Wadley is located on the west bank of the Tallapoosa River in southwest Randolph County. It was born circa 1901 with the advent of the new Atlanta-Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad and named for George Dole Wadley who was vice president and general manager of the railroad construction work. It was incorporated on September 15. 1908 with a population of 333. The first store was owned by the first mayor Minus H. Radney who supplied materials for the construction of the railroad. Still standing today is the railroad’s unusual depot, costing more than $12.000 to build, and described as “one of the handsomest along the line” in the October 6, 1908 Roanoke Leader newspaper supplement.

Local Businesses

Holmes Gun
Kelly Trucking Company
Stephens Station
Thrifty Lizard
Jimmy’s Quick Stop
Red C Cafe
Wadley Holdings
Newman Accounting
Wilkins Body Shop & Wrecker Service
Hometown Market
Dollar General
First Bank
Soles 4 Souls
Abanda Cafe

Schools

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley High School