The City of
Sumiton
The
City of Sumiton is located on the eastern edge of Walker County
and the city limits extend into Jefferson County. Some of
the friendliest people on the planet live here.
Within the last several years Sumiton has
grown extensively with the addition of several national chain
stores and lots of new restaurants, and many other local businesses
which combined make Sumiton a bustling area of commerce.
Sumiton is also the home of Bevill State Community College
which has grown exponentially over the last several years.
Sumiton School which is K-8 is one of the largest schools
in Walker County.
The Library which is located at city hall has a large selection
of books for the entire family. Also available for Library
visitors is a computer with Internet access which is ideal
for research, job hunting, and educational pursuits.
There are upscale subdivisions and charming
older homes in the area depending on your tastes. Sumiton
recently completed construction of a multi-function Senior
Citizen Center which server the people of Sumiton and surrounding
communities. The Senior Center is a hub of activity for
Seniors and a place where they can meet, play games, eat
hot meals and enjoy companionship. The Senior Center is
also a safe shelter for the community during violent weather
situations.
Click here for photos
of the Senior Center.
All of this together makes Sumiton is a great
place to raise your family.
Sumiton Swears in
New City Council
The new Sumiton City Council has some new faces. On November
3rd, the city held their "Swearing In" Ceremony at the
Senior Citizen's Center.
Click here for more photos of the event.
On the first Saturday
in October (October 4th 2008), the city is the home of "The
Frog Festival". Last
year's
inaugural FrogFest drew over five thousand people to
downtown Sumiton. Music, Arts & Crafts, great food,
and street performers all contributed to a carnival atmosphere
that people still talk about.
This year's festival was special in that it paid tribute
to our veterans. More than thirty veterans from our nations
wars were honored.
Petey Ellis; Mayor of Sumiton, and Bruce Hamrick, Chairman of the Walker County
Commission presented Leldon McLeroy (center) a belated Silver Star for his efforts
during World
This year's festival
was even bigger and better than last year. Click here to
see photos from the 2008 Sumiton Frog Festival.
Sumiton Mayor Petey
Ellis and the city council welcomes you to come for a visit
and see for yourself why they call Sumiton, Alabama "The
Friendly City."