The Gadsden Times was established in 1867 and stands as Etowah County's oldest business and news source. It is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, an outdoor lover's paradise. Gadsden is located just an hour from Birmingham, Alabama, the state's largest city while Atlanta is just a little over two hours away. The Gadsden Times received numerous awards in 2012 from organizations such as the Alabama Associated Press, the Alabama Press Association and the Alabama Sports Writers Association.