SECTIONS

 

 

1. Area at a Glance    

2. Demographics 

3. Schools, Hospitals, Nursing Homes 

4. Manufacturers, Churches, Clubs & Organizations 

5. Financial Institutions, Realtors, Public Housing & Apartments, Motels,  Restaurants      

6. County Offices, City Offices, State Offices, Utilities & Government           

 

  

SECTION 1

AREA AT A GLANCE

 

 ALABAMA FACTS

 

Population – Alabama’s population is 4,062,608 ranking 22^nd among the states.  According to the 1990 census the state’s population had increased 4 ½ percent over the 1980 census figure of 3,893,978.  The population-density is 79 persons per square mile, with the US average at 69 per square mile.  Population distribution is 60 percent urban, 40 percent rural.  The larger cities are Birmingham (265,968), Mobile (196,278), Montgomery (187,106), Huntsville (159,789), Tuscaloosa (77,759), and Dothan (53,589).

 State Bird – In 1927, the Yellowhammer (Colaptes aratus), also known as a flicker, was designated as the official state bird.  It is a member of the woodpecker family.  The yellowhammer became the state bird, due to its association with the Alabama Confederate soldiers.  The Yellowhammer has gray feathers with yellow patches, showing red polka dots on its breast and a red band around its neck, gives an appearance similar to the gray and yellow colors of the Confederate uniforms.  There is a story of a new company of Confederate soldiers from Huntsville entering a Confederate camp, which upon arrival in their flashy new uniforms were referred to, in jest, as the Yellowhammers.  The name stuck.  Soon after, Alabama Confederate soldiers became known as the Yellowhammers.  The Confederate Veterans in Alabama wore yellowhammer feathers during reunions as a sign of pride in their duty served.

 State Flag – The state flag features a white background with a crimson St. Andrew’s cross, crossing diagonally from corner to corner.  In 1895, the flag was adopted as the state flag.

State Flower – In 1959, the Camellia replaced the goldenrod as the state flower.  Colors of the flower are white, pink, and red, as well as a blend of three.  A particular species of the Camellia has not been designated, hence the color variety.  However, the red camellia is the accepted state flower.

State Salute – Flag of Alabama I salute thee.  To thee I pledge my allegiance, my service, and my life.

 State Seal – The state seal is round and bordered by the words, “Alabama Great Seal”.  Within the circle, a map of Alabama is placed in the center and is bordered by Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida, along with the part of the Gulf of Mexico, which is named the Mississippi Delta, being the end of the Mississippi River.

 State Tree – Southern Pine (Longleaf).  In 1949, the Southern Pine was designated to be the Alabama State tree. The original bill proposed, however, nominated the Longleaf Pine to be the state tree.  The four largest groups of pine species are the longleaf, the slash pine, the loblolly and the longleaf.

 

FACTS ABOUT PHENIX CITY

 

Here is a quick look at your area to acquaint you with Local Facilities, Government, Education, and more. 

 Annual Events………….

 May Day-An annual Celebration held in commemoration of the day the Blacks of Russell County heard news of the Emancipation Proclamation that freed the slaves. Held each May 28 in Rutherford on County Road 65.  For more information contact Ms. Bennie Mae Johnson (334) 667-7807 or Jessie Beverly (334) 667-7397.

 Twin Cities Classic Horse Show-Held the last Saturday of June sponsored by the Exchange Club of Phenix City. Located at Austin Sumbry Park on 431 south.  For more information contact J.W. Brannen, (334) 297-7104.

 Rodeo – Held Labor Day Weekend, 11-miles out on Hwy 80 West.  For more information contact Warren Tyson, (334) 297-0011.

 Veterans Day Ceremonies-Those who served to defend the United States and those who gave the greatest sacrifice of all are remembered at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery on Highway 165.

 Festival of Lights – Numerous festive light displays are placed along the Phenix City Riverwalk.  The displays go up around Thanksgiving and stay up through December 31.

 Bi-City Christmas Parade-Bands, Floats, Singing Groups, and the arrival of St. Nick highlight this holiday event held two weeks prior to Christmas, 291-4719.

 Festival of Art at the Log Cabin-The accomplishments of local artists are presented inside this original log cabin located at 35^th Street, (334) 297-7453.

Area and Altitude -Russell County encompasses 641 square miles Phenix City encompasses 25 square miles. The altitude is 250 feet above sea level. Average length of the growing season is 243 days. 

Climate - Average annual temperature-65 degrees F.  Average annual rainfall 49.46 inches.

Education- Children must be six years of age on or before September 1 to enter the first grade.  Kindergarten is available for children five years of age by September 1.  Head Start is available for children four years of age by September 1.  For detailed information contact the Superintendent’s office located at 1212 – 9^th Avenue or call 298-0534.  The Phenix City School System has 6 Elementary, 1 Middle School, 1 Junior High, and 1 Secondary Public School as well as 1 Parochial School and 2 Private Schools. Russell County School System has 5 Elementary, 1 Junior High and 1 Secondary Public School. In the County there is 1 Parochial School. Special programs for gifted and talented students are available in both the City and County as well as in the Private schools.  Chattahoochee Valley Community College offers two-year degree programs. Troy State University offers four-year degree programs and Phenix City Vocational School offers secondary education and adult courses. All are located within the City.

Fishing and Hunting- The Chattahoochee River and its accompanying lakes have developed into one of the finest fishing areas in the nation. Warm waters, coves, shallow backwater, underwater stumps, and trees, and over 50 miles of shoreline offer a wide variety of fishing grounds. Largemouth or Black Bass, Crappie, (black and white), Bream, Striped and White Bass are plentiful.  Information on fishing and hunting licenses may be obtained by writing the Judge of Probate’s Office, 501 14th Street, Room 107, Phenix City, AL., or call (334) 298-0509.

 Government and Services - City government is administered by City Manager-City Council, located at 1119 Broad Street, 448-2701. The Police Department is composed of 82 Full time and 10 Part time members with 45 vehicles, 2 Bicycle Patrols, and Foot Patrols, located at 1111 Broad Street, 448-2800.  The Fire Department has 44 members housed in 3 stations. Enhanced 911 is in place in the City and County.

Health and Medical - Medical services are provided by one health care office, and 3 Nursing Homes. The City has 106 Doctors and 5 Dentists. There are many hospitals, 62 Dentists, and 127 Doctors in the MSA.

Population - There are 53,900 people residing in Russell County, 29,088 of the people reside in Phenix City.

 

Phenix City-Russell County Parks

 

Alabama State Parks – Montgomery, Alabama…….  1-800-252-7275.

Bluff Creek Park-is one of the 3 federal recreational areas along the Chattahoochee River. The park is designed for total family use and offers a Boat Ramp, Tent and Trailer Camping, Playground Equipment, and Fishing. Information and Comfort stations are also available. Information on Bluff Creek Park may be obtained by calling (334) 855-2746.  

Briar Creek Park-is located midway up Hatchechubbee Creek which empties into the main Chattahoochee River channel. The park offers a Boat Ramp, Outdoor Restrooms, and Bank Fishing-an ideal park for Canoeing and Rafting Launches.

Hatchechubbee Creek Park -is located at the mouth of Hatchechubbee Creek as it empties into the Chattahoochee River a few miles north of the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge, and features include a Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Comfort Station, Bank Fishing, and Canoeing is permitted. The Park is Open from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. daily.  Parts & Recreation, 700 Hwy 26, (334) 667-7661.  

Phenix City Parks & Recreation – 950 Airport Road, Phenix City Director: Lucy Burkett…………. (334) 291-4719. The city has 5 municipal parks and each provide a variety of recreational areas……

  Austin Sumbry Park – located on Old 431 South offers Fishing, Playgrounds, Picnic Areas with grills, Softball Fields, Covered Picnic Pavilions, and a Horse Arena.

  Idle Hour Park-is a 240-acre Park featuring a 25-acre and a 5-acre Lake; they are open for Fishing. The area includes a Jogging/Walking Trail around the lake, Playground, Lighted Tennis Courts, Barbecue Pits, Covered Picnic Pavilions, Softball and Baseball Fields, Volleyball Court, and the Roy Martin Recreation Center.  Below the lake is a nature trail. All areas are open to the Public Free of Charge.  Clubhouse available for rental, 291-4719.

   Lakewood Park – 4500 Lakewood Drive offers Fishing, Playgrounds, Picnic Areas with grills, Softball Fields, Covered Picnic Pavilions, and 18 Hole Golf Course (291-4726) with Driving Range & Clubhouse

  Meadowlane Park –  Spencer Recreation located at 8^th Avenue South offers Playgrounds, Picnic Areas with grills, Softball Fields, Covered Picnic Pavilions and Swimming (Pool hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.).

  Southside Park-Located in the Southwest part of Phenix City on Sandfort Road, is a 63 acre park that includes Lighted Tennis Court, Basketball Courts, Playground, Picnic Area, Softball Complex with 4 Lighted Fields and a Swimming Pool (Pool hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.).  

  

Phenix City-Russell County Area Recreation & Attractions

Sports and Recreation....Race tracks, bowling, country club, golf courses (the Buick Challenge is held annually at Callaway Gardens, within 40 Miles), roller skating, ball fields, tennis courts, swimming pools, indoor movies, parks, and water sports (Lake Eufaula is within 30 Miles) are available. 

Callaway Gardens – Pine Mountain, GA, North on GA 27.  This 14,000 acre resort includes miles of trails for hiking, a 7.5-mile Discovery Bicycle Trail, horseback riding, four golf courses (63 holes), 19 tennis courts, fishing and hunting preserves, a manmade beach, several lakes (Fly-Fishing), some of the world’s largest botanical gardens, an expansive greenhouse conservatory, a butterfly center filled with as many as 1000 tropical butterflies, restaurants, and special events throughout the year.  For more information call 1-800-282-8181.

 Carmike Cinemas Hollywood Connections – Georgia’s largest indoor family entertainment center complete with video arcade, 10 movie theaters, carousel, electric train, mini-golf course, bumper cars, laser tag, Xanadu Skating and more.  1683 Whittlesey Road, Columbus GA.  For more information call (706) 571-3456

 Coca-Cola Space Science Center – 701 Front Avenue, Columbus GA.  This space science center opened in the summer of 1996.  The center includes: The Challenger Learning Center, which houses an accurate replica of an Apollo Capsule, a Mead Observatory, a Space Shuttle, an Omnisphere Theater, and many other fun and exciting events.  Ticket prices are $5 for Feature Shows, $3 for Children’s Shows and $6 for Laser Shows.  The Center is open Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sunday 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information call (706) 649-1470.

 Columbus Civic Center – 400 4^th Avenue, Columbus, GA.  This 170,000 square foot entertaining facility is host to basketball tournaments, concerts, national speakers, and hockey games.  Call (706) 656-4473.

