FYI 2023

Welcome to Elmore County

When first discovering a new place, it is instinctual to explore and uncover what the area has to offer. When it comes to exploring Elmore County, we continually find that the list of things to see and do is constantly growing within each community. From Wetumpka to Eclectic and all locations in between, there is no shortage of new restaurants, venues, recreation destinations and more to experience. Elmore County has always been a destination for seeing the sites, but now more so than ever before, it’s a place worth staying. In this annual edition of FYI, we bring our readers a glimpse of this magnificent community through insightful stories of must-visit locations and their impact on our cherished Elmore County.

In Millbrook, Danae Morgan initiates the city’s first vendor-focused event, Mayfest, which drew crowds to the town’s beloved Village Green Park in early May. With even more opportunities for artisans, Millbrook continues to see creative artists making their mark on the community. Morgan shares the inspiration for the festival along with its success on page 12.

Getting involved in recreation is easier than ever before in Wetumpka with the expansion and renovation of the Wetumpka Sports Complex. The 175acre facility has recently introduced a splash pad and tennis/pickleball courts. Wetumpka’s Parks and Recreation Director Tiffany Chandler fills us in on the excitement to come at the complex on page 26.

Structured growth is booming every day in Tallassee. Whether it be the repurposing of the Mount Vernon Mills property, the revitalization of the historic Fitzpatrick Bridge or an ever-increasing interest in boosting the local economy, positive, exciting changes are everywhere inside the city limits. Learn more about what Tallassee’s Mayor Sarah Hill has in store for the city’s future by flipping to page 22.

Delectable food is a must and can be found throughout the area in the form of hidden gem cafes, mom-and-pop style restaurants and even professional catering businesses, such as WOW Catering in Eclectic. Hear the history behind the family-owned business and get a taste of their Southern contemporary-style menu and passion from owners Deangelo and Davetta Zeigler on page 42. It’s also worth mentioning that Deangelo and team offer a rather tasty lunch and dinner menu each week.

We’re just scratching the surface here, so keep reading to learn more about the fascinating art scene in Wetumpka, including Rumbling Water Studio and Gallery, a hidden gem tucked away near the Coosa River. Find out more about classes with owner Mary Beck on page 16, and be sure to stop in to view the impressive artwork adorning the walls.

FYI is a magazine for each of you and this phenomenal community. Each page portrays a quick glimpse of places worth exploring around beautiful Elmore County, but we hope these places and people will excite you enough to do your own adventuring and share it with us along the way.

What are you waiting for? Venture out!

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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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Chairman

Kenneth Boone

General Manager

Tippy Hunter

Editor-in-Chief

Betsy Iler

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Breanna Manley

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Cliff Williams

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William Marlow

Henry Zimmer

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Marketing/Advertising

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Kat Riggins on stage at the Wetumpka River and Blues Festival. This annual event is a day full of music, entertainment and vendors. Photo by Cliff Williams.

Wetumpka Community Market

STORY

WWetumpka Main Street scored a win for the shop-local movement with Wetumpka Community Market, a community event that brings residents and artisan vendors together in an eclectic festival atmosphere.

Wetumpka Main Street Executive Director Haley Greene said the monthly market includes up to 35 vendors who display and sell their wares. The event usually features music, local food trucks and, sometimes, even children’s activities.

The vendors’ wares range from colorful, fresh produce to pottery, handmade earrings, freshly baked cupcakes, local honey and much more. Art, leather products and wood items also are often available at this event set along the beautiful backdrop of the Coosa River.

Greene believes the market is a way to bring community members together with local vendors and gives families in the area the chance to do something together during the week.

BY BREANNA MANLEY

PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS & BREANNA MANLEY

“The community market is a chance for families and the community to come together during the week while also promoting the act of shopping locally,” Greene explained.

Emily Ryan, who sells earrings from her shop, Momma Ryan’s Designs, couldn’t be happier to sell her homemade jewelry at the market.

“I started my business in October, and I had a neighbor move in next door named Kristen Bleha, and she owns Morganna Designs. She does a lot of the epoxy cups, coasters and trays. I sell underneath her, and I’m currently working on getting my state license this summer,” Ryan said.

After teaming up with Bleha and being

involved with other arts and craft events, Ryan stumbled across the community market and knew it was a good fit.

“The market is fun because I’ve gotten to meet so many new people in our community that are just crazy talented. It’s such a wonderful community. I love the town. The market is just one more thing that gives everybody the opportunity to come together and support the community,” Ryan explained.

Clockwise from Above Left: Townspeople pick up jams, jellies and local honey at the Wetumpka Community Market; Fresh produce also is available from local growers; Music fills the alley during market hours.

Ryan has also taken note, much like other vendors and marketgoers, that the environment is fit for all ages and has something for everyone to enjoy.

“My kids come to all of them. They love to run down and get the freeze-dried candy. I don’t think any of the vendors see anybody as competition. It’s like ‘How can I help you be better?’ and we all just want to work together and grow together,” Ryan said.

Greene and other Wetumpka Main Street employees are always ready to help vendors, visitors and anyone else who shops the market when it’s open.

“As far as day of set up, the organizers are amazing. They’re directing traffic, petting dogs, helping with this and that. If we’re cramped, they move people around. They’re also cautious of moving us around so that vendors are not next to other vendors who are selling the same things. Our first time participating in the market, we had some wicked storms come through. The organizers were running around and holding tents for vendors. Main Street is there the whole time, too. If you have an issue or a question, they’re there,” Ryan explained.

For vendors like Ryan, the community market is a great place to grow clientele and boost a following. Ryan said when she started her earring business in October, she had no followers, but with the help of the market, she’s grown to over 300 followers.

“Through the community market, I have taken on returning customers and made friends. Since becoming involved with things like the community market, I’ve grown a following, and it is people from all over our community. I feel very engrained in our community through the market because it’s everybody coming, seeing and supporting. It’s everything I thought it would be.” Ryan said.

The Community Market sets up at Merchants Alley in downtown Wetumpka and is held the first Thursday of every month from April through June and from September through November. Admission is free, and the market is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. To learn more about the market or other Main Street Wetumpka initiatives, visit the Wetumpka Community Market Facebook page or the Main Street Wetumpka website at mainstreetwetumpka. org. New vendors can apply to be part of the community market on the website.

Top: Pottery is popular among the wares; Middle: Activities are often set up for the children; Left: Unique jewelry booths can be found throughout the market.

Millbrook Mayfest

A Festival of Arts

STORY & PHOTOS BY BREANNA MANLEY

TThe inaugural Millbrook Mayfest, which took place on May 6, was the first festival designed for local vendors to sell and promote their wares. Held at Village Green Park and sponsored by the City of Millbrook Cultural Arts & Special Events Department, the all-day function was one for the books.

Millbrook’s Cultural Arts & Special Events Director Danae Morgan said Mayfest was a goal when she took the position more than a year ago. She wanted to create an opportunity for the numerous artists and makers in the community.

“We knew from the minute I came into the position that we wanted to do an arts and crafts festival. We wanted to really focus on handmade items and fine arts, and so really trying to figure out when we would have it was the focus,” Morgan explained.

The free celebration gave over 50 local vendors the opportunity to connect with residents and share unique, handmade items. Along with this wide array of craft vendors, the park also hosted several food vendors, and the event included music and children’s activities.

Morgan said Millbrook is experiencing a steady boom in growth, and with that comes more events and festivals. This festival was planned over the course of a couple of months, and Morgan believes the event was largely successful. She hopes to use it as a learning experience.

“It’s been nice to see the support and the interest in art throughout the community. We’re still in the process of figuring out what our community wants, and what our community will support,” Morgan explained.

Morgan said this first-time function will be used as a blueprint going forward, and she plans to incorporate even more activities and components into next year’s Mayfest.

“There’s just so much going on in Millbrook. We’ve got so much growth coming to our area. Having the blueprint for Mayfest now, we can go forward and make it bigger and better next time. It’s going to be an annual thing. I will credit the mayor and the city council for their support and vision. They trusted me and just let me go with it, and we figured out what works,” Morgan explained.

During the planning stage, Morgan knew she wanted to incorporate kid-friendly activities, such as chalk drawing under the pavilion and dancing. Then, came the idea to incorporate a German tradition, the maypole.

Previous Pages: Vendors set up a day before the event, so they are ready to meet customers when the market opens; This Page: The inaugural Mayfest incorporated the tradition of the maypole.

“We thought it was a great first effort. We weren’t sure how it would be received, but we had great vendors and food. Food is so important when you’re planning a festival,” Morgan said.

According to Morgan, this festival was a key component in her plan of helping vendors throughout the community to gain more exposure.

“Coming into this position, I just wanted to identify who our creatives were and try to give them opportunities to gain exposure and build up their livelihoods by selling their work. I’m passionate about supporting artists. I think it’s a struggle for people to understand art and what it takes to create art,” Morgan explained.

The support for the festival was exciting for Morgan, who believes it’s hard to draw large crowds for events in the area due to so many festivals and events happening nearby.

“We knew that when we landed on the date; and then, we thought about what May is about, and we thought about the maypole. A lot of people didn’t know what it was, so it was nice to introduce them to that tradition. We had the Alabama Dance Theatre dancers come out and perform for us and engage children in the maypole dance. It was a lot of fun,” Morgan said.

With plans to make this event an annual one, Morgan hopes to improve with each year. She also hopes to take advantage of Millbrook’s growth to grow the festival and opportunities for artisans and vendors alongside it.

“We know what we can improve on now. We’re still learning about festivals, and there’s always room for growth. I’m always open to suggestions. We can do things differently to make it better for people, and I’m all about that,” Morgan explained.

To learn more about upcoming festivals and other events, visit the events page on the Millbrook Chamber of Commerce website at business.millbrookchamber.org.

Rumbling Water Studio and Gallery is a passion project developed by woodcarvers and city officials who wanted to turn a forgotten building near the river into a building with purpose. Through this collaboration, another opportunity for art to thrive in the picturesque community was born. Rumbling Water Studio and Gallery houses beautiful pieces of artwork, including paintings, wood carvings and more in a historic, once dilapidated building.

Several artists and woodcarvers take advantage of the space and have turned it into a flourishing stomping ground in which to explore their creative endeavors.

Carole Jean Boyd, founder of the studio and gallery, was approached by City officials with the idea of turning the building into a studio. With promise of building materials to help her achieve a complete renovation, Boyd jumped at the chance, and after a complete transformation of the space, the gallery’s doors opened in 2013.

