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story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster photos courtesy of City of Diamondhead
The City of Diamondhead was chartered only eight years ago, but has steadily grown to meet increasing demand. “Diamondhead is one of Mississippi’s youngest, yet fastest- growing cities,” says Mayor Tommy Schafer. “With a population of approximately 8,700, our residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life.”
This master-planned community feels less like a city and more like a luxury resort, with beautifully landscaped public areas and lawns, gorgeous homes, charming shops and restaurants and a host of unmatched recreational amenities. “We have all the necessities, including banks, restaurants, a post o ce, hardware store, grocery store, clothing stores and more,” Mayor Schafer says.
While technically the new kid on the block, Diamondhead’s beginnings go back to the 1950s. When the Federal Highway Act of 1956 created I-10, Hancock County became a hotspot for industry, especially with the
construction of NASA’s Stennis Space Center in the 1960s. With an in ux of new workers and their families rushing into the area, the development of what is now Diamondhead began to take place. Starting with an initial purchase of 6,000 acres, a lively community started to take form in the hope of becoming a place where people could live, work and retire.
Adding to the city’s residential footprint, Elliott Homes is getting to work on its new planned subdivision, Diamondhead Lakes. The subdivision will be built on 77 acres and include sites for 208 homes ranging from 1,312 to 3,123 square feet.
Elliott Homes is proud to build new homes Diamondhead residents will love,” says Elliott Homes President Brandon Elliott. “We are currently building on scattered available homesites, but will soon o er a Model Home Park and Exclusive Elliott Homes Development. We’re proud
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residents experience exceptional living every day.”
In November, the city held its inaugural Diamondhead Festival
and BBQ Competition, which was a huge success. Lucky 13 BBQ took the grand champion title, and no one in attendance went home hungry. Live entertainment was provided by David Mayley Band and Honey Island Swamp Band.
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