The sun rises over Sand Mountain, symbolizing a new day and a new era for this city which is so rich in the history of Sand Mountain and the Northeast Alabama Region.

 

Silhouetted in this "new dawn" are the myriad elements which characterize Boaz, beginning in the foreground with its founding in 1897 out of a pioneer spirit in an agrarian society and progressively moving-through foresight and diligent labor-toward the modern-day City of Boaz, The silhouette of the "New Boaz" encompasses the many significant facets of this progressive community-including business, industry, education, religion, patriotism and quality of life-all a part of the rich traditions of the city.

 

The heads of grain symbolize the fruits of these elements, in terms of growth and prosperity for the community and for its citizens and their families.  And surrounding it all is a city government dedicated to tradition, justice and progress.

The banner which is unfurled over this scene heralds the Latin phraseology best summarizing the story of Boaz:

 

TRADITIO "traDITee-oh" (TRADITION)

IUSTITIA "yooSTITeeya" (JUSTICE)

PROGRESSUS "progressus" (PROGRESS)