After the steam boat era it was known mostly to fishermen. This, along with the discovery of a friendly town so close to the city yet so far removed in tranquillity caused a population boom. In 1989, there were 8500 citizens. Less than ten years later, the population reached 16,000. Yet all this growth has only added to the community's spirit.
Growth is an opportunity for every citizen to benefit.
We're not going to be able to keep it as small as we might as well grow with it. If we are going to grow the city must take a major role in controlling its destiny. We believe that while Pell City is in a period of substantial growth, we were elected to see that we maintain a high quality of life, while guiding the growth. Artist, crafters, and potters are drawn here, finding in this tranquil atmosphere a setting for creativity. Pell City native and internationally-know watercolorist, Wayne Spradley, welcomes them.