FYI: A Newcomer's Guide to Elmore County by Tallapoosa Publishers

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Annual publication of The Wetumpka Herald and The Tallassee Tribune

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Welcome to Elmore County

Welcome to Elmore County, an area rich in history and tradition, offering excellence in public services, financial strength and economic development. We here at Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc., the primary local news source in Elmore County, are happy to introduce you to the community through FYI, our annual newcomer’s guide. We hope it will help you to settle into the neighborhood, connect with businesses and organizations that serve your needs and assist you in becoming involved in community events in your new hometown. This area offers excellent education systems and healthcare facilities, beautiful parks and endless recreational opportunities, including golf, paddling, fishing, hiking, biking, music festivals and more. You’ll also find a thriving arts society here, from art galleries and organizations to community theater and the arts in local schools. You’ll find information about all these happenings in this useful publication. As an added bonus this year, Wetumpka has been chosen by HGTV for its Home Town Takeover, putting Elmore County on the map and on the road to even more charm and appeal. And no one deserves it more. Downtown Wetumpka, a Main Street-designated community, has gained momentum in the last few years and doesn’t plan on letting the 2019 tornadoes or coronavirus pandemic bring that to a screeching halt. HGTV hosts Ben and Erin Napier felt that dedicated community spirit when choosing this area for a facelift. Read more on page 42. Main Street Wetumpka is not the only motivator around, as area chambers of commerce offer support for local businesses and city and county officials promote strong community ties, supplying residents with adequate needs. All of these contacts can be easily found within the pages of this publication. But first, you’ll need to make your landing and get services hooked up in your new home. We’ve got you covered there, too. Turn to page 50 for all the information about utility hookups and city service locations for all your needs. Be sure to hold onto this directory, which includes emergency numbers for law enforcement and local fire department, as well as contacts that will help you become involved with civic organizations and useful items such as where to take the pup for grooming or veterinary services. As you begin life in this new community, you’ll want to keep up with what’s happening close to home and across the county, and keeping you informed is our top priority at TPI. We publish two weekly newspapers in the county, each with a focus on the local community. Look for The Wetumpka Herald and The Tallassee Tribune in racks at local merchants. You can find additional digital content and subscribe to e-editions online at thewetumpkaherald.com and tallasseetribune.com, respectively. You can also call 256-234-4281 for a subscription, so you are sure to have the news you need when you need it. You’ll find that community pride runs deep in Elmore County, and before you know it, you’ll be feeling some of that community pride, too. We think it will only take a little bit of getting to know the area, and we hope this convenient resource helps you grow to love your life here.

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On the cover The Coosa River, with Class II rapids is a recreational playground for paddlers. Photo by Kenneth Boone

FYI: A Newcomer's Guide to Elmore County is an annual publication of TPI. It is designed to acquaint newcomers with the towns that comprise Elmore County.

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Newcomer's Guide

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Calendar of Events........................................46 Education......................................................48 Utility Setup..................................................50 Local Government.........................................51 Medical Services............................................52 Emergency Services........................................53 Vets/ Groomers..............................................54 Area Churchs.................................................55 Ad Index/Business Directory..........................58 Chamber Directory........................................59

Get Involved...................................................6 Main Street Momentum..................................8 Education on the Rise...................................12 Brimming with Talent...................................16 One Oak Medical Complex..........................20 Soak up the Fun............................................24 Where to Play................................................30 Steeped in History.........................................36 Chambers of Commerce................................40 Home Town Takeover......................................42

2020-21 FYI Community members clean up the shoreline of Lake Jordan each year during Renew our Rivers

Get involved and give back

hatever your philanthropic passion is for making a difference, you can find many opportunities to engage in community-related activities in Elmore County. From hobby-based groups to nationally affiliated organizations and nonprofits, Elmore County offers something for everyone. The Leadership of Elmore County program works to identify and develop leaders who are committed to community and county growth throughout the region. With hun-

dreds of graduates since 2001, the organization seeks to inform and educate its members, help develop a network of relationships and find civic solutions to issues in Elmore County. Leadership Elmore County is a cooperative effort of the Greater Tallassee Chamber of Commerce, Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce and the Elmore County Office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service System. “Leadership Elmore County has

benefitted residents by educating and inspiring everyday citizens to become active members of society effecting change in their circles of influence,” said board member and Leadership Elmore County extension coordinator Katrina Mitchell. “Furthermore, the current direction of LEC will aid the everyday resident with practical skills to help them personally and professionally with such subject areas as cybersecurity, teamwork, writing bylaws, dressing for success and more.”

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Humane Society of Elmore County 334-202-1381 Elmorehumane.org Elmore County Food Pantry 334-567-3232 Main Street Wetumpka info@mainstreetwetumpka Mainstreetwetumpka.org HandsOn River Region 334-264-3335 Handsonriverregion.org River Region United Way 334-264-7318 Riverregionunitedway.org Civic Organizations Alabama River Region Arts Center 334-578-9485 www.arrac.org Alabama River Region Quilters Guild 334-451-2493 American Legion Post No. 7 334-514-4367 American Legion Post No. 133 334-285-3730 Service/Nonprofit Agencies Elmore County Pregnancy Center 334-567-1955 Hopewetumpka.org Elmore County Community Foundation 334-567-4321 Cacinfo.org People That Care Wetumpka 334-567-8135 Elmore County Farmers Co-Op 334-567-4321 Alafarm.com

Central Alabama Master Gardeners 334-567-6301 Aces.edu

Leadership Elmore County Leadershipelmorecounty.org Millbrook Kiwanis Club Millbrookkiwanis.org Millbrook and Prattville Rotary Prattvillemillbrooksunriserotary.com Operation Combat Bikesaver 334-541-2101 Outdoor Women Unlimited 334-398-2335 bawhunt@aol.com outdoorwomenunlimited.org Red Hill Historical Preservation Association 334-541-2474 Retired Senior Volunteer Program 334-285-411 sastewart@macoa.org Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1921 Tallassee Armory Guard Commander Randall Hughey 334-283-6888 SCV Camp 2260 7th Alabama Calvary Commander Billy Thompson 334-478-3416 Talisi Historical Preservation Society 334-415-3154

Coosa River Paddling Club Coosariverpaddlingclub.com

Trail of Legends Association 334-567-9090 info@trailoflegends.org

Elmore County Historical Society 334-567-5097

Wetumpka Lions Club 334-300-9771 or 334-799-7174

Friends of the Forts 334-567-3002 Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama GirlScoutsSA.org

Wetumpka Rotary Club 334-399-8014

Lake Jordan Home Owners & Boat Owners 334-301-0730 Lakejordanhobo.org

VFW Post 4572 334-567-9293 West Elmore Historical Society 334-285-4430

Main Street Momentum

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Wetumpka nonprofit continues to advocate for downtown district STORYâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;BY AMY PASSARETTI PHOTOS BY JENNY ENSLEN STUBBS

Downtown Wetumpka continues to grow and revitalize despite unavoidable setbacks

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he small, historic town of Wetumpka has faced its struggles and challenges but is transforming into an up-and-coming area with the help of community organization’s working together for beautification. Main Street Wetumpka is one organization that has its hand in steering some of that change in a positive way, especially for the downtown district and local business owners. While Main Street director Jenny Stubbs said the coronavirus pandemic slowed momentum some, she’s stayed busier than ever finding new and unique ways to showcase the community-spirited area. “We’re starting to pick up again,” Stubbs said. “Not that things ever went dormant by any means but we were busy canceling events there for a while and now we’re busy getting some set up again.” Some of Main Street’s biggest events occur in the spring and have been canceled for the year or postponed to a later date but the downtown streetscape has been the largest focus for the city in the last year. “Last year, and ironically since the tornado, has been our transformation design-wise and aesthetically because of the streetscapes and the cultivation projects like the alleyway, which we have since completed,” Stubbs said. Merchant’s Alleyway was an ongoing project that converted an alley in between downtown buildings into a shared community space with brick walkways, benches and a spot to cultivate events. “We won’t be holding a ribbon cutting yet for the alleyway because we really want to do it right,” Stubbs said. “That was over a $100,000 project and we as a company with one employee and a 501(c)3, we were able to partner with the community organizations, businesses and individuals to raise all the funds ourselves by working with different entities to bring that about.” The residents chipped in their time and expertise to carry out the project including help from a volunteer architect and a lot of pro bono work by Pete Powers Construction. The streetscape project continues to work on foundational elements such as completing sidewalks, seeding and potting plants and additional elements that are eye-catching so hopefully people will want to linger downtown longer, said Stubbs. “The next phase of the streetscape includes the remainder of Company Street, which also includes a roundabout and the city is working on a new parking lot,” Stubbs said. “We usually try to find areas that are larger in space and scope so there’s plenty of maneuverability.” While the streetscape is organized through the city and uses federal funding, organiza-

10 tions such as Main Street work alongside city officials to help the cause. Stubbs recently launched a virtual downtown historical tour providing narratives for areas around the town to highlight the area’s character. “Because such a large focus of our mission and identity has been our history, a good fit was to start up a historic tour to enjoy in the comfort of their own homes,” Stubbs said. “After about three episodes, my son was kind enough to create a jingle for a more consistent look. There are 12 total.” The two to four minute episodes essentially juxtapose historic photographs with what that area looks like today guided by facts and information by Stubbs. The project then took a turn to focus on helping out downtown businesses as small, local business owners were hit hardest during the pandemic restrictions. “The struggle of downtown businesses is our focus,” Stubbs said. “We wanted to use videos to spotlight business locations and in turn help with foot traffic. We always want to be sure we focus our efforts on getting people in their stores.” Local businesses seem to be fairing well all things considered and Stubbs credits the community for that good fortune. “We haven’t had any businesses close and all are very community-minded and passionate about what they do; that’s really helping to carry them through,” Stubbs said. “I think they’ve adapted in different ways such as online sales being a factor to continue to move forward. Eateries mostly stayed open for curbside and pickup and thankfully we’re to a point where people can enjoy meals indoors.” There are also some new, exciting businesses opening in the downtown district and Stubbs feels the momentum of the city’s success just continues to insist upon itself. “It’s certainly disheartening not just for us but every downtown considering how strong our momentum had gotten and to see the amount of foot traffic increasing daily,” she said. “It was remarkable and one again to get hit by this, it has been deflating but we don’t give up. It’s not what Wetumpka does. We experience something and get back up and keep going.”

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'Lots of Moving Parts' Elmore County Public School system expands on several fronts STORY & PHOTO BY DANIEL DYE

rowth and expansion have been primary topics of discussion and action in the Elmore County Public School System the past few years. For starters, the school system saw its number of enrolled students in the system’s 15 schools increase by 183 students to 11,205 for the 2019-20 school year. While the number of students continues to increase, the system has a philosophy that every child is empowered and every child succeeds. The Elmore County Board of Education recognizes that no one philosophy of education can express the total sentiments or beliefs of all teaching personnel. Generally, education is perceived as a process of growth and includes the mental, moral, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of the individual. Each student is seen as a unique person who possesses certain potential, needs, aspirations and interests. As each student is different, the purpose of education is to provide appropriate experiences in school, which develop maximum achievement so each individual will become a useful and productive member of society. Taking the approach of meeting individual students where they are in their education and tailoring educational goals has proven to be effective as reported on the State of Alabama annual educational report card. The report card is designed so

parents, educators, stakeholders and others can easily understand how their schools are doing, just as report cards help parents understand how their children are doing. The goals of the report card are to provide a starting point, with concise information showing how a school is doing, and to make sure that schools are accountable for explaining that to their communities. Comparing the scores on the 100-point scale from the 2018-19 school year to the 2019-20 school year, Elmore County improved by

six points to an 88 and is two points away from an A. In comparison, the State of Alabama improved by four points to an 84 and remained at a B. “It is like moving a huge ship,” Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis said. “There are a lot of moving parts and it starts with the district and the principals.” According to Dennis, what the county’s school system found as it dug into student achievement data were pockets of students who were growing academically and pockets of students who were not growing aca-

2020-21 NEWCOMER'S GUIDE demically. “We gave principals as much data as we possibly could,” Dennis said. “When you start drilling down, there is a group at the top that carries the load. We drilled down and can target the groups that need the academic help.” Dennis said the tailored academic instruction along with caring teachers in the classroom are some of the key reasons for the system’s improvements. “The last three years we’ve gone up from an 80 to an 82 and now an 88,” he said. “We jumped six points this past year, which is positive. Are we satisfied? No. We want an A.” He said he continually challenges the school’s principals to treat education like most Alabamians treat football in the state. You’ll soon find

13 what Dennis is getting at if you’re a newcomer to the Southeast. “What that means is on a high school football team nobody gets cut,” he said. “Even if they are on the sideline not starting, they are out there. We do not cut anybody. That’s the way we want to treat education.” While posting positive gains on state-mandated testing is a plus, Dennis wants parents and stakeholders to understand the bigger picture. “The way I look at assessments is you don’t work for the test,” he said. “The test score is a byproduct of what we are attempting to achieve. We need all our students to be sound in reading, communicate effectively and have a good foundation in math and science. They have to have strong fundamentals.” One area where the school system

is meeting the needs of its students is via the Elmore County Technical Center. The center was established in the mid-’70s during a time when tech schools leaned heavily toward teaching students a vocation. This is not the case today. The school, which is open to students in 10th through 12th grades, focuses on a variety of highly skilled programs. Subjects offered at the tech center include automotive, aviation, computer, construction, electrical, hospitality and tourism, HVAC, medical sciences, pluming and pipefitting, pre-engineering, public safety and welding. In 2014, there were eight programs and around 350 students attending the school. Today, around 800 students participate in 12 programs. “There are several factors for our growth at the technical center,”