Boyd wanted to fill the space with local

artists ready to lend their helping hands and instruct others through classes, workshops and private lessons. One of those artists was Mary Beck, a painter who has enjoyed the hobby for more than 25 years.

Beck, now the owner of Rumbling Water, can oftentimes be found at the gallery, teaching watercolor classes or simply painting away at an easel.

R Rumbling Water Studio Gallery

“The reason I’m here is that I paint. Carole Jean thought she needed a painter, and she asked me to come into the studio. After a couple of years, she got married, and she needed someone to take over. The mayor ended up letting me do it because I do classes for the woodcarvers. So, this has just been my home for years now. This place is a saving grace for me,” Beck explained.

Since the opening of the gallery, the building has housed many great local and out-of-state artists and woodworkers who

STORY & PHOTOS BY BREANNA MANLEY

Facing Page: Beck's paintings can be viewed at the gallery.

enjoy coming together to share their art, host meetings and conduct lessons for newcomers in and around the area.

Near the back of the building, artists could take advantage of a spacious room dedicated as a studio. Natural light filters through the windows on the back wall, making it the perfect place to paint. Classes hosted by Beck are carried out through the studio, too.

Right through the front door of Rumbling Water, visitors are met with finished art pieces on every surface,

and several finished woodwork pieces are displayed in cases and around the woodworking area for guests to peruse.

“I’ve been painting for a long time, and I recently went to a watercolor workshop. It inspired me to try it out. I can’t believe the response the studio has had. We held one of the watercolor workshops recently, and we had so many people want to participate that we almost had to turn some away,” Beck said.

Along with workshops, private lessons and classes are offered at the studio for all things painting. Several woodworking workshops and meetings are held at the studio throughout the year, too.

“The woodcarving classes, the big ones they have, they can get a lot of people. Before the pandemic hit, the woodcarving workshops had to be held at the civic center because they had so many people. The numbers decreased during the pandemic, but it’s coming back,” Beck explained.

The woodcarving workshops are taught by different woodworking artists, both local and from around the country,

depending on the size of the workshop and the number of people involved.

Beck said Rumbling Water is always trying to do more for the local artists. Potentially, the gallery could soon be offering more weekly classes and hosting more events.

“Anybody can participate in the classes going on at the studio,” Beck said.

Rumbling Water Studio and Gallery is located at 295 Wharf St. in Wetumpka near the Coosa River. To learn more about what’s going on at the studio or how to get involved, visit the Rumbling Water Facebook page, or call the studio at 334315-7608.

Facing Page: Clockwise from Top Left: The Santa ornaments were made during a woodcarving class; A sample of carved figurines includes horse heads, gnomes, wildlife and more; The exquisite poppy greets guests upon arrival; The studio overlooks the Coosa River in Wetumpka; This Page: Mary Beck puts the finishing touches on a recent piece.

Elmore County First Responders

Elmore County Emergency Management Agency

8917 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka

Director: Keith Barnett

Elmorecoema.com

334-567-6451

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Elmore County Sheriff’s Office

8955 U.S. Route 231, Wetumpka

334-567-5546

Elmoreso.com

Sheriff: Bill Franklin

Coosada Police Department

5800 Coosada Rd., Coosada

334-285-3700

Chief: Leon Smith Jr.

Eclectic Police Department

145 Main St., Eclectic

334-541-2148

Chief: Robert Head

Millbrook Police Department

3950 Grandview Rd., Millbrook

334-285-6832

Chief: P.K. Johnson

Prattville Police Department

201 Gin Shop Hill Rd., Prattville

334-595-0208

Chief: Mark Thompson

Tallassee Police Department

214 Barnett Blvd., Tallassee

334-283-6586

Chief: Todd Buce

Wetumpka Police Department

4950 U.S. Route 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 Volunteer Fire Department

125 Laurel Creek Rd., Titus 334-514-0410

Coosada Volunteer Fire Department

5830 Coosada Rd, Coosada 334-285-6200

Volunteer Fire Department 6930 State Route 143, Deatsville 334-285-1821

Eclectic Volunteer Fire Department 140 1st Ave., Eclectic 334-541-4425

Elmore Volunteer Fire Department

1275 State Route 143, Elmore 334-567-3480

Emerald Mountain Volunteer Fire Department

1785 Old Ware Rd., Wetumpka 334-514-4357

Friendship Volunteer Fire Department

4544 Friendship Rd., Tallassee 334-283-6463

Holtville/Slapout Volunteer Fire Department 5615 Ceasarville Rd., Wetumpka 334-569-2461

Hsfd-r.com

Kowaliga Volunteer Fire Department

1240 Prospect Rd., Eclectic 334-857-3648

Lightwood Volunteer Fire Department

6250 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 334-569-1818

Millbrook (combination) 3820 Grandview Rd., Millbrook 334-285-6707

Real Island Volunteer Fire Department

1495 Real Island Rd., Equality 334-857-3233

Santuck Volunteer Fire Department 7211 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 334-567-5144

Seman Volunteer Fire Department 15915 Central Plank Rd., Eclectic 334-541-4600

Tallassee (combination) 123 North Ann St., Tallassee 334-283-5660

Titus Volunteer Fire Department

5879 Titus Rd., Titus 334-514-1070

Wetumpka (combination)

411 South Main St., Wetumpka 334-567-1333

Downtown Tallassee

The heart of the business community

STORY BY BREANNA MANLEY

PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS

TTallassee is on an economic rise with the introduction of a multi-purpose facility where the historic Mount Vernon Mills once stood, the possibility of additional lodging and more, said Tallassee Mayor Sarah Hill.

“I believe we are a small town on the move,” Hill said.

Hill has been focused on growing Tallassee since she was appointed mayor in 2022. Though growth has been steady since she took office, she’s also managed to keep the smalltown charm that draws visitors.

One of the biggest ongoing projects in Tallassee is repurposing Mount Vernon Mills. After a devastating fire in 2016, many phases have been devised for clean up and construction. In late 2022, the Tallassee City Council announced the property was given over to LHVC, LLC under the circumstances that the property would be cleaned up. The site has been called an eyesore by many since the fire, and though still in the early stages, could be the site of a new multi-purpose facility.

Though this project could take years to complete due to the magnitude of the damage and the size of

the lot, Hill is thrilled to see progress being made every day.

“We are really excited about the work and the progress that’s been done at the old mill site, Mount Vernon Mills. Seeing progress every day is great,” Hill explained.

One of the best ways to stay informed about this project is through the Facebook page, Mt. Vernon Project. On the page, updates and pictures are shared regularly to document the development. Also on the page is a rendering of the potential plans for the site, which includes restaurants, an amphitheater and retail/office space.

Another possible project on the horizon for Tallassee is additional lodging. This year, Hotel Talisi was demolished following the condemnation of the historic lodging location. The hotel, beloved by Tallassee residents and others, was once a beautiful go-to spot that eventually became dilapidated.

With the demolition of the building earlier this year, two local residents have been entertaining the idea of bringing the property back to its glory days with a newly constructed hotel. Though nothing has been confirmed for the site, additional lodging is on the minds of many Tallassee residents. Increasing lodging could increase Tallassee tourism and other areas of the local economy.

Along with a surplus of new venues, Tallassee is heavily focused on the revitalization of established locations through initiatives like the streetscape project. Tallassee is in the midst of replacing decades-old gas, water and sewer lines with the help of grants provided by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

In addition to the streetscape project, work began in March to revitalize the historic Fitzpatrick Bridge. The project plan is to not only to paint the bridge but also to include maintenance to enhance the lifespan of the bridge, which is crucial due to the heavy traffic that crosses it every day.

“Focused and sustainable growth for Tallassee is my No. 1 priority,” Hill said.

To learn more about ongoing and upcoming projects for Tallassee, visit the city’s website, tallasseeal.gov.

Top: Owners Haley and Dylan Daniels opened the coffee shop in a former car dealership in January 2021; Left: Grove Station serves as a butcher shop, bakery, market and event space.

Wetumpka Sports Complex

STORY BY BREANNA MANLEY

PHOTOS BY DALTON MIDDLETON

JJust in time for the dog days of summer, the Wetumpka Sports Complex has opened its new splashpad, said Wetumpka Parks and Recreation’s Bella Bieber.

“We just opened the splashpad, and that’s free to the public. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and it’s open Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The splashpad is closed on Mondays for maintenance,” Bieber explained.

While the splashpad is open, materials for some amenities are still coming in and need to be installed, including shade covers and tables. Bieber said the project could be completed sometime in July or early August.

Another improvement in process at the 175-acre recreational facility is the renovation of the old stadium. Hohenberg Field is now closed for renovation, and with the plans drawn up, could ramp up excitement in the community for even more recreational fun.

“It’s currently under renovation right now, so it’s closed. It’s going to add two multipurpose turf fields complete with LED field lighting and additional parking. Contractors are removing the visitor side stands and outdated buildings,” Bieber said.

The new fields could potentially be used for bigger soccer games and other sports. Though a completion date has not been determined, Wetumpka Parks and Recreation Director Tiffany Chandler said the construction has been split into two phases, and phase one is in full swing now.

With past upgrades, such as the state-of-the-art football stadium, going smoothly and these new projects in process, the complex could attract even more visitors with expanded programs.

The sports complex, a source of pride for the

Wetumpka Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Wetumpka as a whole, currently offers play on five baseball fields, five softball fields and eight tennis courts that double as pickleball courts with inlays. Though the tennis/pickleball courts are open and free for the public, the baseball and softball fields may be used by reservation only.

The sports complex also hosts several youth sports programs, as well as middle and high school sports teams, Chandler said.

“The ARPA track and field program is umbrellaed underneath us. We also have UFFA fall and spring baseball, and we have AYS softball for fall and spring, as well. Those are the three sports offered underneath us right now, and each has a coordinator,” Chandler explained.

Along with the sports offered through the complex, the parks and recreation department also maintains ongoing relationships with other sports.

“We do have relationships with other sports. We have a relationship with youth football and cheerleading in the fall. We also work closely with the AYSO soccer league for fall and spring soccer. Of course, we have a relationship with Wetumpka Middle School and Wetumpka High School, too,” Chandler said.

In addition, the complex is known for its birding trail

Previous Pages: The new stadium field features artificial turf; This Page: The archery range opened five years ago and is open year round; Facing Page: Top: Local schools play at the stadium; Bottom: The state-of-the-art football stadium opened in 2021, and the old stadium is undergoing renovation to be used for soccer games and other sports.

from the sportplex facility to the farmers market. The trail continues into historic downtown Wetumpka.

