Kids doing homework at Springhill Youth & Adult Center may notice the smell of fresh paint.
Last month, Leadership Lake Martin, a program of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, partnered with the Alexander City Housing Authority to spruce up two of its community centers for afterschool use. The project aims to give more than a mere fresh coat.
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