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ATHENS MAIN STREET AWARDED AMLA ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

One of the organization's latest projects is the renovation of Merchants Alley to feature murals, outdoor dining space and more.

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Headland downtown square electrical improvement project nears completion

Headland's downtown square has been undergoing some electrical upgrades this summer, and city leaders say those improvements are almost complete.

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Main Street Wetumpka leaves Main Street Alabama conference with awards

Main Street Wetumpka took home the Excellence in Fundraising award and secretary and treasurer Dennis Fain walked away the Main Street Hero Award at the 2021 Awards of Excellence Banquet held during the eighth Main Street Alabama Annual Conference.

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Main Spotlight: Improving Building Codes for Main Street

Many common building renovations in our Main Street communities have become too complicated and expensive for property owners to tackle-in no small part because of the past 100 years of layered building codes. These complications have resulted in countless buildings sitting vacant, underutilized, or deteriorating.

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Foley Main Street and partners recognized at Main Street Alabama Annual Conference

Main Street Alabama celebrated local program successes at the eighth annual Awards of Excellence the evening before Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Aug. 20 Main Street Alabama Day. The day recognizes the efforts of the organization that is focused on creating jobs and keeping character in communities across the state.

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