“You can walk that trail, and it’s always open. It has lighting if you want to go out there at night. Of course, from the farmers market you can walk over the bridge and go downtown. It’s all connected,” Bieber explained.

The property also features four catch-andrelease fishing ponds and an archery range with several lanes and tables and 16 shooting targets. The shooting range is open year-round and is open for all recreational shooters.

Throughout the year, the complex also hosts a variety of events for organizations and committees in the county, including the parks and recreation department.

“We work with Elmore County Community Hospital, and they host their breast cancer events with us in October. In November, we host Back the Blue, and it’s an event that has tons of vendors. We also host a Walking Wonderland during Christmas. We decorate the walking trail, and we have local businesses that come in and set up different scenes. It’s just a way to get people out and active,” Bieber explained.

“I think the facility provides so much economic impact for Wetumpka and Elmore County. We bring so many people here from out of town, and they bring their

parents and grandparents. Our hotels and restaurants stay booked. We steadily have people coming in because Wetumpka has so much to offer,” Bieber said.

“It is wonderful for our community. It’s offering kids the opportunity to get started fundamentally and continue through their school careers locally. It also brings families together and gives the community extra activities to participate in as one. I’m excited to see it grow and for us to take on more sports and bring even more activities to the space in the future,” Chandler explained.

For more information about the amenities available at the complex, as well as youth track and field, baseball or softball programs, visit wetumpkaal.gov.

Get involved, lend a hand

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

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

Boys Scouts of America Greater Alabama Council 1bsa.org

Central Alabama Master Gardeners 334-567-6301

Aces.edu

Coosa River Paddling Club Coosariverpaddlingclub.com

Elmore County Historical Society

334-567-5097

Friends of the Forts 334-567-3002

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama GirlScoutsSA.org

Kiwanis Club of Wetumpka shadt@kiwanis.org

Lake Jordan

Home Owners & Boat Owners

334-301-0730

Lakejordanhobo.org

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

outdoorwomenunlimited.org

Red Hill Historical Preservation Association

334-541-2474

Retired Senior Volunteer Program

334-285-411

Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1921

Tallassee Armory Guard

334-283-6888

SCV Camp 2260

7th Alabama Calvary Commander Billy Thompson

334-478-3416

Talisi Historical Preservation Society

334-415-3154

Trail of Legends Association

334-567-9090

info@trailoflegends.org

Wetumpka Lions Club

334-300-9771 or 334-799-7174

Wetumpka Rotary Club

334-399-8014

West Elmore Historical Society

334-285-4430

VFW Post 4572

334-567-9293

ELMORE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elmore County Public Schools

100 H H Robison Dr., Wetumpka

334-567-1200

Superintendent: Richard E. Dennis

Board Members:

District 1 – Millbrook: Dale Bain (Vice Chairman)

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, Redland and Wetumpka: Brian Ward

District 7 – Eclectic: Joey Holley

ECLECTIC

Eclectic Child Development Program

35 Harden St., Eclectic

334-541-4532

Director: Starla Riddle

Eclectic Elementary School

35 Harden St., Eclectic

334-541-2291

Principal: Timothy Turley

Eclectic Middle School

170 South Ann St., Eclectic

334-541-2131

Principal: LaTresia Robinson

Elmore County High School

155 North College Ave., Eclectic

334-541-3662

Principal: Wes Rogers

HOLTVILLE

Holtville Child Development Program

287 Whatley Dr., Deatsville

334-514-5858

Director: Aimee Mehearg

Holtville Elementary School

287 Whatley Rd., Deatsville

334-569-2925

Principal: Chris Holley

Holtville Middle School

655 Bulldog Ln., Deatsville

334-569-1596

Principal: Lee 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

5260 Airport Rd., Millbrook

334-285-0273

Principal: Janice McKenzie

Airport Road Intermediate School

384 Blackmon Farm Ln., Coosada

334-285-2115

Principal: Marcia Stephens

Millbrook Middle School

4228 Chapman Rd., Millbrook

334-285-2100

Principal: Sean Kreauter

Stanhope Elmore High School

4300 Main St., Millbrook

334-285-4263

Principal: Ewell Fuller

WETUMPKA

Wetumpka Child Development

Program

100 H H Robison Dr., Wetumpka

334-567-1200

Director: Taunya Ballenger

Wetumpka Elementary School

510 Micanopy St., Wetumpka

334-567-4323

Principal: Gigi Hankins

Wetumpka Middle School

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

800 Kelly Fitzpatrick Dr., Wetumpka

334-567-1218

Director: Emilie Johnson

Tallassee City Schools

308 King St., Tallassee

334-283-4338

Superintendent: Dr. Brock Nolin

Board Members:

District 1 – April Warren

District 2 – Don Bryant

District 3 – Sonja Moore

District 4 – Ruthanne McCaig

District 5 – Melanie Goodman

District 6 – Heather Miller

District 7 – Dr. Steve Burak

Tallassee Elementary School

850 Friendship Rd., Tallassee

334-283-5001

Principal: Shanikka Beacher

Southside Middle School

901 E.B. Payne Sr. Dr., Tallassee

334-283-2151

Principal: Tim Collier

Tallassee High School

502 Barnett Blvd., Tallassee

334-283-2187

Principal: Drew Glass

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Adullam House Christian Academy

7469 Georgia Rd., Wetumpka

334-478-3888

Headmaster: Rachel Harborth

Chapman Christian Academy

4711 Chapman Rd., Millbrook

334-285-5354

Headmaster: Jon Chapman

Edgewood Academy

5475 Elmore Rd., Elmore

334-567-5102

Headmaster: Jay Adams

New Life Christian Academy

4230 State Route 14, Millbrook

334-285-5615

Principal: Ira Collier

Victory Christian Academy

3151 State Route 14, Millbrook

334-285-0211

Administrator: Jill Pastorelli

OTHER

Elmore County Alternative Program

124 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka

334-567-1298

Director: Dr. Blair J. Andress

The Edge: Elmore County Virtual Program

707 Micanopy St., Wetumpka

334-514-3931

Principal: Cindy Hines

Ingram State Technical College

5375 Ingram Rd., Deatsville

334-285-5177

President: Annette Funderburk

Smalltown Life

TThough the Town of Eclectic measures only 4.3 square miles, its residents work together to offer unique events that attract crowds from beyond its borders.

The widely attended Annual Cotton Festival in September is one of these. The Cotton Festival showcases vendors from around the area, along with entertainment for all ages. Along with an arts show that features rows and rows of crafted and food vendors, musical performances are staged throughout the day.

The Cotton Festival a perfect opportunity for people around the area to support local vendors and snag handmade gifts from pottery to wood décor to jewelry.

The event, conveniently held a few months prior to Christmas, is the perfect time to shop for friends and loved ones for the upcoming holidays.

Then in December, An Eclectic Christmas, a unique live drama, draws people from across the state for an unforgettable experience. Held every year at the Falk family farm in Eclectic, volunteers work together to produce this show for more than a week of nights in early December.

“All total volunteers, we usually have between 200 or 300 to put it on every night. You’ve got the different scenes, and the volunteers will have various routines to go through. There are a lot of support people. You have a lot of people behind the scenes coordinating

STORY BY BREANNA MANLEY

traffic, bringing food and drinks around to everybody’s that’s working, making sure the lights work and fixing whatever problems that come up,” said Michael Yundt, a tour guide for An Eclectic Christmas.

And once people visit the town, they come back for the shops and the sense of community.

Downtown Eclectic serves as a reminder that sometimes the best stores are the mom-and-pop ones. Take a stroll down Main Street to see tucked-away storefront gems. Original Grace Boutique, Bless Your Heart of Alabama and A Dash of Fashion are just a few of the stores to stumble across on Main Street.

Eclectic also offers a variety of restaurants and eateries, not only in town but also across the area. Check out some of the favorites, including Cornerstone Coffee Company and The Social at Lake Martin. Though a small town, Eclectic’s population is up by

approximately 200 people, according to Eclectic Mayor Gary Davenport.

“We want to still maintain the smalltown feel. We have a lot of what I call small, hometown businesses,” Davenport explained.

Whether in Eclectic for a big event or exploring the area, be captivated by this enamoring town with a work-together attitude and a laid-back lifestyle.

Clockwise from Facing Page: Panther Palace is a picnic and park area celebrating the Town of Eclectic; Children and adults take part in the library's summer reading program; Galentines celebrates friendships, sisterhoods, mothers, daughters, aunts and more; Cotton Festival draws thousands of visitors to Eclectic every year.

Sunflowers and Thin Red Vines” 2022 by Sarah Rakes acrylic on wood in artist’s handmade frame

What to Eat?

WETUMPKA

Bush’s Diner 7495 U.S. Route. 231

Champs Barbecue 10486 U.S. Route 231

China Garden 621 South Main St.

Coaches Corner Bar & Grill 203 Orline St.

Copper House Deli 100 East Bridge St.

The Coosa Cleaver 106 Company St.

Coosa River Craft House 255 Spring St.

Donuts D-Lite 4077 U.S. Route 231

El Patron Mexican Grill 5791 U.S. Route 231

FIRE Steakhouse 100 River Oaks Dr.

Frios Gourmet Pops 120 Company St.

Georges’ River Market & Butchery 201 Spring St.

Grumpy Dog 200 East Bridge St. Hog Rock 7585 U.S. Route 231

Los Mayas 4666 U.S. Route 231

Must Stop Café 60 Village Loop

Nancy’s Thai Market 425 South Main St.

Nick of Thyme 105 East Bridge St. Our Place Café 809 Company St.

Rancho Grande 915 U.S. Route 231

River Perk 109 Company St.

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant 5311 U.S. Route 231

Smokin’ S Barbecue 5826 U.S. Route 231

Taste at The Fain 101 East Bridge St.

Top of the Hill Grill 245 Mountain View Rd. Woodcraft Café 10806 U.S. Route 231

Yummy Thai 4053 U.S. Route 231

ECLECTIC

Cotton’s Alabama Barbecue 4485 Kowaliga Rd.

Cozumel Mexican Grill 62 Claud Rd.

El Gran Rodeo 58 Kowaliga Rd.

Kickin Chicken 1606 Kowaliga Rd.

Kowaliga Restaurant 295 Kowaliga Marina Rd.

