Areas Resources

If you are new to Alabama or unfamiliar with the Lake Martin area, you may mistakenly believe that modern conveniences and amenities are not available in a secluded, rural lake setting. Fortunately, that is not the case. Whether you are building a home or buying one, you will find the services that you need in the information below.

•Basic electric service is available from Alabama Power (800-245-2244) or from Alexander City Light & Power (256-409-2080) for some properties near Alexander City.

•Natural gas is typically unavailable for both HVAC equipment and for hot water heaters, stoves, ovens, and fireplaces. However, propane gas is a clean and safe alternative. It is available from Area Propane (256-825-4700) and Suburban Gas (256-825-4338). A tank must be purchased from the provider.

•Water is available based on property location from Alexander City (256-329-6710), Jackson’s Gap Water Authority (256-825-8385) or Walnut Hill Water Authority (256-825-9841).

•Garbage service is available from Advance Disposal (866-252-0458).

•AT&T (800-288-2020) is currently the only provider of landline telephone service. Cell service is well supported via satellite towers and reception is good.

•Both AT&T (800-288-2020) and Charter Communications (877-581-3485) offer Internet service.

Alexander City is home to the T. C. Russell Airport (256-329-9057). The airport 18/36 runway is 5,417 feet long and 95 feet wide. Runway 36 is served by a partial parallel taxiway. The airport is equipped with MIRL, MITL, PAPI, VASI and an AWOS. There are 18 t-hangers and 2 corporate hangers available for lease on an annual basis. On-site personnel is available to provide routine maintenance, annual inspections, tie-down ramp service and assistance to crew members. Specific questions can be sent to Mike Smith

Information about other professional services can be found at www.lakemartin.com. Lake Martin Services offers a variety of boat, home, lawn, catering, and property management services including concierge housekeeping and grocery shopping options.

Be aware that before any dock or pier construction or repair work begins a shoreline building permit is required by Alabama Power Company (256-825-0053). This requirement applies to the construction of new docks and piers as well as additions to existing structures. In situations where a building lies within 15 to 30 feet of the shoreline, a shoreline building permit may also be required. Check with Alabama Power prior to construction or repair. Additional details are available at Alabama Power Shoreline Management.

Lake Martin marinas can be found in many places on the lake. You can find anything from snacks, beverages, water toys to boat parts and dockside gasoline.

Anchor Bay | 800.713.8230
2001 Castaway Island
Eclectic, AL 36024

Blue Creek Marina | 256.825.8888
7280 Highway 49 South
Dadeville , AL 36853

Harbor Pointe Marina | 256.825.0600
397 Marina Point Road
Dadeville, AL 36853

Kowaliga Marina | 256.397.1210
255 Kowaliga Marina Road
Alexander City, AL 35010

Lakeside Marina, LLC | 256.825.9286
7361 Hwy 49 South
Dadeville, AL 36853

Real Island | 256.397.1200
2700 Real Island Road
Equality, AL 36026

River North | 256.397.1500
250 River North Marina Road
Alexander City, AL 35010

The Ridge | 256.397.1300
450 Ridge Marina Way
Alexander City, AL 35010

Wind Creek State Park Marina | 256.329.0845
4325 Alabama Hwy 128
Alexander City, AL 35010

Despite its rural location, Lake Martin has extraordinary educational opportunities for children and students of all ages. Local schools boast outstanding academic records, above average rankings on standardized tests and high graduation rates. They are also proud that a significant percentage of graduates go to college. High school AP classes allow a student to earn college credits, and seniors may opt for dual enrollment through an arrangement with the Central Alabama Community College that makes courses available on campus and online.

As is typical in the South, sports play a primary role in local schools. Many different sports programs are available to both boys and girls including football (of course!), basketball, softball, soccer, track, tennis, golf, and swimming. The three local high schools routinely lead their division in all sports, and local athletics are frequent recipients of athletic scholarships to southeastern colleges and universities.

Alexander City has established the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation (ACSEF), which secures resources for local schools from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Recently ACSEF upgraded the computers and software in all five Alexander City schools, and foreign language and fine arts programs have been added to school curricula and tutors have been hired by ACSEF. Next steps include providing iPads for all students in Benjamin Russell High School and Alexander City Middle School. The iPad technology will be integrated into the elementary schools’ instruction process as well, and a thirty-unit mobile iPad lab is planned for each grade at the three elementary schools.

High quality, licensed daycare, and pre-school programs are readily available. Programs are typically licensed and most teachers are certified in early childhood development. Numerous faith-based programs are available. Some programs offer a progressive curriculum, while others provide a more relaxed approach. These programs are both affordable and reliable.

Schools and Colleges

Alexander City Schools (256-234-5074)

Jim Pearson Elementary (K – 2^nd; 256-234-8625)

H. Stephens Elementary (3^rd & 4^th; 256-234-8631)

L. Radney Elementary (5^th & 6^th; 256-234-8636)

Alexander City Middle School (7^th & 8^th; 256-234-8660)

Benjamin Russell High School (9^th – 12^th; 256-234-8611)

Tallapoosa County Schools (256-825-0746)

Dadeville Elementary School (K-5^th; 256-825-6811)

Council Middle School in Dadeville (6^th – 8^th; 256-825-2846)

Dadeville High School (9^th – 12^th; 256-825-7848)

Horseshoe Bend School in New Site (K-12^th; 256-329-9110)

Reeltown High School (K – 12^th; 334-257-3784)

Edward Bell Career Technical Center (256-896-0160) – pre-engineering, welding, building science, nursing/physical therapist, industrial maintenance, and cooperative education programs.

