Located in Marshall County in the northeast part of the state, this is home to nearly 25,000 people in the fastest growing county in Alabama. Albertville's favorable tax structure and affordable power rates have enticed a number of major companies to locate here, including Mitchell Grocery Corp., one of the South's biggest wholesalers, as well as over 1,000 other businesses. Albertville has the largest number of industrial companies in the county - over 80 - located in four industrial parks. The city has a powerful infrastructure to support its corporate climate, with excellent fire, police and health care services. Albertville has one of the largest school systems in the state. Three junior colleges and four universities are within commuting distance.