The Social Lake Martin 2001 Castaway Island Rd.

Grumpy Dog

Coosa Cleaver

Wow Catering 35 Kowaliga Rd.

TALLASSEE

1220 Café 1220 Gilmer Ave.

American Deli 430 Gilmer Ave.

Acapulco Mexican Grill 2867 Gilmer Ave.

Blue Ribbon Dairy 5290 Chana Creek Rd.

Buck’s Café 4570 Chana Creek Rd.

Cozumel Mexican Grill 405 Gilmer Ave.

Great Wall 468 Gilmer Ave.

Larry Melvyn’s Restaurant 2340 Notasulga Rd.

Louie’s Chicken Fingers 1410 Gilmer Ave.

Mae Pop’s Barbecue 3010 Notasulga Rd.

Restoration 49 101 N Ann Ave.

MILLBROOK

Baan Thai 173 Ashton Plaza St.

Catfish House 3011 Cobbs Ford Rd.

China King 3861 State Route 14

Chinatown Restaurant 129 Kelley Blvd.

El Cerrito Mexican Grill 2330 Cobbs Ford Service Rd.

Fantail

WOW Catering

Front Porch Grill

For the Love of Books

WETUMPKA PUBLIC LIBRARY

212 S. Main St., Wetumpka

334-567-1308 | wetumpkalibrary.com

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Director: Susan Hayes

Library Board of Directors meet the second Tuesday of January, April, July and October at 4 p.m.

Library memberships are free to anyone who lives or works in Elmore County; $15 per individual outside the county and $25 per family (good for three years).

Services: Alabama Virtual Library, digital library, genealogy and reference, Homework Alabama, Interlibrary loan, internet access, Learning Express Library, free public notary, photo copying, scanning and faxing, test proctoring, youth department and various programs, book clubs.

MILLBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY

3650 Grandview Rd., Millbrook

334-285-6688

Hours: Mon. to Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs. stays open until 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Librarian: Linda Moore

Library memberships are free Millbrook residents; $5 per individual per year outside Millbrook city limits but within county; $15 per year for out-of-county residents

Regional library memberships available. Services: public computers, free Wi-Fi,

interlibrary loans, Alabama Virtual Library, Homework Alabama, Ancestry Library Edition, Chilton Auto Repair Guides online, digital library, children’s preschool story hour, summer reading program, online card catalog, photo copying, voter registration forms, test proctoring.

ECLECTIC PUBLIC LIBRARY

50 Main St., Eclectic

334-639-4727

Hours: Mon., Tues., and Thurs. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Librarian: Betty Butler Coker

Services: six computers with internet, free Wi-Fi, a children’s room and story time, ukulele lessons book sale area, Alabama Room, summer reading program, a kitchen housed in the old jail cell and an annex that serves as a bookstore complete with a screen for movie screening.

TALLASSEE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

99 Freeman Ave., Tallassee

334-283-2732

Hours: Mon. and Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tues. through Thurs. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Librarian: Margaret Lumpkin

Services: 11 public computers, online catalog, summer children’s programs, Alabama Virtual Library, Homework Alabama, Learning Express Library, Ancestry Library Edition, DVDs, children’s room, basement collection of books for sale, reading/reference room (doubles as a meeting room).

WOW Catering

FFood has always been a big part of Deangelo and Davetta Zeiglers’ lives. With close family ties to the food industry, the Zeiglers were born to create mouthwatering dishes, and they’re doing just that with their WOW Catering business in Eclectic.

While learning the art of cuisine from his family at an early age gained Deangelo Zeigler hands-on skills and knowledge growing up, he decided to further his education at Trenholm State Community College in Montgomery, where he received his culinary degree. Then, Zeigler began working at fine-dining restaurants and catering businesses in both Montgomery and Auburn. The jobs paid the bills, and Zeigler used these

experiences to learn from chefs, so he could open his own business one day. That day came in 2020.

“I believe I was able to hone my skills. I felt, in 2020, that I could finally branch off and do my own thing. I learned a lot from the places I worked at previously. I kind of put all that knowledge together and made it my own. I think I finally learned enough to do this,” Zeigler said.

Since getting into catering for themselves, the Zeiglers have taken not only Elmore County, but also Lee and Montgomery counties, by storm.

“We cater primarily for Elmore, Lee and Montgomery counties. We’ve also catered in Georgia. We’re pretty much wherever; wherever

STORY BY BREANNA MANLEY PHOTOS COURTESY OF WOW CATERING

the business takes us,” Zeigler explained.

Since opening WOW Catering’s doors in 2020, the Zeiglers thought it would be a good idea to connect with local venues and spread their name even more. The food speaks for itself, and the business regularly works with venues around the area for a host of events.

“Business has been great. We get to cater to venues around the county, and through that, we’re able to build and form those connections,” Zeigler explained.

Originally, the plan was to have a brick-andmortar catering restaurant where customers could call in their orders or stop by to taste test samples before placing orders. Right out of the gate, the support was overwhelming.

“It turned into a full-scale restaurant, so we just took it and ran with it,” Zeigler said.

The main menu offers Southern contemporary cuisine, including burgers, steaks, wings and pasta. In addition to the main menu, Zeigler cooks up specials throughout the week. Customers can check out the WOW Catering Facebook page for

the daily specials.

While starting any business is challenging, the Zeiglers have felt the support from Eclectic residents and the entirety of the Elmore County community. In fact, WOW Catering was voted the Best Catering Service in Elmore County in 2020.

“It was very overwhelming to win that category. It felt good knowing that we had that many supporters behind us when it came to the business, even back then. The community of Eclectic has been really good to us,” Zeigler explained.

To learn more about the Zeiglers and their menu selections, visit the website at icatertoyou. com or the WOW Catering Facebook page. Call WOW Catering at 334-639-0010 or visit in person at 35 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic.

Clockwise from Far Left Facing Page: Pasta dishes are a favorite on the main menu; Customers can taste-test dishes before placing an order; Deangelo whips up specials throughout the week; The steaks are one of the most popular entrees.

Ivy Creek Healthcare Ivycreekhealth.com

HOSPITALS

Elmore Community Hospital

500 Hospital Dr., Wetumpka 334-567-4311

Services:

Detox Program

Radiology

Inpatient Unit

Respite Care Laboratory

Surgical specialties: general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, podiatry, endoscopy, and pain management

Pharmacy Department

24-hour physician-staffed emergency department Hospice

Home Health

Primary Care

Ivy Creek Family Care of Tallassee

2256 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 334-283-2542

Ivy Creek Family Care of Holtville

4412 Hogan Rd., Deatsville 334-543-4854

Ivy Creek Family Care of Millbrook

4081 State Route 14, Millbrook 334-285-6555

For Your Good Health

Ivy Creek Family Care of Wetumpka

525 Hospital Dr., Wetumpka 334-567-5626

River Oak Family Medicine 277 Huntress St., Wetumpka 334-567-3309

OTHER HOSPITALS

Tallassee Community Hospital 805 Friendship Rd., Tallassee 334-283-6541

Chal.org

Services:

Cardiopulmonary

Community Home Care

Community Hospice Care

Community Skilled Care & Rehab

Emergency Room

GI Laboratory

Intensive Care Unit Laboratory

Medical/Surgical New Day Senior Care

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Radiology

Speech Therapy

The Jackson Clinic MultiSpecialty Clinic

277 Huntress St., Wetumpka 334-293-8888

Referral required Jacksonclinic.org

URGENT CARES

Wetumpka Urgent Care 11 Cambridge Dr., Wetumpka 334-567-8633

American Family Care 4452 U.S. Route 231, Wetumpka 334-472-3150

MainStreet Family Care 1401 State Route 14, Millbrook 334-310-6059

Convenient Care Millbrook 101 Kelley Blvd., Suite D, Millbrook 334-440-3432

Physical Express Urgent Care 3769 State Route 14, Millbrook 334-285-3222

Elmore County Health Department

6501 U.S. Route 231, Wetumpka 334-567-1171

PEDIATRICS

Wetumpka Pediatrics 815 Jackson Trace, Wetumpka 334-567-2882

Carlile Pediatrics 78 Cambridge Court, Wetumpka 334-576-6915

Alabama Extension

STORY BY BETSY ILER

AAlabama Extension is one of the best and fastest ways for you and your family to make friends and learn about life in your new hometown in Elmore County. Not just for country life, Alabama Extension is an outreach organization that delivers research-based education programs to improve quality of life and economic health.

The list of programs and activities is broad, said Elmore County Coordinator Katrina Mitchell, but the most well-known programs are Master Gardeners and 4-H.

“We have an awesome Master Gardeners program with a learning garden and a shade garden. We have a butterfly garden, an herb garden and raised beds, so people who can’t get to the ground can still garden,” Mitchell said. “There are more opportunities to be involved – even taking some of the classes online if you can’t be there in person for all of them and then meeting up with others to do the in-person parts.

“And 4-H is in the schools, out of schools and homeschools. It’s a pretty broad program. Whatever

the kids are interested in, we try to have options for them. The four ‘H’s are head, heart, hands and health, so we’re focused on teaching kids something linked to one or more of those areas.”

While raising livestock is the first activity many people think of for 4-H, the spectrum of programs includes many more options, from cooking club to kayaking and competitive events.

“You don’t have to have animals to participate, and 4-H is a great place for kids to meet others with common interests,” Mitchell explained. “We have a large homeschool population in Elmore County, and we do a lot with the homeschool club.”

In addition, Extension is a reliable resource for forestry, fish and water, pond management, food safety, nutrition, parenting, lawn and garden, landscaping, bees and pollinators, pond management and much, much more, Mitchell said.

“You can go on Google and look anything up, but how do you know it’s good information? We provide research-based education, so you know it’s accurate. Things change, and we can provide

education about the best way to do things – like canning. The way your grandmother canned is not the recommended way to do it these days.

“Maybe you have moved to a new house, and there are issues with the trees or you want to start a garden. It’s not just rural. We are in a system with Alabama A&M’s urban focus program, so we can address those issues as well.”

The best way to find out about upcoming programs and events is to sign up for the Elmore County Extension Service monthly newsletter, which includes class descriptions and registration information. Call the Elmore County Extension office at 334-567-6301 to be put on the mailing list for the calendar. Visit the Elmore County Alabama

Extension Facebook page for news and information or check out the webpage at aces.edu/counties/ elmore/. Stop by the Extension office at 340 Queen Ann Rd., Wetumpka, to tour the facility and get engaged in a great community.

