On a sunny afternoon in downtown Dadeville, a three-year journey of meticulous preservation culminated in a single, triumphant moment. Dwayne Britton walked across the historic sidewalk of the Courthouse Square carrying a freshly printed piece of paper – the official certificate of occupancy…
This September, the highly anticipated Lake Martin Living Art & Photo Contest is making its return to Dadeville for an exciting evening supporting local arts – and submissions are now open.
For Melissa Orr, the beauty of the local community isn’t just in its glittering waters or quaint downtowns; it’s woven directly into her family’s DNA.
For the first time in 50 years, a familiar patriotic tune echoed through the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Alexander City as a chorus of voices joined together in nostalgic harmony.
For generations, the local weekend routine has followed a familiar rhythm: firing up the grill, prepping for neighborhood cookouts and gathering with friends and family as the sun slips below the horizon.
As hints of savory hickory smoke fill the air and pork sizzles low and slow on the pit, few things capture the flavor of summer quite like a plate of Southern-style barbecue.
Driving by 427 E. Church Street in Alexander City on a Tuesday morning or Saturday afternoon, one might catch sight of the mountain of fresh produce, rows of packed grocery boxes and a bustling regional food distribution hub.
Tucked away in the heart of Alexander City is a hidden storefront gem that welcomes all who pass by into the intriguing world of wine.
While the world of high-end fashion is often associated with revolving trends, luxury labels and synthetic fabrics, world-renowned designer Jeff Garner has spent decades pushing the industry in a different direction – nature and wellness.
While the rerouting of a major highway could be seen as a devastating blow for many small town communities, the townsfolk of Waverly not only embraced the change – they still celebrate it today.
On a busy Friday morning, Karen Treadwell was exactly where she feels most comfortable: behind a camera, documenting a special moment for her close friend. As the 2026 Lead Forward women’s conference in Alexander City reached its finale on April 24, Treadwell was busy filming what she though…
There is a certain kind of energy that buzzes through the streets as the first true heat of May settles into Tallapoosa County. It isn’t just the rising temperatures; it’s the anticipation of a community that knows its busiest and most vibrant season is about to begin.
In what would be perhaps one of the most significant battles in the country’s history, on March 27, 1814, Andrew Jackson led his army of 3,300 men to attack Chief Menawa’s 1,000 Red Stick Creek warriors along the banks of the Tallapoosa River.
Kelly Davis doesn’t wait for the perfect moment to write; she creates it. While many might imagine a novelist’s life as one of seclusion and long hours of silence, Davis has developed a rhythmic, disciplined approach she calls “writing in the…
If walking past a neighbors’ porch on a quiet afternoon or dropping into a local café, you’ve likely heard it – the crisp, rhythmic clack-clack-clack of acrylic tiles being shuffled across a table.
In perhaps one of the most complex and memorable performances to date, Alexander City Theatre II’s recent production of “The Play That Goes Wrong” had audiences gasping out loud, laughing along and applauding with standing ovations.
In a second-grade classroom, the air is usually filled with a buzz of restless energy, but when Kim Ly Patten stands at the front of the room, the atmosphere shifts to one of wide-eyed wonder. Patten isn’t just a guest speaker – she’s a story…
Long before smartphones and modern meteorology, farmers and gardeners relied on a small paperback book as a trusty companion to guide them in their fields.
At the quiet end of Civitan Road in Dadeville sits a 22-acre peninsula that is more than just a farm. To a botanist, it is a prime example in soil health and crop succession. To a local, it’s the place to find the sweetest blueberries in the …
For many home gardeners, the excitement of watching fresh vegetables sprout or flowers bloom is reward enough for the hard work and planning that goes into tending a backyard garden. But in a matter of moments, that simple reward can turn int…
Tucked away down winding red dirt roads and a rolling countryside sits Crimson Acres Hunting Preserve, a new sporting destination just outside Dadeville. Designed to offer hunters and families a unique way to enjoy the outdoors, the guided qu…
The early morning of Saturday, March 7, will find the Main Street parking lot looking more like a professional kitchen than a stretch of downtown. At 6 a.m., while most of Alexander City is still asleep, local cook teams will be unloading hea…
In the quiet chill of early January, when the thrill of the holidays has faded, a different kind of energy begins to hum through the air. It’s a sound that started 18 years ago as a small karaoke contest in a now-defunct lounge and has since …
For many, a typical morning consists of coffee and quiet contentment, but for Jennie Zinn, the morning rhythm is set to a different beat – the frantic wag of a tail, the soft purr of a friendly feline and the buzz of phone calls from a commun…
