LaFayette, Alabama, county seat of Chambers County, is located in the central portion of the state; 13 miles from the Georgia state line. The area is well known for its outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities which include hunting, fishing, golf, major college sports, professional sports, and of course the nationally acclaimed Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Talladega International Motor Speedway and world renowned Callaway Gardens.

Alabama has long been recognized for its abundance of water and beautiful lakes. LaFayette is surrounded by four of the state's major impoundments, which have excellent fishing and recreational facilities.