Clockwise from Top Left on Facing Page: 4-H leadership visited the State capitol; Successful Aging Initiatives helps older citizens understand and cope with lifestyle adjustments; a Smart Technology class for seniors provides access to emergency alerts on new devices; Building a water feature is part of the learning gardens programs.

Check out these upcoming classes and programs available through local Extension offices.

AUG. 8

Fall Vegetable Gardening

Horticulturist and Chilton County Extension Coordinator Lucy Edwards will inspire you to plant a variety of leafy greens for fall and winter harvest at this 12 p.m. Lunch and Learn program. Cabbage, Lettuce, Kale and More will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka. This program is free and open to the public. Bring a sack lunch. Water will be provided. For more information, email jones57@aces. edu.

AUG. 14

Benefits of Herbs

Catch this virtual program on Zoom from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to learn about herbs and how to grow and care for them in your home garden for cooking. The class will be recorded, so if you can’t attend, you can check it out later. For registration, email mjf0007@auburn.edu.

SEPT. 30

Wreath Making with Forest Products

Visit the Elmore County Extension Office from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn how forest products can be used to create beautiful seasonal wreaths. You’ll learn about wreath construction, symmetry and product selection. Each participant will make a wreath to take home. The cost for this program is $15. Email rhodela@aces.edu to register.

OCT. 10

Compost It!

Advanced Master Gardeners will show you all the things you can compost to make garden gold and spare the landfill. They’ll also teach how to do vermicomposting with red wigglers. This program is free. Bring a sack lunch to First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka at 12 p.m. Waters will be provided. Email jones57@aces.edu to register.

NOV. 14 Every Garden Needs Blueberries

Learn how to incorporate blueberries into your garden for healthy fruit, great fall color and attracting birds. This is a free program. Bring a sack lunch to First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka at noon. Water will be provided. Email jones57@aces.edu to register.

DEC. 12

Winter Hummingbirds

Want to feed hummingbirds all year long? Fred Bassett, president of Hummingbird Research, will show you the species you can attract by feeding. This is a free program. Bring a sack lunch to First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka at noon. Water will be provided. Email jones57@aces.edu to register.

Happy Pets

PET GROOMING

A Wiggle and A Wag Grooming Spa

42D Tucker Dr., Wetumpka

334-430-8038

Boarding the Ark Pet Grooming & Boutique

10147 Holtville Rd., Deatsville

334-543-2015

Fairy Tails Grooming Salon

3571 Grandview Rd. Suite G, Millbrook

334-590-5141

Grooming at Sniffanies

3332 Main St., Millbrook

334-782-5193

Peace N’ Paws Petite Grooming Palace

239 Homewood Dr., Millbrook

334-301-6994

Sittin’ Pretty Shampooches Grooming

1686 Dark Corners Rd., Tallassee

334-306-3496

The Furry Kid

135 Company St., Wetumpka

334-478-7000

Urban Tails Pet Salon Spa

305 Barnett Blvd., Tallassee 334-991-4592

Vanity Fur Pet Salon and Resort

5550 Main St., Millbrook 334-290-0193

VETERINARY CLINICS

All Creatures

234 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook

334-721-1400

Allcreaturesanimalmillbrook.com

Services: boarding, dental care, digital radiography, heartworm testing, surgery

Ark Animal Hospital

3076 State Route 14, Millbrook

334-285-4210

Arkanimalvets.com

Services: senior pet screening, vaccinations & parasite control, dental care, nutritional counseling, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, diagnostic services

Better Life Veterinary Clinic

8502 Holtville Rd., Slapout Wetumpka

334-543-4230

Britt Veterinary Services

2762 Notasulga Rd., Tallassee 334-283-4071

Bryson Veterinary Clinic

11146 U.S. Route 231, Wetumpka 334-567-4185

Byrd Creek Veterinary Mobile Service

345 Aaron Park Rd., Eclectic 334-744-2503

Camellia Veterinary Hospital

4061 U.S. Route 231, Wetumpka 334-514-9495

Camelliavethospital.com

Castaway Animal Clinic 20 Castaway Island Rd., Eclectic 334-918-2130

Kowaliga Veterinary Care 8610 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 334-857-1816

Kowaligavet.com

Mitchell Veterinary Hospital 1615 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 334-283-8387

After-hour emergency: 334-2772867

Mitchellvet.com

Welch Veterinary Clinic 3966 U.S. Route 231, Wetumpka 334-567-4353

Welchvetclinic.com

Elmore County Humane Society

255 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 334-567-3377

Elmorehumane.org

Adoption Hours: (by appointment) Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Intake Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UTILITY SET UP

POWER AND GAS

Alabama Power Company

800-245-2244

alabamapower.com

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative

637 Coosa River Pkwy., Wetumpka

334-567-8855

Caec.coop

Spire (previously Alagasco)

800-292-4008

Spireenergy.com

GARBAGE

Arrow Disposal (Deatsville, Eclectic, Elmore, Wetumpka, Unincorporated Elmore County)

866-440-3983

Arrowdisposal.net

Waste Management (Millbrook, Coosada, Tallassee)

1303 Washington Blvd., Tallassee

866-252-0458

Wm.com

WATER AND SEWER

Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority

6473 Redland Rd., Wetumpka

334-567-6814

Cewsa.com

Eclectic Water Works & Sewer Board

334-541-2840

Elmore Water & Sewer Authority

1633 State Route 14, Elmore

334-285-6109

Elmorewatersewerauthority.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 Authority

334-569-2105

Tri-Community Water System

2630 Main St., Millbrook

334-285-4267

Wetumpka Water Works & Sewer

2909 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka

334-567-8404

Wetumpkawater.com

CABLE AND TELEPHONE

SERVICES

AT&T Att.com

Bright House Networks/ Spectrum

833-267-6094

Spectrum.com/contact-us

Central Access

888-706-4754

Caec.coop/broadband-project/

Com-Link Cable TV/Troy

Cablevision

800-722-2805

PROPANE/GAS

Apex Gas & Appliances

9945 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka

334-569-3325

89037 Tallassee Hwy., Tallassee

334-283-2795

7616 U.S. Route 231, Wetumpka

334-567-8833

1603 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee

334-283-2795

Thompson Gas

8768 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka

334-569-4277

Thompsongas.com

Superior Gas Inc.

8561 U.S. Route 231, Wetumpka

334-567-5421

Superiorgas.biz

Probate Judge

100 E. Commerce St., Wetumpka

334-567-1140

probatejudge@elmorecounty.org

Judge John Thornton

Divisions: Probate Court, Recording (including deeds, marriage certificates) Elections

Driver’s License

Alabamadl.alea.gov – make an appointment, renewals, CDL, suspended license help, driver records

100 E. Commerce St., Wetumpka

Renewals: 334-567-1184 ext. 5047

Mon. to Fri.: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tag Department

100 E. Commerce St., Room 101, Wetumpka 334-567-1166

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Services: tags, titles, boats, business licenses

DMV

303 Hill St., Wetumpka 334-567-8871

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Millbrook Satellite Office 4864 Main St., Millbrook 334-285-3054

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Services: driver’s license renewals, tags, titles, boats

Tallassee Satellite Office 3 Freeman Ave., Tallassee 334-252-1804

Driver’s License may be obtained Mondays 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

*Elmore County residents will need to go to the Wetumpka Court House for other services

Elmore County Board of Registrars

100 E. Commerce St. Suite 100, Wetumpka 334-567-1150

Elmoreco.org/board-of-registrars 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 100 E. Commerce St., Wetumpka 334-567-1184

Elmorerevenuecommissioner.net

Elmore County Commission: The Elmore County Commission conducts its work sessions at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the Elmore County Courthouse, 100 E. Commerce St., Wetumpka. Business meetings begin immediately following work sessions, typically around 6 p.m.

Office: 334-514-5841

Elmoreco.org

District 1 – Henry Hines

205-533-4496

Henryrh41@aol.com

District 2 – Mack Daugherty

256-234-9216

Daugherty001@windstream. net

District 3 – Dennis Hill

334-850-2431

Dhill6@aol.com

District 4 – Bart Mercer

334-399-8156

bart@merceremail.com

District 5 – Desirae Lewis

Jackson

334-245-5655

des@des4D5.com

Elected Officials

Wetumpka

The City of Wetumpka

Administrative Building is located at 408 S. Main St. and is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 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. Learn more at wetumpkaal.gov/government_ wetumpka/contact-thecouncil.

Mayor: Jerry Willis

334-567-1314

mayor@cityofwetumpka.com

District 1 – Kevin Robbins

334-462-9696

District 2 – Cheryl Tucker

334-296-1202

District 3 – Lynnes S. Justiss

334-467-9940

District 4 – Steve Gantt

334-467-0385

District 5 – Joe Brown

334-322-3915

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 334-2836571. Learn more at tallasseeal. gov/council-committees

Mayor: Sarah Hill

334-283-6571

mayor@tallassee-al.gov

Ward 1 – Jeremy Taunton

334-415-3901

Jtaunton12@gmail.com

Ward 2 – Linda McNeal Mosher

334-201-7027

lindaintalisi@yahoo.com

Ward 3 – Damain Carr

334-252-8916

Damaincarr72@yahoo.com

Ward 4 – Bill Hall

334-312-6971

mhallb@yahoo.com

Ward 5 – Terrel Brown

334-415-8922

terrellove@yahoo.com

Ward 6 – Bill Godwin

334-300-3566

Godwinhill31@gmail.com

Ward 7 – Fred Randall Hughey

334-201-4756

wacq@wacqradio.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 reached at 334-541-4429.

Mayor: Gary Davenport 334-541-2180

mayor@townofeclectic.com

Council Place 1 – Jackie Stearns

407-619-2117

Council Place 2 – Stephanie Stepney

256-820-5530

Stepney-stephanie@gmail. com

Council Place 3 – Lindsay Mothershed

334-399-3162

Enviro1982@toast.net

Council Place 4 - Linda Thornton Reed

334-303-2094

Council Place 5 – David Goodwin

334-220-3339

davidgoodwin@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: Breyona McCall

Mayor – James “Jim” Houston 334-850-0003

Mayorcoosada@elmore.rr.com

Place 1: Councilwoman Smiley Rogers

Smileyrogerscouncil1@gmail. com

Place 2: Councilwoman Lucille Parker-Landrum

Landrumcouncil2@gmail.com

Place 3: Councilman Brent Post

Postcouncil3@gmail.com

Place 4: Councilman Howard Goza

Gozacouncil4@gmail.com

Place 5: Councilman Roosevelt Watkins

Watkinscouncil5@gmail.com

Deatsville

6930 State Route 143

334-285-9881

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 CarmichaelMercer Community Center at Elmore Town Hall, 485 Jackson St. Contact town hall at 334-514-5988.

