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The City of Florala, located on beautiful Lake Jackson, is one of south Alabama's best kept secrets. Only 45 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Ft. Walton, Florida, and two hours away from Panama City Beach, Florala is truly your

Gateway to the Emerald Coast !

Statistics

Location
31.02 north by 86.30 west

Land Area
10.53 square miles
( 27.264 square kilometers )

Surface Water
0.43 square miles
( 1.117 square kilometers )

Population 1,964 (2000 Census)
(complete demographics)


Directions to Florala from :


  • Montgomery: Take I-65 to U.S. Hwy. 331 South. It is approximately 99 miles and requires about two hours traveling time.

  • Birmingham: Take I-65 South to Montgomery then to U.S. Hwy. 331 South. It is approximately 240 miles and requires about four hours traveling time.

  • Atlanta: Take I-85 to I-65 to U.S. Hwy. 331 South. From Atlanta, it is approximately 450 miles and requires about six hours traveling time.

  • Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.: Take U.S. Hwy. 85 out of Ft. Walton and continue on through on Hwy. 85 until reaching Florala. From Ft. Walton Beach, it is approximately 60 miles and requires about 45 minutes traveling time.

  • Destin, Fla.: Take the Mid-Bay Bridge to U.S. Hwy. 331 North. From Destin, it is approximately 100 miles and requires about two hours traveling time.
  • Information Package

    For more information on the City of Florala, please contact the Tri-City Chamber of Commerce or Florala City Hall. You can reach City Hall at 334/858-3612


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    • About Florala -

    Government
    City Coucil -

              Hazel Lee
              Marvin Williford
              Danny Thames
              Jimmy Waldrop
              Gloria Cassady     
              Mayor - Robert Williamson

    City Clerk - KathrynRathel

    Office - 1401 E 5th Ave
    Phone: 334-858-3612



    Chief of Police - Leo "Sonny" Bedsole

    Office - 1401 E 5th Ave
    Phone : 334-858-3244


    Municipal

      Libraries -

      Florala Public Library
      510 N 4th Street
      Phone: 334-858-3525

      Schools -

      Florala City Middle School
      1402 E 7th Ave
      Grades 6 - 8
      Phone (334) 858-3642



      Florala High School
      W 3rd Ave
      Grades 9-12
      Phone (334) 858-3765

    Attractions

      Parks & Recreation

      Florala State Park

      Wetlands Nature Park


    Facilities


      Florala Memorial Hospital -
      E 5th Ave.
      Phone : 858-3287

      Florala Municipal Airport -

      Florala Municipal Airport serves Florala and Covington County and is owned by the City Of Florala. The paved runway extends for 3197 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 314 feet at a distance of about 3 miles from Florala.