From the fishing tournaments to the chamber events to her venue space at the historic Mitchell House, those in the Lake Martin community have likely seen Vivian Autry around town.
Autry is the co-owner of Lake Martin Cabinetry, OSG tournaments and The Mitchell House. She also is on the board for the Lake Martin-Dadeville Area Chamber, the Lake Martin Songwriters Festival and the Lake Martin Area United Way.
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Cliff Williams / The Outlook Families with upcoming weddings had an opportunity to visit with wedding vendors at the Wedding & Event Expo at The Mitchell House in Dadeville Sunday. The second annual event benefited the Lake Martin Area United Way.
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