Students at Elmore County Technical Center work on a variety of different welding projects

Dennis said. “The state of Alabama has put more of an emphasis on technology education. Also, we closed some programs and added new programs based on labor data, and we constantly promote the programs to students, parents and the public.” Additionally, the tech school offers dual-enrollment programs with Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City. Students have the ability to take several different college freshman-level academic courses at a reduced cost. With growth comes the need for additional space. The school board approved $7.5 million in June to fund the construction of an additional building and to renovate existing buildings at the tech school. “We have spent a lot of time planning for this one,” Dennis said. “It is a major project for us and it is something we have to do. Part of the plan here is to help us expand the programs we have now and offer new programs.” The new building will be located along the back of the campus and house welding, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, cabinet making, aviation, public safety and medical programs. As of July 2020, Dennis said it is

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too early know exactly when the project will break ground, but he expects it to be open to students no later than the start of the 2021-22 school. The school system also has its eyes on building a school in the Redland community. While plans have not been finalized, Dennis and the school board have discussed building a middle school on a 50.66-acre plot of land located on Jackson Road. “That’s actually been discussed, a middle school for Redland,” Dennis said. “This is a huge asset for us.” Dennis said if a middle school were to be built on the property it would open no earlier than the 202122 school year. Other construction projects the school system approved during the 2019-20 school year include an updated entrance at Elmore County High School; a new band room at Stanhope Elmore High School; improvements to the baseball and softball facilities at Holtville High School and more. Digital learning is another area where the school system has increased its footprint. Funding for improvements is expected to come from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 2

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Alabama received $1.8 billion in CARES funds from the federal government. Around $300 million was marked for expenses related to technology and infrastructure for remote instruction and distance learning. If the state approves the school system’s budget request, Dennis said its digital infrastructure and nearly every computer the school system owns would be fairly new. “If we get everything on our list, all of our technology would be less than three years old,” he said. “That is for students and personnel, too.” He said current infrastructure in many schools in Elmore County is not equipped to handle the amount of technology he expects will be integrated in the near future. “We have to go back to schools and update the infrastructure,” he said. “Rewiring of Cat 5 (ethernet cable) at all high schools. We really need to be prepared for technology at a high level of connectivity.” The school system recently purchased enough Chromebooks so the school system’s 11,000-plus students have access to the school’s virtual learning program from school and home.

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2020-21 FYI Red Hill Gallery sells local artwork as well as does custom framing

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Elmore County thrives in the arts scene STORYâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;BY ABBY DRIGGERS

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The Wetumpka Depot Players went to nationals for its performance of Diviners

n arts and culture mecca has emerged in Elmore County thanks to the numerous individuals passionately involved in the arts and theater community. Alabama is a state just brimming with art waiting to be discovered, and there is an array of outlets to express the inner artists and performers within the area. The beauty and creativity on display throughout the South can be absolutely breathtaking, and local residents of the past and present continue to solidify Elmore County’s reputation as a must-visit place. Currently, three main nonprofit organization help to preserve and maintain the history of arts and culture in the community. Area art galleries also help showcase the works of local artisans. Artists with ties to Elmore County formed an art guild membership at Red Hill Gallery in Tallassee. Through the formation of the art guild, artists rotate and are featured monthly while opening their exhibits to the public for free. Owner Loren Martorana has always been passionate about the arts and said he is blessed to be call the area home. “It’s an odd thing, but there’s phenomenal art and artists around here,” Martorana said. “It’s very true that there’s a lot of good local talent, and I am proud to share their work.” Locally operated, Red Hill Gallery provides custom framing, pottery classes, wine-and-design paint classes nicknamed “moonshine and design” and features artwork from around the world year round. New in July, Red Hill Gallery is now home to a Southern-style restaurant, Red Hill Kitchen. To learn more, visit the Red Hill Gallery Facebook page. Fitting for the burgeoning art community, The Kelly

Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery is a nonprofit organization that functions as both a museum to house and display collections and a gallery for local artists to exhibit and sell their works. The 100-year-old national landmark Bank of Wetumpka building at 110 E. Bridge St. is the newest home for The Kelly. The museum’s permanent collection, Southern Spectrum, showcases The Kelly’s collection of local legendary talent Kelly Fitzpatrick and other significant local and regional artists. “The historic art collections only seem appropriate from within this stunning building and I hope that visitors find themselves as immersed in the art and the place as I do,” The Kelly president Belyn Richardson said. Inquiries can be made to thekelly36092@gmail.com or by calling 334-328-0249. For information, visit thekelly.org. Established in the 1980s by a group of gifted volunteers who sought to share their talents with the community, The Elmore County Art Guild (ECAG) hosts a variety of monthly programs, does outreach programs in the community, hosts various shows and actively seeks youth involvement in the arts. A lifetime resident of Elmore County, art guild volunteer Shirley Esco said she is continually inspired by the arts that come from the area. “There are so many wonderful arts and artists that come from Elmore County,” Esco said. “I always love telling people to come visit our little piece of Alabama.” Furthermore, the ECAG hosts an annual juried winter showcase that features artists from across Central Alabama as well as a youth exhibit to encourage student participation. For more information, visit ElmoreCountyArtGuild.com.

18 Established by Mark Harris, The Dixie Art Colony Foundation works to preserve Alabama artists who left a lasting impact on historical culture in the state. “The foundation’s main mission is to educate Alabamians of the artists and their work, while also inspiring future artists,” Harris said. The Dixie Art Colony Foundation has two venues: the Dixie Art Colony Museum and Gallery in downtown Wetumpka and Nobles Ferry on the Lake Jordan site in Deatsville. The Nobles Ferry on Lake Jordan site is the original site of the Dixie Arts Colony and remained the sole site from 1937 to 1948. Tours are available at this location upon request. To book a tour, call 334-328-0703. To learn more about the Dixie Arts Colony The Kelly's online Foundation, visit dixiearttreasure hunt exhibit colony.org. addresses the phases Specializing in one-ofof coping with the a-kind art created by selfcoronavirus. This taught artists, Marcia Weber piece is "Locked Art Objects is dedicated to Down and Safe" by helping these artists find Libby Christensen a market for their art and provide good homes for each piece. “It’s not work at all when you love what you do,” owner Marcia Weber said. “I really love being here and seeing people absolutely delighted with Wetumpka, Alabama, whenever they come visit.” With Alabama and Alabama artists in mind, exhibitions have been presented by the gallery in New York City, Chicago and Atlanta. “I’ve always been trying to sell Alabama, not just this art,” Weber said. “I felt that it was an important way of acquainting a lot of people with something Southern that they have never had the chance to see or experience and they love it.” Weber said the community has welcomed her and her art with open arms. “It is just the most wonderful, warm community; it really is,” Weber said. “Just filled with wonderful individuals that love art and believe that all of the arts collectively can be a big draw.” The gallery is open by appointment by calling 334-2205349. For more information, visit marciaweberartobjects.com or email Weber at marcia@marciaweberartobjects.com. The performing arts of Elmore County provides all citizens the opportunity to become involved in the growing scene throughout the year. The Wetumpka Depot is a community theater group that continues to evolve as it participates in festivals and competitions, boasting numerous awards and recognition for

2020-21 FYI its work. The Wetumpka Depot typically hosts about five productions through the season, along with other programs but the milestone 40th season has been placed on hold due to COVID-19 safety precautions until further notice. “The 40th season is going to be a culmination of some of our shows from the past that people loved combined with some new shows that are going to celebrate our future,” executive director Kirsty Meanor said. “We will be celebrating 40 years even if it’s into the year 2021.” The Penguin Project, which began in 2018, is an outreach program within The Wetumpka Depot focused on featuring youth with special needs. “(Penguin Project) been a lot of fun to have and to have those kids in our community theater and learning about the arts,” Meanor said. “It is important that we keep growing our talent and we keep growing a community of kids who are interested in the arts and so we love having those two programs.” For more information, visit wetumpkadepot.com or call Meanor at 334-868-1440. Along with The Wetumpka Depot, the Millbrook Community Theater hosts an annual summer camp for youth interested in enriching their artistic talents. “We really enjoy being able to see community members become more involved in the theater in every way possible,” executive director John Collier said. “There is no greater way than to support us then to become involved.” The Millbrook Theater stages five productions each year ranging in genres for all ages. The Millbrook Community Players are always interested in potential volunteers, along with paid positions, to help assist with the productions. For more information, upcoming shows or to make a donation, visit millbrooktheater.com. The historic and recently renovated Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is a cultural arts center home to concerts, performances, award ceremonies and events throughout the year. During intermissions, the doors to the courtyard are opened and allow guest to take in the surrounding scenery including a pergola, landscaping and benches. For more information or to donate, visit MtVernonTheatre.com. The various programs, productions and exhibits at hand in Elmore County’s array of culture presents itself useful for local citizens wanting to participate in the thriving scene within the community.

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Healthcare converges at One Oak Medical Complex STORY BY CALEB TURRENTINE PHOTO BY DANIEL DYE

t is hard to miss one of the latest additions to the Wetumpka area as a brand-new, three-story building is complete along Highway 231. What was once a vacant lot filled with trees and tall grass is now home to the One Oak Medical Complex, giving residents of Elmore County a major upgrade to health services located closer to home. The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the end of June and everyone inside has hit the ground running. Business partners Dr. Spencer Coleman and Dr. Rocky Lyons were integral in creating the project and they will have

their practices located on the first floor of the building with several other services surrounding it. “For the almost 10 years I’ve been here, most of our specialty care had to drive to Montgomery,” Lyons said. “That distance, especially with elderly patients, would inhibit them going in a timely manner plus the financial burden it would take. We’re eliminating those obstacles and I think that’s important.” Joining Lyons and Coleman on the first floor will be Wetumpka Pharmacy plus X-ray and ultrasound services. On the second floor, two businesses

will be open five days a week and work out of the facility fulltime. Montgomery Cardiovascular Associates is in Suite A with Dr. Paul Moore and Dr. Scott Sims leading the practice in Wetumpka. Alabama Orthopedic Specialists also moved its local offices into the new facility. Phoenix Rehab will be providing its services five days per week on the third floor. “One of the things that makes us unique is that we pulled the best of the best,” Lyons said. “We’re not tied to one system or another. It’s one of the newest and certainly best laid out facili-

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21 The new medical complex in Wetumpka offers a variety of services closer to home

ties. I don’t think you’ll see a better one in the Southeast. I think that’s been a big selling point to these specialists.” The rest of the space in the facility will be taken up by other specialists, including Baptist South Vascular Surgery and Jackson GI Medical, who will take patients one day per week. The facility will also have services for dermatology, urology, OB-GYN, endocrinology and ENT. Lyons said this facility would be a game-changer in health services in the county and could help the cities attract even more people and business. “When corporations and even indi-

viduals are looking at cities and counties to move to, they consider school districts and health care services,” Lyons said. “We’re fortunate to have a great school system but we had fallen behind the times in medicine, so I think this will be an attribute to selling the community.” While this facility certainly draws attention because of the services it can provide in one place, the doctors, the business partners and even the local government hopes this facility is just the start of even more improvements to come down the road. “The local government has been

outstanding and wants this growth,” Lyons said. “We’re going to continue to work with city officials to try to expand on this momentum.” One Oak Medical Complex is located at 277 Huntress St. in Wetumpka next to Lowe’s Home Improvement and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday. The facility can be reached by calling 334-567-3309. “Come out here and look at it,” Lyons said. “Do a tour and a walkthrough. It’s still impressive to me, so I hope it is to residents too.”

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Soak up the fun

Recreation abounds across Elmore County STORYâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;BY CALEB TURRENTINE PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS & KENNETH BOONE

f youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re new to the tri-county area, it will not take you long to realize people in the community love spending time outdoors. With plenty of lakes, rivers and trails to keep everyone busy, it can be tough to get bored with the number of places surrounding Elmore County. Lake Martin is filled with options for those looking for solo adventures or for family activities. The lake has 19 public boat ramps, four of them located in Eclectic, to spend a day out

on the water. There is plenty of space for activities on the lake including water skiing, wakeboarding and other water sports with more than 40,000 acres of water available. Popular islands and attractions include Goat Island where you can feed and take selfies with the animals; Chimney Rock where the daring plunges into the waters from adventurous heights; and Peanut Pointe where boaters can pull up to purchase a hot bag of boiling nuts.

