While many know Messiah Williams-Cole as the mayor of Camp Hill, he is also a juvenile prosecutor out of the Lee County District Attorney Office.
During a recent Lake Martin Dadeville Area Kiwanis meeting, Williams-Cole took the opportunity to explain more about his role as a prosecutor and offered advice to the Key Club members present.
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