DeKalb County, AL

DeKalb County is located in Northeast Alabama, less than two and a half hours from over six major Southeastern markets. I-59 runs through the county, and DeKalb is also close to I-20, I-24, I-65, and I-75. 

DeKalb County is served by the Norfolk Southern Railroad that traverses the valley region from a southwest to northeast direction through the towns of Collinsville and Valley Head and the city of Fort Payne. This main rail line parallels both I-59 and U.S. Hwy. 11 and runs from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast, linking the Gulf and the East Coast. Norfolk Southern provides daily car pickup and deliveries and is a major line for the railroad company. 

General aviation services are available at Isbell Field-Fort Payne Municipal Airport with a runway length of 5,080 feet.  The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, located within 62 miles of DeKalb County offers non-stop service to eight locations throughout the U.S.  Air cargo is also available.  Airlines serving the Chattanooga airport include: Allegiant, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta and United Airlines.

The Northeast Alabama Community College is on the Jackson County- DeKalb County line and provides a two-year program. The college offers both academic and technical degree programs, as well as workforce development and skills training courses.  Additionally, a wide selection of community, state and private colleges and universities are all within a short drive.