When Corrie Sid purchased the Guest House from the City of Tallassee last September, she had a vision for the historic property. Nine months later that vision is clear and beginning to take form.
While there is a lot of work ahead of Sid, her goal is to invest in the city and grow the community where she is from by opening a seven-room retreat-style hotel.
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