkerson 339 N. Tallassee St. | Non-Emergency 256-825-8534 Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency Tallapoosa County Courthouse, Rooms 9 and 16 Director: Jason Moran | jmoran@tallaco.com Administrative Assistant: Anna Westbrook | awestbrook@tallaco.com Sign up to receive emergency alerts at tallaco.com.

Dadeville Elementary students on the first day of school 2021

County Schools & Daycares TALLAPOOSA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TCBOE meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m. in the boardroom. A link to attend meetings virtually is posted by 8 a.m. on the day of the meeting at tallapoosak12.org. 679 E. Columbus St., Dadeville 256-825-0746 Superintendent: Raymond C. Porter raymond.porter@tallapoosak12.org Administrative Assistant: Audrey Davis adavis@tallapoosak12.org Deputy Superintendent: Casey D. Davis c.davis@tallapoosak12.org Board Members District 1: Matilda Woodyard-Hamilton 256-896-4446 mhamilton@tallapoosak12.org District 2: Martin Johnson 256-825-6402 mjohnson@tallapoosak12.org District 3: Michael Carter, vice chairman 256-825-5554 mcarter@tallapoosak12.org District 4: Carla Talton, chair 256-825-4453 ctalton@tallapoosak12.org District 5: Linda Daniel 256-329-2688 linda.daniel@tallapoosak12.org

Special Education Coordinator Page Cotton 256-825-0746, ext. 23 page.cotten@tallapoosak12.org Tallapoosa County Schools Dadeville Elementary School, (pre-K to 6th) 670 E. Columbus St., Dadeville 256-825-6811 Principal: Diane Miller diane.miller@tallapoosak12.org Dadeville High School, (7th to 12th) 227 Weldon St., Dadeville 256-825-7848 Principal: Chris Hand chand@tallapoosak12.org Horseshoe Bend High School, (K to 12th) 10684 Hwy. 22 East, New Site 256-329-9110 Principal: Tom Cochran tom.cochran@tallapoosak12.org Reeltown Elementary School, (pre-K to 6th) 4085 state Route 120, Notasulga 334-257-3784 Principal: Lisa Hornsby lisa.hornsby@tallapoosak12.org Reeltown High School, (7th to 12th) 4090 state Route 120, Notasulga 334-257-1670 Principal: Cliff Maddox cliff.maddox@tallapoosak12.org

Edward Bell Career Tech 251 Martin Luther King St., Camp Hill 256-896-0160 Principal: Chad McKelvey cmckelvey@tallapoosak12.org Southern Preparatory Academy, (6th to 12th) 174 Ward Circle, Camp Hill 256-675-6260 Dean of Academics: Mark Morgan mark.morgan@southernprepacademy.org

DAYCARES Kings Kids Daycare 18124 U.S. Hwy. 280, Dadeville 256-333-0422 Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Little Lambs and Ivy Day School 580 E. South St., Dadeville 256-825-9415 Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church Daycare 17363 U.S. Hwy. 280, Dadeville 256-825-7544 Geneva Heard Daycare 756 Fulton St., Dadeville 256-825-8976 Hours: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beulah Baptist Church Daycare Center 5891 Lovelady Rd., Dadeville 334-825-6515

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Elected Officials Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. Contact your local representatives to let them know how you feel about state or local matters.

City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the conference room at City Hall.

To find out which commissioner represents your area, visit tallaco.com.

