Sun Festival is a much-anticipated event in Tallapoosa County each year, so the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce was happy to reschedule, instead of canceling it altogether.
When COVID-19 restrictions hit, the idea of hosting crowded events, especially those indoors, did not sit well with vice president of marketing and special events Kim Dunn.
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