 East Alabama Motor Speedway – Hwy. 80, is one of the finest 3/8-mile, 60-foot wide dirt tracks in the southeast. EAMS’s season is traditionally kicked off with the Monster Madness monster truck competition in April featuring the biggest names in monster trucks. The major stock car event of the season is held in June with the Jimmy Thomas Memorial followed by the Independence Race Weekend with spectacular fireworks, fan contests, a gigantic Demolition Derby and a big card of stock car action. The track also hosts the World Championship Mud Bog in July, the Southern Outlaw Sprint Car Classic in August, a Labor Day Shoot Out and the Alabama State Championships in October.  For more information Call (334) 297-2594

 Eufaula, AL – Historic Chattahoochee Commission, (334) 687-9755.  This beautiful historic city is located on Lake Eufaula and offers walking and driving tours that start and end at Shorter Mansion, 340 N. Eufaula Avenue.

 Fishing - The Chattahoochee River and its accompanying lakes have developed into one of the finest fishing areas in the nation. Warm waters, coves, shallow backwaters, underwater stumps, and trees and over 50-miles of shorelines offer a wide variety of fishing grounds. Largemouth or Black Bass, Crappie (black and white), Bream and Striped and White Bass are plentiful.  For information on fishing license call (334) 298-0509.

 Lakewood Golf Course – 2800 Lakewood Drive, is built to standards established by the Professional Golfers Association (PGA). Lakewood takes in the natural lay of the land to provide a challenging but enjoyable 18 Holes of golf.  It also features a driving range.  For more information call (334) 291-4726

 National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center – 1775 Legacy Way Columbus, GA., (706) 685-5800.  Two centuries of proud military history are displayed in what is considered the finest military museum in the nation.  Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00-5:00 p.m.

 Riverwalk – Phenix City’s Riverwalk, preserved with most of its natural environment, begins just north of the Amphitheater and meanders along the Chattahoochee River ending at 13^th Street.  It is constructed of concrete 12-foot wide by 3,800-feet long (8/10 mile).  Equipped with a 200-foot bridge resting over Holland Creek, light posts every 50-feet, 3 observation decks, and benches along its winding path.

 Senior Citizens – Central Activities Center, 1500 14^th Street (291-4743)  Beautiful facility with many different activities catering to please the seniors in our area age 50 and over.  Everything from cards, crafts, dancing, trips, art lessons, exercise, game room, and luncheons.

 Shopping – *Wal-Mart SuperCenter, 3700 US Hwy 280/431 North, Phenix City,  Call (334) 291-1345.  *Peachtree Mall, 3131 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia, features two anchor stores: JC Penny, and Dillards, plus a food court, skylights, fountains, old-fashioned park benches and over one hundred specialty stores, including Kirklands, and Victoria’s Secret, Call (706) 327-1578.

  

TAGS AND LICENSES

 

CAR TAG

 If you are moving into Russell or Lee County from out of state you are required to purchase an Alabama car tag within 30 days. If not, you could face a $10 fine.

A certificate of title is necessary for out-of-state residents or for those buying their tag in Russell County for the first time. Also, you must provide proof of residency. For out-of-state residents there is an $18 title fee and the first year's tag cost is $31.25. The tag office is located in the Russell County Courthouse Annex at 1206 7th Avenue in Phenix City behind Colonial Bank.

The hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tag office number is 298-1520.

In Lee County you must purchase your automobile tags by stopping by the Lee County Tax Assessor's office at the Lee County Courthouse in Opelika.

Next stop is the Lee County Tax Collector, and then the final stop is the Lee County Probate office, where the tags are actually issued. A one- stop tag office and a satellite tag office in Smiths Station is in the works now.

 DRIVER'S LICENSE

 If you are new to the state of Alabama and have a valid driver's license from another state, getting an Alabama license should be fairly easy.  It's a simple process in Russell County: Take your valid out-of- state license to the driver's license examining office at 1411 5th Avenue in Phenix City and turn it in. You'll be required to pay a $5 processing fee and take an eye examination. The processing fee must be paid in cash. A photo ID, Social Security card and proof of residency is required. Proof of residence can be any piece of mail that includes your name and your new Russell County address.  Once you've done that, a certificate saying you've passed the eye exam will be issued. You'll take the certificate to the probate judge's office in the county courthouse, 501 14^th Street, pay a $23 fee for the license itself, and your new Alabama license will arrive by mail.  Newcomers to the state must acquire an Alabama driver's license within 30 days of establishing Alabama residency.  Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 298-1953.

 UTILITIES

Getting connected in Phenix City is as easy as 1.2.3. With a few simple phone calls, you can be plugged in, turned on and have those moving boxes picked up.

           For electrical service:

            Alabama Power Co., located 1601 Broad St., serves Phenix City and most of the county. Customers who have had previous service or newcomers with no questions about problem accounts can get hooked up by calling the company's Phenix City office at 298-.4692, or 1-800- 245-2244.

            In some rural areas of the county, mainly the southern part, Tallapoosa River Electric Co-Op is the supplier of electricity. Call 1-800-332-8732 and a lineman will meet you at your new residence to hook up the power.

For gas service:

            Alabama Gas Co. serves Phenix City and most of the county. A call to 297-6249 will get your gas turned on with a minimum deposit of $100. The office is located at 1112 Broad Street., and the hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST. 

          For telephone service:

            Call BellSouth at 557-6500. The cost to hook up or turn on a residential telephone is $40, which can be billed. 

         Garbage and water service:

             In Phenix City, you can sign up for water, garbage pick-up and sewer service at the Utilities Building at 1119 Broad St. t next door to City Hall. There is a $54 deposit required for both services combined.  All rural residents must sign up with Russell County Utilities for garbage service, while Phenix City and Hurtsboro offer the service.  Hurtsboro residents need to call City Hall at 334-667-7771 to have their services turned on. There is a $50 deposit required. There are three different water systems that serve rural areas of the county: Russell County Utilities serves from Ladonia west and along U.S. 431 west and south to the county line. The Russell Utilities office is at 4109 Sandfort Road. The phone number is 297-3393.  The Smiths Water and Sewer Authority provides water to Smiths Station, the newest city in Lee County, to parts of Phenix City in Lee County and Salem. There's a basic $60 deposit required. You will need to sign up in person at the office, which is located at 2848 Lee Road 243. The hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday. The phone number is 298-6342. The Fort Mitchell Water Authority serves the area and the communities of Cottonton, Mount Olive, Jernigan and Sunderlan. The office is on Alabama Highway 165 near Rainbow Foods. There is a $50 deposit required for renters and a $30 deposit required for homeowners. The office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST and the phone number is 855-4703.

  

Historical Data
City of Phenix City, Alabama
1820-1964

 The City of Girard
1890

            Sometime prior to 1820, Girard was established as a trading post in the Creek Indian Territory of Alabama on the West Bank of the Chattahoochee River opposite a white settlement that later was named Columbus, Georgia. The north boundary of Girard being the north boundary of Russell County is presently known as 15th Street North.

            The Capital of the Creek Nation at this time was situated about 8 miles south of Girard in Alabama and was called Coweta.

            Prior to this area being established as a White Community, a town was laid out by a member of a New York Engineering Firm, Edward Lloyd Thomas, and was designated Marshall’s Reserve.  This land area was sold to a Columbus Real Estate interest for $35,000.00 by a half-breed Indian named Ben Marshall. It was later sold for a total of $100,000.00.  

            The City was named for a young Philadelphia Philanthropist and slave dealer, Stephen Girard, who acquired much of the land in this area. When Russell County was formed December 18, 1832, Girard became the County Seat; the first session of Court convened there October 14, 1833. With the population at 3,840 the City of Girard was officially incorporated by an Act of the Alabama Legislature H.B.-333 on December 8, 1890. A Mr. West served as its first Mayor. 

            In 1846, a corporation headed by Samuel G. Ingersoll and Associates was granted a charter to build a railroad from Ingersoll' s Hill in the town of Girard in the direction of Crawford. This railroad later became the Central of Georgia.

            Russell County Seat moved from Girard to Crockettville, presently Crawford, in 1842. Russell County Seat moved from Crawford to Seale, Alabama in 1868.

            Population growth of the City of Girard by Federal Census:

1900: 3,840                 1910: 4,214                 1920: 4,942

City of Phenix City
1883

     The City of Phenix City was first incorporated as the Town of Brownville by an Act of the Alabama Legislature H.B.#585 on February 23, 1883. The town of Brownville was situated north of the Town of Girard in Lee County, with its Southern boundary being the northern boundary of Girard, which is presently known a 15th Street North. The County Seat of Lee County was Opelika.

     T.S. Young was Elected Brownville’s first Mayor and presided at the first meeting of the Board of Alderman held March 27, 1883 in the Masonic Building. This small residential community was established prior to the Civil War and by 1880 had a population of 2,224. Although the town was officially named Brownville, the Post Office serving it was called Lively, and the Central of Georgia Railroad designated its depot, Knights Station. On February 19, 1889 the Town of Brownville by an Act of the Alabama Legislature H.B. #679 was officially changed to Phenix City, named for the Old Phoenix Mills in Columbus.

     Population growth of the City of Phenix City prior to the annexation of the City of Girard by Federal Census:

1890: 3,700                 1900: 4,163                 1910: 4,555                 1920: 5,432

  

Communities Consolidated
1923

    The Cities of Girard and Phenix City were consolidated August 9, 1923 with a total population of 10,374. Soon afterward an effort was made to change the City’s name to Brandon in Honor of Governor William W. Brandon who signed the consolidation bill. However, after technical difficulties, the original name was retained.

     The City of Phenix City has been governed at various times by a Board of Alderman and a 5-man and 3-man Board of Commissioners. Dr. Ashby Floyd was appointed Mayor with Homer D. Cobb, Sr., Isaac L Moses, Clyde M. Knowles, Sr., and Claude B. Gullatt, Sr., serving as commissioners immediately after the consolidation. The 5-Man Board of Commissioners was decreed unconstitutional, and a Board of Alderman governed the City from December 1923 until September 1928.

     The City’s Government headed by a 3-Man Board of Commissioners from 1928 until 1947 changed to a 5-Man Board for the period from 1947 until 1953, when it reverted to a 3-Man Board. In October 1977, the present Council-City Manager form of government was adopted.

  The Original City Hall of Phenix City

    The original City Hall of Phenix City was built in three stages between the early 1900's and mid 1940's.

    The Old building was demolished in 1963 to make room for construction of the City’s new Municipal Building.

    The first section of the building was constructed in 1909 or 1910 and for the next 12 to 13 years served as the municipal building for the old City of Girard. In 1923, following the consolidation of Phenix City and Girard into a single City, the building became the municipal headquarters for the consolidated area. 