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 Millbrook Police and Municipal Court Building at 3900 Grandview Rd.

Millbrook City Hall is located at 3160 Main St., and the office can be reached at 334-2856428.

Mayor – Al Kelley

334-285-6428

mayoralkelley@yahoo.com

Ward 1 – Jacquelyn Thomas

334-467-0724

Ward 2 – Michael Gay

334-285-0258

Ward 3 – Jimmy Harris

334-301-6625

Ward 4 – Justin Jones

334-303-3969

Ward 5 – Chris Bath

334-290-2904

Calendar of EventsANNUAL

JANUARY

Taste of Elmore County: This annual event hosted at the Wetumpka Civic Center showcases local restaurants and caterers. Proceeds benefit the Elmore County Food Pantry.

FEBRUARY

Mardi Gras Celebrations: The Millbrook Krewe of Revelers host an annual Mardi Gras Parade and Festival the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. This must-attend event is the largest Mardi Gras celebration north of Mobile. With a mile-long parade along Main Street and over 60 vendors selling Mardi Gras-themed food and items, thousands turn out for this event. The Order of Cimarron in Wetumpka also hosts a Mardi Gras Parade that includes entertainment, vendors and children’s activities, as well as the parade in downtown Wetumpka.

Murder on the Menu: Friends of the Wetumpka Library

host an annual fundraiser featuring popular mystery authors in a roundtable format.

Paint the Park for Jody 5K Color Fun Run: In memory of Wetumpka high school student and cross-country athlete Jody Marie Sanford, this fun run raises money for a memorial scholarship in her honor.

ECAG Winter Show: Elmore County Art Guild hosts its annual winter art show with an awards ceremony and a reception.

MARCH

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

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.

AWF Wild Game Cook-off: Hosted by the Alabama Wildlife Federation, this event invites participants around the county to compete with their best wild game dishes. Attendees have the chance to taste the food and enjoy the entertainment, which draws hundreds of visitors.

Coosapalooza Brewfest: Nearly 40 breweries gather in Merchants Alley offering samples of their unique brews. The event, taking place along the Coosa River, is for ages 21 and older. Proceeds benefit Main Street Wetumpka’s downtown revitalization.

Tallassee Annual Golf Tournament: The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual golf tournament at Wynlakes Country Club.

Big Fish Bass Tournament

MAY

Wetumpka FFA Alumni Rodeo: Hosted at the Wetumpka Sports Complex, this annual rodeo features bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, break-away and more. Proceeds benefit the Wetumpka FFA.

Millbrook Farmers Market: The season kicks off in May with the weekly farmers markets on Main Street every Tuesday morning through August.

Millbrook Mayfest: Sponsored by the City of Millbrook Cultural Arts & Special Events committee, this event brings residents in contact with talented, local vendors and their wares. The event includes music, activities for the kids, food and more.

JUNE

Tallassee Summerfest: This summer event features vendors, kids’ activities, pancake breakfast, dog costume contest, a baking contest and more.

JULY

Fourth of July events: Lake Jordan HOBOs hosts a fireworks show on Lake Jordan every year, which can best be seen by boat. The HOBOs also host an annual boat parade on Lake Jordan. The City of Wetumpka 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 the Russell Marine July 4th Boat Parade, starting at Kowaliga Marina and parading to Children’s Harbor and back. Grandview YMCA hosts a fireworks display and cookout on its grounds during the week of July 4. River and Blues Festival: The River and Blues Fest is a day full of music, entertainment and vendors. This popular event is held in downtown Wetumpka along the Coosa River.

AUGUST

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 15 and under, and admission is free.

SEPTEMBER

Reimagine Women’s Summit: A convention for women hosts a line-up of inspirational speakers who encourage attendees to reimagine their lives. The event includes a business expo, networking opportunities, gourmet lunch, fashion show and more. The event is hosted by the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce.

Titus Bluegrass Festival: For more than 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.

OCTOBER

MAX4Kids Annual Charity Golf Tournament: Played at RTJ Capitol Hill in Prattville, Max Credit Union hosts this annual fundraiser benefiting children’s charities and high school scholarships in the region.

Alabama Cotton Festival: For nearly three decades, the Town of Eclectic has welcomed thousands of visitors, vendors and loads of entertainment for all ages.

Coosa River Whitewater Festival: This two-day annual event, sponsored by the Coosa River Paddling Club, includes kayaking competitions, activities for amateur boaters, live entertainment and more. Proceeds benefit nonprofits dedicated to environmental protection.

Coosa River Challenge: This team-adventure race concluding in downtown Wetumpkat combines trail running, mountain biking, paddling, rappelling and surprise obstacles. Individuals may participate as well. The route incorporates the Coosa River and its shorelines.

River and Blues Festival

Tallassee Summerfest

Halloween events: Each town holds a candy walk or festival, and churches host various trunk-or-treat activities.

Boo Festival: Sponsored by the City of Millbrook, this festival includes a costume contest, pumpkin patch, hay mountain, food trucks, games and more.

Alabama Frontier Days: Visit Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Historic Site in Wetumpka for a reenactment of Alabama’s frontier days from French Colonial times to the Early American period. The event includes Native American reenactors, period traders, merchants and entertainers.

NOVEMBER

Great Balls of Fire Golf Tournament: The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual tournament to raise funds for year-round programs and events.

DECEMBER

A Downtown Dickens Christmas: This joint event, hosted by the chamber, city and Main Street Wetumpka, celebrates Christmas over two nights with a tree lighting set back in time. Participants don period costumes from A Christmas Carol, and there are photo opportunities with Father Christmas, authentic vendors and decorated downtown businesses.

Christmas Parades: Tallassee, Millbrook, Wetumpka and Eclectic all have Christmas parades throughout the holiday season, featuring 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 all over the country. Experience the story in an outdoor walking trail and be part of the live drama thot is set during the Roman Empire. Usually taking place the first week of December, guests must make reservations.

Christmas on the Coosa: The City of Wetumpka hosts this annual event on the second Saturday of December. The full-day event features activities throughout Gold Star Park and along the Coosa River, including arts-and-crafts vendors, kids’ activities, live music, a street parade, fireworks and the highly anticipated wakeboarding Santa.

Downtown Dickens Christmas

Eclectic Cotton Festival

AREA CHURCHES

TALLASSEE

Baptist

Bethlehem East

7561 Upper River Rd.

Calvary Baptist Church

293 North Wesson St.

Carrville Baptist Church

2436 Notasulga Rd.

East Tallassee Baptist Church

314 Central Blvd.

Elam Baptist Church

4686 Notasulga Rd.

First Baptist Church

1279 Friendship Rd.

Flatrock Missionary Baptist Church

1024 Flat Rock Rd.

Liberty Baptist Church

574 Liberty Rd.

Mount Zion Baptist Church

82 Log Circle

Providence Primitive Baptist Church

4850 Chana Creek Rd.

Refuge Baptist Church

3098 Red Hill Rd.

Rehoboth Baptist

8110 Rifle Range Rd.

Riverside Heights Hispanic Mission

495 Little Rd.

Rock Springs Baptist Church

375 Rigsby Rd.

Tallaweka Baptist Church

1419 Gilmer Ave.

Westside Baptist Church

1825 Gilmer Ave.

Catholic

St Vincent De Paul Parish

620 Gilmer Ave.

Christian/Other

East Tallassee Church of Christ

501 Central Blvd.

Macedonia Christian Church

2685 Macedonia Rd.

Mount Olive Congregational

Christian Church NACCC

492 Kent Rd.

Tallassee Church of Christ

209 Gilmer Ave.

Wind Rain & Fire Ministries

International 229 Main St.

Tallassee First Assembly of God

185 Friendship Rd.

Episcopal

Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

2602 Gilmer Ave.

Methodist

First Global Methodist Church

1 Jordan Ave.

New Zion Global Methodist

3523 Ashurst Bar Rd.

St. Paul Tallassee Global

101 Herren Hill Rd.

Oak Valley Station United Methodist

162 Parsonage Rd.

Independent

Abundant Life Church

2634 Lower Tuskegee Rd.

Saint Mark All Nationals

Pentecostal Foundation

30 Stewart St.

Tallassee First Assembly of God

185 Friendship Rd.

Tallassee Holiness Church

94 Honeysuckle Lane

God’s Congregation Holiness Church

508 Jordan Ave.

WETUMPKA

AME ZION

Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd.

Rogers Chapel AME Zion 609 West Bridge St.

Assembly of God

Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Route 231

Crossroads Church 504 Autauga St.

New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd.

Baptist Atkins Hill

1650 Atkins Rd.

Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd.

Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd.

Calvary Baptist 504 West Osceola St.

Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd.

Central Baptist 3545 West Central Rd.

Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd.

First Baptist Church 205 West Bridge St.

Galilee Baptist 178 Old Georgia Plank Rd.

Good Hope Mission Baptist 1389 Willow Springs Rd.

Grace Baptist

Hillside Baptist

Old Montgomery Hwy.

Holtville Riverside Baptist

Liberty Hill Baptist

Crenshaw

Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd.

Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd.

New Home 5130 Elmore Rd.

Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd.

Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd.

Santuck Baptist

6868 Central Plank Rd.

Second Missionary 760 North Bride St.

Spring Chapel 400 Jasmine Hill Rd.

Tabernacle Baptist

1020 West Tallassee St.

Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd.

Tunnel Chapel Baptist 2845 Central Plank Rd.

Catholic

Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd.

Church of Christ

Church of Christ of Elmore 470 Caesarville Rd.

Georgia Road Church of Christ 4013 Georgia Rd.

Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd.

Wetumpka Church of Christ 408 West Bridge St.

Church of God

Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St.

Maranatha Church of God 2601 Holtville Rd.

Congregational Christian Cedarwood Community Church

10286 U.S. Route 231

Union Congregational Christian 8188 Lightwood Rd.

Episcopal Trinity Episcopal Church 5375 U.S. Route 231

Holiness

New Beginnings Holiness 865 Crenshaw Rd.

Temple of Deliverance Holiness 620 Alabama St.

Jehovah’s Witness

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

9235 U.S. Route 231

Latter Day Saints

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1405 Chapel Rd.

