Addie McCluskey
Elmore Autauga News
The former Millbrook Municipal Complex was demolished, Jan. 23, 2026, marking the end of a facility that once housed City Hall, the Millbrook Municipal Court, and the Millbrook Police Department.
Located at 3841 Grandview Road, the building previously served as a church and medical facility before the city took ownership. The roughly 7,500-square-foot structure had been vacant for several years and was removed due to deterioration and safety concerns.
Police Chief P.K. Johnson said he spent much of his career inside the building, beginning in 1996 as a patrol officer.
“When I began my tenure with the Millbrook Police Department in November of 1996, this building was the Millbrook Municipal Complex,” said Johnson. “It contained nearly every city function under one roof, and every square foot was utilized.”
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, Millbrook experienced rapid population growth, increasing the demand for city services. Under the leadership of Mayor Al Kelley and the city council, departments expanded to keep pace.
City Hall later relocated to the former bank building at the intersection of Main Street and Coosada Road — now home to Millbrook’s Economic Development Department and the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce — while the police department and municipal court remained on Grandview Road.
Johnson said the arrangement provided temporary relief but did not fully address space limitations. The building continued to operate around the clock and also hosted city council meetings and municipal court sessions.
In April 2013, the police department and municipal court moved into the newly constructed Millbrook Judicial Complex at 3900 and 3950 Grandview Road, officially dedicated on May 14, 2013.
After the move, the old municipal building was used primarily for storage before falling into disrepair. Exposure to the elements over time left the structure unsafe and in poor condition, prompting the decision to demolish it.
While demolition was necessary, Johnson said the loss of the building was emotional for many who served there.
“It was bittersweet,” said Johnson. “While the building had become an eyesore and a hazard, there was a lot of history and many memories — both good and bad — associated with it.”
Johnson emphasized that while buildings come and go, the legacy of public service endures, and Millbrook’s mission remains unchanged.
“Our mission is still to protect and serve our citizens while providing services and a quality of life for those who live here and those who visit,” he said. “Buildings rise and fall, but the work done inside them and the people who served our citizens with pride, honor, and dedication will always be what matters most.”
