The Alexander City Work Release opened in September 1974 with a designed capacity for 48 community custody inmates. The facility expanded in 1976 and the capacity increased to 64 inmates. The Department originally leased a site from Russell Mill Corporation in Alex City until December 1987, when Russell donated adjacent property to the DOC. Construction of a new facility in June 1993, increased the capacity to 300 inmates.

The Center has an on-going Community Work Services which provides free inmate labor to the Tallapoosa County Commission. The inmates also participate in the community’s Adopt-A-Mile program.

The Center also has a full time Drug Treatment Counselor who coordinates AA and NA classes to assist inmates whom are recovering from substance abuse problems.

Religious services are provided weekly by various denominational volunteers.

The Center has achieved an excellent working relationship with Alex City employers and the community. Employment of work release participants typically has remained at 100%.