Counter-service restaurant pays homage to Wetumpka history
As Ryan and Danyalle Friday began renovating the downtown Wetumpka building in which Coosa Cleaver now serves up mouth-watering fare, a host of history unfolded, and the couple knew they had to preserve it. The location was originally Little Sam’s Café, a staple in the lives of community members throughout Wetumpka.
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