Local business
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Businesses React to Selig Enterprises Plan Cancellation
–Reported by Lindsay Tuman Selig Enterprises has withdrawn their proposal to build a shopping center next to downtown Athens. The plan was announced two years ago this November. The proposed site was at Oconee Street and East Broad. The backlash at the proposal was swift, especially against the planned Walmart.…
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UPDATE: Mama’s Boy Fire
Two employees involved in a kitchen fire at Mama’s Boy are expected to be okay and released from the hospital this week. “EMS and the fire department reacted quickly. Both of our employees suffered from second degree burns, mostly on the arms though,” says restaurant manager Ken McCallin. Yesterday’s fire…
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Northeast Georgia News
MR. Comic Shop Opens in Watkinsville
Watkinsville, GA- MR. Comic Shop opened today in downtown Watkinsville. The comic book store has thousands of comics and also carries graphic novels and collector editions of monthly comics. The shop will also have new comics offered every Wednesday and those who sign up for subscriptions to these will receive…
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Athens-Clarke County
Vision Video Closes One Store But Continues To Stay Strong
Athens, Ga– Blockbusters and other movie stores are closing nationwide. But one local Athens video store has found a way to keep their video business running. Reporter Hannah Patrick found out how vision video is still succeeding. Even though One of the Vision Video stores is closing next month, the…
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Junkman’s Daughter, Like Other Local Businesses, Struggling In Recent Economical Climate
With the economy still struggling, many local businesses are having to shut their doors. Reporter Ashley Hollander spoke with one business owner who doesn’t have any plans to close his business, but does admit they are having trouble breaking even.