Hale County is located in the west-central part of Alabama, and is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Greensboro.

The governing body of Hale County is the Hale County Commission. The commission consists of 5 members who are elected every four years by the residents of Hale County. The commission is responsible for setting the budget, establishing and enforcing laws and ordinances, and approving government contracts.

The county is served by the Hale County Board of Education. This board is responsible for maintaining and operating the public schools in the county. Hale County has seven public schools, one private school, and one technical school.

Hale County is part of the Black Belt region of Alabama, and is home to several historically significant sites, including the Moundville Archaeological Site, the Hale County Courthouse, and the Greensboro Historic District.

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