    The first expansion of the old building was completed in 1927 with the addition of a City Jail costing approximately $19,000.00. The unit was built on the south side of the first section and at the time of demolition was serving as a combination Police Headquarters and Jail.

    In 1932, Russell County traded the Marvyn Community, in the northwest section of the county, to Lee County for a portion of Phenix City in Lee.

    Following the trade a northern district of Russell County was established in Phenix City. County Officials set up office on the first floor of Old City Hall and the City Clerk was moved to the second floor of the building. In 1938, the present Russell County Courthouse was built, and all County Offices, both for the southern and northern districts were moved to the new building.

    The final addition of the City Hall Building was constructed on the north side of the municipal building in 1944 and in the years that followed, it housed the Commission chamber, and the Offices of the City Clerk. 

 SECTION 2

DEMOGRAPHICS

The Area 

Phenix City, Russell County is located in east Alabama along the West Bank of the Chattahoochee River, which forms the boundary between the states of Alabama and Georgia. It is located as a portion of the Columbus, Georgia - Phenix City, Alabama Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA).

 The Location                                         Area Population
 Distance in Miles from:                                                        

Atlanta, GA…………     107                                       1.0 Mile Radius……………..     8,183
Montgomery, AL……..  86                                          2.0 Mile Radius……………..   31,436
Birmingham, AL……..  155                                         3.0 Mile Radius……………..    59,371
Chicago, IL…………    794                                        4.0 Mile Radius……………..    84,815
Mobile, AL………….    275                                       5.0 Mile Radius…………….   121,956
Panama City, FL……    180                                        6.0 Mile Radius…………….   165,864
Jacksonville, FL……..   292                                         25.0 Mile Radius…………… 293,003
New York, NY………  996                                        35.0 Mile Radius…………… 406,280
Oklahoma City, OK….  895                                        50.0 Mile Radius…………… 569,990
Houston, TX…………  779
Los Angeles, CA…..   2,215                                        Source: Equifax Decision
Detroit, MI………….    822                                                    Systems, 1992

 

The People

City            Change       County       Change       MSA     Change
1970                25,281                                     45,394                                    238,584  
1980                26,383                4.4                47,356                4.4                239,196             .2
1989                26,301              -0.03               50,700                7.0                256,100           7.1
1990                25,312               -3.7                45,630             -10.0                233,051         -9.0
2008                28,265               5.7                 50,587                1.7                279,115          19.7
2013 EST.       31,006               3.7                 51,409                1.6                286,500           2.6

Source: U.S. Dept. Of Commerce, Bureau of Census Sales & Marketing Management Magazine 

Location              Total                    Sex             Race           Working Age

    Male/Female     White/Nonwhite     18-64 Years

Russell County            53,900                  48%      52%     59.9%     40.1%         60%           

Chattahoochee
County, GA                21,300                69%      31%      61.2%     38.8%        72%

Muscogee
County, GA              184,100                48%      52%      62.4%     37.6%       64%

 MSA                       259,300               54.7%    45.3%   60.1%     37.6%        65%

 

 The Labor Force

2007 Annual Average

  Civilian

Location                      Labor Force                Employment               Unemployment           Rate

Russell County, AL       21,289                         20,131                           1,158                       5.4
Columbus MSA             125,612                       118,654                          6,961                       5.5
Source: Alabama Dept. of Industrial Relations; Georgia Dept. of Labor     

 

BUSINESS SUMMARY

				RUSSELL COUNTY				MUSCOGEE COUNTY
Total Businesses				1,386					6,075
Total Employees				11,318					78,224
Total Residential Population				50,039					187,523
				RUSSELL COUNTY				MUSCOGEE COUNTY
			BUSINESSES		EMPLOYEES			BUSINESSES		EMPLOYEES
			Number	Percent	Number	Percent		Number	Percent	Number		Percent
Agriculture & Mining			21	1.5	116	1		102	1.7	399		0.05
Construction			124	8.9	672	5.9		433	7.1	3,272		4.2
Manufacturing			45	3.2	1,872	16.5		192	3.2	9,924		12.7
Transportation			41	3	433	3.8		127	2.1	1,173		1.5
Communication			5	0.04	54	0.05		76	1.3	1,147		1.5
Electric, Gas, Water			6	0.04	36	0.03		3	0	125		0.02
Sanitary Services
Wholesale Trade			51	3.7	257	2.3		328	5.4	4,265		5.5
Retail Trade Summary			378	27.3	3,367	29.7		1,630	26.8	19,147		24.5
Finance, Insurance			82	5.9	388	3.4		488	8	4,187		5.4
Real Estate Summary
Services Summary			561	40.5	3,329	29.4		2,342	38.6	28,373		36.3
Government			68	4.9	764	6.8		165	2.7	3,435		4.4
Other			4	0.03	30	0.03		189	3.1	2,777		3.6
Totals			1,386	100	11,318	100		6,075	100	78,224		100

 

Wage and Labor Cost 

Income
                                                Effective Buying Income (EBI) 2006,
                                                Russell County

Total Households                                                       20,576

$0 - $10,000                                                                 17.81%
$10,000 - $14,999                                                          8.05%
$15,000 - $19,999                                                          7.96%
$20,000 - $24,999                                                          8.24%
$25,000 - $29,999                                                          7.87%
$30,000 - $34,999                                                          6.22%
$35,000 - $39,999                                                          5.42%
$40,000 - $44,999                                                          5.45%
$45,000 - $49,999                                                          5.29%
$50,000 - $59,999                                                          8.23%
$60,000 - $74,999                                                          8.54%
$75,000 - $99,999                                                          6.77%
$100,000 - $124,999                                                      2.26%
$125,000 - $149,999                                                      0.88%
$150,000 - $199,999                                                      0.47%

Median Household Income                   $30,047

Average Household Income                  $38,716

Per Capita Household Income              $15,838

EBI is personal Income less personal tax and non-tax payments, commonly known as disposable personal income.

Right to Work

In 1953, the Alabama Legislature enacted this law, making Alabama a right-to-work state. Russell County’s labor force consists of 9% unionized employees

Transportation Advantage

AIR SERVICE

Columbus Metropolitan Airport…………..Administrative Offices…..(706) 324-2449
Distance:…………………….5 Miles                Airport Public Safety….. .(706) 323-4041
Surface:……………………..  Paved                Airport Maintenance……(706) 323-3825
Runway Length:…………….   7,000 ft.
Air Freight Service:…………Yes
Air Express Service:………...Yes
Daily Schedule Flights:……..    16

Airlines:
Delta Connection/ASA……………………  (800) 282-3424

 General Aviation Airport:
Total Flight Airport Services……5 miles…..(706) 324-2453

Nearest International Airport:
Atlanta International Airport / Hartsfield……102 miles

GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

 Rental Car Companies:
Hertz…………………………………………(706) 324-2725
National…………………………………….. (706) 322-4586
Budget……………………………………… (706) 327-5501
Avis………………………………………… (706) 322-2539

Shuttle/Van Service:
Columbus Metro LTD………………………(706) 682-2579

BUS SERVICE                                                

Interstate Bus Carrier:
Greyhound……818 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA……………706-322-7391
                                                                                                        800-231-2222

Intercity Bus Carrier:
PEX………… Provided to Phenix City by:
                        Lee-Russell Council of Governments     ………………334-749-5264
                        2207 Hamilton Road, Opelika, AL…………………   800-239-4444
METRA……..Columbus, GA………………………..……………. 706-653-4413

 HIGHWAYS

 Interstate:……………I-185 – 5 Miles
                                    I-85 – 23 Miles
 Federal:……………..US 80 (Limited 4-lane access)
                                     US 280 (Four Lane)
                                     US 431 (Four Lane)
 State:………………..  AL 165

 Highway Distances from Phenix City to:

Asheville, NC   ………………319
Atlanta, GA…………………. 109
Baton Rouge, LA…….……..  498
Birmingham, AL……………   152
Charlotte, NC………………. 325
Chicago, IL…………………. 794
Cincinnati, OH……………… 564
Columbia, SC………………. 302
Dallas, TX………………….. 775
Detroit, MI…………………. 822
Houston, TX……………….. 779
Indianapolis, IN…………….. 624
Jackson, MS………………   361
Jacksonville, FL……………..286
Kansas City, MO……………883
Little Rock, AR…………….. 547
Louisville, KY……………… 511
Memphis, TN……………….408
Miami Beach, FL……………659
Mobile, AL………………….275
Montgomery, AL……………  82
Nashville, TN………………. 344
New Orleans, LA……………434
New York, NY…………….. 996
Oklahoma, OK…………….   895
Pensacola, FL………………. 248
Philadelphia, PA……………   897
St. Louis, MO……….……… 695
San Antonio, TX……………..976
Shreveport, LA………………587
Tallahassee, FL………………173
Tuscaloosa, AL………………187
Toronto, Ontario…………….  810
Ottawa, Ontario…………….1,098

MOTOR FREIGHT CARRIERS

 There are 18 motor freight carriers serving Phenix City-Russell County.  The majority of the terminal facilities are located in the Metropolitan Area.

 RAIL

 Norfolk Southern Corp……1234 6^th Avenue, Columbus, GA…706-571-8030
Piggyback Service………………….   Yes
Switching…………………………..    Yes
Reciprocal Switching………………. Yes

 Transit Time Via Rail From MSA:

To:                                          Carload:
Atlanta, GA…………  ……….  2 Days
Birmingham, AL…………….     1 Day
Chicago, IL…………………..   4 Days
Denver, CO………………….   5 Days
Jacksonville, FL……………..    1 Day
Kansas City, MO…………….  4 Days
Los Angeles, CA…………….   6 Days

 

Alabama State Docks:

 The Alabama State Docks system includes 11 strategically located inland ports along one of the finest networks of navigable rivers in the nation.  These docks offer shippers efficient, low-cost water transportation for heavy industrial products, bulk cargo and agricultural products.  All of the inland ports offer excellent dock facilities; many have exceptional industrial sites, and seven operate grain elevators.

 With its 1985 opening, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway System brings added importance to Alabama’s inland docks, as well as providing economical and efficient barge service from the nations heartland to the waterway’s deep-water terminus, the Port of Mobile.  Connecting some 16,000 miles of navigable inland waterway routes to the Gulf of Mexico and positively impacting some 23 states, the Tenn-Tom serves as a vital commerce lane between mid-American and world markets.