Kay Ivey Governor 334-242-7100 600 Dexter Ave. Montgomery, AL

Jimmy Frank Goodman Sr. Mayor 256-825-9749 241 Goodman Road, Dadeville, AL

T.C. Coley District 1 256-234-5325 2316 N. Central Ave. Kellyton, AL

Steve Marshall Attorney General 334-242-7300 501 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL

Darryl Heard District 1 256-825-9242 269 Wink Street, Dadeville, AL

Steve Robinson District 2 256-654-0047 1225 Warren Circle Alexander City, AL

Ed Oliver (R) 81st District 334-803-1889 11 S. Union St., Ste. 410-B Montgomery, AL

Brownie Caldwell District 2 256-825-4749 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville, AL

John McKelvey District 3 256-825-4268 125 N. Boradnax St. Dadeville, AL

Tom Whatley 27th District 334-242-7865 11 S. Union St., Ste. 734 Montgomery, AL

Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson District 3 256-825-9946 1191 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL

Emma Jean Thweatt District 4 256-825-4207 585 Brookwood Circle Dadeville, AL

Clyde Chambliss Jr. Senate District 30 334-343-7883 clyde.chambliss@alsenate.gov

Terry Greer District 4 256-825-4369 1163 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville, AL

George Carleton Jr. District 5 256-825-4268 125 N. Broadnax St. Dadeville, AL

Tony Wolfe District 5 Dadeville, AL 1752 W. LaFayette St., Dadeville, AL

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Dadeville Chamber Members INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Anne Marie Jones Belinda Siggers Whaley BJ Kosmak Cheryl Rhodes Clint McKelvey Corey Hallmark Ellen Poling Emma Jean Thweatt Janie Merrifield Jim Cahoon Jimmy Abbett JoAnn Frazier Kay “Sharon” Gaither Lydia Staples Nancy Evans Patrick Craddock Suzie Ham Wayne Smith ACCOUNTING Sellers CPA, LLC 180 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 256.825.8259 sellerscpa.net ASSISTED LIVING Dadeville Healthcare Center Nursing Home 385 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.825.9244 dadevillehealthcare.net Ivy Creek Home Health of Dadeville 729 E. South Street, Dadeville 256-825-7050 Ivycreekhealth.com Ivy Creek Hospice 201 Mariarden Rd, Dadeville 256.825.3272 Ivycreekhealth.com Prime Healthcare Mgmt. Retirement & Assist Living PO Box 205, Dadeville 256.825.9273 primemgtllc.com ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 143 P.O. Box 91, Dadeville American Red Cross 17 Main St., Alexander City 256.234.3291 redcrossal.org Dadeville Housing Authority 845 Freeman Dr., Dadeville 256.825.6004 Dadeville Masonic Lodge #71 233 N. Tallassee St., Dadeville Dadeville Performing Arts 128 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.4958 Dadeville Public Library 205 N. West St., Dadeville 256.825.7820 dadevillepubliclibrary.com

Horseshoe Bend Regional Library 207 N. West St., Dadeville 256.825.9232 Horseshoebendlibrary.org

McKelvey Chevrolet Corp. PO Box 187, Dadeville 256.825.4201 mckelveychevrolet.com

Legacy Ministries 664 Still Woods Dr., Dadeville 205.944.1307 legacyencounter.org

Kiwanis Club of Dadeville PO Box 301, Dadeville

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Harbor Pointe Marina, LLC 397 Marina Point Rd., Dadeville 256.825.0600 harborpointe.net

New Water Farms 460 Camp Civitan Rd., Dadeville 205.796.5462 newwater.com

Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors 260 Church St., Alexander City 256.234.7522 lmaar.org Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance PO Box 1105, Alexander City 256.215.4404 lakemartineda.com Lake Martin Area United Way PO Box 876, Alexander City 256.329.3600 unitedwaylakemartin.org Lake Martin Home Owners Boat Owners PO Box 1030, Dadeville 770.634.0864 lakemartinhobos.com Lake Martin Powerboat Association Dadeville, AL 334.734.4695 Lake Martin Resource Association 2544 Willow Point Rd., Alexander City 256.329.0835 lmra.info StillWaters Residential Association 1816-B StillWaters Dr., Dadeville 256.825.2990 stillwatersra.com

