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Real Estate Variety in Prattville Pleases all Types of Homebuyers

Prattville’s quality of life is no secret to residents of the River Region, who know that good schools, friendly neighbors and home-grown businesses are what makes a community special.Picking up the PaceGrowth has expanded the city’s population by more than 20 percent in the past decade, to approximately 30,600, and new subdivisions have sprung up to accommodate the influx. Meanwhile, older neighborhoods have gained interest from those seeking distinctive historic homes as well as... Read More »
Marbury High School in Prattville, AL

New Marbury High School Ready for Growth

Keeping up with the rapid growth of Autagua County has been a challenge, but the Autagua County School District has risen to the occasion.One of the newest schools built to accommodate the district's growing student population is actually one of the oldest. The new Marbury High School opened in 2010 and has about 600 students, but school's history goes back to 1910. The new school features a computer lab for instruction in information technology courses, a fine arts program that has been widely... Read More »
Prattville Baptist Hospital in Prattville, AL

Prattville Baptist in the Community

Prattville Baptist Hospital is a picture of good health. Recently named a "Best Hospital" by U.S. News & World Reports, the 85-bed Baptist Health facility offers comprehensive medical services ranging from interventional cardiology to oncology and obstetrics.Out and About in PrattvilleWhile some 30,000-plus patients come through their doors each year, Prattville Baptist staff also can be found at screenings, health fairs and community events throughout Autauga and Elmore counties.... Read More »
Creekwalk Garden in Prattville, AL

Prattville, AL Has the Feel of a New England Village

Daniel Pratt was a native of New Hampshire and grew up familiar with the industrial villages of New England. The architect builder eventually settled in Autauga County in the 1830s and wanted to build an industrial village, so Prattville was incorporated in 1839 and modeled after villages in New England. “I have taken a lot of people on tours of Prattville and had one woman from Boston specifically say, 'My gosh, I could be in Massachusetts right now' as we drove through downtown... Read More »
Historic Hunt’s Alley

New Residents and Businesses Keep Showing Preference for Prattville

It’s no secret that Prattville’s retail offerings have been growing by leaps and bounds in recent years, and now the number of people who are choosing to visit, or relocate to, the city also is climbing rapidly.But whichever positive economic indicator you look at, one thing is clear: Prattville has become a destination city.“The quality of life, or the livability of our community, is a main reason Prattville is growing,” says Mayor Jim Byard Jr. “Our citizens... Read More »