Gracing the cover of the June Valdosta Scene magazine is the city’s most famous landmark, the Crescent. Chances are that even if you’re from here, you may not really know the history behind this graceful and elegant home. Most Valdostans tend to drive up and down Ashley and Patterson Street without taking the time to really look at all the local scenery. I realize it’s not all beautiful, but much of it truly is, if you just take the time to enjoy it.
In addition to the home’s history, there are accompanying photos from Wes Sewell of some of the beautiful weddings and events he has photographed there in recent years.
The theme for this month’s Scene is all about gracious, Southern living. Relaxing and enjoying life in the South, with tips for entertaining friends, throwing a swank summer party, and selecting the right wine for your gathering.
Other tips in the Scene include information and photos about easy day trips that can be taken from Valdosta around Georgia and Florida. You will also find a great historic piece on the former home of The Valdosta Daily Times at the corner of West Hill Avenue in a building that is long gone. Did you know back in the day before all the modern conveniences we now take for granted that reporters used to shout out scores, big news of the day, etc. from the second floor windows? Just one more thing replaced by the Internet.
Photos from recent events, recipes, a feature on Covington’s, relationship advice and much more can be found in the June Scene. Pick up a copy today at the Times office or Books-a-Million. Read and enjoy!
Take a Walk on the Northside!
Several businesses on Northside Drive are coming together this Saturday to have a joint Open House event. On June 13, you can shop in various stores on Northside and help raise money for a good cause. The merchants have selected the Georgia Sheriff’s Boys Ranch as its charitable recipient for the event, with the money collected going to help buy bookbags and school supplies.
There will be family activities, sales and more. Follow the Times this week for more information, including the stores participating in the Walk on the Northside event Saturday.
Business Roundup
It looks like there may be a new adult entertainment club opening on Bemiss where Peaches used to be. The problem is that since Peaches closed, the property has been annexed into the city and the rules have changed so that you can no longer have alcohol and nudity in the same venue, but at any rate, there is a sign on the property that says Club Diamond with a silhouette of a female form, like you might find on a trucker’s mud flap. The sign says it’s a “gentleman’s club” and is opening soon.
While we’re on Bemiss, there is a new Bemiss BBQ opening up where a pizza place used to be and another club is coming called Carol’s Country Club across from the fire station, sort of.
Also on Bemiss, the Elliano’s still doesn’t look like it’s opened yet.
Up the road a bit, quite a bit, all the way up to Nashville, there is a new gift shop that opened this week called the BriarBerry Gift Shop across the street from Harveys.
And while we’re in outlying areas, there is a new industry in Lakeland called Affinity Homes. The modular home builders started production in May and are edging towards having their first home completed for a grand opening soon. It’s located where the former Warsaw modular home builders was, near the Threatte Center.
Still waiting on official word on Buffalo Wild Wings, but it’s pretty sure that they are coming in by the mall on an outparcel, most likely right across from Atlanta Bread.
Tough times for about 100 employees this week who were laid off by Hood Packaging when the plant closed suddenly last Friday.
No word yet on whether the Chick Fil A is a for sure or still just proposed near the intersection of North Valdosta Road and Inner Perimeter, but the rain is delaying work on all sorts of projects around town right now.
That’s all I have for this week, but if there’s something I missed, please let me know!
Business
Business This Week: Have you seen the June Scene?
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Business Wish List Results
The results are in from my very un-scientific poll on the businesses that people want to see come to Valdosta. After my comment last week that there seemed to be more requests for retail than restaurants, I was bombarded this week with restaurant suggestions, so I’m guessing even with an OG, readers aren’t quite satisfied yet.
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The Brass Quill Gallery
VALDOSTA — The only way to describe The Brass Quill Gallery to someone who hasn’t witnessed the majesty of its interior is this: If Alice in Wonderland could be interpreted into a modern-day building decorated by the Mad Hatter — that’s The Brass Quill Gallery. It is arguably the most creative decorating scheme in Valdosta. It is because of the business’ unique style, that The Brass Quill Gallery is a metaphorical nest of creativity for those wanting to get inked. -
VIDEO: Social media command center helps Super Bowl visitors
Indianapolis is the first Super Bowl host city to utilize the power of Twitter and other social media to help football fans get the most out of football's biggest event.
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BlackBerry’s Future?
BlackBerry used to be the “it” phone. Notice I said used to be. Just as video killed the radio star, iPhone killed the BlackBerry.
Blackberry has become the new “flip phone.” It’s ancient. It’s out of date and it can’t compete in the iPhone revolution of the smart(er) phone. -
Business This Week: Wishing and hoping for some new businesses
About another 50 or more readers emailed this week to lend some thoughts on the type of businesses they’d like to see come to Valdosta, and places where there are things to do for kids, especially teens, and adults are high on the list so far.
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Don’t let your taxes outsmart you this year!
With tax season rearing its ugly head out of your already busy life, there’s no need for you to feel like you’re alone.
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Business Wish List: the 2012 version
I received an interesting response last week to my query about what people want now that the OG is finally here.
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Downtown Hahira
HAHIRA — The Voice from “Field of Dreams” once famously intoned, “If you build it, they will come.” Stacey Dershimer hasn’t been Hahira’s downtown developmental coordinator for long — one month — but she’s been here long enough to know, if you build upon what you have, more people and more businesses will come.
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5 tips to help you land a new job in 2012
Job-hunting websites expect hiring to improve in 2012. So whether you’ve been out of work for a while or are simply looking for a change, here are some tips to ensure a successful job search.
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Business Wish List Results
