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3 new businesses open in downtown Calera

You didn't have to walk far in downtown Calera to find something happening the morning of Friday, Oct. 2nd three businesses in the historic Main Street district celebrated grand openings in a triple-ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Athens Main Street receives 3 state awards

Work by members of the Athens Main Street seems to be paying off, whether it's events returning to The Square despite complications caused by COVID-19 or the expansion of outdoor dining at downtown restaurants.

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Montevallo Main Street receives state-level Awards of Excellence

MONTEVALLO – Montevallo Main Street has received multiple state-level awards for the third consecutive year. The organization received three Main Street Alabama awards, Excellence in Placemaking, Excellence in Promotion and Main Street Hero, and presented a new award of its own.

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HGTV's "Home Town Takeover" already making impact in Wetumpka

WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - HGTV has brought its new "Home Town Takeover" production to Wetumpka, and it's already having an impact on the town. We first brought you the official announcement in early July. Since then, hosts Ben and Erin Napier have been spotted around town.

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Stubbs publishes hometown love story

Long-time photojournalist and local Main Street Wetumpka executive director Jenny Stubbs recently published My Wetumpka: A Picture Book Love Story, a 100-page, 10x10 book pairing the town’s remarkable history with its picturesque imagery.

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