S & S Discount Tire, LLC 224 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.8195 sandsdiscounttire.com Southside Collision Center 2144 Hwy. 49 South, Dadeville 256.825.4345 Thomas Auto Parts 157 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.4155 napaonline.com BANKING / FINANCE CMJ Financial Group (Primerica) Bubba Gibson, Investment Advisor Representative, Dadeville 256.620.2153 cmjfinancialgroup.primerica.com Country Financial Shannon Works Insurance Agency 256.373.0099 countryfinancial.com/shannon.works Don’s Check Cashing 152 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.9150

Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation 593 Old Shephard Rd., Dadeville 256.825.9211 alfafarmers.org/about/counties/tallapoosa

Farmers & Merchants Bank 216 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.9943 fmlafayette.com

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Girls Ranch 174 Samford Dr., Camp Hill 256.896.4113 sheriffsranch.org/tallapoosa.html

River Bank & Trust 3617 Hwy. 280, Alexander City 256.329.0500 www.riverbankandtrust.com

Tallapoossee Historical Society & Museum 214 N Broadnax St, Dadeville

Valley National Bank 391 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.215.7300 valley.combranches/dadeville-branch

Union Volunteer Fire & Rescue 5171 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256.825.0016 ATTORNEYS Faye Edmondson P.C. Attorney at Law 135 N. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.9559 Harrison Law Firm 169 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.7393 Oliver & Treadwell 129 W Columbus St., Dadeville 256.825.9296 olivertreadwell.com

Everything’s Art 129 N Tallassee St, Dadeville 334.233.9851

AUTOMOTIVE SALES Big Boy Toys at Blue Creek LLC 6880 Hwy. 49, Dadeville 334.799.1627

Friends of the Library 205 N. West St., Dadeville 256.825.7885 dadevillepubliclibrary.com

Harbor Pointe Marina, LLC 397 Marina Point Rd., Dadeville 256.825.0600 harborpointe.net

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CHURCHES-FAITH-WORSHIP First Baptist Church of Dadeville 178 S. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.6232 fbcdadeville.com First Presbyterian Church of Dadeville 171 Okefuske St., Dadeville 256.825.4081 First United Methodist Church of Dadeville Pastor Michael Carver 140 W. LaFayette St./PO Box 305, Dadeville dadevillefumc.org Lake Community Church 6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville 256.212.2113 lakecommunity.church Lake Martin Baptist Church Pastor Roger Kendrick 9823 County Rd 34, Dadeville 256.825.7434 lakemartinbaptist.org

Red Ridge United Methodist Church 8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.825.9820 redridgemethodist.org CONTRACTORS Deep Water Dock Services 10116 County Rd 34, Dadeville 256.373.3220 deepwaterdockservices.com Forbus Custom Pools LLC Dadeville 334.329.0905 Gary Ingram Grading & Paving, Inc. 1767 Griffin Shoals Rd., Dadeville 256.825.6878 ingrampaving.com M & M Construction Company 256.825.8326-o, 256.234.9532-c mandmconstructioncompany.com TMP Construction 225 N. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.0967 tmpconstruction.com CONVIENIENCE STORES D&S Quick Stop (Eagle Station) 18052 Hwy. 280, Dadeville 256.825.5651 Tiger’s Kwik Stop, Inc. 18363 Hwy. 280, Dadeville 256.825.5600 DAYCARE-SCHOOL Little Lambs & Ivy Day School 580 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.9415 TALLAPOOSA COUNTY Board of Education 679 E Columbus St., Dadeville 256.825.0746 tallapoosak12.org DENTISTRY Kent Norris, DMD 315 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville 256.825.7853 norrisdentistry.com EMERGENCY MEDICAL SVCS Tallapoosa EMS, LLC 201 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville Call 911 for emergencies ENTERTAINMENT Blackberry Breeze, Band Dadeville, AL blackberrybreezeband.com FUNERAL HOMES Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers 21927 Hwy. 280, Dadeville 256.825.0038 alabamafuneralhomes.com

GOVERNMENT Alexander City Career Center 1375 Jr. College Dr., Alexander City 256.414.6146

Fred’s Cabinet Shop 2728 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256.825.6875

