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Grant money to help historic downtown Anniston buildings be restored

"Downtown is the heartbeat of your community," said Jackson Hodges, the public relations director for the city. "It's the lifeblood, and I tell you, ours has been beating a lot harder and a lot stronger over the last five years.

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Arts Center renamed in honor of Barbara H. Patton

Opelika visionary and Main Street founding board member Barbara H. Patton was recently honored with the renaming of the Southside Center for the Arts in her name. Now known as the Barbara H. Patton Southside Center for the Arts, a tribute to her lasting impact and dedication to community.

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Main Street Celebrates Small Businesses at Awards Banquet

Our very own President Mary Helmer Wirth recently delivered the keynote address at Main Street Anniston's 2025 Small Business Awards & Banquet, emceed by Karla Eden, director of Main Street Anniston.

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Athens Main Street Director Earns 'String of Pearls' Tourism Award

Since 2008 (and with local roots that reach back even further), Athens Main Street has played an energetic role in shaping the revitalized character and commercial health of the city's historic downtown.

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Kiwanis receives update on downtown area

Main Street Alexander City executive director Michelle West spoke to the Alexander City Kiwanis Club during the regular Thursday meeting.

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