Business View Civil Municipal - July 2023

184 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 As a utility company, Central Alabama Electric Cooperative (CAEC) could have just one goal—to provide reliable electricity to our members. But, we’re more than that. We’re an organization deeply connected to the communities we serve because we were created by those very communities 85 years ago. In the mid-1930s, only about 10 percent of rural America had electricity, including homes here in the River Region. Bound with the idea that they deserved more, local neighbors came together to build an electric co-op that was powered by the people. Since then, CAEC has grown and been shaped by the unique needs and desires of the people and communities we serve here in central Alabama. We partner with local agencies and civic groups to make life better in our community, through economic development and educational initiatives. With this spirit of community, in 2018 we once again took up the mantle to better the life of area residents by forming a broadband subsidiary, Central Access, bringing high-speed Internet to those no one has been willing to serve. Whether it’s serving people in our communities by delivering power or high-speed Internet, we’re proud of our heritage and continue to embody the co-op spirit. For more information, visit www.centralaccess.com al Alabama Electric Cooperative and nger, brighter future in your hands. www.centralaccess.com MI LLBROOK , ALABAMA An important player in the Civil War, Millbrook provided many soldiers to contribute to the war effort and is home to several prominent Alabama historical leaders including William Wyatt Bibb who was appointed Alabama’s first territorial governor as well as his brother, Thomas Bibb, who then became the state’s second governor. One of the fastest-growing cities in central Alabama, Millbrook’s population has increased to over 18,000 residents as of the last population census and is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area. Home to many local attractions of interest enjoyed by both residents and visitors to the city including the Lanark Estate, headquarters of the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF), the Alabama Nature Center, the Grandview Family YMCA, the beautiful Mill Creek, Village Green, and Jackson Island. Millbrook has a little something for everyone wrapped up in a friendly and welcoming embrace. The city can attribute some of its obvious charms to the natural assets that it is blessed with. Located in an area rich with rolling hills and several nearby rivers and lakes within the region to explore, there is always something to plan for those that call Millbrook home. The weather doesn’t hurt either with typically long, warm summers and We pride ourselves a lot in the quality of life. We have several walking trails, one around the Village Green and a couple more downtown and on the north end of town.”Mayor Kelley states.