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Wetumpka is known as the City of Natural Beauty for good reason . See more of the views that earned it this nickname in “ My Wetumpka ,
A Picture Book Love Story ” by local Jenny Stubbs . Find more info at jennysuestubbs . com .
Image by Jenny Stubbs .
Image by Jennifer S . Kornegay .
more in the works ,” Harper said . “ HGTV has a huge following around the world , and these followers like to visit the locations featured . We ’ ve certainly seen more visitors in our community .”
In the “ Home Town Takeover ” finale , Erin Napier delivered a closing line with obvious emotion : “ I ’ m so proud of this town and what it is , and what I think it ’ s gonna be .” Grier shared a similar sentiment when she spoke of what she ’ s doing to help keep the energy going . “ We are actively involved in the community , especially our Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Wetumpka . It takes a passion for community ,” she said . And she claims the show simply shared what residents have always known about their hometown . “ It ’ s an absolute gem . From the Coosa River to Fort Toulouse and now a vibrant downtown , we have so much to offer ,” she said .
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