Main Street Alexander City director Stacey Jeffcoat was not about to let another year slip by where the nonprofit organization wasn’t recognized for its efforts.
At last year’s awards banquet, Jeffcoat was disappointed Main Street Alexander City did not earn any awards and made it her mission to do better.
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