Lake Martin is also a hot spot for local anglers who want to take on the challenge of fishing in clear and rocky waters. There are two bait shops right off the west side of the lake in Eclectic to get your day started before hitting the edges of the lake to find a variety of fish. Popular species sought by anglers include largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, white bass, black crappie, channel catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill and redear

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25 Fishing is popular on both Lake Jordan and Lake Martin for Elmore County residents

sunfish. Lake Jordan is a much smaller body of water covering area in Wetumpka and Holtville but still provides plenty of fun across its 6,800 acres of water and 188 miles of shoreline. The lake is also used to host professional and amateur fishing tournaments and provides several favorite spots for casual fishermen too. Lake Jordan is very fertile and supports high densities of sport fish and forage species. According to Outdoor

Alabama, the most common sport fish found in Lake Jordan include the Alabama spotted bass, largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and black and white crappie. If you’re looking for some other activities to keep you busy around Lake Jordan, check in with the Lake Jordan Home Owners and Boat Owners (HOBOs). The organization helps plan and organize many of the events around the lake — including

the Fourth of July Boat Parade and Santa & Friends Christmas tour — while playing a crucial role in maintaining and preserving the lake and surrounding areas. The Lake Jordan HOBOs look out for everyone on the water but they also provide membership opportunities with plenty of perks. Members of the organization stay up to date with any changes and new businesses in the area and they are also eligible for promotional offers and discounts from

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Elmore County residents enjoy the Lake Jordan Boat Parade on July 4

Wakesurf and wakeboard lessons are available on Lake Martin

local businesses. Lake Jordan sprouts off the Coosa River, which also provides a different variety of recreation on the water. The river runs through the west side of Elmore County, making its most central appearance in the heart of downtown Wetumpka. Kayaking and tubing are the most popular ways to stay active on the river with several drop-in points located throughout the county. Coosa River Adventures is located right on the river in Wetumpka and provides transportation for kayakers to a get on the water where they can paddle downstream back to the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown location. If getting out on to the water is not for you, there are other options to stay active, which keep you close enough to enjoy the views of the lakes and rivers. Elmore County provides plenty of chances for those who like to hike or just explore nature on foot. The Swayback Bridge Trail in Wetumpka is a looped trail off the south edge of Lake Jordan, starting close to Jordan Dam. It totals 4.6 miles with an elevation gain of 272 feet and is rated as a moderate trail on alltrails.com.

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Swayback Mountain is one of many trails to hike with scenic views

The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The Kowaliga Bay Loop Trail is located in Eclectic and is also rated as a moderate trail. It has an elevation gain of 252 feet over a 2.2-mile trail and is often used for hiking, nature trips and bird watching. The Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail provides a more difficult trek for those wanting to venture just outside of Elmore County. The series of trails is located on the east side of Lake Martin in Dadeville and has an elevation gain of 498 feet across 4.2 miles. On the south side of Lake Martin, the John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail runs alongside the Tallapoosa River in Kent inside of the Gothard-Yates Lake Wildlife Management Area. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 4.4-mile looped trail in a heavily forested area with a total elevation gain of 708 feet. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an avid water sportsman or looking to try something new, Elmore County has plenty of opportunities to stay active and enjoy the scenic outdoor options it has to offer.

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Where to Play

ew and longtime residents of Elmore County enjoy a wide variety of activities offered in the area. From natural wonders to golf courses and the thrill of a Vegas-style casino, there really is no shortage of ways to get out and have fun. Simply put, Elmore County offers fun attractions that fit nearly every taste and lifestyle. STORY BY DANIEL DYE PHOTOS BY KENNETH BOONE & MARLA RUSKIN

AWF

The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) is the oldest and largest nonprofit conservation organization in Alabama. The AWF was established by sportsmen in 1935 to promote the conservation and wise use of state wildlife and natural resources and to ensure a high quality of life for future generations of Alabamians. The mission of the organization is to promote the conservation of Alabama’s wildlife and related natural resources, as a basis for the social and economic prosperity of present and future generations, stewardship of wildlife, forests, fish, soils, water and air. The mission statement can be seen in action at AWF headquarters located at Lanark in Millbrook. Lanark contains five distinct destinations — its staff offices, Historic Lanark, Lanark

Pavilion, Alabama Nature Center and the NaturePlex. The 350-acre property is used for training programs, nature hikes and numerous educational opportunities and events geared primarily toward children. The NaturePlex serves as AWF’s 23,000 square-foot educational facility and welcome center. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and includes a 120-seat auditorium, a classroom with lab, a community room for meetings, a gift shop, offices for staff and Discovery Hall. Discovery Hall is a walk-through educational tour of Alabama’s natural history and its four physiographic regions. Spotlighted are the MobileTensaw River Delta, the state’s national forests, many of Alabama’s rivers and waterways, longleaf pine forests, prairies and much more. There are live animals indigenous to Alabama Wind Creek Casino features more than 2,500 Class II electronic bingo machines

on exhibit and a walk-in apiary where visitors learn about the importance of bees and fellow pollinators. For those who love angling, the facility schedules days for fishing. Families have the chance to catch catfish and bream. The ponds are catchand-release only. If outdoors summer camps are of interest to your children, look no further than Expedition Lanark. The weeklong camps are held seasonally during weekday daytime hours and are geared toward children from the ages of 5 to 15. Camp programs cover a wide range of outdoor activities including, but not limited to, art, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and much more. AWF is located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook. For a complete list of the organization’s educational and event offerings, visit alabamawildlife.org or call 334-285-4550.

YMCA

Grandview YMCA was founded in the 1920s on 65 acres of land as a summer camp exclusively for girls. Today, it serves thousands of kids in the River Region, along with offering amenities to more than 1,000 adult members. Step outside and enjoy the 190 acres of picnic areas, walking trails, a playground, athletic fields and its own lake. Bring your fishing gear or enjoy the use of funyaks (sit-on-top kayaks), canoes and pedal boats on member days at the lake. The facility broke ground in November 2019 on a new wellness space. The end result will create a new childcare center, add family changing areas and convert the current wellness space into a brand new exercise facility. The multi-use venue has undergone significant changes over the last six years. The commercial kitchen was

2020-21 NEWCOMER'S GUIDE renovated; 130 acres were added to the land; additional space was added for soccer; a new shooting sports area was created; a covered open-air pavilion overlooking the lake was built; and an unused swimming pool was converted into an amphitheater. The original town recreation hall is being renovated as well for the kids to use. Grandview YMCA is located at 4700 Camp Grandview Rd., Millbrook. The Wetumpka YMCA has also undergone a recent expansion. The fitness center now includes more treadmills, elliptical machines, spin bikes, a new aerobics room and a renovated basketball gym floor. The facility offers a variety of fitness programs, aquatics opportunities and youth and adult sports. Wetumpka YMCA is located at 200 Red Eagle Rd., Wetumpka. YMCA Camp Chandler is now a year-round program with something for everyone. The camp has grown to serve more than 13,000 people each and has visitors on the grounds more than 250 days a year. The camp is located on beautiful Lake Jordan and offers day and overnight camps geared toward children from the ages of 5 to 15 years old. The facility is also available to rent by groups for private retreats and provides an outdoor classroom program in an atmosphere where children will develop a more complete understanding of the total educational curriculum and an appreciation of the outdoors. Camp Chandler is located at 1240 Jordan Dam Rd. in Wetumpka and can be reached at 334-229-0035.

WIND CREEK CASINO

Opened in 2013 and constructed for $246 million, Wind Creek Hotel & Casino in Wetumpka features more than 2,500 Class II electronic bingo machines, a 283-room hotel, numerous dining options and much more. Just like Vegas, the facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and draws more than 1,000 people every day. While the major attractions of the facility are the gaming machines, a members-only program and the chance to win serious cash and prizes, there is much more to see and do at Elmore County’s lone location for gambling. Guests staying one of the fourdiamond-rated hotel rooms can expect

31 accommodations that rival those in Las Vegas. The casino also offers five dining options. Fire Steakhouse grills up prime steaks and seafood delivered in a premier, sit-down dining experience. Appetizers and salads range in price from $8-$14 and steak dinners start at $37 for a 6-ounce filet mignon and top out at $89 for a 32-ounce porterhouse. The restaurant also offers a variety of international, American vintage and boutique wines.

As of this writing, the casino’s buffet and grill dining options are currently suspended due to current COVID-19 regulations. The buffet typically serves a variety of options from Italian pasta and pizza, American favorites, soups and salads to numerous desserts. As for the grill, diners can expect traditional breakfast and lunch items such as omelets, pancakes, burgers, chicken tenders and more. The grill to-go dining option serves up hot dogs, barbque sandwiches, chili The Alabama Wildlife Federation holds fishing days for families to get outside and enjoy a day outdoors

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cheese fries and salads, and the casino also has a Starbucks coffee shop. For those looking to spend a day of being pampered, the casino is set to open Spa Reserve at Wind Creek Wetumpka hopefully by the end of summer. If live music and entertainment is more your speed, the casino offers two options via an entertainment center and center bar. The entertainment center has hosted a variety of prominent names in the music world including CeeLo Green, Big & Rich, Billy Currington, blues legend Buddy Guy and many more. The center bar gives listeners the chance to catch live acts while lounging in posh chairs and watching sharks circle above the bar in a 16,000-gallon shark tank. Wind Creek Wetumpka Casino is located at 100 River Oaks Dr. in Wetumpka. For information about the facility’s current COVID-19 operating procedures, call 866-946-3360 or visit windcreekwetumpka.com.

GOLF COURSES

Even if you end up as the greatest golfer in the game, you’ll always have a worthy and challenging opponent — yourself. Elmore County has a number of public courses to challenge golfers of all skill levels. Emerald Mountain Golf Club is located in Wetumpka and nestled in the hills of Emerald Mountain. The 18-hole, 7,023-yard Bermuda grass course has a 73.5 slope rating and five sets of tees perfect for beginners and experienced golfers alike. The facilities also include a putting green and driving range, a clubhouse, gas-powered golf carts and a recently reopened grill featuring a new, fresh menu. Emerald Mountain is located at 245 Mountain View Dr. Tee times, which are required, can be made by visiting emeraldmountain.golf or by calling 334-514-8082. The Pines Golf Course is located in and owned by the City of Millbrook. The course has 18 holes and plays at 6,318 yards from the longest tees. The par-72 course has a rating of 68.5 with a slope rating of 113. The practice area at the facility includes a separate putting green. Rental services are available and include golf carts, pull carts and golf clubs. Snack food and beverage options

are available in the clubhouse. The course is located at 307 Deatsville Hwy. For information and to book tee times, call 334-285-7529. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is the largest golf course construction project ever attempted. The trail is made up of 11 locations consisting of 26 courses across Alabama. Located in Prattville, Capitol Hill is one of the more popular RTJ locations and features three 18-hole courses. The Judge is considered the star of the three courses and is primarily played along the Alabama River. It is also the longest and toughest of the three courses, measuring 7,813 yards from the longest tees with a slope rating of 142. The Legislator features 7,323 yards of golf from the longest tees for par-72 play. The course has a slope rating of 126 on Bermuda grass. This is a more traditional course and plays in and out of pine trees and along a bluff. The view riding down the Sky Bridge for holes laid out in a native cypress swamp is an impressive sight to see. The Senator is a Scottish links course with more than 160 pothole bunkers and mounds 20 to 40 feet in height to create a secluded setting for each hole. The course measures 7,654 yards from the longest tees at par 72 and has a slope rating of 132 to challenge the most seasoned of golf enthusiasts. Publications such as Golf Magazine called the Judge course one of the 10 public courses in America worthy of hosting the U.S. Open and the Senator course was named among the Top 10 New Courses in the nation. The Zagat Survey of America’s Top Golf Courses ranked it among the top 50 courses in America.

Public golf courses challenge players of all skill levels

PLAYGROUNDS AND PARKS

Wetumpka Sports Complex 2350 Coosa River Pkwy., Wetumpka 334-514-5412 There are two pods of five fields with a concession stand and press box. Each field has dugouts and bullpens. There are 10 batting cages and three warm-up areas in between fields. Wetumpka Municipal Park 815 Kelly Fitzpatrick Dr., Wetumpka 334-567-5147 Swayback Campground 2656 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-782-1695 This small rural campground features RV hookups and picnic tables.

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33 Grandview YMCA in Millbrook broke ground on a large expansion project in 2019

Millbrook City Parks and Recreation Department 3400 Shirley Rd., Millbrook 334-290-2047 Mill Creek Sports Complex 3511 Shirley Rd., Millbrook 334-290-2047 This state-of-the-art baseball facility includes six fields, two batting cages and a 1/2-mile walking trail. Robinson Springs Park 3576 state Route 14, Millbrook 334-290-2047 This 3-acre park features an underground spring and foundation with a gazebo for rent.

Legacy Park 1889 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook 334-285-4447 An 8-acre complex with a 1/2mile walking trail serves as a practice facility for the Millbrook Mustangs League. It also has a rental building with a pavilion. Memorial Center Park 3108 Park Ct., Millbrook 334-285-7277 This 15-acre park has a 1/4-mile walking trail and is home to the Village Green, which is used as a focal point for many of Millbrookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public events.