Faith Academy – School in Alexander City (K – 9^th; 256-234-6421)

Lyman Ward Military Academy – A private military boarding academy located in Camp Hill, providing academics, leadership and athletics (800-798-9151; www.info.lwma.org).

Central Alabama Community College/Alexander City Campus – A two year community college offering multiple degrees and certificates. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for awards in Science, Applied Science, Occupational Technology degrees and certificates. The colleges associated degree nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (256-234-6346; www.cacc.edu).

Auburn University – (334-844-4000); a 4-year public university just 30 minutes away from the Lake Martin area; the Montgomery campus is less than an hour away.

Lake Martin area medical facilities can be found in Alexander City, Dadeville, and Opelika.

ALEXANDER CITY MEDICAL FACILITIES

Russell Medical Center (Alexander City) 256.329.7100

Exceptional healthcare awaits you at Russell Medical, located in Alexander City, Alabama close to the pristine waters of beautiful Lake Martin.

Russell Medical is a progressive, not-for-profit, acute care facility serving the needs of East Central Alabama. Our mission is simple: Being the best because we care. Inside our doors, you will find cutting-edge technology, professionals of the highest caliber, and leadership committed to utilizing all of our resources to improve the quality of every life we touch.

Russell Medical has been accredited by The Joint Commission since 1959.

Russell Medical Urgent Care (Alexander City) 256.397.7727

Russell Medical’s newest service, Russell Medical Urgent Care is open seven days a week. The Urgent Care is an expansion of treatment options available on the Russell Medical campus in Alexander City, AL. The Urgent Care is conveniently located behind the cancer center, easily accessed by Highway 280 (look for the large sign) or from Elkahatchee Road. The walk-in clinic treats injuries and illnesses requiring immediate care but not serious enough to require emergency room visits.

It is open seven days a week to accommodate non-emergency room emergencies. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The physical address of is 3504 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL 35010. For additional information about the facility, call 256-397-7727.

Main Street Family Urgent Care: (Alexander City) 256.414.3013

MainStreet Family Urgent Care in Alexander City is located across from Walmart, next to Rent-A-Center on Highway 280. Open 7 days a week, we are dedicated to delivering quality healthcare, close to home. Our office is one of several family urgent care clinics caring for residents across Alabama. Our compassionate medical staff provides family health care services, which includes treatment of injuries and illnesses for adults and children ages 1 and up. When it comes to you and your family’s healthcare needs, you should not settle for anything less than MainStreet Family Urgent Care.

Our friendly staff is dedicated to helping you heal and feel better, FAST! Not only can our qualified providers handle a range of ailments from cold, flu, strep throat, broken bones, and stitches, but our staff wants to make sure you walk out of our doors feeling better. We insist on treating our patients like family by offering complimentary coffee, juice, and water in our waiting rooms. MainStreet Family Urgent Care also sells other snacks and beverages for when you need that something to settle your stomach, or when your kid needs an after-school snack. Additionally, we strive to get every patient in and out within an hour so that you can get back to what’s most important in life!

Not only can MainStreet Family Urgent Care treat you and your family, we can also care for your employees too! We offer a full range of occupational health services such as pre-employment drug screens, annual physicals, and specialty chemicals testing. If you employees injure themselves on the job, we have a dedicated staff to ensure that they get the best possible care. From coordinating care to keeping you informed, the MainStreet Family Urgent Care staff can assist with all of your occupational health needs.

DADEVILLE MEDICAL FACILITIES

Medical Park Family Care (Dadeville): 256.825.9900

Nestled along a scenic drive in Dadeville, AL, Medical Park Family Care offers patients the option of walk-in service or scheduled appointments. Dr. Jamie Evans and Tara Jones, DNP, CRNP treat a broad spectrum of injuries/illnesses and have immediate referral access to the entire staff of specialists at Russell Medical.

Medical Park Family Care was strategically designed to meet the healthcare needs of the local residents and the ever-increasing tourist population of Lake Martin.

The facility provides a full range of services including:

• Family medicine
• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• In-house x-rays
• Pulmonary function testing
• Lab Work
• Nebulizer treatment for asthma patients
• Picture archiving and communications system (PACS)
• Appointments and walk-in service available

Available when you need them most, the caring professionals of Medical Park Family Care focus on the individual needs of each patient, ensuring exceptional treatment and care.

1034 S. Tallassee Street, Dadeville, AL 36853

Lake Martin Community Hospital (Dadeville) 256.825.7821

Lake Martin Community Hospital provides extraordinary, compassionate care for Dadeville and the surrounding Lake Martin area. Lake Martin Community Hospital provides a full range of services including surgeries, emergency medicine, pediatrics, radiology, lab testing, pain management, in-patient and out-patient services, sleep lab, and family medicine.

OPELIKA MEDICAL FACILITY

East Alabama Medical Facility (Opelika) 334.749.3411