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church 100 West Bridge St.

Methodist

First Global Methodist Church

306 West Tuskeena St.

Mulder Global Methodist

3454 Fire Tower Rd.

New Style United Methodist

76729 Tallassee Hwy.

Wallsboro Methodist Church

U.S. Route 231

Pentecostal

Victory Church

1173 Old Montgomery Hwy.

Other Gracepoint Community Church 78223 Tallassee Hwy.

Centerpoint Fellowship Church 9301 U.S. Route 231

Words of Life Church 105 Cousins Rd.

ECLECTIC

Assembly of God

Agape Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd.

Baptist

Vessel Church

205 Ellis Lazenby Rd.

First Baptist Church

290 1st Ave.

Good Hope Baptist 1766 South Fleahop Rd.

Mt. Hebron Church of Christ 4530 Mt. Hebron Rd.

Pleasant Hill Baptist 1327 Pleasant Hill Rd.

Prospect Baptist 1364 Prospect Rd.

Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd.

Mt. Zion III

1813 Luke Paschal Rd.

Congregational Christian

Seman Congregational Christian

15970 Central Plank Rd.

Methodist

Claud Independent Methodist Church

81232 Tallassee Hwy.

Eclectic Methodist Church 1035 Main St.

MILLBROOK

Assembly of God

First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln.

Baptist

Abraham Baptist Church 3520 Boxwood Dr.

Brookwood Baptist 3011 Grandview Rd.

Goodship Baptist 1554 State Route 143

Grandview Pines Baptist 346 Deatsville Hwy.

Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St.

Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd.

Lighthouse Baptist 2275 Main St.

Springfield Baptist 91 Deatsville Hwy.

Victory Baptist 5481 Main St.

Church of Christ

Church of Christ Grandview Pines 165 Deatsville Hwy.

Church of God

Church at the Brook 2890 State Route 14

Victory Tabernacle AOH 5481 Main St.

Church of the Nazarene

River Region Church of the Nazarene 3251 Browns Rd.

Episcopal

St. Michael & All Angels Church 5941 Main St.

Holiness

Summit Holiness 1801 State Route 14

Methodist

First United Methodist Church 3350 Edgewood Rd.

Robinson Springs Global Methodist Church 5980 Main St.

Presbyterian

Millbrook Presbyterian 3480 Main St.

Other

Central Bible Chapel 3270 Main St.

East Chapel MP Church 4291 Airport Rd.

Grace Bible Church 3515 State Route 14

New Life Church 4230 State Route 14

COOSADA

AME ZION

Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4745 Coosada Rd.

Baptist

Coosada Baptist 5687 Coosada Rd.

ELMORE

AME ZION Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd.

Baptist Mt. Zion 371 State Route 14

Methodist

Elmore United Methodist Church 40 Hatchet St.

Seventh Day Adventist

First Elmore Seventh Day Adventist 210 Lucky Town Rd.

TITUS

Baptist

Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd.

Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd.

New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd.

Lebanon Baptist 17877 U.S. Route 231

Mount Pisgah Missionary 16621 U.S. Route 231

Methodist

Harmony United Methodist Church 8000 Titus Rd.

Providence Methodist Church 1540 Providence Rd.

DEATSVILLE

Baptist Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St.

Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd.

New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd.

New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy.

New Nazareth Baptist 7497 State Route 143

Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd.

Shoal Creek Baptist 2961 Coosa River Rd.

Wadsworth Baptist 2780 State Route 143

Church of Christ

Cold Springs Church of Christ 5920 State Route 143

Lightwood Church of Christ 7717 Lightwood Rd.

Methodist

Cain’s Chapel Global Methodist 96 Lightwood Rd.

CHAMBER DIRECTORY

The following individuals and businesses are members of the Tallassee, Millbrook and/or Wetumpka chambers of commerce

WETUMPKA

Aldridge, Borden & Co. Certified Public Accountants

Bern, Butler, Capilouto & Massey, CPAs, P.C.

Sievers & Company, PC

Jackson Thornton

Lenny's Tax Service, LLC

1Social Buzz Marketing Firm

Heather Knight

Lewis Advertising

SMI Advertising

Tidbits of the River Region

exploreMedia

Chapel Lakes Apartments

Wetumpka Village LTD

Wetumpka Villas

Camo Country

Bennett's Archery Indoor/

Outdoor Range

Bargainer Davis Williams

Architects Associated

Big Block Designs, LLC

Alabama River Region Arts

Center

Dixie Art Colony Foundation

Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery

Marcia Weber Art Objects, Inc.

Sew Go Create

Sunshine and Pixie Dust

Woodcraft Cafe

Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted

Living

Jim L. DeBardelaben Attorney At Law

Edwards and Edwards Law Firm

Vogel Law Firm

Webb Law Inc.

Wetumpka Crater Commission

Wetumpka Depot Players, Inc.

Wetumpka YMCA

Collier Ford, Inc.

Riverside Chevrolet

Gray's Tire & Service Center

Mark's Service Ctr. & Body Shop

Price Paint & Body Shop

Wetumpka Window Tinting

CB&S Bank

First Community Bank of Central

Alabama

Guardian Credit Union

River Bank & Trust

Valley National Bank

Alabama's Little Bit of Texas

The Gab Gifts & Beauty

Blue Ridge Mountain Water

Buffalo Rock

The Lil' Farmhouse Market, LLC

A Touch of Class

Stone Martin Builders

Art Bolin

Square Foot Consulting, LLC/ Minority Vendor Prog

Wind Creek Casino & Hotel

Wetumpka

White Wings Catering

Alexander City/Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce

Association of Alabama

Greater Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce

Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce

Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce

Centerpoint Fellowship

Wetumpka

First Baptist Church

First United Methodist Church

Ridge Church

Trinity Episcopal Church Servpro

Willian T Buchanan

Elmore County Historical Society

Restoration Coffee House LLC

River Perk Coffee House

Alabama News Network

SouthernLinc Wireless

Information Transport Solutions, Inc.

Kmarks Web & Computer Solutions

Todd Ayers

Impact Home Solutions LLC inSight Group

Russell Construction of Alabama, Inc.

Stiff Contractors, Inc.

Drinkard Group, LLC

Elevation Strategies, LLC

Kay Wolff Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Results Matter Consulting

KOA FOAM SOLUTIONS LLC

Wetumpka Electric LLC

Elmore County Pregnancy Center

ASE Credit Union

MAX Credit Union

Wee One's Preschool LLC

Brian E Barrett, DMD, PC

Dentistry for Children, P.C.

Dunn &Schreiber Orthodontics, PC

Stephen P. McCulloch, DMD, P.C Judge Joy Pace Booth

Beth's Heirloom Sewing

Ashley Cousins Environmental Strategies & Solutions, LLC

Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC

Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc.

Elmore County Finance

Stifel

WealthMark Financial Solutions, LLC

Georgia Floors Direct

A Beautiful Creation

Jenilyn's Creations, Inc.

Elmore County Food Pantry

Wynn's Grain and Spice, LLC

Gassett Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC

Pineview Memorial Gardens

Wetumpka Memorial Funeral

Home

New Leaf Consignment Galleries

- Wetumpka

Little Mountain Growers

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill

Alabama Cooperative Extension System Elmore Co Office

Circuit Clerk's Office

City of Wetumpka

Elmore Community Emergency

Management/Homeland Security

Elmore County 9-1-1

Elmore County Commission

Elmore County Revenue Commissioner

Elmore County Sherriff's Office/ Jail

Elmore County Tag Department

Randall Houston

Circuit Judge Bill Lewis

Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base

Adobe

Creed Gym

Russell Do-it Center

Versatility Studios

B&B's Health Boutique

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics

Autauga Elmore Developmental Services

Ivy Creek Hospice

Air Conditioning by Luquire

Allen's Heating & Cooling, LLC

All About Repairs, LLC

Adoration Hospice

Elmore Community Hospital, Ivy Creek Healthcare

AFC Primed

Hampton Inn Wetumpka by Hilton

Bridge and Hill Holdings LLC

Courtyard by Marriot Prattville

Carla D'Andrea

Senator Clyde Chambliss

Larry Dozier

Dennis and Lynda Fain

Steve Gantt

Mike Holmes

Patsy Holmes

John G McCune Jr.

John Thornton

Phyllis Kelly Kennedy

Gardner Perdue

Michelle Rawls

Rick Beauchamp

Judy McGough Ruffer

Carson Turner

Gwen Turner

Janice Whorton

Jan Wood

Alfa Insurance - James Hamner

CARE Financial Group

Connor Hogan Insurance Agency

Cousins Insurance Agency, Inc

Lani Hudgins, COUNTRY

Financial Insurance Agent

Larry Ray Insurance Agent

Larry Ray Insurance Agency

Liveoak Agency Inc

State Farm Insurance/Jackson

Hagan Agency

State Farm Insurance Company

Ken Owen

VIVA Medicare Plus

Edward Jones Investments

Eternal Networks LLC

Land Bank

BHB Groundworks LLC

Tallassee Community Library

Wetumpka Public Library

Bass Lumber Company, Inc.

J P Millwork, Inc.

Tru-Turn, Inc./TTI Companies

Jennifer L. Berry LLC

The Montgomery Independent Rehab Associates

River Oak Medical

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, LLC

Edge Home Finance Corporation

Elmore County Black Heritage

Museum

Elmore County Museum

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Suncho School of Music

The Tallassee Tribune

The Wetumpka Herald

Adullam House Thrift Store

Main Street Wetumpka

Butterfly Bridge Children's Advocacy Center

CASA of the River Region

Central Alabama Community Foundation

Family Sunshine Center

Montgomery Area Family

Violence Program

Family Support Center

Friends of the Forts - Fort Toulouse Foundation

Girl Scouts of South Central Alabama, Inc.

Hospice of Montgomery

Montgomery Area Food Bank

Retired Senior Volunteer

Program

Wetumpka FFA Alumni Chapter

Vision Center South

Alabama Association of Nonprofits

Alabama Bass Trail

Better Business Bureau Serving

Central & South Alabama

Business Council of Alabama

Camp Chandler - YMCA

Central Alabama Regional

Planning & Development Comm.

Elmore County Economic Development Authority

Elmore County Family Resource Center

Emerald Mountain Homeowner's Association, Inc.

Humane Society of Elmore Co.

Leadership Elmore County

Montgomery Area Association of Realtors

River Region United Way

SCORE/Earl Heath

Ft Toulouse / Ft. Jackson

Absolute Termite and Pest Control LLC

Arrow Pest Control, Inc.