Tallassee City Parks and Recreation Department 450 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 334-283-4726 The Tallassee Recreation Center features a variety of ways to get active including a weight room, basketball court, public swimming pool, senior aerobic and more. Tallassee Dixie Youth Baseball Park 409 Redden Ave., Tallassee Aaron Park Aaron Park Rd., Eclectic 334-541-9902 Sunset Park and Playground Sunset Dr., Eclectic

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County steeped in rich history TALLASSEE FALLS MUSEUM

Elmore County is rich in history. In Tallassee, the Tallassee Falls Museum has an impressive display of artifacts. The Tallassee Falls Museum, a part of the Talisi Historical Preservation Society, opened on June 7, 2013. Its name is derived from the well-known Tallassee Falls on the Tallapoosa River. The mighty waterfalls are now home to Thurlow Dam and early in the city’s history they were home to the Tallassee Falls Manufacturing Company, one of the early names for the Tallassee Mills. At the museum, which is located in the heart of historic downtown, visitors can get a firsthand look at Tallassee’s long-running history and the various cultures that inhabited the area presented through 12 exhibits. The Native Americans exhibit displays the rich Native American Muskogee and Creek tribes that once inhabited the area. There is a Pioneer Life exhibit that displays the history of early American settlers in the area. There is a Tallassee Falls Manufacturing Company, which displays the textile industry’s 156-year presence in Tallassee. Visitors can also see what life was like while Tallassee Mount Vernon Mills was in operations from 1900 until 2005. Additional exhibits include World War I, Black Heritage, Tallapoosa River and dams, the history of Tallassee City Schools, Dovard Taunton Art Gallery and World War II. Finally, the museum has a miscellanea exhibit for all other items of historical value. Donations of artifacts and memorabilia related to Tallassee, Tallapoosa and Elmore counties and Alabama are needed and encouraged. Items can be donated in memory of relatives, loved ones and friends. Admission to the Tallassee Falls Museum is free and cash/ check donations are encouraged and appreciated. As part of the Talisi Historical Preservation Society, Talisi Historical the museum is a nonSociety staged profit publicly supa play about ported corporation. pinoeer life Address: 201 Barnett Blvd., Tallassee Phone: 334-9914704 Hours of Operation: 10 a.m.2 p.m. ThursdaySaturday; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday Special hours can be scheduled for schools, civic, church, senior groups, etc. Email: mtallasseefalls@elmore.rr.com.

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The Civil War reenactment occurs at the Tallassee Armory Guards Camp each fall

Each year in early November, the Tallassee Armory Guards Camp 1921 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans hosts the Battles of the Armory Civil War Reenactment. Re-enactors and demonstrators welcome more than 700 students to a Living History School Day with different historical stations that feature artillery demonstrations, soldiers’ encampments, a field hospital, period dance and more. There is a presentation on the rare Tallassee Carbine that was manufactured at the Confederate Armory. The reenactment features the Battle of Chehaw Station and the Battle of Franklin. These two local battles along the Western Railroad of Alabama prevented Union Raiders from reaching Tallassee and destroying the Confederate Armory where the Tallassee Carbine was manufactured. Before the battles, the public can take carriage rides over the beautiful Gibson’s View Plantation and visit the numerous Confederate and Union soldiers’ campsites. A period ball is held each year at the Anthony Barn complete with period music and dress. Address: 102 James St., Tallassee Phone: 800-923-4699

FORT TOULOUSE-JACKSON PARK

A short trip to Fort Toulouse-Jackson Park is a great way to spend a day or a week experiencing the area’s unique background. The preserved park will not only give visitors a firsthand look at history, but also offer plenty of outdoor activities for the family. The park features the well known Ft. Toulouse and Ft. Jackson as well as a Native American village and burial mound. The Creek Nation houses represent two predominant types of housing used during this time period. The state of Alabama is named after this Creek Native American tribe. During the Mississippian period, the first

farmers in the area built this mound and the chief ’s house was built on top of it. Following the chief ’s death, the house was removed and it was covered with a fresh layer of earth. With each new chief, the mound grew larger. Visitors to Fort Toulouse-Jackson Park can utilize covered picnic areas or explore the Bartram trail. The 1-mile long trail takes visitors along the ridgelines and river bottoms located in the southern region of the park. Along the path is a stone marker dedicated to Sgt. Jean Louis Fontenot who lived at Fort Toulouse from 1735 to 1754. Following the stone marker is a cemetery that sits just off the trail. Today the only headstone remaining is that of Isaac Ross. There is also a stone marker dedicated to William Bartram along the trail. Bartram was a famous naturalist who visited the area in 1775. The Bartram trail is also great for birdwatchers. Various migrant spices can be found throughout the seasons. Fox sparrow and rusty blackbird are easy to spot during the winter months as well as the common chipping, song, Savannah, field and white-throated sparrows, dark-eyed junco, hermit thrush, blue-headed vireo and yellow-bellied sapsucker woodpecker. During the summer months, birdwatchers can easily spot the petite Northern parula and summer tanager as well as many breeding acadian flycatchers. Fort Toulouse is a military fort situated near the City of Wetumpka and is now operated by the Alabama Historical Commission. The fort was founded in 1717 by the French. It was then named in honor of Louis-Alexandre de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse. Later, during the War of 1812 and the Creek War, Fort Toulouse was occupied by General Andrew Jackson and his troops. Jackson ordered the construction of a larger fort, which became Fort. Jackson. Address: 2521 W Fort Toulouse Rd., Wetumpka Phone: 334-567This stone marker is dedicated to Sgt. 3002 Jean Louis Fontenot who lived at Fort Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 Toulouse from 1735 to 1754 p.m. Monday through Sunday

ELMORE COUNTY MUSEUM

Located in downtown Wetumpka, the Elmore County Museum is a little yet multi-faceted establishment. The museum aims to share the deep history of Elmore County and its residents. From time-to-time, the museum displays temporary exhibits. It also features permanent exhibits and provides various educational programs throughout the year. The museum’s permanent exhibits include paintings of former Wetumpka residents, uniforms from the Civil War and both World Wars, period dress, musical instruments and a progression of tools and household items dating back 200

years. The museum holds several events each year including cemetery tours and fundraisers. When the COVID-19 health pandemic forced closures statewide, the Elmore County Museum began “Front Porch History” where each week a different exhibit was displayed on the front porch of the museum. Address: 112 S Main St., Wetumpka Phone: 334-567-5097 Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday; Thursday through Saturday

The Elmore County Museum has permanent exhibits as well as rotating seasonal displays

ELMORE COUNTY BLACK HISTORY

Not far from the Elmore County Museum, visitors will find the Elmore County Black History Museum. The museum is housed in the first training school for African Americans in Elmore County, beginning as a Rosenwald school. The museum is rich with history and it showcases artifacts and historical documents relating to county residents. Address: 202 Lancaster St., Wetumpka Phone: 334-467-2726

WETUMPKA IMPACT CRATER

More than 80 million years ago, a large meteor penetrated 2,000 feet into the coastal area of the United States. Today, Wetumpka sits right in the center of the largest natural disaster in Alabama’s recorded history. Located just east of the city’s downtown area are the eroded remains of a 5-milewide impact crater. Scientists estimate the energy released by the crater’s impact was more than 175,000 times more powerful than the nuclear bomb detonated at Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. The impact affected both land and sea. The Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission offers presentations and tours of the crater around February of each year to give residents a chance to explore parts of this natural history that cannot be accessed by the public. Tour guides provide detailed information on different markers along the way. Address: Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission is located at 408 S. Main St., Wetumpka Phone: 334-567-5147

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Chambers of Commerce Businesses develop networks, support from local organizations MILLBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce is a group of business owners and operators that work collectively to support businesses in the Millbrook community. The chamber aims to connect local businesses in the community through networking. There are many benefits to business owners that join the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce. “By joining the chamber, businesses can expose their business to other business leaders in the community and get business exposure,” director of the Millbrook Chamber of Commerce Elisa Jones said. “With your membership, you receive a valuable ally for your business.” There are multiple ways to join The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce. “We have paper applications in the office and we have a website that business owners can go to fill out a contact information form that can be delivered directly to us,” Jones said. The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce collaborates throughout the year using its skills, energy and ingenuity to create new and diverse

The Millbrook Chamber is located in the renovated old city hall building

methods to promote local business in the area. “Business networking with other community business owners and having your business exposed on the chamber of commerce website listing raises their reputation within the community by being a chamber member. The Millbrook Chamber of Commerce also hosts ribbon cuttings and grand openings. They also get

Tallassee Chamber director Jerry Cunningham enjoys connecting with the community

referrals and recommendations from business leaders,” Jones said. Visit the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce at 3390 Main St. or call 334-285-0085 for more information.

THE WETUMPKA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce aims to enrich the local community and economy through delivering foresight, management, local services and useful information. “We connect businesses and help create relationships that help our businesses prosper,” Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce director Shellie Whitfield said. “That helps our entire community. It creates higher sales tax revenue and that helps our community. When our businesses prosper, everyone prospers.” Whitfield has been the director of the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce for more than a year and in that time she has helped developed many useful tools for local businesses, as well as the community.

“One of the greatest resources that we have created within the last year is we revamped our entire website, and instead of a directory, you have a box with your logo and when you click on it you get a whole page of web advertising and you choose where you want to be in the directory,” Whitfield said. “Everyone gets to add their elevator speech, who you are and brand yourself with that directory.” The chamber’s revamped website offers the most up-to-date information about local businesses. The online directory continues to grow as more businesses are added to it. “The goal is to have everyone be a part of the chamber so that we have a complete directory of all the businesses,” Whitfield said. The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce is very active in the community overseeing several events that are aimed to connect the community and local business owners. “We do a lot of Lunch and Learns; they are all about education. We bring in speakers, talk about branding, talk about small business loans. The biggest thing that we do is promote networking. In a small town, it’s about knowing someone,” Whitfield said. “When we can build relationships and others do that, we are helping build businesses and investing in our community. We are a liaison for relationships.” There are multiple ways to join the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce. The Wetumpka Chamber is located in the heart of downtown

Chambers of commerce host ribbon cuttings for new businesses to help with exposure

“Either you can call me and I would bring you the information that is needed, or you can do that online on our website,” Whitfield said. Visit the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce at 116 E Bridge St. or call 334-567-4811 for information.

THE GREATER TALLASSEE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Greater Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce aims to promote the local businesses while developing civic and common interests in Tallassee and surrounding areas. According to the Greater Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce director Jerry Cunningham, there are many reasons to become a member.

“It adds credibility to the business and it’s also a way to network with other businesses and be part of a team and a partnership for the betterment of the community,” he said. The chamber sponsors area ribbon cuttings, grand openings, open houses and groundbreakings. The Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce is active in the community year round. Each year the chamber holds a banquet for its members and recognizes members’ contributions. “We do community events like The Taste of Tallassee, Trade Day, which we will be bringing back. We also help with the RiverFest and the parade and we host events around the holiday as well,” Cunningham said. Not only does the Greater Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce promote businesses in the community but it also aims to enhance the city’s downtown area. “One thing we can do is try to make the area look a little better, especially in downtown Tallassee, so that is one of our big goals now,” Cunningham said. During summer months, the Greater Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce showcases some the areas most well maintained yards with the Yard of the Month award. “That’s been going on for some time now; it’s just a matter of getting the word out and promote it,” Cunningham said. For more information, visit The Greater Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce at 303 Barnett Blvd., Tallassee or call 334-283-5151.

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Home Town Takeover HGTV to breathe new life into Wetumpka STORYâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;BY DANIEL DYE PHOTOS COURTESY OF HGTV

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Wetumpka community leaders attended a video call for the big announcement from HGTV

The cable network and Ben and Erin Napier, hosts of the series, chose the city from more than 2,600 other locations. Officials from Main Street Wetumpka, the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Wetumpka were informed of the news by the Napiers via a video conference call. Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis told the Napiers this is exactly what the city needs. “We’re so excited,” Willis said. “Our city has come a long way, but you guys are going to be the catalyst that it takes to push us over the top.” HGTV stated this is perhaps the network’s single biggest renovation undertaking ever. In typical Wetumpka fashion, numerous officials and residents of the area came together earlier in July at a watch party in downtown Wetumpka to see the Napiers make the announcement on the cable network and to celebrate the community. “The only reason this happened is that there is a powerful relationship

between the City of Wetumpka, the Elmore County Commission, Main Street Wetumpka and the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce,” chamber executive director Shellie Whitfield said. “When so many people are selfless and share the same love and vision, amazing things happen.” Whitfield said details as to the work that will take place in historic Wetumpka is unknown at this time. “We know they are coming,” she said. “We do not know when they are coming or what they are doing yet. HGTV said they would let us know. As soon as we know we will let the community know.” Home Town Takeover will enter its fifth season in 2021. The show details the Napiers’ efforts of restoring homes in their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. The series is a six-part docu-series that will premiere on HGTV in 2021. Whitfield believes this project is going to improve the future of downtown Wetumpka. “Regardless of what they choose to do does not really matter,” she said. “We know that is going to for-

ever change the trajectory of our community for the better.” She expects the project will take four to five months to complete. The city submitted a video last winter for the network’s consideration. “We hope to show the community sometime what is in the video,” she said. “It really showed the flavor of our town and we waited. Then COVID-19 was here and we waited some more.” Main Street Wetumpka executive director Jenny Stubbs has followed the Napiers’ work for some time. “After becoming director of the newly organized Main Street Wetumpka in 2016, a friend of mine brought me an article about Erin, Ben and Laurel, Mississippi, and the phenomenal success being experienced there,” Stubbs said. “I saw Wetumpka as having the same potential and actually pinned the article to my whiteboard and have continued to be inspired by the work.”

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Calendar of Events

JANUARY — MARCH

The Millbrook Krewe of Revelers hosts a Mardi Gras Festival annually on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. With a mile-long parade along Main Street and dozens of vendors selling Mardi Gras-themed food and items, thousands turn out to this event.