 Truck Miles To:

Mobile, AL…………………. 249 miles
Birmingham, AL…………….  159 miles
Atlanta, GA………………….113 miles
Memphis, TN……….  ………410 miles

 The Tax Advantage

 Russell County
Manufacturers Real Property Tax

(Tax Value)                Rate                            Assess                                    Effective Rate                                                       
                                    $1000              Ratio                           In City            Out of City
                                                                                                                                (59 Mills)                (36 Mills) City
City                              $19.00             20%                            $3.80                  $0.00
County                         $29.50             20%                            $5.90                  $5.90
State                            $  6.50             20%                            $1.30                  $1.30
Total                            $55.00                                                 $11.00                $7.20
*Above Tax Figures include 37.50 Mills for Schools.

 Homestead Exemption                                                          Workman’s Compensation
                                                                                                Maximum weekly Compensation
State        County       Phenix City                                         payable limited to 2/3 of employee’s
$4,000     $20,000       $4,000                                                 average weekly salary-cost to
*No Hold on School Taxes                                                      employer is below average.

Effective Rate / $1000 Actual Value
Value        $11.80             $7.20                                              Corporate Franchise Tax
                                                                                                Domestic: $10.00/$1,000
                                                                                                                                Capital Stock, Min. $50.00
Retail Sales                                                                            Foreign: $3.00/$1,000 of the
City     County    State                                                           actual amount of capital employed
 3%         1%           4%                                                            within the state, Min. $25.00  

 State Taxes                                                                         Corporate Permit Fee
Type                Rate    Type                Rate                            Foreign Corp. Capital annual permit
Corporate        5%      Retail Sales       4%                                 fee in Alabama
Gasoline           18%     Individual                                                                                                          
Income             Min. 2.0% & Max. 5.0%                                 

 $5.00                          < $1,000

            $10.00              $1,000-$10,000

Sales and Use Tax                                                                 $20.00             $10,000-$25,000
                                                              

General Tax Rate: 4% Automobile, Manufacturing                           $50.00             $25,000-$50,000
and Farm Equipment Tax Rate: 1 and 1/2%                                    $100.00                       >$50,000

Inventory Tax                                                                                       Corporate Income Tax
Alabama exempts all business inventories from                             Domestic: 5% Max. of the net
property taxation. This includes all materials                                  income annually. Deductions allowed
used in manufacturing, goods in process, stored                          for federal income tax paid or
manufacturing goods, and goods in transit.                                   accrued.
                                                                                                                Foreign: 5% of income annually from business
Unemployment Compensation                                                           within the state. Deductions are allowed for
For first $8,000 in wages annually:                                                   federal income tax paid or accrued.
A). If above statutory level, rates are 1/ of 1% - 5.4 % 
B). If below statutory level, rates adjusted, limited to a 25%.
     Increases in the tax up to a .7% maximum increase new
     employer begins with a tax rate of 2.7%

Utilities

Electric:  31,000 electric meter connections in the city (8/2000)

 Power Distributors:
Alabama Power…………………….   1601 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL…(334) 298-4692
Tallapoosa River Electric…………..    Ft. Mitchell, AL…………………….   .(334) 855-3196
                                                            LaFayette, AL  ……………………….(334) 864-9331
                                                                                                                        1-800-332-8732
water

 Utility Distributors:
Phenix City Utilities………………..     1119 Broad Street, Phenix City…….   (334) 448-2880
Russell Co. Utilities…………………4133 Sandfort Road, Phenix City….       (334) 297-3393
Source:  Chattahoochee River
Storage Capacity: Up to 20,000,000 gallons/day
Average Daily Consumption: 5,730,00 gallons/day
Peak Consumption: 8,860,00 gallons/day
Capacity of Plant: 15,000,000 gallons/day

 Utilities rates can be computed for each individual industry on the basis of its own needs and usage.

Natural Gas: 9,664 gas meter connections in the city (8/2000).

 Supplier Company:
AlaGasCo (Alabama Gas)…………..  1112 Broad Street, Phenix City……..(334) 297-6249
Industrial Service: Firm & Interruptible contracts are available.
BTU Content (per cubic foot): 1000 Average

 Energy Sources

Fuel Oils: Available Locally
LP Gas: Available Locally
Coal: Available Locally

Sewer

Sanitary Sewer: 80%
Storm Sewer: 100%
Type Treatment Plant: Trickling Filter
Capacity: 7,750,000 gallons/day
Hydraulic Capacity: 15,500,00 gallons/day
Solid Waste Disposal: Sanitary Landfill

Communications

Telephone Company: BellSouth, Montgomery AL, Residential…………1-557-6500
                                                                                 Business……………1-557-6000
Regional Television Stations:           4 Plus 1 Educational
Regional Radio Stations:                  7 Plus 2 Public
Local Radio Stations:                        3

Regional/Local Newspapers:
                                                The Citizen News, 1002 Ingersoll Dr. Ste. 12 (334) 298-0679
                                                Columbus Ledger-Enquirer………………….(706) 324-5526
                                                                                                                      1-888-323-1222
Telegraph Service:                Western Union (To find nearest location)……………………1-800-325-6000
                                                614 16^th St., Phenix City……………………..(334) 298-6311
                                                1600 Hwy 280, Phenix City………………….(334) 298-8090

Cable Television:                   Cable TV E. AL, 2400 Sportsman Drive…….(334) 298-7000

US Post Office:                      1310 9^th Avenue……………………………...(334) 298-7871

 Public Transportation

PEX………………………… Opelika, AL…………………………………..(334) 749-5264
                                                                                                                         1-800-239-4444
                                          Transit Service provided by: Lee-Russell Council of Governments.

Taxis are available

Miscellaneous Phone Numbers

Alabama Auto Tags………1206 7^th Avenue…………………………………(334) 298-1520
New residents are required to purchase tags for automobiles within 30 days of establishing residence.  Tags for new vehicles are required within 10 days of purchase. 

Driver’s License Bureau………………………………………………………(334) 298-1953
Newcomers to the state must acquire an Alabama driver’s license within 30 days of moving into the state.   Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Fire Department………….1803 Crawford Road…………………………….(334) 291-4705

 Ft. Benning…..
            Base Information………………………………………………………(706) 545-2011
            Dial-A-Ride……………………………………………………………(706) 653-4417

Voter Registration……….Room 10 Russell Co. Courthouse……………….(334) 298-1443
Library……………………1501 17^th Street………………………………….(334) 297-1139

Education System

 Phenix City and Russell County

                           

Number                       Teachers                     Enrollment
Elementary                                 12                                   290                          K-5   3,289
Junior High                                   3                                   147                          6-8    1,130
High School                                  2                                   155                          9-12  2,185
Private & Parochial                       5                                     95                                      934

Vocational Training Facilities:                                  Phenix City Vocational Technical Center

Colleges & Universities:
Chattahoochee Valley Community College and Troy University. In addition, there are 5 colleges; Columbus State University, Auburn University (featuring an excellent Engineering and Technical School), Georgia Southwestern, Tuskegee Institute, and LaGrange College all within a 50 mile radius of Phenix City.  

The Climate
Average Annual Temperature:                                 63.0   Degrees F.
Average January Temperature:                               42.0   Degrees F.
Average July Temperature:                                      80.0   Degrees F.
Average Annual Rainfall:                                          49      Inches
Length of Growing Season:                                       243    Days
Prevailing Winds:                                                       Northeast 6 miles per hour
Elevation:                                                                   250' Altitude above mean sea level

Natural Resources
Mineral:                                                                      Brick Clay
Forest:                                                                         Pine, and Oak Hickory
Water:                                                                         Chattahoochee River
Agricultural Products:                                                Cattle, Soybeans, Cotton, Pecans, Peanuts,
                                                                                     Fruits and Vegetables

The Government   

Type:  Council, City Manager
Area:   639 sq. miles - County
Prime Revenue…………….Source: Sales Tax
City General…………………Budget: $13.7 Million
County General….…………..Budget: $6.2 Million
Bonded Indebtedness………..City: $17,230,000
                                                  County: $919,590
City Zoning………………….Regulations: Yes
Planning Commission………Yes

Police Force…………………79                                 Fire Department……………….56
Patrol Cars………………….53                                 Vehicles…………………………10
                                                                                     Fire Insurance Class……………3

Community Facilities & Services

 Medical……………………..Doctors: …………200+
                                                Dentists:…………       7
                                                Nursing Home:….        4
                                                Retirement Center:        2

 Motels:……………………..12 total of 760 Rooms

Largest Meeting……
Facility:…………………….850 Person Capability

 Churches / Synagogues……Protestant………..114
                                                Catholic…………….4
                                                Jewish……………...0
 Libraries:…………………..1 with 71,713 total volumes
Civic Clubs………………...30

  Note: There are 7 Hospitals and 13 Nursing Homes located within the Phenix City MSA.

 Housing 

Single Family:……………..  Availability………….Good
                                                Typical Lot Size……100` x 200`
                                                Costs of Lots……….$7,000 - $50,000
                                                Building Costs……..$120 per sq. ft.
Apartments:……………….  Availability…………Good
                                                Typical Rent……….$320 for 2 BR. Unfurnished

 Major Manufacturers

 Firm Est.                                 Product                                                           Emp. 
Mead Coated Board                 Coated Board                                                  1100
Boral Brick                               Face Brick                                                        160
IIG MinWool                            Insulations                                                         200
Kudzu                                      Caps                                                                 150
Vectorply                                 Reinforcement Material                                        89
Continental Carbon                   Carbon Black                                                     80

The Industrial Sector

 Phenix Industrial Park - Explore the industrial development opportunities in the first class Phenix Industrial Park. The Park provides full utilities and has excellent transportation access. We invite you to visit the Phenix Industrial Park and see the outstanding potential and benefits for your industry.

Location – The Phenix Industrial Park is located on the east side of US 431 south, 1-mile south of Hwy 165.  It is within a designated Alabama enterprise zone.  An environmental study of the Phenix Industrial Park is available on request.  Other industrial sites are available in Phenix City and Russell County.  For more details on the park and development guidelines/covenants contact the Phenix City-Russell County Chamber at 800-892-2248 or pcrccham@ldl.net.

 Physical Characteristics
Size:                240 Acres, Subdivision of Acreage available with flexible lot layouts.
Price:              $10,000/Acre
Owner:            City of Phenix City
Utilities:          Water, Sewer, Electricity

Incentives

TAX EXEMPT FINANCING is available for manufacturing facilities, land and equipment; and special exemptions or deductions/credits for pollution control equipment are also available (these deductions or exemptions apply to the following state taxes; Corporate Income Tax, Advalorem Tax, Franchise Tax, and Sales and Use Tax).  Sales and Use Taxes on Building Materials, Machinery, and Equipment for an industrial project may be exempt when financed with Industrial Development Bonds. 

Russell County is a designated ENTERPRISE ZONE AREA.  This designation provides incentives for industry such as state income tax abatements per employee, as well as exemptions from certain local taxes and fees.

