The serenity of the country with the amenities of the city. Smiling faces and friendly dispositions. Great weather. Super schools and churches. Abundant recreational opportunities. A growing and progressive business climate located near air, railroad and highway access. Put them all together and you have Headland.
Henry County EMS along with the City of Headland and the City of Abbeville is providing CodeRED Weather Warning subscriptions for residents who would like to be notified via their cell phone when severe weather alerts are sent out.
The City of Headland Water Department has announced a change in the date for water bill late charges.
Effective on the October bills, the late date will be the 15th of each month. All past-due balances must still be paid by the 14th of each month to avoid interruption of service.
T-Ball, Softball and Baseball registration will be held Feb. 1st - 19th from 8:00 until 4:30 at City Hall. Baseball/Softball Drafts will be held at the Recreation fields at 6:00 PM on February 22nd & 23rd. Coaches meeting will be held Thrusday, February 18th at 6:00 PM at the Ballpark Concession Stand.
Marvel at our majestic oaks that blanket the park lawn with cool shadows on a summer evening. If you look closely, you might catch a glimpse of a robin or cardinal as they fly from branch to branch.
Think back to how the park must have looked like when the oaks were freshly painted, the road was dirt and how crowded the square was on a Friday or Saturday when Headland was the regions main shopping area.
Remembering the past... Headland, Alabama; a growing city located in the southwestern section of Henry County in the southeastern section of the State of Alabama! The city was named after Dr. James Joshua Head who registered his cleared area of 160 acres in Montgomery in 1865; this land became the largest and earliest settlement, known as Head's Land. The Post Office created a postmark for the town and put "Headland" for its name. The town was founded in 1871 and was incorporated in 1884.
Headland—Looking to the future, honoring the past
Since Dr. Joshua J. Head purchased the land upon which Headland sits in 1871, the area first known as “Head’s Land” has prospered. From the initial timber industry, which furnished a living for early residents, to today’s agricultural, commercial and manufacturing endeavors, Headland has been a progressive city.
The removal of local trees led to the planting of corn, cotton and finally peanuts to the area. As with many other southeast Alabama towns, the peanut brought prosperity to Headland, and laid the groundwork for an agribusiness-based economy that continues to this day. Accompanying the agriculture outlook today are numerous manufacturing, service and retail endeavors which work together to keep the economic outlook bright. It’s location near highway, rail, water and air centers serves the city well in promoting industry. Headland was incorporated as a town in 1884 and a city in 1893. Moving into its second hundred years the city is enjoying a rebirth as a new generation of native Headland residents is joined by many residents relocating from other areas. New ideas are bringing change to Headland, and the city is opening its doors to progress.
Moving deeper into the new millennium, you are invited to become part of our growing city. Bring your ideas. Bring your creativity. Bring your optimism. And be sure that you and your families will be welcome as Headland continues to open its doors to the future.
Living the present.... The City of Headland has received grant funding for a major redesign of our town square area including a new modern sidewalk design, landscaping and lighting. This will benefit our citizen, merchants and visitors as come downtown to shop at one of our fine stores, eat at one of our wonderful restaurants, visit our libray or attend to government business at our city hall. Our citizens will have an even more enjoyable walk around our town square on a cool summer afternoon.
Planning for the future... A city which will not plan for the future is, in effect, living in the past. For that reason, the City of Headland is at the present working on plans for a prosperous future.
A number of public meetings have been held to gauge the public’s support of and ideas for the project. Groups such as Renaissance Headland have been working with the city government and engineering concerns to create a design which will appeal to all city residents. A plan for the work, which is scheduled to get under early summer and hopefully be completed around Thanksgiving, is available for viewing in the lobby of the city hall.
The city recognizes many of its infrastructure features are lagging behind as the city is experiencing growth. To remedy this, Headland is seeking grant funding which will help with needed upgrading of the city’s sewage facilities from East Church Street north to the lagoon and lift station. The grant preparation is underway at this time and city officials are optimistic funding will be received.
Plans such as the aforementioned sidewalk and sewage projects are only a small part of what will soon be the city’s history. Without a plan to coordinate such projects, it will be hard to coordinate needed work and tie it all into an organized package which will benefit all the city’s population in an orderly fashion.
To ensure such order, Headland has contracted with the KPS Group of Birmingham to create a comprehensive plan for the growth of Headland. This plan will set in writing the ways and means of city operation for the next 25-plus years. Zoning ordinances, street and sewer plans, building rules… all are but a part of the comprehensive plan which will, in effect, be the framework for the future of Headland.
As Headland eyes and reveres its past, the city realizes the lessons learned as it lives in the present. But, it is also open to new ideas which will provide growth and prosperity as the future arrives.
Why should I fill out my census form?
By law, the United States government is required to conduct a census every 10 years. The purpose of the census is to get a physical count of all individuals and where they live. There are many good reasons why every citizen and inhabitant of Headland, Alabama should complete and return the census forms that will be mailed out in February 2010. Census figures are used to determine which grants a particular city, county or state can apply for from more than $400 billion dollars a year in Federal funds. For Headland, our goal is to prove that our city has a population of greater than 5,000 population so that the local government agencies and the City of Headland can apply for a wider range of grants for a variety of uses including:
Corporal Dwight Grooms of the Headland Police Department has been chosen as the Alabama Statewide Officer of the Year for his actions on April 24, 2009 in southern Henry County just east of Headland. Cpl Grooms was nominated for the award by Headland Police Chief Mark Jones for what he states was heroic and professional behavior during a shootout that left Officer Dexter Hammon dead and Henry County Sheriff's Deputy Ted Yost critically injured after Fred Davis opened fire on the officers in the Granberry Crossing Community.
“I thought about getting out, but I told my wife Dexter died for me,” Grooms said. “I got to thinking Dexter wouldn’t quit if I got killed. I’d rather have Dexter back than all the awards in the world.”
The Farmers Market on the Town Square in Headland, Alabama will be open from 8am-12pm each Saturday until November 28th. Read on for pictures of what local growers and vendors are selling to the general public.
An intense disastrous experience,such as an act of terrorism, will dramatically change the lives of those victimized. Violent and unexpected acts of terrorism may leave victims with serious physical and emotional wounds. Following the shock and trauma of an act of terrorism,victims may have to work with several organizations to investigate the crime and to bring the perpetrators to justice. This brochure briefly describes your fights in the federal criminal justice system. It also describes some services that are available to assist you in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.
The City of Headland Water Department has announced a change in the date for water bill late charges.
Corporal Dwight Grooms of the Headland Police Department has been chosen as the Alabama Statewide Officer of the Year for his actions on April 24, 2009 in southern Henry County just east of Headland. Cpl Grooms was nominated for the award by Headland Police Chief Mark Jones for what he states was heroic and professional behavior during a shootout that left Officer Dexter Hammon dead and Henry County Sheriff's Deputy Ted Yost critically injured after Fred Davis opened fire on the officers in the Granberry Crossing Community.
The Farmers Market on the Town Square in Headland, Alabama will be open from 8am-12pm each Saturday until November 28th. Read on for pictures of what local growers and vendors are selling to the general public.
An intense disastrous experience,such as an act of terrorism, will dramatically change the lives of those victimized. Violent and unexpected acts of terrorism may leave victims with serious physical and emotional wounds. Following the shock and trauma of an act of terrorism,victims may have to work with several organizations to investigate the crime and to bring the perpetrators to justice. This brochure briefly describes your fights in the federal criminal justice system. It also describes some services that are available to assist you in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.