The Order of Cimarron in Wetumpka also hosts a Mardi Gras Parade and includes entertainment, vendors and children’s activities as well as the parade in downtown Wetumpka. ECAG Winter Show: Elmore County Art Guild hosts its annual winter art show with awards and a reception. Big Fish Bass Tournament: The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual fishing tournament at Bonner’s Landing on Lake Jordan the Saturday before Easter. With hourly weigh-ins for biggest fish, the event is sure to entertain all ages. Arbor Day: The towns of Tallassee, Wetumpka and Millbrook all celebrate the holiday with formal tree plantings in their respective communities. Each town receives free seedlings or trees to coincide with their efforts. Easter Egg Hunts: The Alabama Wildlife Federation presents an annual Nature Eggstravangza at the Alabama Nature Center with activities for children. Included in the event are egg hunts, games, crafts and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Various easter egg hunts are also held throughout the area in Eclectic, Wetumpka, Millbrook and Tallassee. They are sponsored by the towns’ local organizations and churches.

APRIL — MAY

AWF Tri-County Wild Game Cook-off: The Alabama Wildlife Federation presents its wild game cook-off where numerous cook teams show off their cooking skills to tasters. Awards are given to cook teams for three different divisions: fish, fowl and game. Attack on Swayback: This annual mountain bike race is held on the rugged 12-mile Swayback Bridge Trail, which is maintained by the Trail of Legends Association. This weekendlong event offers competitions in trail racing, short track racing and mountain biking.

Coosapalooza Brewfest: Main Street Wetumpka hosts this annual festival featuring dozens of craft breweries, musical acts and local food vendors. Tulotoma Art Trail: Main Street Wetumpka, in collaboration with The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery and the City of Wetumpka, allows guests to experience the art and music of local artisans throughout the downtown area, encouraging visitors to stop in local shops and restaurants, as well as purchase handmade wares. Tallassee Jazz Fest: Tallassee High

School plays host to area jazz bands for a night of free music. Hot Rods in the Park: Restored cars are exhibited at the Village Green for enthusiasts to admire in this nonjudging show that is free to the public. This event benefits the WELCOME food pantry in Millbrook, and admissions is a donated can of food. Antique Tractor Show and Pull: The Southern Antique Iron Association hosts this annual event with antique tractors and events for all ages. Cops and Kids: The Millbrook Police Department partners with Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce to host an \ event at the Village Green for children to get to know their local officers and experience fire trucks, police cars, K-9 demonstrations and drones. Main Street Wetumpka Wine Pull: Main Street Wetumpka’s annual event is held at the Wind Creek Wetumpka Hotel and Casino penthouse suite. A ticket covers admission for two, signature wine glasses, hors d’oeuvres and each couple pulls a bottle of wine to take home. Wetumpka FFA Alumni Championship Rodeo: The Wetumpka FFA Alumni Chapter hosts this two-day rodeo at the Wetumpka Sports Complex on Coosa River Parkway at 6 p.m. each night. Proceeds from the event benefit the Wetumpka High School’s Agricultural Program.

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JUNE

Tallassee NOW! Riverfest: This town-wide event began as a barbecue sale and has escalated into Tallassee’s most highly anticipated event of the year. The two-day celebration features music, art shows, barbecue sale and family-friendly activities throughout the course of the weekend. Outdoor Women Southern Classic: This annual daylong event features various stations for women to learn new skills including archery, hunting, container gardening, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, firearm safety, crafts and more. Summer Reading Program kickoff: Public libraries will host summer reading program kickoffs, followed by five weeks of events and programs for children based on a statewide theme.

JULY

Fourth of July events Lake Jordan HOBOs hosts a firework show on Lake Jordan every year, which can best be seen by boat. It also hosts an annual boat parade on Lake Jordan. The City of Wetumpka usually displays fireworks over the Coosa River, which residents can enjoy from Gold Star Park.

Russell Lands On Lake Martin hosts fireworks and a concert at the Lake Martin Amphitheater in Eclectic each year, along with an annual boat parade starting at Kowaliga Marina and parading passed Children’s Harbor on the morning of July 4. Grandview YMCA hosts a fireworks display and cookout on its grounds during the week of July 4. 4-H Events: Elmore County Extension Office hosts summer-long events for children up to ages 18. For a full list of this year’s events, visit the Elmore County 4-H Facebook page.

AUGUST — SEPTEMBER

AWF Youth Fishing Rodeo: Designed to give youth the chance to experience the outdoors and learn about fishing, this annual occurrence is held on Lanark’s grounds in Millbrook. The rodeo is open to anyone age 15 and under, and admission is free. Titus Bluegrass Festival: For nearly two decades, the Titus Community Center has presented live music throughout the day in its shady grove with multiple artists performing, along with food vendors and booths filled with crafts, cookbooks and peanuts. Wetumpka Chamber Uptown Drawdown: This annual event is held at the Wetumpka Civic Center and offers ticketholders an opportunity to win cash prizes. There is a silent auction on site.

OCTOBER

Coosa River Challenge: This team-adventure race is a course that combines trail running, mountain biking, paddling, repelling and surprise obstacles along the way. Individuals may participate as well. The route incorporates the Coosa River and its shorelines and concludes in downtown Wetumpka. Alabama Cotton Festival: In this event, vendors line Main Street in Eclectic with food and local treats. Also included are live music, dancers and the Miss Cotton Queen pageant. The family-friendly event highlights Eclectic with thousands of visitors at the event. Millbrook BooFest: The Saturday before Halloween, the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a safe alternative to trick-or-treating for children at the Village Green. The event boasts candy, games, prizes and other surprises. Wetumpka Candy Walk: The City of Wetumpka hosts this annual event for kids up to fourth grade to safely trick-or-treat behind the City Administration Building.

NOVEMBER

Veterans’ Day program: Dixie Art Colony teams up with Trinity Episcopal Church to host an annual Veteran’s Day celebration with presentations, a video regarding World War II and memorial displays.

DECEMBER

Christmas Parades: Tallassee, Millbrook, Wetumpka and Eclectic all have Christmas parades throughout the holiday season that feature organizations in the community, along with festive decorations. The parades typically coincide with other events, such as open houses, tree lightings and festivals. An Eclectic Christmas: Hosted by volunteers from An Eclectic Ministry, this annual live showing of the Christmas story draws crowds from around the country. Experience the story in an outdoor walking trail and be part of the live drama that is set during the Roman Empire. Usually taking place the first week of December, guests must make reservations, but admission is free. Donations are appreciated to continue funding for the show.

Christmas on the Coosa: The City of Wetumpka hosts this annual event on the second Saturday of December. The full-day event has activities throughout Gold Star Park and along the Coosa River, including arts-andcrafts vendors, kid’s activities, live music, a street parade, fireworks and the highly anticipated wake-boarding Santa. Downtown Dickens’ Christmas: The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce converts downtown into a magical Christmas village scene with costumes, decorations and plenty of holiday fun. Wetumpka NYE Fireworks: The City of Wetumpka hosts a New Year’s Eve fireworks show behind the City Administration Building on Dec. 31. *Editor’s Note: Some events have been postponed or canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Check cities’ and chambers’ websites and Facebook pages for updates.

2020-21 FYI Eclectic Elementary School media specialist Jessica Quinn facilitates a STEM project in the school’s library

ELMORE COUNTY SCHOOLS

ELMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

elmoreco.com 100 HH Robinson Dr., Wetumpka 334-567-1200 15 schools totaling about 11,000 students

334-541-4532 Director: Starla Riddle Eclectic Elementary, K-4 35 Harden St., Eclectic 334-541-2291 Principal: Timothy Turley

Superintendent: Richard E. Dennis Board Members District 1 – Millbrook: Dale Bain, vice chair District 2 – Millbrook and Wetumpka: Wendell Saxon District 3 – Holtville and Millbrook: David Jones District 4 – Holtville and Wetumpka: Michael Morgan District 5 – Wetumpka and Redland: Leisa Finley District 6 – Eclectic and Wetumpka: Kitty Graham District 7 – Eclectic: Joey Holley

Eclectic Middle School, grades 5-8 170 South Ann St., Eclectic 334-541-2131 Principal: Mark McGhee

ECLECTIC

Holtville Elementary, K-4 287 Whatley Rd., Deatsville 334-569-2925 Principal: Chris Holley

Eclectic Child Development Program 35 Harden St., Eclectic

Elmore County High School 155 North College Ave., Eclectic 334-541-3662 Principal: Wes Rogers

HOLTVILLE

Holtville Child Development Program 334-514-5858 Director: Terri Carrico

Holtville Middle School, grades 5-8 655 Bulldog Lane, Deatsville 334-569-1596 Principal: Lee D. Jackson Holtville High School 10425 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 334-569-3034 Principal: Kyle Futral

MILLBROOK

Millbrook Child Development Program 5760 Main St., Millbrook 334-285-9450 Director: Cynthia Smoke Coosada Elementary School, prek, K-2 5260 Airport Rd., Millbrook 334-285-0273 Principal: Jan Darty Airport Road Intermediate School, grades 3-4 384 Blackmon Farm Lane, Coosada 334-285-2115 Principal: Marcia Stephens

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Millbrook Middle School, grades 5-8 4228 Chapman Rd., Millbrook 334-285-2100 Principal: Ayena Jackson

Tallassee High School 502 Barnett Blvd., Tallassee 334-283-2187 Principal: Matt Coker

Elmore County Alternative Programs 124 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka | 334567-1298 Director: Dr. William Bergeron

Stanhope Elmore High School 4300 Main St., Millbrook 334-285-4263 Principal: Ewell Fuller

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Elmore County Virtual Program, grades 6-12 334-514-3931 virtual@elmoreco.com Director: TBD

Edgewood Academy, K-12 5475 Elmore Rd., Elmore 334-567-5102 Head of School: Jay Adams

21st Century Community Learning Centers 334-567-1200 | 334-567-1291 Voluntary after-school enrichment program Project Administrator: Celeste Tilley Specialist: Linda Williams Eclectic, Holtville, Millbrook and Wetumpka middle schools

WETUMPKA

Wetumpka Child Development Program 510 E. Micanopy St., Wetumpka 334-567-1287 Director: Taunya Ballenger Redland Elementary, K-6 495 Scholars Dr., Wetumpka 334-567-1248 Principal: Chad Walls Wetumpka Elementary School, K-4 510 Micanopy St., Wetumpka 334-567-4323 Principal: Bonnie Sullivan Wetumpka Middle School, grades 5-8 1000 Micanopy St., Wetumpka 334-567-1413 Principal: Loukisha Brooks Wetumpka High School 1251 Coosa River Pkwy., Wetumpka 334-567-5158 Principal: Dr. Robert Slater Elmore County Technical Center, grades 10-12 800 Kelly Fitzpatrick Dr., Wetumpka 334-567-1218 Director: TBD

TALLASSEE CITY SCHOOLS 334-283-6864 308 King St., Tallassee Superintendent: Wade Shipman Tallassee Elementary School, K-4 850 Friendship Rd., Tallassee 334-283-5001 Principal: Shanikka Beacher Southside Middle School, grades 5-8 901 E.B. Payne Sr. Dr., Tallassee 334-283-2151 Principal: Micah Cook

Chapman Christian Academy, K-12 4711 Chapman Rd., Millbrook 334-285-5354 Headmaster: Jon Chapman

Emerald Mountain Christian School, pre-K, K-12 4125 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 334-567-0555 Administrators: Bobbie and David Ames New Life Christian Academy, K-12 4230 state Route 14, Millbrook 334-285-6996 Principal: Gepetta Rogers Victory Baptist School, nursery-12 3151 state Route 14, Millbrook 334-285-5082 Headmaster: John Lopez

OTHER

Adult Learning Center (GED Testing) 517 Micanopy St., Wetumpka | 334-567-1421 Director: Daphne Matthews Catalyn Taylor uses a stethoscope to listen to a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart beat as Nakayla Singleton watches the monitor during a clinical exercise in a medical sciences class at Elmore County Technical Center

Ingram State Technical College 334-285-5177 | istc.edu Two-year correctional education programs

Looking to volunteer in Elmore County Public Schools? The local schools are always looking for community members to get involved with childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs. Human Resources Director Susanne Goodin: 334-567-1200

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UTILITY SET UP

WATER

Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority 716 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-567-6814 | cewsa.com Eclectic Water Works & Sewer 507 Main St., Eclectic 334-541-2840 | townofeclectic.com Elmore Water Authority 1633 state Route 14, Elmore 334-285-6109 | elmorewaterauthority.com Five Star Water Supply District 251 Lakeview Dr., Wetumpka 334-567-1366 Friendship Water Works 4540 Friendship Rd., Tallassee 334-283-6463 Holtville Water System, Inc. 10048 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 334-569-2105 | holtvillewater.com Millbrook City Water Department 3861 Grandview Rd., Millbrook 334-285-3001 | cityofmillbrook.org Tri-County Water System 2630 Main St., Millbrook 334-285-4267 Wetumpka Water Works and Sewer 2909 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 334-567-8404 | wetumpkawater. com

POWER

Alabama Power Company 1-800-245-2244 alabamapower.com Central Alabama Electric Cooperative 637 Coosa River Pkwy., Wetumpka 334-567-8855 | caec.coop Spire Energy 1-800-292-4008 | spireenergy.com Cable, Internet & Telephone Amcom Home Theater INC. (DISH) 2576 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-567-2200 | amcomllc.com AT&T/DirecTV 5271 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-452-4100 | 800-288-2020 | att.com Com-Link Cable TV Inc. 1-800-722-2805

Spectrum 3996 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka | 888-482-8367

PROPANE/GAS

Apex Gas & Appliance apexppopane.net 9945 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 334-569-3325 7616 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-567-8833 1603 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 334-283-2795 L&P Propane 8768 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 334-569-4277 | thompsongas.com Superior Gas Inc. 8561 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-567-5421 | superiorgas.biz

TRASH SERVICE

Advanced Disposal Services: 866-252-0458 To report a road with unauthorized dump or heavily strewn with litter, call 334-567-1162. Paint waste may be disposed at Stone’s Throw Landfill: 334-252-1210 Elmore County offers free Countywide Cleanup Days every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at six locations across the county. Elmore County Recycling Program Materials do not have to be sorted (no glass or Styrofoam). Visit elmoreco.org/recycling.