Transportation

 Air:         Columbus Metropolitan Airport is located 12-Miles Northeast of the site in Columbus, GA, (706) 324-2449, 7,000' paved runway with daily flights.
                Hartsfield International Airport, located 102 Miles North of site.
Truck:    Over 43 freight carriers serve the Phenix City, Russell County Metropolitan Area.
Barge:    Chattahoochee River - Gulf Intercostal Waterway.  Channel Depth of 9 feet.  Port  facilities located at the Phenix City State Docks, 7-Miles Northeast of the site.

Miscellaneous

 Police Protection:…..Provided by the City of Phenix City, Non-Emergency………(334) 448-2800
Police Chief:…………Brian McGarr      ……1111 Broad Street…………………   (334)448-2824
Fire Protection:……Provided by the City of Phenix City, Non-Emergency……….  (334) 291-4705
Fire Chief……………Wallace Hunter…….…1803 Crawford Road…………………  (334) 291-4705
Sheriff:…………….Tommy Boswell…….305 Prentiss Drive……………………..   (334)298-6535

 Property Taxes

 

Persons over the age of 65 may have all or a significant portion of their property tax on homestead waived per request. Contact the Revenue Commissioner’s office (Naomi Elliott) at(334) 298-6661.

 The rates for property taxes in Alabama are as follows:

 1. The state tax is 6.5 mills. 

2. County and City mileage vary among the various jurisdictions.  The maximum combined rate is 59 mills. 

3. The County Governing Body, the legislature and the voters of the taxing jurisdiction must approve any increase in the county and municipal tax rate.  Therefore, there is no taxation increase without the specific approval of the residents subject to the tax.  

 4. All non-exempt property is categorized under one of four distinct classifications and assessed and subject to the assessment ratios indicated below:
Class I.            All property of utilities used in such utilities: 30% of assessed value
Class II.          All property not otherwise classified 20% of assessed value.
Class III.         All agricultural, forest and single-family owner occupied residential property including mobile homes and historical sites: 10% of assessed value.
Class IV.         All private passenger automobiles and motor trucks or the type commonly known as pick-ups or pickup trucks owned and operated by an individual for personal or private use and not
                        for hire, rent, or compensation: 15% 

 Note: To calculate an actual tax, take the assessed value, reduce it to the defined or appropriate percentage as shown above, and then multiply by the mileage rate. The value of homes as property for taxation may have a further homestead exemption and other tax reductions for person over the age of 65.

 Personal Property Tax - For private cars and pickup trucks for personal use calculate 15% of the present value. The state tax rate multiplier is .0065, and there may be similarly small-added millage rates by the county and city residence.

 Sales Tax - State sales tax rate is 4%, but additional taxes are imposed. There is a 3% tax in the City and 1% in the county.

 Estate Tax - The tax is equal to the amount of the maximum state death tax credit allowable on the federal estate taxes paid.

 Inheritance Tax - Alabama has no inheritance tax.

 Real Estate Transfer Tax - There is no real estate transfer tax in Alabama.  

 SECTION 3

SCHOOLS

HOSPITALS

NURSING HOMES

 

Schools

Parochial:
Mother Mary Mission………318 Seale Road, Phenix City, AL…………………… (334) 298-6371
St. Patrick’s School………3910 Lakewood Drive, Phenix City, AL………………..(334) 298-3408

Private:
Glenwood School…………..Summerville Road, Phenix City, AL…………………(334) 297-3614
Phenix Christian…………………………………………………..……………… (334) 298-3588 

Public:
Central High School…………2400 Dobbs Drive, Phenix City, AL………………. (334) 298-3626
Dixie Elementary……………4914 Hwy 80 West, Opelika, Alabama……………..(334) 298-0131
Head Start……………………100 1^st Place South, Phenix City, AL …………….(334) 298-1418
Lakewood Elementary……….3010 Silverlake Dr. Phenix City, AL………………(334) 732-1173
Ladonia Elementary…………Crawford Road, Phenix City, AL…………………..(334) 297-7313
Meadowlane Elementary……709 Meadowlane Drive, Phenix City, AL…………. (334) 298-2568
Mt. Olive Elementary………..454 Hwy. 165, Seale, AL…………………………  (334) 855-4517
Oliver Elementary……………Seale, Alabama…………………………………….(334) 855-3225
Phenix City Adult Education Classes…….Phenix City, AL ……………………….(334) 297-7915
Phenix City Elementary…..2403 South Railroad St, Phenix City, AL………………(334) 732-1160
Phenix City Intermediate School…….2401 South Railroad Street, Phenix City, AL (334) 298-8744
Pittsview Elementary………..Pittsview, Alabama…………………………………(334) 855-3528
Ridgecrest Elementary……….1806 S. 8th Place, Phenix City, AL………………  (334) 298-3004
Russell Elementary School……733 Railroad St., Phenix City, AL ……………….. (334) 667-7471
Russell County High School……4699 U.S. Hwy. 431, Seale, AL………………….(334) 855-4378
Russell County Middle School 4716 Hwy 431 S, Phenix City, AL………………….(334) 855-4453
Sherwood Elementary……….706 Idle Hour Drive, Phenix City, AL………………(334) 298-7097
Smiths Station Primary…………            Smiths, Alabama…………………………(334) 298-6089
Smiths Station Elementary……..            Smiths, Alabama…………………………(334) 448-4422
Smiths Station Intermediate…1100 Lee Road 298, Smiths, AL…………………… (334) 298-8370
Smiths Station High School…1100 Lee Road 298, Smiths, AL……………………  (334) 298-0969
South Girard Jr. High………..624 S. Fontaine Road, Phenix City, AL……………. (334) 298-2527
Success Academy………….1700 N. 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL………………(334) 298-9876
Westview Elementary……….1012 23rd Avenue, Phenix City, AL………………...(334) 298-4507

 Vocational:

Phenix City Area Voc. ……………………..2400 Dobbs Drive, PC, AL………….(334) 298-7684

Colleges and Universities:
Chattahoochee Valley Community College…2602 College Drive, PC, AL……….   (334) 291-4900
Troy University Phenix City……………….1 College Drive, PC, AL…………….. (334) 297-1007
Columbus State University………………….4225 University Ave, Columbus GA    (706) 568-2001          

Board of Education:

Phenix City Bd. of Education………………1212 Ninth Ave., PC, AL…………… (334) 298-0534
Russell County Bd. of Education……………506 Fourteenth St., PC, AL…………(334)  298-8791

                                                                     

                                                                                          Area Hospitals

Phenix City, Alabama 

Russell County Health Department           Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
1850 Crawford Road                                                     3715 Hwy 280/431 N
Phenix City, Alabama 36867                                          Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 297-0251                                                             (334) 732-2231

Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
4001 River Chase Dr.
Phenix City, Alabama 36867
(334)-732-3000

Columbus, Georgia

The Medical Center                                  Doctors Hospital
710 Center Street                                                         616 19th Street
Columbus, GA                                                             Columbus, GA
(706) 571-1000                                                           (706) 571-4262
469 Beds                                                                     170 Beds

 St. Francis Hospital                                  Hughston Hospital
2122 Manchester Expressway                                      100 First Court
Columbus, GA                                                             Columbus, GA
(706) 596-4000                                                           (706) 576-2100
297 Beds                                                                     100 Beds

The Bradley Center                                  West Central GA Regional
2000 16th Avenue                                                        3000 Schatulga Road
Columbus, GA                                                             Columbus, GA
(706) 649-6100                                                           (706) 568-5000
84 Beds                                                                                              

Martin Army Hospital                                     Cornerstone
Marne Road                                                                 919 Lawyers Lane
Ft. Benning, GA                                                           Columbus, GA
(706) 682-5824                                                           (706) 323-0174

                                                                              Assisted Living

 

Canterbury Health Facility                                Magnolia Manors of Smiths
1720 Knowles Road                                                    3030 Lee Road 430
Phenix City, AL 36867                                                 Smiths, AL 36877
(334) 291-0485                                                           (334) 298-9002

 

Nursing Homes

Canterbury Health Facility
1720 Knowles Road
Phenix City, AL
(334) 291-0485

Parkwood Health Facility, Inc.
3301 Stadium Drive
Phenix City, AL
(334) 297-0237

Phenix City Health Care
3900 Lakewood Drive
Phenix City, AL
(334) 298-8247

 

SECTION 4

 

 MANUFACTURERS

CHURCHES, CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Manufacturers

 Atchley Steel Company
12505 US Hwy 280 East
PO Box 39
Salem, AL 36874
(334) 298-3121; Fax 298-3133
Owner: Steve Atchley
SIC: N/A
   Steel Fabrication
Employs: 7
Established: 1979

Bishop-Tadlock Signs
1224 12^th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-1269; Fax 298-1269
President: Eddie Tadlock
SIC: 3993
   Neon & Illuminated Plastic  Signs
Employs: 4
Established: 1962
Sales: under $500,000
Distribution: Local

Blue Circle Aggregates, Inc.
Brickyard Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0964
Ricky Ward
SIC: N/A
   Sand & Gravel
Employs: 10
Established: N/A
Sales: N/A

Boral Bricks, Inc. Plant 1
100 Brickyard Road
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 480-2512; Fax 480-2415
Plant Mgr.: Tim Fereel
SIC: 3297
   Bricks
Employs: 100
Established: N/A
Sales: $10 Mil - $25 Mil (est)

Boral Bricks, Inc. Plant 2
100 Brickyard Road
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 480-2520; Fax 480-2415
Plant Mgr.: Tim Mims
SIC: 3255; 3251
   Block
Employs: 11
Established: N/A
Sales: $500,000 - $1 Mil (est)

Boral Bricks, Inc., Plant 3
1415 Brickyard Road
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 480-2532; Fax 480-2415
Plant Mgr.: Max Tinsley
SIC: 3297
   Brick
Employs: 50
Established: N/A
Sales: $5 Mil - $10 Mil (est)

Boral Bricks, Inc., Plant 4
1501 Brickyard Road
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 480-2542; Fax 480-2415
Plant Mgr.: Jon Stewart
SIC: 3297
   Brick
Employs: 100
Sales: $10 Mil - $25 Mil  

Brass Signs, Inc.
36 Lee Road 515
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0984; Fax 297-6306
President: Paul Braswell
SIC: 3993
   Indoor & Outdoor Signs
Employs: 3
Established: 1982
Sales: under $500,000
Distribution: National

Cajun Portable Buildings
3921 US Hwy 80 West
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-5300
Owner: James Broussard
SIC: 3448; 0101
   Building, Portable;  Prefabricated Metal
Employs: 1
Established: N/A
Sales: N/A 

Cherokee Fabrication Company
13244 Hwy 280 East
PO Box 549
Phenix City, AL 36868-0549
(334) 298-4547
President: Jerry Scarorough
SIC: 3444
   Sheet Metalwork
Employs: 37
Established: N/A
Sales: N/A 

Circle H Welding & Fabrication
271 Carden Road
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 855-0323
President: Jerry Holloway
SIC: 3441
   Fabricated Structural Metal
Employs: N/A
Established: N/A
Sales: N/A

Continental Carbon Company
1500 East State Docks Road
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 297-3675; Fax 297-8178
1-800-231-4594
Web Address:www.continentalcarboncompany.com
Plant Mgr.:
E-mail:
SIC: 28 Chemical
   Carbon Black;   Brand name: Continex
Employs: 70
Established: Sept. 1971
Sales: Greater than $45 Mil
Distribution: International
Privately owned corporation
ISO Rating: 9002 

Davis Concrete Products
2109 24^th Street
PO Box 697
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 297-4620; Fax 298-4620
President: Alton Williams
Office Mgr.: Alice Williams
SIC: 3272
   Septic Tanks
Employs: 7
Established: May 1957
Sales: $1 Mil
Distribution: Local
Privately owned sub-S Corp.

