Where you belong…the Chattahoochee Valley Region of Alabama & Georgia.


Russell County

Casual surroundings, convenient access and a superb quality of life—you’ll find it all in Russell County, Alabama. Located on the Alabama-Georgia border along the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Russell County is adjacent to Columbus, Georgia and just minutes away from Fort Benning.

Affordable housing options are easy to find throughout the area. Comprehensive health care services are available, both locally and regionally. Two public school systems serve students from Pre-K through grade 12; colleges and universities are close by for continuing education. Economic development is robust in Russell County, creating numerous job opportunities, and local attractions and recreational sites offer a wide variety of enjoyable diversions.

Room to grow. Places to go. Short commutes—and so much more. Great things happen in Russell County, Alabama!

Phenix City, Alabama

Phenix City-Russell County Chamber of Commerce

Russell County, Alabama

Phenix City Public Schools

Russell County School District

Formal Commissioners Briefing - May 2009