Welcome to Ozark and Dale County

     Ozark is a city of 15,119 located in the corner of southeast Alabama.  Dale County and
Ozark have the best of both worlds....a small town atmosphere with friendly people, yet
close to larger cities and other attractions.

     The area has a low tax structure, with certain retirement incomes being exempt from
Alabama income tax, as well as one of the lowest crime rates in the state.  The climate is
mild, leaving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation year-round.  A championship
18-hole golf course is located in Ozark, and rivers and lakes are available for fishing and boating.  Bass, bluegill and catfish are the "catch of the day" at Ed Lisenby Lake, located in Ozark.  The sportsman knows no off-season with deer, turkey, and quail in abundance.

     Full medical facilities are offered with an 89 bed county hospital, a new surgery center,
two nursing homes, and an assisted living facility.  Educational opportunities are available at nearby Wallace College, Enterprise - Ozark Community College campus located in Ozark and Troy University at Dothan just 15 minutes away.

     Housing is available with two new subdivisions, and land for custom homes with acreage.  For the military retired, Ozark is the "Home of Fort Rucker," the largest helicopter training center
in the world.

     History, recreation, festivals, entertainment, beauty, climate, security, and fun, can all be found in Ozark, Alabama.  We warmly invite you to visit, or better yet, become part of
our community.  It will be a pleasure to have you.

What the Chamber is.....

     The Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of the business community.  The Chamber is a private, non-profit taxpaying corporation.  It unites hundreds of business and professional firms, thus creating a unique central agency working to improve business and build a better community.

     The Chamber of Commerce is an association of people just like you, concerned about improving the area they do business in and are willing to actively do something about it.  The Chamber's strength lies in the diversity of its membership.  Both large and small businesses from virtually every profession as well as clubs & organizations are represented and influence the direction of the Chamber's programs.  These programs are financed by membership investments in the Chamber.

The Chamber is also....

...Over 400 businesses, professionals, and individuals, working together to make the Ozark area a better place to live and work

...A united effective voice for the business and professional community on critical issues

...A clearinghouse for plans and proposals affecting the Ozark area's future

...A tourist information center for visitors

...Setting and achieving goals that will assure the Ozark area of reaching its full potential as a community

...Working to increase prosperity by encouraging growth of existing businesses and
fostering new ones

...Answering hundreds of written inquiries and call-in requests for information on
local businesses and attractions

 

LINKS TO
PLACES OF INTEREST:

 

Ozark Community eBook

City of Ozark

Ozark Civic Center / Upcoming Events

Ozark Dale County Public Library

Ozark City Schools

Dale County Board of Education

Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel

Alabama Advantage

Fort Rucker, Alabama

Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama

Business Council of Alabama

U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Small Business Administration

 

 

The Southern Star
141 Years of Community Service
www.thesouthernstaronline.com

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Dale County Plat Books For Sale
Dale County Soil & Water Conservation District
202 S. Hwy 123, Suite E, Ozark
$40.00 each, cash or check only
774-4749 ext. 3

2nd Saturday of Every Month
Cruise In
Our Place Diner
2751Hwy. 231 South
445-2777

June 1
Farmer's Market Begins
 

June 20
Dale County Youth Fishing Rodeo
Kids Fishing Day
Open to Kids through age 12
Dale Medical Surgery Center Pond
Registration at 7 a.m.
Fishing 8 to 10 a.m.
Anglers should bring a rod & reel, bait, hat, sunglasses and an ice chest
For info. call 774-0416 or 774-2335

Walking Tours - June
6th; 13th;  20th & 27th
Begin at 10 a.m. by meeting at the Confederate Monument

June 26
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
Ozark Country Club
Call 774-9321 for info.

August 20
AUSA Breakfast
Family Life Center - First United Methodist
7:30 a.m.
Must purchase ticket in advance
Call 774-3300

August 27
Annual Chamber Banquet
Tickets go on sale June 15th
 

Small Business Counseling
4th Tuesday every month
For appt. call 774-9321

City Council
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
Administrative meeting - 5 p.m.
Council meeting - 6 p.m.
2nd floor Municipal Complex
Call 774-5393
 

Utility Board
4th Tuesday of each month
5 p.m.
Utility Boardroom at Municipal Complex
Call 774-2336

County Commission Meetings
2nd & 4th Monday of each month
4:30 p.m. - Work Session
6:00 p.m. - Regular Session
Dale County Government Building
Call 774-6025

Board of Education Meetings
2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Call 774-5197

Social Security Administration
2nd Thursday of each month
8:30 until 10:30 a.m.
Perry Recreation Center
Call 774-2523 for information