As 17 Springs comes online in Millbrook, other quality of life projects will follow in Elmore County.
The City of Millbrook, Elmore County Commission, Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA), the Elmore County Board of Education and Grandview YMCA have pooled resources to create a commercial and sports destination one mile east of Interstate 65.
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