Housing Authority of Dadeville 845 Freeman St., Dadeville 256.825.6004

Hart Refrigeration Co., Inc. 200 Orr Ave., Opelika 344.745.4234 danhartrefrigeration.com

Tallapoosa County Board of Education 679 E. Columbus St., Dadeville 256.825.0746 tallapoosak12.com

Kelley’s Heating & Air, LLC 10973 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.825.2100 kelleyshvac.com

Tallapoosa County Commission 125 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.4268 tallaco.com

Lake Martin Inspections 345 E. LaFayette St. #102, Dadeville 256.794.5551 lakemartininspections.com

Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources 1279 Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.3700 dhr.alabama.gov/counties/county_results. aspx?id=Tallapoosa

Lake Martin Septic Services Dadeville 256.496.2823

GROCERS/MARKET 34 Market 8276 County Rd 34, Dadeville 256.307.1647 Renfroe’s Market 483 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.4461 renfroesmarket.com HOME DECOR Floyd’s Feed & Seed 273 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.7968 Floyd’s Lawn and Garden Center 132 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.373.2030 Jeff’s Appliance & Furniture 3720 Pepperell Pkwy., Opelika 334.364.0174 jeffsapplianceandfurniture.com LaKay’s Flowers and Gifts 368 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.2890 Lakeside Mercantile 8246 C. R. 34, Dadeville 334.850.6357 Off The Beaton Path 21322 Hwy 280, Dadeville 205.994.0847 otbphome.com Sweet Pick’ins 444 E. South St., Dadeville 256.373.2020 HOME SERVICES A.M.P.S. 1471 S. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.0477 alabamamotorandpump.com C & T Electric Alexander City 256.234.0007 candtelectricllc.com CertaPro Painters of Columbus GA/Auburn AL 1550 Opelika Rd. Ste. 6, Auburn 866.273.4096 columbus-auburn.certapro.com Forbus Custom Pools LLC Dadeville, AL 334.329.0905

Prestige Flooring 2021 South College St, Auburn 334.329.5855 floorsbyprestige.com S & S Termite & Pest Control LLC 256.825.8231 sandstermite.com Security Pest Control 652 Cherokee Rd., Alexander City 256.329.1018 securitypestcontrol.com Squeaky Klean LLC Dadeville, AL 256.794.8785 HOSPITAL / HEALTHCARE Bartel Family Medicine 139 E. Lafayette St., Dadeville 256.825.8211 Interim Healthcare (R&R Heathcare LLC) 611 Glenn Ave., Ste. C, Auburn 334.539.5140 interimhealthcare.com/auburnal Lake Martin Community Hospital 201 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville 256.825.7821 Ivycreekhealth.com Medical Park Family Care 1034 S. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.825.9900 Primary Medicine Associates Dadeville 2129 Moonbrook Dr., Dadeville 256.827.0027 Eamc.org Russell Medical Center 3316 US 280, Alexander City 256.329.7100 russellcares.com Wellness Center, LLC 309 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville 256.825.2304 ivycreekhealth.com

Paradise Bed & Breakfast on Lake Martin 98 Rainbow Rd., Dadeville 512.516.1652 lakemartinbnb.com

Paradise Bed & Breakfast on Lake Martin 98 Rainbow Rd., Dadeville 256.770.7777 lakemartinbnb.com

Pennington Park 121 N. Spring St., Dadeville 334.233.9852

The Destination Resort Inc. 1474 Agricola Rd., Dadeville 615.477.9813 tdbsc.com

MARINAS Chuck’s Marina 237 Marina Rd., Dadeville 256.825.6871

The Mitchell House Events 357 W. Columbus St., Dadeville 256.307.1225 themitchellhouseevents.com

Harbor Pointe Marina, LLC 397 Marina Point Rd., Dadeville 256.825.0600 harborpointe.net

The Rodeo Club & Lake Martin Events Center 10268 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.825.7503

MEDIA Kilpatrick Photography Dadeville, AL 334.702.0028 Kilpatrickphotography.com

