Dadeville High School officially opened the school’s refurbished tennis courts to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, April 28, marking an end to a nearly two-year renovation effort.
Dadeville City Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell led the ceremony's opening remarks, describing the school improvements as an example of the community’s collective power.
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