Dixie Manufacturing Company
447 Hugley Road
PO Box 3703
Phenix City, AL  36868
(334) 291-5048; Fax 291-5161
Owner: Steve Myers
GM: Duane Myers
SIC: 2431
   Wooden Frame Moldings
Employs: 3
Established: 1990
Sales: under $500,000
Distribution: Local

Dykes & Son
2804 Opelika Road
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-3275
Dexter Dykes
SIC: N/A
   Sand, Gravel, Grading & Paving
Employs: 15
Established: N/A
Sales: N/A

Edmonds & Williams Manufacturing Company
28 E W Drive
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 855-3010
Partner: Charles Edmonds
SIC: 2339
   N/A
Employs: N/A
Established: N/A
Sales: N/A

Fishing & Molding Engineers
882 Lee Road 2017
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-1566
President: Tim McLain
SIC: 3089
   Fiberglass Fabrication
Employs: 3
Established: 1976
Sales: under $500,000 (est)
Distribution: Regional
DBA: The Fiber Glass Shop

Gala Chemical Company
1803 11^th Court
PO Box 2547
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-5964; 298-2763
GM: David Mitchell
SIC: 2819
   Automotive & Industrial Chemicals
Employs: 9
Established: 1974
Sales: $1 Mil - $5 Mil

Hammett Steel, Inc.
3015 Lakewood Drive
PO Box 1873
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-2554; Fax 298-2598
President: Johnny D. Hammett
Plant Mgr.: Timothy Allen
SIC: 3441
   Structural Steel Fabrication
Employs: 24
Established: 1991
Sales: $1 Mil - $5 Mil
Distribution: Regional
Privately owned corporation 

Harris Machine & Tool, Inc.
158 Ware Road
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-3092; Fax 298-3551
President/Operations Manager:   Wayne V. Harris
Treasurer: Linda Harris
SIC: 3599; 3544
   Machine Parts, Tools, & Gauges
Employs: 6
Established: 1980
Sales: under $500,000
Distribution: Regional
40,000 sq. ft. site

Howell Wood Products, Co.
400 Brickyard Road
PO Box 251
Phenix City, AL 36868-0251
(334) 297-5213
Owner: Charles H. Howell
SIC: 2441
   Mold Boxes
Employs: N/A
Established: N/A
Sales: N/A

Industrial Machine Works
1001 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 297-1142; Fax 298-6667
Owner, Pur., & Sales Manager: Gary Blakey
SIC: 3544; 3451
   Tool & Die and Screw Machine Products Job Shop
Employs: 4
Established: 1968
Sales: under $500,000
Distribution: National
2,500 sq. ft. site
Sole ownership

 Ivey’s Portable Welding
1811 S. Railroad Street
PO Box 865
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-4130
Owner: Linda Ivey
SIC: 3599
   Welding Job Shop
Employs: 5
Established: 1978
Sales: under $500,000
Distribution: Regional

 Jack Chancellor Lure Co.
1607 13^th Place
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 297-1259
President: Jack Chancellor
SIC: 3949  
Fishing Lures
Employs: N/A
Established: N/A
Sales: N/A

Jig-A-Lo Chassis, Inc.
4238 Hwy 80 West
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-2588; Fax 297-2699
President: Billy Thomas
SIC: 3711, 3714  
   Race Cars
Employs: 2
Established: 1970
Sales: under $500,000
Distribution: International
l5,000 sq. ft. site
Sole ownership

Kudzu, LLC
Phenix Industrial Park
16 Downing Drive
PO Box 2516
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 291-5151; Fax 291-3067
Plant Mgr.: Jeff Stillwell
SIC: 2353
   Caps
Employs: 170

Max Graphics
1201 7^th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 297-7447; Fax 298-8599
Partner: Greg Kiker
Partner: Greg Slaten
SIC: 2759; 2791
   Commercial Printing & Typesetting
Employs: 12
Established: 1989
Sales: under $500,000
Distribution: Local
500 sq. ft. site
Privately owned partnership

Mead Coated Board, Inc.
Highway 165
Cottonton, AL 36851
Mail: PO Box 940
Phenix City, AL 36868-0940
(334) 855-5313; Fax 855-5023
Web Address: www.mead.com
VP and Manager:  Boyd A. Giles
E-mail: bag3@mead.com
SIC: 2631
   Coated Paperboard
Employs: 750
Established: Dec. 1966
Distribution: Rail & Truck
Parent: Mead Corporation

Mead Southern Wood Products
Highway 165 South

Cottonton, AL 36851
Mail: PO Box 159
Cottonton, AL 36851
(334) 855-5900; Fax 855-2245
Plant Manager: Gary White
SIC: 2421
    Sawmill
Employs: 150
Established: 1984
Parent: Mead Corporation

IIG MinWool
908 Owens Corning Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 291-6300; Fax 298-18941-800-752-2738
Plant Mgr.: Jim Lovel
Human Resources Manager: Tricia Hutchins
SIC: 3296; 0102
   Rock Wool Insulation; Brand Name: Paroc; Control Panels, electric
 Employs: 155
Established: 1988
Sales: $10Mil - $15Mil
Distribution: International1
75,000 sq. ft site
Privately owned corporation
Parent Co.: Owens Corning 
1 Owens Corning Pkwy. 
Toledo, OH 43659
(419) 248-8000; Fax 248-8445
CEO: Glen H. Hiner
CFO: Don Cecere
Pur. Agent: Jamey Truett

PEC Systems, Inc.
703 Industrial Circle
PO Box 1030
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-2821; Fax 291-0886
Web: www.pecsys.com
E-mail: info@pecsys.com
President: Bryan Wood
SIC: 3613
   Electrical Control Panels
Employs: 12
Established: 1970
Sales: $1Mil - $5Mil
10,000 sq. ft site
Distribution: Regional
Privately owned corporation

Phenix Food Service
318 Colin Powell Parkway
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-6288; Fax 298-6777
Owner, Mgr.: Jim Hardin
SIC: 2011
   Meat Processing and Packing
Employs: 37Established: 1976
Sales: $5Mil - $10Mil
Distribution: Local
16,000 sq. ft site

Phenix Foundry
State Docks Road
PO Drawer 339
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-0441; Fax 298-5577
Partner: Earl Carmack
Partner/Engrg. & Operrs. Mgr.:  Larry Carmack
SIC: 3321
   Iron Castings
Employs: 23
Established: 1966
Sales: $1Mil - $2Mil
Distribution: Local
31,000 sq. ft site

Phenix Lumber Co.
4 Cutrate Road
PO Box 639
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-3659; Fax 297-0556
Owner: John Dudley
SIC: 2421
   Lumber Processing
Employs: 40
Established: 1960
Sales: $1Mil - $5Mil
Distribution: Local

Pitts Enterprises, Inc.
5734 Hwy 431
PO Box 127
Pittsview, AL 36871
(334) 855-4754
President: Jeff Pitts
SIC: 3537
   Log Trailers
Employs: 130
Established: N/A
Sales: N/A

Prince Manufacturing Co.
Alabama State Docks Road
P.O. Box 1051
Phenix City, AL 36868
Mailing Address:  PO Box 1009 
Quincy, IL 62306-1009
(334) 297-9948; Fax 291-0270
VP, GM & Pur.: Charles Davis
Sales Mgr.: Alan Petefish
Mktg. Mgr.: Tom Henderson
Acct. Mgr.: Tom Newkirk
Opers. Mgr.: Darrayl Mayton
Plant Mgr.: Dean Livingston
Engrg. Mgr.: Dick Goellner

Sports Metals, Inc.
5 Downing Drive
Phenix Industrial Park
PO Box 1338
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-0803; Fax 297-0013
President, Engrg., Hum. Res. & Opers. Mgr.: James Sports
VP: James Sports
Shop Foreman: Kevin Sports
SIC: 3444; 3089
   Sheet Metal Fabrication & Ductwork; Plastic Fabrication
Employs: 25
Established: 1979
Sales: $1Mil - $5Mil
Distribution: National
12,000 sq. ft site
Privately owned corporation

Storey Signs, Inc.
535 State Docks Road
PO Box 2608
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-1099; Fax 298-1198
President: John F. Storey, Jr.
VP: John R. Storey Secy./Treas.,
Fin. Manager:  Brenda Storey
SIC: 3993
   Interior & Exterior Signs
Employs: 5
Established: 1972
Sales: under $500,000
3,200 sq. ft site 

Thayer Co., J.P.
351 Brickyard Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-3965; Fax 298-3978
President: John Thayer
Fin. Mgr.: Mark Glover
Human Resources, Operations & Plant Mgr.: John Bessant
MIS Mgr.: Phillip Thayer
SIC: 2439
   Roof & Floor Trusses
Employs: 27
Established: 1963
Sales: $1Mil - $5Mil
Distribution: Regional
10,000 sq. ft site
Privately owned corporation
AKA: Component Systems

Unlimited T-Shirts, Inc.
4008-B Old Opelika Road
PO Box 715
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-7204; Fax 298-7212
President: Austin McAllister
Operations Manager:  Jody McAllister
SIC: 2396
   Screen Printing
Employs: 25
Established: 1975
Sales: under $500,000
Privately owned corporation

Vectorply Corp.
3503 Lakewood Drive
PO Box 10
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 291-7704; Fax 291-7743
Web Address: www.vectorply.com
 E-mail: dmassey@jicr.com
President/CEO: Don Massey
VP Operations: Paul Norrell
VP R & D: Colin Hallam
SIC: 2295
   Composite Reinforced Fabrics
Employs: 99
Established: 1992
Sales: $8Mil - $12Mil
24,000 sq. ft site

