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Small-Town Renaissance

According to statistics provided by the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce, there's been a remarkable increase in tourism — with Wetumpka as serving as a full-fledged destination — since the HGTV docuseries first premiered in 2020.

It is one of the few above-ground impact crater locations in the United states and one of only about six in the entire World. Even more unusual is the fact that the structure is actually exposed (as you can see from the rim evidence in these photographs).

Los Angeles-based apparel company Bella+Canvas plans to take over part of a shuttered Wetumpka textile plant and create hundreds of jobs, the state announced Thursday. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's office said is leasing a portion of the 890,000-square-foot building at 3145 Elmore Rd. once used by Russell Brands.

The Wetumpka City Council passed an ordinance 3-2 that will increase the mayor's salary to $45,000 per year and councilmembers' salaries to $10,800 per year. The increased salaries will take effect in November.

Erin told her readers that Jonathan's decision to leave the show stemmed from him securing “a new opportunity” in the Florida town he grew up in. He now works for a company called Royal Corinthian Homes, which specializes in custom home construction.

HGTV received a $490,173 incentive for filming the season in Colorado. Morgan County also has the support of Colorado behind it. The county was designated a Rural Jump-Start Zone — which allows businesses in the zone to access grant funding and tax credits.

After receiving a deluge of 5,000 submissions, representing 2,600 towns from around the country, HGTV selected Wetumpka because, despite hardships, natural disasters and unexpected setbacks, the community's undying spirit and resilience showed that they were ready to kickstart a comeback with HGTV's help.

In addition to Finney and Lange, it starred Ewan McGregor, Billy Crudup, Helena Bonham Carter, Danny DeVito and Steve Buscemi. The “Big Fish” house, currently owned by Shellie Phelps-Whitfield, director of the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce, went on the market Tuesday, listed with Moore Company Realty in Montgomery.

And while truth is sometimes stranger than fiction, cult classics like “Big Fish” and “The Grass Harp” were all filmed in this picturesque city. Today, historic downtown straddles both sides of the captivating Coosa River, with primarily residential on one side and a charming business district on the other.

The Wind Creek Casino and Hotel on Poarch Road in Atmore, Escambia County, is owned and operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized tribe in the state of Alabama.

How much do Wetumpka police officers make? ›

As of Jul 29, 2024, the average annual pay for a Police Officer in Wetumpka is $52,526 a year.

Tabatha Powe, owner of tapp18 in Wetumpka, Ala., talks on Wednesday May 12, 2021, about working with Home Town Takeover on her boutique.

In addition to Finney and Lange, it starred Ewan McGregor, Billy Crudup, Helena Bonham Carter, Danny DeVito and Steve Buscemi. The “Big Fish” house, currently owned by Shellie Phelps-Whitfield, director of the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce, went on the market Tuesday, listed with Moore Company Realty in Montgomery.

Eventually, Erin took to Twitter to explain what happened to the beloved flooring master. “Guys, I know y'all miss Mike. We do too! He's on a leave of absence caring for a family member with a long-term illness,” the graphic designer explained in a January 2022 tweet.

The homeowners' budget usually does allow for lots of pieces they get to keep + the custom pieces @scotsman.co builds for each home and I like to use the homeowner's own furnishings and objects as much as possible," she explains.

The City of Wetumpka is excited to introduce River Town Center, a transformative shopping center development that promises to significantly enhance the economic vitality and community spirit of our area.