DRIVERS LICENSE/TAGS/ TITLES

Probate Judge: Judge John Thornton Office: 334-567-1140 | probatejudge@elmoreco.org 100 E. Commerce St. Suite 109, Wetumpka DL Renewal Office: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday DL Examiner Office: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Monday to Friday Services: drivers, motorcycle, commercial drivers’ licenses and nondrivers identification

Millbrook Satellite Office 4864 Main St., Millbrook 334-285-3054 Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday to Friday Services: drivers’ license renewals, tags, titles, boats Tallassee Satellite Office 3 Freeman Ave., Tallassee 334-252-1804 Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays only Services: tags, titles, boats Elmore County Board of Registrars 100 E. Commerce St. Suite 100, Wetumpka Chairman: Angie Gardner Voter registration forms found at Millbrook Satellite Office at 4864 Main St. To find polling location: sos.alabama.gov/Alabama-votes

PROPERTY TAXES

Revenue Commissioner: Thomas “Lee” Macon IV 334-567-1184 lmacon@elmoreco.org

Lee Macon is Elmore County's revenue commissioner

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

District 1 – Kenny Holt 334-306-3101 kennyholt71@gmail.com District 2 – Mack Daugherty vice chairman 256-234-9216 daugherty001@windstream.net District 3 – Troy Stubbs, chairman 334-541-4589 | t.stubbs@elmoreco.org District 4 – Bart Mercer 334-399-8156 | bart@merceremail.com District 5 – Earl Reeves 334-399-5914 | ereeves2@att.net

WETUMPKA

The City of Wetumpka Administrative Building is located at 408 S. Main St. and open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office number is 334-567-5147. The Wetumpka City Council meets the first and third Mondays of every month at 6 p.m. at Wetumpka City Hall, 212 S. Main St. Mayor: Jerry Willis 334-567-1314 mayor@cityofwetumpka.com District 1 – Kevin Robbins 334-462-9696 District 2 – Lewis E. Washington, Sr. 334-567-9400 District 3 – Lynnes S. Justiss 334-467-9940 District 4 – Steve Gantt 334-467-0385 District 5 – Greg Jones 334-567-4861

TALLASSEE

The Tallassee City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month with a work session at 5 p.m. and a business meeting to follow. The City of Tallassee City Hall is located at 3 Freeman Ave., and the office number is 334-283-6571. Mayor: John Hammock 334-239-1041 mayor@tallassee-al.gov

Ward 1 – Jeremy Taunton 334-415-3901 jtaunton12@icloud.com Ward 2 – Sarah Hill 334-415-3000 sarahahill18@gmail.com Ward 3 – Damian Carr 334-252-8916 damaincarr@ymail.com Ward 4 – Darrell Wilson 334-283-3531 | dwilson@elmore.rr.com Ward 5 – Terrel Brown 334-415-8922 | terrellove@yahoo.com Ward 6 – Bill Godwin 334-283-6373 godwinhill@elmore.rr.com Ward 7 – David Stough 334-283-8419 stough.davidd@yahoo.com

ECLECTIC

The Eclectic Town Council meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Dr. M.L. Fielder Municipal Building at 145 Main St. Work sessions are held at 6 p.m. prior to the regular council meetings. The Town of Eclectic can be reach at 334-541-4429. Mayor – Gary Davenport 334-541-2180 mayor@townofeclectic.com Council Place 1 – Jackie Stearns 256-397-1100 Council Place 2 – Charles Powell 334-313-1924 cpowell001@elmore.rr.com Council Place 3 – Carmen Winslett 334-201-0092 Council Place 4 – Linda Thornton Reed 334-303-2094 Council Place 5 – David Goodwin 334-220-3339 daviddgoodwin@gmail.com

COOSADA

The Coosada Town Council meets every second Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 5800 Coosada Rd. The office can be reached at 334-285-3700. Town Clerk – Jeannie Ward 334-398-0000 Mayor – Anthony Powell Place 1 – Smiley Jackson-Rogers 334-285-7440 Place 2 – Jo G. Milan 334-285-4946 Place 3 – Grant Cosby

334-285-4766 Place 4 – Howard Goza 334-285-5037 Place 5 – Leon Smith Sr. 334-318-2268

DEATSVILLE

Mayor – Clayton Edgar 334-285-9881 Council Members Joey Acre Bill Gunter George Porter Brian Smith Laura Shell McGlamry

ELMORE

The Elmore Town Council meets every second Monday at 7 p.m. in the Carmichael-Mercer Community Center. Elmore Town Hall is located at 485 Jackson St. and can be reached at 334514-5988. Mayor – Margaret White Place 1 – Harold Wilson 334-285-6685 Place 2 – Jamie Snider 334-322-9652 Place 3 – David Foster 334-567-6861 Place 4 – Debra German Place 5 – John Glasscock

MILLBROOK

Millbrook City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the Al Kelley Building at 3900 Grandview Rd. Millbrook City Hall is located at 3160 Main St., and the office can be reached at 334-285-6428. Mayor – Al Kelley 334-285-6428 mayoralkelley@yahoo.com Ward 1 – Olivia Venable 334-314-9881 oliviavenable1960@icloud.com Ward 2 – Michael Gay 334-285-0258 millbrookward2@gmail.com Ward 3 – Jimmy Harris 334-301-6625 | jgharris1@gmail.com Ward 4 – Justin Jones 334-303-3969 millbrookward4@gmail.com Ward 5 – Hal Hodge 334-657-1771 millbrookward5@aol.com

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Elmore County Commission The Elmore County Commission conducts its work sessions at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays each month in the Elmore County Courthouse, 100 E. Commerce St., Wetumpka. Office: 334-514-5841 | elmoreco.org

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MEDICAL SERVICES

One Oak Medical Complex recently opened to provide specialty services

HOSPITALS One Oak Medical Complex 277 Huntress St., Wetumpka 334-567-3309 Leading healthcare provider in the Wetumpka area with variety of services and specialists Elmore Community Hospital 500 Hospital Dr., Wetumpka 334-567-4311 Services: 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department Digital Radiology Department Laboratory Perioperative services Chemical Dependency Rehab Medical/Surgical Unit and Specialties Sleep Disorders Lab Hospice Home Health Business and Financial Services Ivy Creek CafĂŠ Medical Records Medical Specialist Office Building Ivy Creek Pharmacy 54 Village Loop, Wetumpka 334-567-5442 One-on-one consults, compounding, durable medical equipment, wound care supplies, local delivery

URGENT CARES Tallassee Urgent Care 2256 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 334-283-2542 Wetumpka Urgent Care 11 Cambridge Dr., Wetumpka 334-567-8633 AFC Primed Urgent Family Care 4452 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-472-3150 MainStreet Family Care 1401 state Route 14, Millbrook 334-310-6059 MainStreet Urgent Care 1401 state Route 14, Elmore 334-310-6053 American Family Care 4452 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-345-3905 Physical Express Walk-in Clinic 4081 state Route 14, Millbrook 334-285-3222 4412 Hogan Rd., Deatsville 334-543-4851 Baptist Convenient Care Walk-in Clinic 101 Kelley Blvd. Suite D, Millbrook 334-245-2600 Elmore County Health Department 6501 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-567-1171

Elmore County Emergency Management Agency Director: Keith Barnett elmorecoema.com | 334-5676451

LAW ENFORCEMENT Elmore County Sheriff’s Office 8955 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-567-5546 Sheriff: Bill Franklin Coosada Police Administration 5800 Coosada Rd., Coosada 334-285-3700 Chief: Leon Smith Jr. Eclectic Police Department 145 Main St., Eclectic 334-541-2148 Chief: Robert Head

Prattville Police Department 201 Gin Shop Hill Rd., Prattville 334-595-0202 Chief: Mark Thompson Tallassee Police Department 214 Barnett Blvd., Tallassee 334-283-6586 Chief: Matthew Higgins Wetumpka Police Department 4950 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-567-5321 Chief: Greg Benton

FIRE DEPARTMENTS Elmore County Firefighter’s Association: made up of 20 volunteer and combination fire departments; coverage of seven municipalities with a total population of more than 77,000 from about 475 firefighters elmorecofire.org 334-514-9242 Buyck 125 Laurel Creek Rd., Titus 334-514-0410 Coosada 5830 Coosada Rd., Coosada 334-285-6200 Deatsville 6930 state Route 143, Deatsville 334-285-1821 Eclectic 140 1st Ave., Eclectic 334-541-4425 Elmore 5 Fire Station Rd., Elmore 334-567-3480 Emerald Mountain 1785 Old Ware Rd., Wetumpka 334-514-4357 Friendship 4544 Friendship Rd., Tallassee 334-283-6463 Holtville/Slapout 5615 Ceasarville Rd., Wetumpka 334-569-2461 Kowaliga 1240 Prospect Rd., Eclectic 334-857-3648

Lightwood 6250 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 334-569-1818 Millbrook 3820 Grandview Rd., Milbrook 334-285-6707 Real Island 1495 Real Island Rd., Equality 334-857-3233 Red Hill 5529 Chana Creek Rd., Tallassee 334-541-3855 Redland 6941 Redland Rd., Wetumpka 334-514-6787 Santuck 7645 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 334-567-5144 Seman 15915 Central Plank Rd., Eclectic 334-541-4600 Tallassee 123 North Ann St., Tallassee 334-283-5660 Titus 5879 Titus Rd., Titus 334-514-1070 Wetumpka 140 S. Main St., Wetumpka 334-567-1333

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Millbrook Police Department 3950 Grandview Rd., Millbrook 334-285-6832 Chief: P.K. Johnson

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PET GROOMING Fleahop Grooming 80967 Tallassee Hwy., Eclectic 334-639-4713

Plenty of options around the county to bring your pets to be pampered

Fairy Tails Grooming Salon 3571 Grandview Rd. Suite G, Millbrook 334-590-5141

VETS AND GROOMERS

Boarding the Ark Pet Resort 3080 state Route 14, Millbrook 334-285-5557 Vanity Fur Pet Salon and Resort 5550 Main St., Millbrook 334-290-0193 Grooming at Sniffanies 3332 Main St., Millbrook 334-782-5193 Sittinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pretty Shampooches Grooming 1686 Dark Corners Rd., Tallassee 334-306-3496 Urban Tails Pet Salon Spa 11 S. Ann Ave., Tallassee 334-991-4592 A Wiggle and A Wag Grooming Spa 42D Tucker Dr., Wetumpka 334-430-8038 Darling Pet Salon 2870 U.S. Highway 280, Wetumpka 334-514-0566

VETERINARY CLINICS Kowaliga Whole Health Pet Care 8610 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 334-857-1816 Castaway Animal Clinic 20 Castaway Island Rd., Eclectic 334-918-2130 All Creatures Animal Hospital 234 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook 334-721-1400 Ark Animal Hospital 3076 state Route 14, Millbrook 334-285-4210 Mitchell Veterinary Hospital 1615 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 334-283-8387 Britt Veterinary Services 2762 Notasulga Rd., Tallassee 334-283-4071

Bryson Veterinary Clinic 11146 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-567-4185 Welch Veterinary Clinic 3966 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-567-4353 Camellia Veterinary Hospital 4061 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 334-514-9495 ELMORE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY 255 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 334-567-3377 elmorehumane.org Director: Rea Cord Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

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AREA CHURCHES BAPTIST Bethlehem East 7561 Upper River Road Calvary Baptist Church 293 N Wesson Street Word of Life 501 Sims Avenue Carrville Baptist Church 2436 Notasulga Road East Tallassee Baptist Church 314 Central Boulevard Elam Baptist Church 4686 Notasulga Road First Baptist Church 1279 Friendship Road Flatrock Missionary Baptist Church 1024 Flat Rock Road Friendship 4345 Friendship Road Liberty Baptist Church 574 Liberty Road Mount Zion Baptist Church 64 Log Circle Providence Primitive Baptist Church 4850 Chana Creek Road Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road River Road 239 Lower Tuskegee Road Riverside Heights Hispanic Mission 495 Little Road Rock Springs 375 Rigsby Road Rock Springs Baptist Church 2810 Rock Springs Drive Tallassee First 1279 Friendship Road Tallaweka Baptist Church 1419 Gilmer Avenue Westside Baptist Church 1825 Gilmer Avenue CATHOLIC St Vincent De Paul Parish 620 Gilmer Avenue CHRISTIAN/OTHER Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ 1072 Muskogee Trail East Tallassee Church of Christ 501 Central Boulevard Light of Jesus Outreach Ministries 140 Gin Street Macedonia Christian Church 2685 Macedonia Road Mount Olive Congregational Christian Church NACCC 492 Kent Road Oak Heights Church of Christ 74 Manning Circle Tallassee Church of Christ 209 Gilmer Avenue Wind Rain & Fire Ministries International 1201 Gilmer Avenue Vessel Church 84632 Tallassee Highway, Eclectic, AL 36024 God’s Church, Campfire Ministries 209 Barnett Bouelvard Tallassee,