Welch Welding & Ornamental Iron
1015 12^th Place
Phenix City, AL 36867
Mailing Address:  307 Wright Road
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-2813
Owner: Paul Welch
SIC: 3446
   Ornamental Iron Fabrication
Employs: 3
Established: 1973
Sales: under $500,000
Distribution: Regional

Wood Creation, Inc.
3755 Opelika Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 291-9995
President: Gary Giordano
SIC: 2431

  

Churches & Synagogues In Phenix City-Russell County

 

Allen Temple AME Church                                      Antioch Baptist Church                           Auburn Road Assembly of God
1501 12^th Avenue                                                    Pittsview, AL                                           Auburn Road
Phenix City, AL 36867                                            Pittsview, AL 36867                                Phenix City, AL 36867
298-5824                                                                 667-6210                                                 297-5004

Benevolent Grove Baptist Church                            Bethany Baptist Church                           Bethany Christian Fellowship
Highway 4                                                                Pierce Road                                              1909 13^th Ave. North
Pittsview, AL 36867                                                Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
667-6658                                                                 297-1936                                                 297-2587

Bethel AME Church                                                 Bethel Baptist Church                             Bethlehem Healing Temple of the Apostolic
Ft. Mitchell Highway                                    Price Road                                   1021 16^th Street
Phenix City, AL 36867                                            Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
298-0810                                                                 298-2214                                                 297-4605

 Better Living 7^th Day Adventist                              Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat                  Broad Street Church of Christ
1415 9^th Avenue                                                      Holy Trinity                                            1213 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Holy Trinity, AL                                     Phenix City, AL 36867
297-7254                                                                 855-4474                                                 298-0657

Calvary Baptist Church                                            Calvary Temple Assembly of God            Central Baptist Church
Union springs Road                                                  230 Highway 431 South                           1407 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
667-7235                                                                 298-7798                                                 298-0932

Christian Heritage Church                                        Christian Life Church                               Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
4676 Lee Road 430                                                  259 Highway 165                                     Crawford Road
Smiths, AL 36877                                                    Phenix City, AL 36869                           Phenix City, AL 36867
298-5771                                                                 291-0476                                                 298-8707

Colbert AME Church                                              Concord Baptist Church                           Cool Springs Baptist Church
Seale AL                                                                  321 Lee Road 251                                   Highway 4
Seale, AL 36875                                                      Salem, AL 36874                                     Pittsview, AL
                                                                               297-8734                                                                          855-2784

Cottonton Baptist Church                                        Crawford Road Baptist Church                  Dayspring Full Gospel Church
59 Kite Road                                             2706 Crawford Road                                 Crawford Road
Cottonton, AL                                                         Phenix City, AL 36870                            Phenix City, AL 36867
855-4726                                                                 298-4289                                                 297-2701

 Emanuel Baptist Church                                           Enterprise Baptist Church                        Epworth United Methodist Church
207 18^th Avenue                                                      1004 15^th Avenue                                    3763 Highway 431 North
Phenix City, AL 36867                                            Phenix City, AL 36867                            Phenix City, AL 36867
298-4728                                                                 297-2502                                                 298-3186

Faith Temple Assembly of God                                 Family Life Center                                   Fellowship Assembly of God
Crawford Road                                            2608 Summerville Road                           619 Lee Road 243
Phenix City, AL 36867                                             Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
298-2118                                                                                                                                                                                                 297-3220

First Assembly of God                                             First Baptist Church of P.C.                     First Christian Church of P.C.
3777 Highway 431 North                                        2608 Summerville Road                           18^th Place & 21^st Court
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
298-9890                                                                 298-0811                                                297-4967

First Church of the Nazarene                                   First Life Center                                      First Presbyterian Church of P.C.
509 Idle Hour Drive                                                 Pittsview AL                                            3310 10^th Court
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Pittsview, AL 36867                                Phenix City, AL 36867
297-4200                                                                 667-7631                                                 297-1537

 First United Methodist                                            Franchise Missionary Baptist Church       Friendship Baptist Church
1600 Sandfort Road                                     931 10^th Avenue                                      Highway 431 South
Phenix City, AL 36869                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                           Ft. Mitchell, AL
298-7651                                                                298-2803                                                 855-3506

 Girard Baptist Church                                              Golden Acres Assembly of God                 Golden Acres Baptist Church
707 Dillingham Street                                               South Railroad Street                                2207 28^th Street
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                            Phenix City, AL 36867
298-8616                                                                 297-7465                                                 298-3381

Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church                             Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church               Holland Creek Baptist Church
875 Lee Road 334                                                    Seale Road                                                1302 12^th Place
Salem, AL 36874                                                     Phenix City, AL 36867                            Phenix City, AL 36867
297-0962                                                                 298-0982                                                 297-2170

Hurtsboro United Methodist Church                         Jehovah’s Witnesses                                Jerusalem Baptist Church
Hurtsboro, AL                                            3755 South Seale Road                             Highway 280
667-7501                                                                 Phenix City, AL 36869                           Phenix City, AL 36867
                                                                                291-0928                                                 298-2119

Ladonia Baptist Church                                            Lakewood Baptist Church                        Landmark Freewill Baptist
3789 US Highway 80                                                4011 Lakewood Drive                             1714 Knowles Road
Phenix City, AL 36870                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
298-4587                                                                 298-6433                                                 297-6799

Liberty Hill Baptist Church                                      Living Water Faith Center                       Love of Life Ministries
1210 15^th Place                                                        201 20^th Street                                        800 Highway 431 South
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
297-4817                                                                 298-2298                                                 291-1604

Macedonia Baptist Church                                       Mother Mary Church                               Mount Olive Baptist Church
Highway 18                                                              318 Seale Road                                        Ft. Mitchell
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36869                           Ft. Mitchell, Al 36867
855-4011                                                                 298-2343                                                 855-4581

Mount Sinai Baptist Church                                     Mt. Arrie Baptist Church                         Mt. Hebron Baptist Church
Highway 65                                                              Highway 18                                              Seale Road
Pittsview, AL                                                           Ft. Mitchell, AL 36867                            Seale, AL 36875
667-6866                                                                 855-4011                                                 855-3668

 Mt. Mariah Baptist Church                                      Mt. Olive Baptist Church                         Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist
1403 3^rd Street                                                         Highway 91                                              930 Oswichee Road
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Smiths, AL 36877                                    Seale, AL 36875
298-9312                                                                 298-7174                                                 855-9151

Mt. Zion CME Church                                             Mt. Zion Methodist Church                     My Father’s House
Smiths                                                                      Smiths                                                      Highway 165
Smiths, AL 36877                                                    Smiths, AL 36877                                    Ft. Mitchell, AL
298-4000                                                                 298-4337                                                 855-2154

New Central Baptist Church                                     New Hope Baptist Church                        New Testament Baptist Church
1704 24^th Street                                                       1568 Highway 165                                  Auburn Road
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Pittsview, AL                                           Phenix City, AL 36867
297-8229                                                                 855-3889                                                 297-0297

Nichols Chapel AME Church                                   North Phenix Assembly of God                Oswitchee Baptist Church
215 11^th Avenue                                        600 North Railroad Street                   Ft. Mitchell
Phenix City, AL 36869                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                            Ft. Mitchell, AL
298-2570                                                                 298-1511                                                 855-4667

Phenix City Church of Christ                                   Phenix City First Congregational Church Philadelphia Baptist Church
Crawford Road                                           1608 14^th Court                                       Mullins Road
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                            Smiths, AL 36877
297-0310                                                                 297-7681                                                 297-0517

Phillips Temple CME Church                                  Pine Hill Baptist Church                          Pleasant Grove AME Church
1310 15^th Street                                                       337 10^th Avenue                                     Highway 24
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36869                           Ft. Mitchell, AL
298-3060                                                                 291-7902                                                855-4348

Providence Baptist Church                                       Ross Chapel Zion Church                         Russell Woods Congregational
Lato, AL                                                                  Kent, AL                                                  1200 23^rd Court
855-4592                                                                 667-6326                                                 Phenix City, AL 36867
                                                                                                                                                297-3797

Saint Paul AME Church                                           Salem Lutheran Church                            Sandfort Road Assembly of God
3996 Sandfort Road                                     2130 Lee Road 250                                  205 26^th Court
Phenix City, AL 36869                                           Salem, AL 36874                                     Phenix City, AL 36869
291-7775                                                                 298-0574                                                 297-3003

Seale Road Baptist Church                                        Seventh Day Adventist Church of P.C.    Seventh Day Adventist of Uchee Pines
2007 S. Seale Road                                      Highway 80                                              Seale
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                           Seale, AL
298-6242                                                                 298-4951                                                 855-4764

 Shady Grove Baptist Church                                     Shady Woods Baptist Church                   Shield of Faith
Nuckolls Road                                            Crawford Road                               Highway 280 & 431
Seale, AL 36875                                                      Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
855-4432                                                                 297-1094                                                 298-1954

Shiloh Baptist Church                                              Silver Run Baptist Church                        Smiths Station Baptist Church
1410 14^th Street                                                       Highway 431 South                                  2460 Lee Road 430
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                           Smiths, AL 36877
297-5273                                                                 855-2127                                                 297-4932

St. Joseph Church                                                     St. Ellis Baptist Church                            St. James Baptist Church
1444 Highway 165                                                   Highway 80                                              Cottonton, AL
Holy Trinity, AL                                                     Opelika, AL                                             855-3465
298-4319

St. James Freewill Baptist Church                             St. John AME Church                               St. John Baptist Church
2009 2^nd Avenue                                        Ft. Mitchell                                              Crawford Road
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Ft. Mitchell, AL 36867                            Phenix City, AL 36867
298-4094                                                                 855-4970                                                 298-3433

St. Mark Freewill Baptist Church                               St. Patrick’s Church                                 St. Paul CME Church
1012 11^th Street                                                       1502 Broad Street                                    Crawford
Phenix City, AL 36867                                            Phenix City, AL 36867                           Crawford, AL 36867
298-8015                                                                 298-9025                                                 297-4157

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church                               Summerville Baptist Church                     Summerville United Methodist Church
45 Lee Road 567                                                      3500 Summerville Road                           1201 32^nd Avenue
Smiths, AL 36877                                                    Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
291-0750                                                                 298-4416                                                 297-5696

Sunderlan Baptist Church                                         Trinity United Methodist Church             Uchee Chapel AME Church
Ft. Mitchell Road                                       1600 5^th Avenue                                      Sandfort Road
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
297-4240                                                                 298-4140                                                 298-0372

Uchee Hill Baptist Church                                        United Hill Baptist Church                       Whiterock Assembly of God
Seale Road                                                1900 Knowles Road                                 Montgomery Highway
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36867                           Phenix City, AL 36867
297-6022                                                                 298-2332                                                 297-2095

