The Anti-Business Department of the City of Albany has had an emergency meeting to discuss the problems resulting in the removal of the sky dancer that Wendell Grace purchased and installed at his new place of business called The Donut Factory. This colorful attention-getter was part of his effort to attract customers at his recent grand opening.
The Donut Factory is located off of the beaten path behind the AT&T store located at Nottingham Way and Ledo Road. Without something to get a prospective customer’s attention, you would not know that the store was there.
At this meeting, it was decided that they should make a list of all things that they consider against the law and to which a person will be fined if they use them at their business. Basically, a sign is anything that would draw attention to a place of business and possibly get an individual to stop and do business there. So, if it is good for business, it is not good for the City of Albany. To make this easier to understand, a list has been developed as a guide that can be followed in trying to determine if what is being used will be acceptable and not subject to a fine.
Here is that list:
1. Any Sky Dancer. They are too colorful and attractive and do definitely attract attention! They could possible mean a lot of business at a grand opening.
2. Sale signs on windows or doors
3. Restroom signs
4. Newspaper stands
5. Handicap parking signs
6. Hours of operation signs
7. Open/closed signs
8. Clocks
9. Any prospective customers hanging out in front of the business
10. Any vehicle parked near the establishment advertising the place of business
11. Any billboard signs that would attract business
That gives you a better idea of what the City considers a sign that is not wanted and which might cause an individual to go out of his way to do business with, especially a new business in Dougherty County. Business is not wanted here. If you intend to mess up our Good Life City with any kind of sign that would cause traffic and possible increase business and taxes, we certainly don’t want such a thing here.
It is about this ridiculous, isn’t it?!
Written by Ted Anderson. Insurance agent Ted W. Anderson worked in sales for half a century, has lived in Albany since 1993. He is president of Dover Lane Neighborhood Watch. Send email to him at aj@thealbanyjournal.com.
