Welcome To Wedowee

Get to know this sweet little town by watching the quick reel below!

Welcome to Wedowee Video by Emily Warren

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Wedowee...Home To Beautiful Lake Wedowee and the county seat of Randolph County

Wedowee is a small town located in the eastern part of Alabama. It is the county seat of Randolph County and has a population of around 800 people. Wedowee offers plenty of charm and character, with a historic downtown area that is perfect for an afternoon stroll.

The town is also home to the beautiful Lake Wedowee, which draws visitors from all over the state for fishing, boating, and other water activities.

Lake Life Is The Best Life!

Read about Lake Wedowee and what makes it so special!

R.L. Harris Dam

Construction of R.L. Harris Reservoir, as it is officially known, began in 1974 and was completed in 1982 as a hydroelectric site.

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Recreation facilities on Lake Wedowee

Hiking trails, picnic areas, fishing piers, playgrounds, boat launches, and rest areas.

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May is National Water Safety Month , and here at Lake Wedowee Life , we believe there's no better time to talk about how to stay safe wh...

You’re enjoying a sunny day by the lake. The water’s clear, the breeze is perfect—and then you spot it: a strange, jelly-like blob cling...

✍️ By Dr. Allison Key There isn’t much I like better than a beautiful sunrise, especially the ones I get to see out of my back windows e...

🐟 Crisp, Golden Catfish with a Southern Twist Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4–6 Nothing says springs like a fish fry with...

If you’ll be hosting friends and family for Easter this year, creating the perfect spread doesn’t have to be hard. Make your gathering a...

✍️ By Al Haynes In the mid-1950s , there were few grocery stores in the rural South that offered self-serve shopping. This was especiall...

✍️ By Kelly Caldwell On the quiet waters of Lake Wedowee , where sunsets paint the sky and life slows down just enough to catch your bre...

✍️ By Kelly Caldwell 🛒 Small-Town Roots, Big Dreams When Doug Williams opened WM Grocery in 1993, he never imagined the journey that lay...

✍️ By Charley and Tom Norton Our family moved to Roanoke in 1970 , leaving Memphis, Tennessee, after my dad, Jay Norton , was offered a ...

✍️ By Judy Hurley Colston Long before Lake Wedowee became a destination, our family lived a full and beautiful life along the river. And...

🏞️ By Tammy Lovvorn 📸 Photos courtesy of Alabama Power Company Alabama Power Company constructed the first hydroelectric facility on the...

Legacy: Rooted in the Past, Growing into the Future There’s something truly special about a legacy —the kind that’s built over time, wit...

Cheaha State Park in Delta Alabama

If you are in the Wedowee, Oxford, or Heflin area, you must plan a visit to Alabama’s highest point at Cheaha State Park.

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Redbird Willow Farm
Anniston, AL

The area's only Hobby Farm with a lot of Heart, Hope, and Joy!

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Anniston Museums & Gardens

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