Zazu’s Verandah 128 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 256.307.2188 ZazusVerandah.com

Lake Martin TV Dadeville, AL 205.902.8035 lakeMartinTV.com/

INSURANCE Alfa Insurance, Drake Martin 431 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.9211 alfainsurnance.com/agents/drake-martin

Marble City Media, LLC WRFS/YEA! 106.5 PO Box 629, Sylacauga 256.249.4263 radioalabama.net

Country Financial Shannon Works Insurance Agency 8220 Co. Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 256.373.0099 countryfinancial.com/shannon.works

Southern Aerial and Real Estate Photography 410 Windflower Dr, Dadeville 256.307.6160 southernaerialdroneservice.com

Dark Insurance Agency – John Dark 410 Hillabee St. Alexander City 256.234.5026 darkinsurance.com

Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. PO Box 999, Alexander City 256.234.4281 alexcityoutlook.com

Farmers Insurance – John Buono 185 S. Tallassee St., Ste. 103, Dadeville 256.373.5551 agents.farmers.comal/dadeville/jbuono

PHARMACIES Jim’s Pharmacy At The Lake 8212 County Rd 34, Dadeville 256.373.3449 jimsatthelake.com

HighPoint Insurance Group 114 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville Stephanie Daughtry 256.825.4612 highpointinsurancegroup.com

Lakeshore Discount Pharmacy 221 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.0063

State Farm Ins.-Karen Channell 5030 US-280, Alexander City 256.234.3481 karenchannell.com

PROFESSIONAL SALES & SVCS Allegiance Staffing 207 S. Central Ave., Alexander City 256.329.3477 allegiancestaffing.com

State Farm Ins. – Leigh Ann Tyler 5030 Hwy. 280, Alexander City 256.825.9940 insurelakemartin.com/

Becky Cleveland Web Design LLC 37 Fairlane Dr, Alexander City 256.750.5000 beckycleveland.com

LAWN-LANDSCAPE- TREE SERVICE Floyd’s Professional Tree Service 1766 Elder Rd., Dadeville 256.794.2479 floydstreeservice.com

Harbortouch Services of AL Inc. Dadeville 205.567.0622 harbortouchservicesofalabamainc.com

NDS Enterprises LLC Dadeville, AL 334.319.0666 ndsenterprisesllc.net/

HOSPITALITY, WEDDING, ETC. Holiday Cove VR 60 Dogwood Dr., Dadeville 775.622.7700 holidaycovevr.com

LODGING Hillabee Towers 1001 Tallapoosa St, Alexander City 256.329.0552 spm.net/communities/details/2/171/communitiesspm-property-management-hillabee-towers

New Water Farms 460 Civitan Rd., Dadeville 334.332.0733 newwater.com

Holiday Cove Vacation Rentals 60 Dogwood Dr., Dadeville 775.622.7700 holidaycovevr.com

Kilpatrick Photography Dadeville, AL 334.702.0028 Kilpatrickphotography.com ProLink LLC 345 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville, AL 256.373.3230 prolinkjobs.com Service Printing & Office Supply, Inc. 275 Church St., Alexander City 256.234.6307 serviceprinting.biz/

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PUBLISHING Lake Martin TV Dadeville, AL 205.902.8035 lakeMartinTV.com/ Neighbors of Lake Martin / Highlands Media Group, LLC 205-540-5544 Rivers Advertising Dadeville, AL 256.825.3000 Service Printing & Office Supply, Inc. 275 Church St., Alexander City 256.234.6307 serviceprinting.biz/

TLC Real Estate LLC 239-A Church St., Alexander City 256.786.0465 TLCREALESTATELLC.com RECREATION Buck Creek Junction 368 Mulligan Rd., Dadeville 334.235.9192 Horseshoe Bend National Military Park 11288 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Daviston 256.234.7111 nps.gov/hobe Mahogany Masterpiece, LLC 210 Cusseta St., Dadeville 334.332.0490

Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. PO Box 999, Alexander City 256.234.4281 alexcityoutlook.com

Martin Pond Equestrian Farm 126 Civitan Rd., Dadeville 256.825.9621

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Meadows Farm 3585 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville 334.509.3276 meadowsfarmal.com

Aronov Realty – Gary “GW” Warren, Realtor 6928 Highway 49, Dadeville 256.794.2256 Aronov Realty – Melody Ritchey Dadeville, AL 334.201.1405

Off The Beaten Path Alabama 41 Dogwood Dr., Dadeville 334-703-2536 offthebeatenpathalabama1.com

Big Fish Real Estate Group at Lake Martin, Windy Carter 7674 Hwy. 49 S., Dadeville 256.749.1509 lifeonlakemartin.com

OGSA Tournaments DBA ogstournaments Dadeville 678-758-1503 ogstrounaments.org/

Century 21 Lake Area Realty 440 Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.4800 lakearearealty.net

The Destination Resort Inc. 1474 Agricola Rd., Dadeville 615.477.9813 tdbsc.com

Fuller Realty At Lake Martin 6626 Hwy. 49 S., Dadeville 256.675.0067 Fulleratlakemartin.com

Wellness Center, LLC 309 Mariarden Rd., Dadeville 256.825.2304 ivycreekhealth.com

Fuller Realty At Lake Martin, Wade Moore Dadeville, AL 256.749.2639

RESTAURANTS - CATERERS Bluff’s Daiquiri Bar 445 Marina Point Rd., Dadeville 256.373.3700

Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors 260 Church St., Alexander City 256.234.7522 lmaar.org

Bob’s Fine Food & BBQ 306 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.307.1824

Lake Martin Realty, Jeff Cochran 6409 Hwy. 49 S., Dadeville 256-786-0099 jeffonlakemartin.com

Chuckwalla’s Pizza at Chuck’s Marina 37 Marina Rd., Dadeville 256.825.7733

Lake Martin Realty, Jerry Purcell 320 Avalon Rd., Dadeville 205.382.3417

Copper’s Grill 797 Moonbrook Dr., Dadeville 256.373.3536 coppersgrill.com

RE/MAX Around The Lake, Amanda Scroggins 5295 Hwy. 280, Alexander City 256.749.6634 amandascroggins.com

Fusion Grill 1065 S. Tallassee St., Dadeville 256.307.1858

River Region Title Services Stephanie Burton Dadeville, AL 334.300.6053

Jack’s Family Restaurant 18023 Hwy. 280, Dadeville 256.343.1781 eatatjacks.com

Susan McBride, Realtor® Experience Lake Martin Properties 256.496.3119 susansellslakemartin.com

Lake Martin Pizza Co. 5042 Hwy. 49 S., Dadeville 256.373.3337 lakemartinpizzaco.com

Those Lake Martin Guys, LLC, Andy Moore Dadeville, AL 334.549.4555

Lil Smokey’s BBQ 8675 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 334.530.3959

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Me Mama’s Grub Hub 332 E. South St., Dadeville 256.373.3314 Miss C’s Sweet Treats 566 E. South St., Dadeville 334.467.7584 NOLABAMA Snack Shack 109 W. South St., Dadeville 256.307.1777 Oskar’s Cafe 6684 Hwy. 49 S., Dadeville 256.825.4827 oskarscafe.com Poplar Dawgs Eatery 10277 Co. Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.825.9288 poplardawgs.com Tallapoosa Nutrition 222 W. Cusseta St. Dadeville 256.373.3026 RETAILERS Jeff’s Appliance & Furniture 3720 Pepperell Pkwy., Opelika 334.364.0174 jeffsapplianceandfurniture.comindex.html La Thrift Shop 266 Bryan St., Dadeville 334.444.0939 Lakeside Mercantile 8246 Co. Rd. 34, Dadeville 334.850.6357 Off The Beaton Path 21322 Hwy 280, Dadeville 205.994.0847 otbphome.com Payne Furniture 140 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.7727 SALON / SPA Oasis Salon & Spa at Lake Martin 8336 County Rd. 34, Dadeville 256.794.5507 Oasislakemartin.com Rodan & Fields Sandra Carlisle, Executive Consultant Dadeville 256-749-3890 sjcarlisle.myrandf.com SHOPS Archer Porta Potty 2016 Highridge Ln., Auburn 256.496.0176 or 334.707.8461 archerportabletoilets.com Ellaby Boutique LLC 128 N Broadnax St. Dadeville 334.275.0268 Grace’s Flowers 951 Hillabee St., Alexander City Phone 256.234.4238 KTee’s Creations 218 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.373.3070 La Thrift Shop 266 Bryan St., Dadeville 334.444.0939 LaKay’s Flowers and Gifts 368 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.2890

