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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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Organization

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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DesignEconomic Vitality

South Huntsville's Ditto Landing gets a riverside makeover

Sure, you've heard of a house makeover-but how about a river landing makeover?! Huntsville's Ditto Landing is getting new docks, upgrades and entertainment spaces-set to reopen next year. Big boost for South Huntsville!

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Design

Gadsden will use $3 million grant to help build downtown greenway

The city of Gadsden will use a nearly $3 million grant to help build a multi-use urban greenway.

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Design

Decatur's new music mural, the artists, its purpose + why it matters

It's hard to quantify the amount of artistic talent now emblazoned on a wall in downtown Decatur, from the music artists depicted to the visual artist who created the mural. The artwork shows the late, River City-born music producer Johnny Sandlin in bold color, flanked by nine of the many artists he worked with throughout his career.

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