Cook's Pest Control

Russell Mosquito Control, LLC

Zap Pest Control, Inc.

Cornus Kennels

Adams Drugs

Chrietzberg Photography

PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services

Spencer J. Coleman, M.D.

McQuick Printing Company

Skinner Printing Company, Inc.

Alabama Legal & Investigative Services, Inc.

Hope Grows Therapy

Will Publishing

Cumulus Broadcasting

Mike Noble Appraisals

Phoenix Investors

Dreamline Suites Inc

ARC Realty

Belyn Richardson ReMax

Cornerstone Realty

Bonnie McGalliard - Wallace and Moody Realty

Buck Realty LLC

Diane Labencki, REALTOR®,

LanMac Realty Redland, LLC

First Call Realty

Local Realty of Montgomery

Nancy Oates- ReMax Properties

Pemberton Inc

RE/MAX Cornerstone Realty

Group, LLC

Realty Connection

SNC Real Estate LLC

Studio 231/Elmore County TV

Wharf Casual Seafood -

Wetumpka

Coaches' Corner

Domino's Pizza Store #5363/Pizza

G's Enterprises LLC

Fire Steakhouse at Wind Creek

Wetumpka

Grumpy Dog

Ivy Creek Cafe

Our Place Café

Company St Mercantile

Market Shoppes

Morganna Designs

Pretty is as Pretty Does, LLC

Provisions Cheese and Wine shoppe LLC

Scent Wizards

Three in Bloom Boutique llc

Continental Roofing Company LLC

Homesouth Roofing, LLC

Central Alabama Community College

Edgewood Academy, Inc.

Elmore County Board of Education

Elmore County Technical Center

Ingram State Technical College

Wetumpka High School

Diversified Alarm Services, Inc.

SKIN180 Aesthetics

Coosa River Adventures

Taylor Athletic Wear, Inc.

Lyons HR PEO

WCOV FOX TV

WETU TV 39

Baseline Forest Services, Inc.

IndusTREE Timber, Inc.

Destinations Travel, LLC

Alabama Power Company

Central Alabama Electric

Cooperative

Central Elmore Water Authority

Spire Energy

Wetumpka Water Works

Bryson Veterinary Clinic

TALLASSEE

1220 Café

3am Growers, Inc

AES Industries

Alabama Ag Credit

Alabama Power Company

American Deli

Ann Christian

Apothecary Inc

Vicki Oliver Baker

Brantley Signs

Britt Veterinary Services

Elizabeth Britt

CARPDC (Central AL Regional Planning & Devlp Comm)

Central Alabama Electric

Cooperative

Cozumel Mexican Grill

A Dash of Fashion

E & I

East Tallassee Pharmacy

Erica's Hair and Tan

Factory Connection

Faulkner University

First Baptist Church

1st Franklin Financial Corporation

First United Methodist Church

Bill Godwin

Gulf Packaging, Inc.

Hardee's

Herren Hill Pharmacy

Humane Society of Elmore County

Bill Lewis

Steve Martin Engineering & Surveying

Mason Rentals

Neptune Technology Group

S & S Services, LLC

SFC Buildings LLC

Servpro of Montgomery

Stinson Drafting Corp.

Subway of Tallassee

Succentrix Business Advisors

Tallassee Armory Guards-SCV

Camp 1921

Tallassee Power & Equipment

MILLBROOK

1Social Buzz

A Lil' Something Extra

ABS Technology, LLC

Absolute Termite and Pest Control LLC

Abundant Grace Ministries, Inc.

Adoration Hospice

Advanced Appraisal Services, LLC

Adventure Kids Preschool and Nursery

Air Conditioning by Luquire

AirNow Home Services

Alabama Army National Guard

Alabama Dance Theatre

Alabama Power Co.

Alabama Wildlife Federation

All About the Bounce

American Cruisers Motorcycle

Club, Chapter 46

American Legion, Post 133

AMS Studios LLC

Ann Cooper Consulting

Ark Animal Hospital

Arrow Pest

ASE Credit Union

Ashlyn's Cake Cottage

Autauga Elmore Developmental Services

Azalea Training Center

Bacheler Technologies

Bajaj ConEagle

Barrett Heating & Cooling

Bio-One Montgomery

Blake’s Towing LLC

Bloom Salon and Boutique, LLC

Bo and Ashley Evans Family

Bodied by Knight Massage & Spa

Bridal Boutique & Tux Shoppe

Butterfly Bridge Children's Advocacy Center

Byard Associates, LLC

Caleb Blackburn - New York Life

Candy and Company

Catfish House, DBA

Central Access

Central Alabama Community College

Central Alabama Electric Coop

Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission

Central Alabama Works

Chance Catering, LLC

Chicken Salad Chick Prattville

Church at the Brook

Circuit Clerk Michael Dozier

CJ Rentals

Cloverdale Jewelers, LLC

CMG Mortgage

Cobblestone Learning Center

Coca Cola Bottling Company

United, Inc.

Coosada Baptist Church

Courtyard By Marriott Prattville

Cricket Wireless

Cumulus Broadcasting

Cutter's Electrical Services

CWG/Talkin Tables

Dan Power Building Systems, LLC

Days Inn & Suites Prattville

Diversified Alarm services, Inc.

Don Duncan's All American Auto and Tire

Dream Vacations

Dunn & Schreiber Orthodontics

Ector Accounting & Tax Service LLC

Elite Realty, LLC.

Elmore / Autauga News

Elmore County Art Guild

Elmore County Board of Education

Elmore County Commission

Elmore County Economic

Development Authority

Elmore County Extension Office

Elmore County Family Resource Center

Elmore County Technical Center

Emily Claire Myers, Realtor with EXIT River Rock Realty

Essence of Beauty

F & E Sportswear

Family Home Furniture

Family Sunshine Center

Family Support Center

Fantail Seafood & Steakhouse

Fast Forward LLC, dba explore Media

First Assembly of God

First Community Bank of Central Alabama

Floyd, Hunter & White, P.C.

Food Outlet

Fountain City Properties

Front Porch Grill Restaurant

Garner Electric, Inc

Garry S. McAnnally, LLC

Gene Jones Insurance Agency

Gipson's Tire Pro

Girly Girls Magical Moments

Grandview Family YMCA

Guardian Credit Union

Gumptown Magazine LLC.

Hamilton Signs & Graphix

Harmonie Kay Boutique

Home Helpers Home Care

HomeMaker Property Inspections

Homesouth Roofing

Honey Dew, LLC

Imperial Manufacturing, Inc

Ingram State Technical College

Ingrams Farmers Market & Garden Center

Integrity Memorial, LLC (DBA

Brookside Funeral Home)

J&T Creations

Jackson Thornton & Co.

Janelle's Studio

Jan's Garden

JC’s Shopping and Delivery Services

Jenilyn's Creations, Inc.

JLH Enterprises

JMR+H Architecture, PC

Jonathan Waters Allstate Agency

Jones Drugs

Judge Joy Pace Booth

Kelley Accounting & Tax Return

Kingdom Dough Inc.

Landmark Engineering

Latonya Crayton, Realtor, We

Shine Realty Experts, LLC

Law Office of Shasta L. Lunsford, LLC

Legacy Seafood Market

Liveoak Insurance Agency, Inc

Long-Lewis Automotive Group

Lucretia Cauthen Realty

Lux Salon & Boutique

MACOA

Made by Molly, LLC

Magic Touch Janitorial Inc.

Magnolia Ridge, LLC

Main Street Vintage Market

MainStreet Family Care

Mandi Fortner, State Farm

Marvin's Building Materials

Max Complete Auto Care

MAX Credit Union

Mike Devers State Farm

Insurance

Military Child Education Coalition

Millbrook Area Chamber of

Commerce

Millbrook Civitan Club

Millbrook Community Players

Millbrook Family Healthcare, LLC

Millbrook Nutrition, LLC

Millbrook Presbyterian Church

M-L-B Enterprises

Montgomery Area Food Bank

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Neighborhood Grill & Catering

New Life Christian Academy

Orangetheory Fitness

Overhead Door and Fireplace

Company, INC.

Pair of Leggs Photo Video

Pest Pro Services LLC.

PH&J Architects

Pinnacle Realty

Powell Rental Properties

Prattville Millbrook Sunrise Rotary Club

Premier Assisted Living

Publications Plus Inc.

Raghav Inc. dba Key West Inn

RE/MAX Cornerstone Plus

Ready Mix USA

Realty Central

Realty Connection

Rehab Associates

Right at Home

River Bank and Trust

River Region Church of the

Nazarene

River Region United Way

River Region Vision Source

Robinson Springs UMC

Ronnie Smith Builders

S & M Essential Party Rentals

S and B Apiaries, LLC

Salt + Light Boutique and Gift

Store

Senator Clyde Chambliss Servpro

Smith-Byrd House

Smokehouse Pit BBQ, LLC

South Point Home Mortgage

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons

Spire Energy

Springhill Suites

St. Michaels & All Angels

Stacy Jay Photography LLC

State Farm, Michael Gay Agency

Successful Connections

Sunrise + Sheridan

Sweet Hart Coffee Co.

Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc

Tee's Treats

The A-Team with Local Realty

The Carpet Place

The City of Millbrook

The Elms

The Fizz Co.

The Gathering Place

The Lewis Law Firm, PC

The Millbrook Florist

The Plantation House Restaurant & Catering

The Rex Venue, LLC

The Sweet Carte, LLC

TNT Outfitters, LLC

Top Talent Recruiter

Trish Gober Art LLC

Troy University

Trustmark National Bank

TTI-Blakemore Fishing Group

Valley Bank

Velocity Information Technology, LLC

Vicki's Amish Traditions

Victory Baptist Church

Village at Millcreek

Viva Medicare - Triton Health Systems, LLC

W.E.L.C.O.M.E.

WAKA

Walmart Supercenter

Warren Averett

Webb Builders, Inc

Wells Fargo

Window World

Woodforest National Bank

WOW!

WSFA Ch. 12

WW Restoration Professional

Roofing

W E T U M P K A

We Connect Business

The WACC offers a wide array of networking opportunities; from coffees to after-hours, we work to curate meaningful events that engage members throughout our community. Take a moment to connect with us and discover how you can be a part of Wetumpka's exclusive business community!

Shellie Whitfield Executive Director

Andrew Stieb Director of Membership & Marketing