Phoebe Worth Medical Center To Host ‘Scenes of Worth’
Tweet Phoebe Worth Medical Center and the Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce are inviting media and the public to join them for a premier viewing and dedication on Monday, July 18. “Scenes of Worth,” a pictorial view of Worth County as seen through the lens of Doug Wolfe, is part of Phoebe’s Centennial Celebration recognizing [...]
Read More →The Levee breaks into downtown
Tweet MUSIC AND MEDIA COMPANY GROWING, RELOCATING Staff reports Blake Cook calls it a synergistic relocation. Aaron Blair calls it “a huge deal for downtown.” Whatever you call it, The Levee Creative Group – an emerging music and media company – is moving from Northwest Albany to downtown. “We saw the momentum that was happening [...]
Read More →Things to do in Downtown Albany this week!
Tweet Tuesday, July 12th – 6pm Downtown Merchant Association Monthly Meeting Location: Subway- 122 N. Jackson Street Wednesday, July 13th- 5pm Wine Down Wednesdays! Location: Chill Bar & Lounge every Wednesday. Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind. Hangout with friends, listening to music & mingle with other professionals. Sponsored by Downtown Merchants, Global Essence, and Living Legends [...]
Read More →ASU’s economic impact measured at $138 million
Tweet During the 2010 fiscal year, Albany State University’s overall economic impact on the regional economy was measured at $137,707,545, according to a report recently released by the University System of Georgia. The report also measured ASU’s employment impact at 1,757 jobs in fiscal year 2010. Of that total, 580 jobs were on-campus and 1,177 [...]
Read More →History re-born Stewbo’s partners buy Merry Acres
Tweet By Kevin Hogencamp Stewart Campbell was downright giddy Tuesday as he contemplated the realization of his company’s acquisition of the iconic Merry Acres Event Center complex at 1500 Dawson Road. Campbell now owns a critical part of Albany’s past — and future.
Read More →Bo Henry, Stewart Campbell purchase Merry Acres
Tweet (News Release) Bo Henry and Stewart Campbell are proud to announce that they have purchased the Merry Acres Event Center/Restaurant and Office complex along with the Merry Acres Motel from the Dozier Family who has owned and operated the business since the 1950′s. The Dozier and Stanfill families have had a very successful real [...]
Read More →SOUR GRAPES? Revenue agents halt mall car sale
Tweet Staff reports Twice a year for six years, a handful of Albany automobile dealers have moved much of their fleets to the Albany Mall for a massive two-day tent sale sponsored by DoCo Regional Federal Credit Union. But this year, someone called the law – and the gig was shut down toward the [...]
Read More →WITH EDWARDS MOTORS PURCHASE, PRINCE IS ALBANY’S SOLE GM DEALER
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Tweet Staff reports Tifton-based Prince Automotive Group has increased its share of Albany’s new vehicle sales market by acquiring Edwards Motors of Albany. The deal, which enables Prince to sell Buicks and Cadillacs in addition to Chevrolets, becomes official today. On Tuesday, Prince Chevrolet of Albany – which acquired Wallace Chevrolet last year — [...]
Read More →Downtown Renaissance
Tweet By Kevin Hogencamp Last fall, downtown restaurateurs Sarah Edmonds and B.J. Fletcher never imagined they’d be launching new businesses; they were plenty busy with their multiple ventures. Nor could they have fathomed just how excited they are about the economic revival of downtown Albany. My, what a difference a few months make.
Read More →Hooters Being Evicted (UPDATED!)
Tweet By Kevin Hogencamp Hooters Being Evicted (UPDATED) Hooters’ landlord has served eviction papers on the Albany restaurant for its failure to pay rent. Property owner Joe Watkins says he hopes the business at 2817 Old Dawson Road remains open, but that he exhausted every opportunity work with Hooters before serving the business with a [...]
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