Cedar Bluff is a town in Cherokee County, Alabama, in the northeastern corner of the state near the Georgia border. It sits on the north shore of Weiss Lake, a 30,200-acre reservoir created on the Coosa River system that has become one of the defining features of the region. The town's population was recorded at 1,845 in the 2020 census, and its location on the lake places it at the center of one of Alabama's most popular freshwater recreation areas. Weiss Lake is the community's economic and cultural anchor. Widely known for its crappie fishing, the lake has been recognized as one of America's best crappie lakes, drawing anglers and tournaments from across the Southeast and supporting a network of marinas, bait shops, and lakefront businesses. The lake's extensive shoreline and calm waters also make it a year-round destination for boating, water sports, and family recreation, giving Cedar Bluff a lively seasonal character that its small population might not otherwise suggest. The town is further notable as the only "wet" community in Cherokee County, meaning alcohol sales are permitted there despite the rest of the county's dry status — a distinction that gives Cedar Bluff a modest commercial and hospitality role within the region. Cedar Bluff's position in northeast Alabama places it within convenient driving distance of several major cities, with Atlanta, Birmingham, and Chattanooga all reachable for regional travel, employment, and entertainment. The town itself retains a quiet, small-town character, with lake-oriented living, outdoor recreation, and a close-knit community defining daily life. For residents, Cedar Bluff offers the combination of affordable lakeside living, world-class fishing, and a peaceful rural setting, all within reach of the larger urban centers of the region.