AL 36078 The Lord Our Righteousness Center, Inc. 4566 Claud Road Eclectic, AL 36024 Tallassee First Assembly of God 185 Friendship Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Avenue METHODIST East Tallassee United Methodist Church 101 Central Boulevard First United Methodist Church 1 Jordan Avenue New Zion 3523 Ashurst Bar Road St. Paul Tallassee 101 Herren Hill Road Wall Street 71 Zion Street INDEPENDENT Abundant Life Church 2634 Lower Tuskegee Road Saint Mark All Nationals Pentecostal Foundation Church 30 Stewart Street Tallassee Church of God 134 Adams Street Tallassee Holiness Church 194 Honeysuckle Lane God’s Congregation Holiness Church 508 Jordan Avenue Claud Independent Methodist Church 81232 Tallassee Highway in Eclectic AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5678144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231, Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 5412006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook

New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 569-2825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church 2520 Lynwood Dr., Millbrook 2855213 Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 5142881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-4325 Brookwood Baptist 3111 Grandview Rd., Millbrook 285-6792 Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 5674417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5675191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist 1554 Hwy. 143, Millbrook 2850094 Grace Baptist 304 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255 Grandview Pines Baptist 346 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook 285-5125 Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 5672486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 514-5922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 5678750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook

Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Titus 514-7304 Millbrook Baptist Millbrook 285-4731 Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 569-1952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 5674441 Mt. Herron East Baptist Church 4355 Mt. Herron Rd. Eclectic, Al 36024 334-857-3689 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 567-4458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 312-1878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 5670923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Light-wood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 541-3460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 5678649 Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road Tallassee 334-857-2638 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 334312-1878 Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka 567-6209 Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville 569-3006 Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2364 Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 569-2482 Springfield Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 5673665 Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka 334-531-2120 Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2589

Victory Baptist 5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville 5692851 BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 5671141 Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka 567-4787 First Missionary Baptist at Guilfield 412 Company St., Wetumpka 567-7455 Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka 567-7133 Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 5141097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 5672141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 5673668 Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore, 567-2613 Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 5675966 Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5678601 Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 5676493 Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka 334538-9415 Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 567-0620 BAPTIST - PRIMITIVE Bethel Old School 4625 Jackson Rd. (C.R. 103), Wetumpka Providence 4850 Chana Creek Rd., Wetumpka CATHOLIC Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd., Wetumpka 5670311 CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ of Elmore 470 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6670 Church of Christ Grandview Pines 165 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook Cold Springs Church of Christ 5920 Alabama Hwy. 143, Deatsville Georgia Road Church of Christ 4003 Georgia Rd., Wetumpka

56 567-2804 Lightwood Church of Christ 251 New Harmony Rd., Deatsville 569-1510 Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd., Wetumpka 514-3656 Wetumpka Church of Christ W. Bridge St. At W. Main St., Wetumpka 567-6561 CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka 5679886 Church at the Brook 2890 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Maranatha Church of God 2621 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6786 Victory Tabernacle AOH Church of God 2080 Main Street, Millbrook Wetumpka Church of God Hwy. 9 N. Wetumpka 215-3091 CONGREGATIONALCHRISTIAN Cedarwood Congregational Christian 10286 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka 567-0476 Seman Congregational Christian 15970 Central Plank Rd., Seman Union Congregational Christian 8188 Lightwood Rd., Marbury 569-2122

2020-21 FYI EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 2528618 Trinity Episcopal Church 5371 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-7534 St. Michael & All Angels Church 5941 Main St., Millbrook HOLINESS New Beginnings Holiness 865 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-9211 Summit Holiness 2050 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Temple of Deliverance Holiness 620 Alabama St., Wetumpka 5143114 JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s

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9235 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-8100 LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1405 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 5678339 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Cobbs Ford Rd., Millbrook LUTHERAN

Christ Lutheran Church 2175 Cobbs Ford Rd., Prattville PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 100 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5678135 Millbrook Presbyterian Corner of Main St. & Coosada Rd. Valley View Presbyterian - PCA 4125 Rifle Range Rd. Wetumpka 386-2386 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST First Elmore Seventh Day Adventist 210 Lucky Town Rd., Elmore 5141020 INDEPENDENT METHODIST Claud Independent Methodist Church 81232 Tallassee Hwy, Eclectic 5412552 UNITED METHODIST Cain’s Chapel United Methodist 96 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 5692375 Central United Methodist Church 11721 Central Plank Rd. Central Elmore United Methodist Church 40 Hatchet St., Elmore 567-8653 First United Methodist Church 306 W. Tuskeena St., Wetumpka 567-7865 First United Methodist Church 3350 Edgewood, Millbrook

Harmony United Methodist Church 8000 Titus Rd., Titus Mulder Memorial United Methodist 3454 Fire Tower Rd., Wetumpka 567-4225 New Style United Methodist 64 Old Georgia Plank Spur, Wetumpka 567-9840 Oak Valley Station United Methodist 162 Parsonage Road, Tallassee 541-3924 Pierce Chapel United Methodist 1003 Pierce Chapel Rd., Santuck 265-6099 Providence United Methodist 1540 Providence Rd., Titus Robinson Springs Methodist Church 5980 Main St., Millbrook Trinity United Methodist 135 Little Weoka Creek Rd., Equality 567-9997 Union United Methodist 691 Central Rd. Eclectic Wallsboro United Methodist 11066 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Millbrook Church of the Nazarene 3251 Browns Rd., Millbrook PENTECOSTAL Faith Deliverance Church 475 Jackson St., Elmore 567-9209

Victory Temple 1173 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-7779 OTHER Central Bible Chapel 3630 Edgewood Rd., Millbrook Chapel of Praise Hwy. 14, Millbrook Cornerstone Full Gospel 9301 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-9143 East Chapel MP Church Airport Rd., Millbrook Grace Bible Church 2251 Main St., Millbrook Gracepoint Community Church 78223 Tallassee Highway, Wetumpka 514-9292 New Life Church - Millbrook Sanctuary Worship Center 1688 Ceasarville Rd., Wetumpka Servant Fellowship Church P O Box 1423, Wetumpka 5672190 servantfellowshipchurch@ windstream.net The Worship Center 2705 Williams Rd., Wetumpka Time of Refreshing Fellowship 117 E. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5677750 Words of Life Church 105 Cousins Rd., Wetumpka 5142730

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Jim L Debardelaben Law................................................ 4 5 Kyser Fine Furnishings................................................... 3 5 Liveoak Agency............................................................ 3 9 Lucrectia Cauthen Realty/Carol Bowman......................... 1 9 Lyons HR...................................................................... 3 4 Mt. Hebron Church of Christ.......................................... 5 7 ReMax/Belyn Richardson................................................. 3 Scent Wizards.............................................................. 4 5 ServePro/Jennie Grant.................................................. 1 9 Singleton's Alignment........................................................ 3 9 Southern Classic Realty/ Wanda Jones............................... 3 4 Statefarm/Albert Elmore.................................................... 3 5 Statefarm/Jackson Hagan.............................................. 5 8 Statefarm/Logan Steers................................................. 4 5 Stone, Britt & Webb....................................................... 1 1 Stephen's Tax Office Pros............................................... 6 2 St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church................................ 4 5 Truitt Insurance & Bonding.............................................. 2 2 The Kelly...................................................................... 1 9 The Gab................................................................... ...11 UCC Underground........................................................ 2 9 Valley Bank.................................................................. 2 8 Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce................................... 2 WOW Catering........................................................... 3 4 Yellow Daffodil............................................................. 1 1

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CHAMBER DIRECTORY The following individuals and businesses are members of the Tallassee, Millbrook and/or Wetumpka chambers of commerce 1220 Café 1st Franklin Financial Corporation 3am Growers, Inc A Beautiful Creation A Chance to Dance, LLC A Climate Control A Touch of Class A Wiggle & A Wag Grooming Spa ABS Technology, LLC Acapulco Mexican Grill ACES/ELMORE Adams Drugs ADS Security Adullam House Thrift Store Advanced Appraisal Services, LLC AirNow AES Industries AFC Primed AIS Generator Service Alabama Ag Credit Alabama Association of Nonprofits Alabama Bass Trail Alabama Cooperative Extension System Elmore Co Office Alabama Gazette/Tallassee Quarterly Alabama Lawn Equipment & Service Inc. Alabama Legal & Investigative Services, Inc. Alabama News.net WNCF / ABC 32 Alabama Power Company Alabama Power Company Alabama River Region Arts Center Alabama State Employees Credit Union Alabama Wildlife Federation Aldridge, Borden & Company Alexander City / Chamber of Commerce Alexander, Linda AKA Linda A. Prevost, Author Alfa-Brittany Lashley All About Repairs, LLC All American Auto & Tire All Pro Heating Always Money American Deli American Klassic Designs, Inc. American Legion, Post 133 Angelica Brooks Investigative Services Ann Christian ARC Realty Area Sand & Gravel, Inc Ark Animal Hospital Arrow Pest Control ASE Credit Union Austin Lands, LLC

Autauga Elmore Developmental Services Azalea Traing Center Ayers, Todd B & B’s Health Boutique BB&T Badcock Home Furniture & More Bajaj ConEagle Baker Builders, Inc. Barganier Davis Williams Architects Associated Barrett, Brian E, DMD, PC Baseline Forest Services, Inc. Bass Lumber Company, Inc. Bedford, Cheri Bell Family Chiropractic, PC Bell Media / Nathan Yates Belyn Richardson ReMax Cornerstone Realty Bennett’s Archery Indoor/Outdoor Range Berdeaux’s Vintage Sauces, LLC Bern, Butler, Capilouto & Massey, CPAs, P.C. Berney Office Solutions Bert’s Tacklebox Beth’s Heirloom Sewing Bethany Hicks Century 21 Southern Star Realty Better Business Better Business Bureau Serving Central & South Alabama Big Block Designs, LLC Big Fish Art Studio Bill Godwin Bill Patterson Billy Mckenzie Blue Ribbon Dairy Blue Ridge Chiropractic Blue Ridge Mountain Water Bolin, Art Bon Appetit Catering & Events, LLC Brookside Funeral Home andGardens But God Women Support Group Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Cent Capital Pawn Shop Bonner’s Medical Supply Bowen - Wilson Inc. DBA Servpro Brad Davis Bradshaw’s BBQ Brand New Promo Brantley Signs Britt Veterinary Services Brown’s Pest Control Bryson Veterinary Clinic Buck Realty Buffalo Rock

Bullseye Pest Control Business Council of Alabama Butler, Nan C & M Car C2C Schools Camo Country Camp Chandler - YMCA Car Wash Company, LLC DBA The Wash Catfish House Cara’s Gourmet to Go & Bakery CARPDC (Central AL Regional Planning & Devlp Comm) CB & S Bank CB&S Bank Centeral Alabama Community College Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Central Alabama River Parkway, LLC Century 21 Southern Star Centerpoint Fellowship Wetumpka Central Alabama Alliance Resource & Advocacy Center Central Alabama Community Foundation Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Central Contracting Central Elmore Water Authority Century 21 Brandt Wright Realty Chamber of Commerce Assoc of Alabama Chambliss, Clyde Senator Chapel Lakes Apartments Chrietzberg Photography Church at the Brook Circuit Clerk’s Office City Collision City of Wetumpka Civitan Club, Greater Wetumpka c/o Cecilia Ball Cloverdale Jewelers, LLC Coaches’ Corner Coleman, Spencer J., M.D. Collier Ford, Inc. Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama Community Hospital Inc. Cook’s Pest Control Coosa Outdoor Center Coosa River Adventures Coosa River Craft House Coosa River Paddling Club Coosada Baptist Church Cornus Kennels Council for Community Causes, LLC Country Treasures Courtyard by Marriott Montgomery Prattville

Courtyard By Marriott Prattville Cousins Insurance Agency, Inc Covington Healthcare LLC. Cozumel Mexican Grill Crain Landscape & Design Creed Gym Crenshaw, Hertisene P. Crystal Clear Rainbow Vacuum Sales Cumulus Broadcasting Cumulus Broadcasting Cuttin’ Up CWG/Talkin Tables D & D Auto Sales dba The Tire Center Dan Power Building Systems D & M’s More Than Floors, LLC. D’Andrea, Carla Dash of Fashion, A Days Inn & Suites Prattville Dentistry for Children, P.C. Destinations Travel Direct Auto & Life Insurance District 19 Diversified Alarm Services Dixie Art Colony Foundation Dogwood Realty Domino’s Pizza Store # 5363 / Pizza G’s Enterprises LLC Don Duncan All American Tire & Auto Dunn & Schreiber Orthodontics, PC Dozier, Larry Dozier, Michael Dozier, Michael(Circuit Clerk Elmore County) Drinkard Group, LLC E&I Eagle Convenience Store Eagle Motor Group East Tallassee Pharmacy Eclectic Piggly Wiggly Edgewood Academy, Inc. Edward Jones Investments Edwards, Regina B., PC Elite Realty, LLC. Elizabeth Britt Elmore Community Emergency Management/ Homeland Security Elmore Community Hospital, Ivy Creek Healthcare Elmore County 9-1-1 Elmore County Art Guild Elmore County Black Heritage Museum Elmore County Board of Education Elmore County Commission Elmore County Economic Development Authority Elmore County Family Resource Center

