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Old 07-30-2008, 08:42 PM
 
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I would appreciate any input about Guin, Al. I have a friend there in the public housing on Rowell Rd. I am thinking about relocating with children (from Cleveland) and she suggests I start out there because the cost of living is cheap. Any input??? By the way, I have three children--two girls and a boy all under the age of 9.
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Old 07-31-2008, 08:55 AM
 
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I've heard of Guin and been through it - tiny town - but don't know much about it. But I do know that it's not that close to Birmingham.
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Old 07-31-2008, 09:35 AM
 
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The only thing I know about Guin is that it was flattened by a twister in 1974. Now, if you like the quiet life, I'm fairly confident that you'll get it there, given that it's about 60-70 miles from Birmingham, and an equal distance from Tupelo.

Here are some websites:

Guin, Alabama's official website

Guin, Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Old 07-31-2008, 09:57 AM
 
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I wonder which is better, Guin or nearby Gu-Win ?
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Old 08-01-2008, 08:09 AM
 
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There are a couple of manufactured housing plants there and IIRC a closed or semi-closed chemical plant. The drive from Guin to Birmingham is surprisingly long and tedious, although that should eventually improve once construction on a major roadway is complete. Until then, the road from Jasper down to the west end of B'ham is a long traffic filled surface street mess.

Gu-Win took its name from the Guin - Winfield Drive-In Theatre. When the town incorporated, the drive-in owner already had spent big bucks on his marquee, the area was commonly recognized by that name, and he had clout. I think it is probably the only town in the country named after a drive-in. The drive-in was closed for a few years, but was open the last time we drove through. I think the name might have been changed.
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Old 12-06-2009, 03:44 PM
 
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I live in Guin and have since 1977 its a nice place to raise a family friendly people, quiet not a lot going on. I have two kids that play in the park & rec sports they learn about sportsmanship and met other kids from surrounding town they play. we have had state champs in girls fastpitch softball in p&r we have soccer,baseball,softball,basketball, football all in park & rec, and the best pool in several counties. the high school has several sports programs also both the elem. and high school have great teachers. if you are looking for a place to raise kids where you don't have to worry about them Guin is the place for you, and we would love to have you.
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