Lake Martin Boutique 264 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.307.1470 lake-martin-boutique.myshopify.com/ Lake Martin Pecans 21524 Hwy. 280, Dadeville 256.896.4011 Lakeside Mercantile 8246 C. R. 34, Dadeville 334.850.6357 Stillwaters Self Storage 5658 Hwy. 49 S., Dadeville 256.786.2484 stillwatersselfstorage.com Sweet Pickins 444 E. South St., Dadeville 256.373.2020 The Backyard 10147 Co. Rd. 34, Ste. 5, Dadeville 256.427.4656 www.backyardauburn.com Yarn Shop Around the Corner 222 W. Cusseta St., Dadeville 334.444.1038 yarnshoparoundthecorner.com TRADES Hellas Fibers (Archon Fibers) 146 Industrial Park Dr., Dadeville 256.825.3041 SJA, Inc. – Sejin 274 Thweatt Industrial Blvd., Dadeville 256.825.2290 UTILITIES Alabama Power Company 225 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 800.245.2244 alabamapower.com Alabama Power Company Shorelines 205-257-2599 VETERINARIANS/PET CARE, BOARDING, SUPPLIES Animal Care Center 17309 Hwy. 280, Dadeville 256.825.6737 animalcarecenter280.com Dadeville Animal Clinic 566 E. South St., Dadeville 256.825.9308 dadevilleanimal.com Floyd’s Feed & Seed 273 N. Broadnax St., Dadeville 256.825.7968 Whispering Pines Pet Resort 4240 Hwy 49 South, Dadeville 334.379.6494 wpprlakemartin.com

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John McInnish 334.415.2149

Michelle Brooks-Slayman 256.749.1031

Jan Hall 256.329.6313

Sawyer Davis 205.965.7940

Jim Cleveland 256.596.2220

Ashley Chancellor 334.202.9017

Becky Haynie 334.312.0928

Adam Yager 205.914.0830

Mimi Rush 334.399.7874

Jeff Cochran 256.786.0099

Judith Jager 205.789.0698

Cindy Scroggins 256.794.3372

David Mitchell 256.212.3511

Howard Haynie 334.312.0693

Haley Fuller 256.750.2411

Randall Rogers 334.707.5804

Denise Cochran 256.786.2484

John Shelton 404.858.9198

WE’RE THE MARKET LEADER Lake Martin Waterfront Market Share

DADEVILLE

256.825.9092

OURTOWN

256.212.1498

WILLOW POINT OTHER COMPETITORS

47.5% 64 2021-2022 | Dadeville

256.212.1498

OUR CLOSEST COMPETITOR

LAKE MARTIN REALTY/ RUSSELL LANDS ON LAKE MARTIN

*LMAAR/MLS Member Firms Sales Volume Data September 2020 – August 2021 Magazine

L a k e M a r t i n R e a l t y. c o m

Dadeville Magazine 2021-2022

Articles inside

Elected Officials

Schools & Daycares

Utilities & Emergency Services

Healthcare

Connections & Growth

The Area’s First Vaccination

Go Explore

The Destination

Calendar of Events

Building a Beautiful Community

Small Town, Big Art

A Prosperous Future