Whiterock Freewill Baptist Church                          Woodland Baptist Church
Crawford Road                                           Woodland Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867                                           Phenix City, AL 36867
                                                                                298-2060

 

Clubs and Organizations

 

American Association of Retired People                              Patricia Reublin
Meets at the Log Cabin on the                                                  1900 38^th Court
3rd Thursday of each Month                                                     Phenix City, AL 36870
                                                                                                (334) 297-8403

American Business Women’s Association                           Janice Crenshaw, President
Muskogee Valley Chapter                                                       (334) 297-5502 (Home)
Meets 2nd Monday of each Month at                                       (334) 297-6698 (Work)
Phenix Regional Hospital                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

American Cancer Society                                                      Susan Stillwell
Russell County Unit                                                                  801 13^th Street
                                                                                                Phenix City, AL 36867
                                                                                                (334) 298-0691                            

American Heart Association                                                 Pat Vance
Russell County Chapter                                                          P.O. Box 1429
Meets 2nd Thursday of each Month                                          Phenix City, AL 36868
Phenix Girard Bank Board Room                                             (334) 298-0668                                                                                                                                                                                      

American Legion Fletcher McCollister Post 135
1st and 3rd Monday at 7:30 P.M.                                             511 13^th Street
                                                                                                P.O. Box 36
                                                                                                Phenix City, AL 36867
                                                                                                (334) 297-6217; Fax 297-6217
                                                                                                E-mail: post135@worldnet.ATT.net

American Red Cross                                                             
Board meets 4^th Monday of Month at 1103                              1103 Broad Street
Broad Street @ 5:30 p.m.                                                         Phenix City, AL 36867
                                                                                                (334) 298-3631                                                                                                                                                                                       

Battered Women’s Shelter                                                    Pamela Holton
Hotline (334) 297-4401                                                           P.O. Box 2835
                                                                                                Phenix City, AL 36868
                                                                                                (334) 297-4484

Better Business Bureau of Columbus                                  Leonard Crain
and Phenix City                                                                      #8 13th Street
                                                                                                P.O. Box 2587
                                                                                                Columbus, GA 31902
                                                                                                (706) 324-0712

Chattahoochee Valley Area Civil War                                 John Thompson
Round Table
Meets every other Tuesday at Troy State University                                                    

Chattahoochee Valley Club                                                   Liz Gierczak
Meets 4th Wednesday of each Month                                       122 Lawson Drive
12:00-Noon at Phenix Girard Bank                                           Smith, AL 36877
                                                                                                (334) 297-1788

Concharty Council of Girls Scouts                                      Patty Cardin, Director
1344 13th Avenue                                                                   (706) 327-2646
Columbus, GA 31901                                                            

Disabled American Veterans                                                Mr. R. George Isaacs, Jr.
1st Tuesday of each Month                                                       1409 28^th Avenue
                                                                                                Phenix City, AL 36867
                                                                                                (334)

East Alabama Mental Health Center                                   Jennie Wolf, Director
2400 10th Avenue    
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-2405                                                                      

East Alabama Services for the Elderly                                 Peggy Miller, Manager
1500 14^th Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8582

Fraternal Order of Police                                                      Barbara Lagrand
Meets 1st Tuesday of each Month                                            (334) 291-4820

Heritage Book Committee                                                    Pat Greathouse
of Russell County Alabama                                                   P.O. Box 1015
Meets 4^th Thursday of month                                                    Phenix City, AL 36868
at Library @ 2:00 p.m.                                                             (334) 298-8876

Housing Authority of Phenix City                                         Judy Hare
200 16th Street                                                                        P.O. Box 338
Phenix City, AL 36867                                                             Phenix City, AL 36868
                                                                                                (334) 298-7803

Loyal Order of Moose        
Meets each Wednesday at 8:00 P.M.
1809 Opelika Road                                                                  Phenix City, AL 36867
Phenix City, AL 36867                                                             (334) 297-9759

Macon Russell Community Action Agency                         Marandra Rivers
900 25^th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-6610

Masonic Temple of Phenix City
1600 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0011

Phenix City Assessment Center                                           Anne Blackmon
809 14th Street
Phenix City, AL 36867

Phenix City Board of Realtors                                              Betty Kirby, Executive Officer
Meets 3rd Thursday of each Month                                          1906 Crawford Rd.
at 12:00-Noon                                                                         Phenix City, AL 36867
Board of Directors meets @ 10:00 a.m.                                    (334) 297-1740

Phenix City Boys & Girls Club
2001 20th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8886 (Club)

Phenix City Exchange Club                                                   Doris Turner, President
Meets every Tuesday at 12:00-Noon                                        (334) 480-0550
 

Phenix City Homebuilders                                                     John Ray
P.O. Box 724 
Phenix City,  AL 36868                   
(334) 298-7778

Phenix City Lions Club                                                          Bruce King, President
                                                                                                P.O. Box 611
                                                                                                Phenix City, AL 36868
                                                                                                (334)442-8985      

Phenix City Little League Association                                 Ted Venable
900 Airport Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-1622

Phenix City Parks & Recreation Center                              Todd Hughes
                                                                                                1500 Airport Road
                                                                                                Phenix City, AL 36867
                                                                                                (334) 291-4719

Phenix City Rotary Club                                                       Mike Bellamy, President
Meets each Monday 12:00-Noon at Holiday Inn                       (334) 298-0931

Phenix City-Russell County Chamber                                  Kenny Roberts, Chair
Of Commerce                                                                         P.O. Box 1326
Meetings Vary-Call for further details                                        Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-3639                                                                       (334) 297-1188

Phenix City Shrine Club                                                         Pete Norris, President
Meets 1st Wednesday of month @ 7:30 p.m.                            Old Auburn Road, P.O. Box 574
And 3^rd Wednesday of month @ 7:00 p.m. at                           Phenix City, AL 36868
The Shrine Club.                                                                       (334) 298-3242

Phenix City VFW Post 5797                                                 1606 13th Place
                                                                                                Phenix City, AL 36867
                                                                                                (334) 298-5176

Phenix City Women’s Civic Club                                          Faye McKinney
Meets 1st Tuesday of each Month                                            3804 Opelika Road
Various Locations                                                                     Phenix City, AL 36870
                                                                                                (334) 297-4164

Phenix City Women of the Moose                                        (334) 297-9759

Retired Teachers Association                                               Faye Kirkland
Russell County Chapter                                                          1908 Landau Drive
Meets 1^st Wednesday of month @                                            Phenix City, AL 36867
PC Educational Services                                                           (334) 297-3426

Russell County Farmers Federation                                    Ben Bowden
                                                                                                                                P.O. Box 489
                                                                                                Phenix City, AL 36868-0489
                                                                                                1-800-272-0534 (Eufaula)

Russell County Historical Commission                                William Benton, Sr.
Meets 3rd Thursday of each Month                                          1504 Nottingham Drive
at 7:00 P.M.                                                                             Phenix City, AL 36867
1040 Broad Street                                                                    (334) 855-2013 (Home)
Phenix City, AL                                                                        (334) 297-8225 (Office)

Shrine Auxiliary (Shrinettes)
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each Month                                       (334) 298-3242

United Way                                                                             P.O. Box 1157
                                                                                                Columbus, GA 31902
                                                                                                (706) 327-3255

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5228                                    Bob Wise
Old Auburn Road
Smiths, AL 36877
(334) 297-6493

Veterans Society of the 3^rd Infantry Division                      Mr. Mitchell
                                                                                                (334) 298-8622

Veterans Service Association                                               Michael Graves
Monday-Friday 8:00 to 5:00 P.M.                                            1320 Broad Street
Office (334) 298-7767                                                             Phenix City, AL 36867
                                                                                                (334) 298-9673

 

Garden Clubs of Phenix City

Federated Garden Club                                                         Jackie Dudley, President
Meets 1^st Tuesday Quarterly at                                                 P.O. Box 2942
Log Cabin, 1100 35^th Street                                                     Phenix City, AL 36868
                                                                                               
 

Summerville Garden Club                                                     Judy Funderburk
Meets 3^rd Wednesday of each Month                                        P.O. Box 2942
10:00 a.m. – Log Cabin                                                            Phenix City, AL 36868
                                                                                                (334) 297-6162

 

Tulip Garden Club                                                                 Margaret Griffith
Meets 3^rd Thursday of each month                                            4200 Bridgecrest Drive
7:30 p.m. @ Log Cabin                                                            Apt. M-2
                                                                                                Phenix City, AL 36867

 

 

SECTION 5

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

REALTORS

PUBLIC HOUSING

APARTMENTS

MOTELS

RESTAURANTS

 

Auburn Bank

Wal-Mart SuperCenter

3600 US Hwy 431 North

P.O. Box 1147

Phenix City, AL 36868

(334) 291-3202; Fax 291-0141

CB&T of East AL
910 13^th Street
P.O. Box 2400
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 297-7000; Fax 291-3378

CB&T of East AL
1413 280 By-pass
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 297-7000

CB&T of East AL
1806 Stadium Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 297-7000

Colonial Bank
1201 Broad Street
P.O. Box 1107
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-7801; Fax 297-9821

Colonial Bank
1200 280 By-pass
Phenix City, AL 36867(334)
(334) 297-2413; Fax 480-9780

Columbus Bank & Trust

1148 Broadway

Uptown Center

Ground Floor

P.O. Box 120

Columbus, GA 31902

(706) 649-2233; Fax 649-5631

Phenix Girard Bank
801 13^th Street
P.O. Box 70
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-0691; Fax 298-0998

Phenix Girard Bank
1803 Stadium Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-7575 

Phenix Girard Bank

3650 Hwy 280 By-pass

Phenix City, AL 36867

(334) 297-4266

Regions Bank
1200 Broad Street
P.O. Box 550
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 298-3674; Fax 660-3791

Regions Bank
3548 Hwy 280/431 North
P.O. Box 550
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 448-7712; 480-8553

Regions Bank

201 13^th Street

Columbus, GA 31901

(706) 660-3777

Wachovia
1014 Hwy 280 By-pass
P.O. Box 2316
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334) 297-4682; Fax 291-9354

Wachovia
616 13^th Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 291-4671; Fax 291-4651

Wachovia
2481 Lee Road 430
P.O. Box 220
Smiths, AL 36877
(334) 298-3386; Fax 298-3595

Wachovia
5710 Veterans Parkway
P.O. Box 9047
Columbus, GA 31908
(706) 571-7754; Fax 571-7718

SunTrust Bank of West Georgia
1246 1^st Avenue
P.O. Box 431
Columbus, GA 31994
(706) 649-3600; Fax 649-3757

Realtors