60 Elmore County Farmers Co-op Elmore County Finance Elmore County Food Pantry Elmore County Living Magazine Elmore County Museum Elmore County Pregnancy Center Elmore County Revenue Commissioner Elmore County Sherriff’s Office / Jail Elmore County Tag Department Elmore County Technical Center Elmore Sand & Gravel 334-285-1805 Elmore/Autauga News 334-285-1299 Elwood Staffing Emerald Mountain Expressway Emerald Mountain Golf Course Emerald Mountain Homeowner’s Association, Inc. Erica’s Hair and Tan Essence of Beauty-Beauty Supply & Boutique exploreMedia/Know the Community Extermitech Pest Control LLC. Eye Center South Factory Connection Fain, Dennis and Lynda Family Home Center Family Sunshine Center Montgomery Area Family Violence Program Farmer’s Insurance Faulkner University Fire Steakhouse at Wind Creek Wetumpka First Baptist Church First Baptist Church, Tallassee First Community Bank of Central Alabama 334-386-4322 First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church, Tallassee Five Points Station Floyd, Hunter & White, P.C. 334.452.4000 Fochtmann, Cheryl Food Outlet 334-290-0815 Forbes Tate Partners, LLC Friends of the Forts - Fort Toulouse Foundation Frios Gourmet Pops - Montgomery River Region Front Porch Grill 334-285-7888 Ft Toulouse/ Ft. Jackson Gantt, Steve Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living Garner Electric, Inc 334-285-0101 Garry S. McAnnally, LLC 334-285-1976 Gassett Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC

2020-21 FYI Gene Jones Insurance Agency, Inc. 334-285-1700 Georges River Market and Butchery Georgia Floors Direct 334.244.7004 Gipson’s Tire Pro 334-285-0036 Girl Scouts of South Central Alabama, Inc. Giusseppi’s Italia Cucina Godwin’s Flowers Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. Grandview Auto Repair LLC 334-285-9800 Grandview Family YMCA & Conference Center 334-290-9622 Grandview Pointe at Millbrook 334.285.1220 Gray, Ann Greater Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce Grumpy Dog Guardian Credit Union 334-358-4944 Guild Mortgage Company Gulf Packaging, Inc. Gulf States Mobility Gump Town Magazine Gumptown Magazine LLC. 334.247.7706 Haircuts by JoJo Hamilton Signs & Graphix 334-868-5347 Honey Dew, LLC 334-358-9385 Hammock, Ken Hampton Inn Wetumpka by Hilton Harrison Long D.M.D., P.C. Hart, Katie Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorders of Alabama, Inc. Henderson & Bamburg Law Firm Hepburn Pest Control LLC Herren Hill Pharmacy Herring Chiropractic Clinic Holley Oil Company Holmes, Mike Rep. Holmes, Patsy Home Integrated Solutions Hornsby & Son Body Shop LLC Hospice of Montgomery Houston, Randall, Dist. Attorney HR Management Solutions Huddle House Hughey Communications Inc. - WACQ Humane Society of Elmore Co. Humane Society of Elmore County Imperial Manufacturing, Inc. IndusTREE Timber, Inc. Information Transport Solutions, Inc. Ingram State Technical College

Ingram State Technical College Ingrams Farmers Market & Garden Center Jackson Thornton & Co. INsight Security and Automation Ivy Creek Cafe’ Ivy Creek Family Care of Millbrook Pinnacle Realty Ivy Creek Hospice Ivy Creek Internal Medicine Ivy Creek Urgent Care of Tallassee J Alan Taunton & Company LLC J P Millwork, Inc. Jackson Thornton & Co. PC/CPA Jeffcoat Funeral Home Jenilyn’s Creations, Inc. Jennifer L. Berry LLC Jerry’s Hair Design Jim “N Nick’s BBQ Jim L. DeBardelaben Attorney At Law Jo Jo’s Mini-Golf & Frozen Yogurt John G. McCune Jr. John Thornton Johnston, Kaitlin Jonathan Waters Allstate Agency Jones Auto & Wrecker Service Jones Drugs Jones Heating & Air Jones, Sterling Just 4 U Residential & Commercial Cleaning / Health & Wellness Karen’s Mane Tamers Kawzinski, Deborah Kay Wolff Coaching & Consulting, LLC Kelley Accounting & Tax Return Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery Kennedy, Phyllis Kelly Key West Inn Key West Inn King Bridal & Formal Boutique Kmarks Web & Computer Solutions Knott, Cookie Kona Ice of Lake Martin Land Bank Larry’s Restaurant Law Office of Bill Lewis Law Office of Keith A. Howard, LLC LD Embroidery, Inc Leadership Elmore County Lee Artistic Services Lee Macon Lee Staffing Inc. DBA Allegiance Staffing Leisure Isle Building Lewis, Circuit Judge Bill Life Prepartory Academy Life Quest Martial Arts/Wetumpka’s Best After School & Summer Camp Linda D. Benson Linville Memorial Funeral Home Liveoak Insurance Agency, Inc Locs of Beauty Hair Supply LLC

Long Leaf Woodshop and Gallery LLL Louie’s Chicken Fingers Louie’s Snowcones Lowder New Homes Lowe’s Home Centers Inc. #2885 Lucretia Cauthen Realty LLC Lyons HR PEO Mack Daugherty - Elmore Co. Commissioner Dist. 2 Magnolia Ridge, LLC Main Street Wetumpka MainStreet Urgent Care Malone Solutions Mandi Fortner, State Farm Manino Fashions and Designs Marcia Weber Art Objects, Inc. Mark’s Service Ctr. & Body Shop Market Shoppes Martin Collision Center LLC Marvin’s Building Materials and Home Cent Max Credit Union Mason Rentals Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base McCulloch, Stephen P. DMD, P.C McMahan, Sandra McQuick Printing Company MD Revenue Solutions, LLC Meadow’s Heating & Air Meuse, Sheila (Associate Broker, eXp Realty) Millbrook Baptist Church Millbrook Chamber of Commerce Millbrook Church of the Nazarene Millbrook Civitan Club Millbrook Community Players Millbrook Family Chiropractic Millbrook Family Healthcare Millbrook Presbyterian Church Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Millbrook, City of Montgomery Area Assoc/Realtors Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Montgomery Biscuits Mosquito Shield River Region LLC. Moss Therapeutics Mt. Vernon Theatre Mullins Optometry Nabors Service Center Nancy Oates- ReMax Properties Natural Resource Consulting Neptune Technology Group New Leaf Consignment Galleries Wetumpka New Life Christian Academy New Stone Realty Nikao Fitness, LLC Norris Concession Norris Concession O’Charley’s OB-GYN Associates of Montgomery

2020-21 NEWCOMER'S GUIDE Office Depot Operation Combat Bikesaver Orangetheory Fitness Our Town Realty Our West Wing, LLC OurTown Realty Parker Tire & Service Parker Wholesale Cars Partners Realty Patterson & Duke, P.C. Perdue, Gardner Perfectly Packaged Weddings PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services Pine View Memorial Gardens Pizza Hut Plus Color, LLC PNC Bank Poarch Band of Creek Indians Powell Rental Properties Power Sounds USA Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce Prattville Progress Prattville Trophy & Awards Precise Pressure Washing & Carpet Cleaning Precision Copyediting, LLC Precision Floor Care Pretty is as Pretty Does, LLC Previously Pampered Resale Shop, LLC Price Paint & Body, LLC Prism Blinds Productive IT, LLC Publications Press Inc. Publications Press, Inc. Rawls, Michelle RE/MAX Cornerstone Realty Group, LLC Realty Central Realty Connection Reformation Media Consulting Regions Bank Rehab Associates of Elmore County ReMax Properties Prattville Renew Outreach Development Center Retired Senior Volunteer Program Rick Beauchamp Ridge Church River Bank and Trust River Perk Coffee House River Region News River Region United Way River Region Vision Source River Region Women in Business Riverside Chevrolet Riverview Real Estate Robinson Springs UMC Ruffer, Judy McGough Rumbling Waters Legal and Title Solutions, LLC Russell Do-it Center

Rustic Mill S & S Services, LLC S and B Apraires, LLC Sam’s Club San Marcos Mexican Resturant Scarborough & Griggs Scent Wizards SCF Buildings LLC Schitt’s Plumbing SCORE/Earl Heath Servpro Servpro of Montgomery Sew Go Create Sew Unique Alterations and Formal Boutique Sievers & Company, PC Sims, Rhonda Realtor Sistrunk Boutique Sizemore & Sizemore Skate Zone 2000 / Tan Zone Gift Shop Skinner Printing Company, Inc. Slaughter, Fred Sleep Inn-Millbrook SMI Advertising Smokehouse Pit BBQ, LLC Sno Biz Solar Nails & Spa South Point Bank South Point Home Mortgage Southeastern Senior Benefits Southeastern Trailer & Equipment Southern Builders LLP Southern Girls Outlet Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, LLC Southern Trails, Inc. SouthernLinc Wireless Speaks, Larry E. & Associates, Inc. SPECS Spectrum Spire Energy Springhill Suites St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Chu State Farm, Michael Gay Agency Starr Insurance Group, LLC State Farm Insurance State Farm Insurance State Farm Insurance / Jackson Hagan Agency State Farm Insurance Company Ken Owen State Farm-Logan Steers Steve Martin Engineering & Surveying Stiff Contractors, Inc. Stinson Drafting Corp. Stone, Britt, & Webb Strock Insurance Agency Stubbs, Jimmy Studio 231 / Elmore County TV Studio B Dance Center Subway of Tallassee

61 Succentrix Business Advisors Suzannah’s Photography SWAT Exterminating Co. Inc. T-Fit T&T Nails Tacala Companies-Taco Bell Taco Bell / MontyMex Corp Talisi Florist Talisi Historical Preservation Society Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc Tallassee Armory Guards-SCV Camp 1921 Tallassee Automotive Tallassee City Board of Education Tallassee Community Development Corporation Tallassee Community Library Tallassee Cookie Company Tallassee Family Dentistry Tallassee Industrial Development Board Tallassee Jewelry & Gifts Tallassee Power & Equipment Tallassee Septic Tank Service Tallassee Super Foods Tallassee Tribune- Tallapoosa Publishers Tallassee True Value Taylor Athletic Wear, Inc. Tech Pros The Apothecary The Carpet Place The Coosa Belle Boutique The Elms The Furry Kid The Gab Gifts & Beauty The Lash Studio The Learning Tree Inc. The Lewis Law Firm, PC The Lewis Law Firm, PC The Maids The Mark Shaw Agency, Inc. The Montgomery Independent The Segrest Law Firm The Sweet Carte, LLC The Tallassee Tribune The Tapp18 The Wetumpka Herald The Yellow Daffodil Boutique Thornton, John Probate Judge Three Lakes Dental Tidbits of the River Region Tiger Paw Titanium Music Productions Group Inc. TNTOutfitters, LLC Treehouse Candles Trenholm State Community College Trotman Eastern ByPass LLC Troy State University Montgomery Troy University Tru-Turn, Inc./TTI Companies Truitt Insurance Trustmark National Bank

TTI-Blakemore Fishing Group Turf Tactics Turner Oil, Inc. Turner, Carson Turner, Gwen Turner, Joe Allen Two of a Kind Spa and Boutique Unplugged Wireless Urban Tails Valley National Bank Vanity Fur Pet Salon & Resort VELG Millbrook LLC, dba Tia’s Cantina Victory Baptist Church Vicki Oliver Baker Village at Millcreek Viva Medicare Vivian O’nay W.E.L.C.O.M.E. WAKA Walmart #1101 Walmart #4318 WCOV FOX TV WealthMark Financial Solutions, LLC Webb Builders, Inc Webdevil Design Wee One’s Preschool LLC WETU TV 39 Wetumpka Axe Wetumpka Crater Commission Wetumpka Depot Players, Inc. Wetumpka Express Packing & Mailing Wetumpka FFA Alumni Chapter Wetumpka High School Wetumpka Line Dancing Wetumpka Memorial Funeral Home Wetumpka Nutrition Wetumpka Pre School/Child Dev Wetumpka Public Library Wetumpka Rotary Club Wetumpka Senior Center Wetumpka Village LTD Wetumpka Villas Wetumpka Water Works Wetumpka Window Tinting, LLC Wetumpka YMCA White Water Ridge White Wings Catering Whorton, Janice Will Publishing Williams, R. Scott & Assoc. Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka Windham, Ronnie & Amy Wood, Jan & Joe Woodccraft Cafe Woodforest National Bank WTLS -/ Tallassee Times Yellowbook HIBU Zap Pest Control, Inc.

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