Kasey Kaschak is bringing Alexander City into the 21st century, one project at a time.
Since taking over as the director of Alexander City Parks and Recreation in November, Kaschak and his team have already begun the process of bringing the community and its recreational areas up to par with the rest of the surrounding area.
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