Thursday, May 17, 2012
City officials held the official groundbreaking ceremony this afternoon.
Construction of Beverage SuperStore of Grayson has officially begun, as city officials and community members came together this afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony on Loganville Highway. The store will be managed by Richard Tucker, the successful applicant for the one license in Grayson. His wife, Peggy, owns Grayson Reserves, LLC. The plan was once to name the store Grayson Cellars. There may still be a Grayson Cellars in the form of a wine tasting room or a fine wine room, said Tucker, but they decided to name it Beverage SuperStore after the highly successful store in Suwanee by the same name. Tucker and his team, which includes Carla Carraway, Randall Dixon and Bill Cornell of Precision Planning, started last fall in …
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Did you know you can get discounts just for checking in to your favorite spots?
Who says you can't get something for nothing? Just check-in on Foursquare at places you go every day and you can get some great freebies or discounts. Here's what we found in Northeast Georgia this week: Johnny's Pizza, 2023 Grayson Hwy, Grayson - Get 25% off an appetizer with your first check-in. HJC Clothing & Company, 70 North Broad St, Winder - One free Car Monogram of your choice with your first check-in. Choo Choo Express, 1021 Parkway Blvd, Athens - Get a free order of a two piece spring roll and drink with your first check-in.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Kirkland Signature Foods is one of nine different brands recalled by the manufacturer.
Diamond Pet Foods has expanded a voluntary recall to include batches of nine brands of dry pet food formulas manufactured between Dec. 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination. A local reader asked about the recall, so Patch is providing this information from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). You can sign up for recall alerts from the FDA online, or subscribe to an RSS feed from the administration. In April 2012, Diamond Pet Foods initiated three voluntary recalls of Diamond manufactured dry dog food. Although none of the additional products being recalled have tested positive for Salmonella, the company is pulling them from store shelves as a precaution. The company stated: “We have taken corrective …
Monday, May 14, 2012
A look at the most recent restaurant inspections for Loganville and Grayson restaurants by the East Metro Health and Northeast Health districts.
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Monday, May 14
The East Metro Health District and Northeast Health Districts are tasked with ensuring restaurant compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. Restaurants in Loganville fall in one of these districts depending on the county in which they are located. Restaurants in Grayson fall under the East Metro Health District. The following restaurant scores are the most recent scores available for local restaurants from both of these districts as at May 14, 2012. Click on the score to get the full report. East Metro Health District - Gwinnett County American Deli, 1911 Grayson Highway, Suite 17, Grayson Date: 5/10/2012 Score: 74 C Golden Capital Asian Kitchen, 2445 Moon Road, Suite 6, Grayson Date: 5/9/2010 - Preliminary …
Carmike Cinemas, including Bethlehem and Snellville will play host to a summer movie series geared toward children and their families, and tickets are just $2.
It’s hard to believe that summer break will be upon us in just a matter of weeks. Parents will be scrambling to find fun summer activities to keep their children entertained. Carmike Cinemas is offering a way to help with Kids Summer Movie Series, which begins next month at the Gateway Cinemas 12 in Bethlehem and Carmike 12 in Snellville. During the summer movie series, a number of popular, family-friendly films will be shown throughout the summer months beginning June 7 through Aug. 9, and showtimes will be at 10 a.m. every Thursday. This year’s series offers the “complete package”. Each attendee will receive admission to the show plus a small 16-ounce drink and small 53-ounce popcorn for just $2. All remaining concession items will be …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
LanierWorld Adds New Features for 2012
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Saturday, May 12
The Suwanee area's unofficial "beach" -- Lanier World at Lake Lanier Islands -- will open Saturday, May 12. According to a news release from Lake Lanier Islands Resort, LanierWorld will have some new touches this year. The main one is that a Ferris wheel and Super Slide have been added to the LanierWorld beach area that debuted in 2011. "... We’ve sought to create a beach-themed entertainment district on the shores of Lake Lanier that offers something for every type of guest who passes through our gates," Lake Lanier Islands Resort CEO Mike Williams said in a news release. "We’re discovering that every time we rise to meet that demand, the demand grows even more. This year, we’re trying to get a couple of steps in front of the demand and …
Friday, May 11, 2012
As Loganville begins the process of bringing a retail beverage store to the city, construction is set to begin on the one in Grayson
As Loganville begins the process of bringing a package store to the city, Grayson is a whole year ahead in the process and expects to have Beverage SuperStore of Grayson open in the fall. Richard Tucker, the successful aplicant for the one license issued in Grayson, said land has been cleared and construction will soon begin. “The first phase of demolition and land clearing was a great success,” Tucker said in a press release. “We are on track to begin construction and are expected to have the store open mid October 2012. Feedback from the community has been very positive. Our potential customers are excited to see that Beverage SuperStore is coming to Grayson. Our reputation for 16 years in Suwanee is unsurpassed. We offer great customer …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The largest branded marketer of baby and young children’s apparel in the United States is filling 250 positions.
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Wednesday, May 9
Are you interested in working in the one-million square foot Carter's facility in Jackson County slated to open in June? Over the next four days, you have a chance to apply for work during a job fair taking place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 625 Braselton Parkway in Braselton. So print copies of your resume, don your best business attire, and apply in person for one of the 250 full-time positions the company is filling immediately -- warehouse material handlers, warehouse operations, equipment operators, inventory control, human resources and additional support roles. The job fair wraps up on Saturday, May 12, according to a news release. Carter's has announced it plans to create more than 600 new full-time jobs in Georgia by 2015.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Business Profile: The week of Mother’s Day seemed the right time to profile Kathy Mackay, LMT of Escape Relaxation Clinic IntuitiveTouch Massage, a company offering the perfect Mother’s Day gift for harried moms.
While there is little you can do about her height or willingness to ride a bicycle, you can do something about your mother’s stress or her pain this Mother’s Day. You can do that with a Gift Certificate for an “incredible massage” from state licensed massage therapist Kathy Mackay, LMT, owner of Escape Relaxation Clinic IntuitiveTouch Massage, in Loganville. With 20 years experience, Mackay prides herself on providing stress reduction, relaxation and pain relief. Mackay specializes in gentle massage techniques that help quiet the mind and soothe the body as well as advanced massage techniques to address chronic soft tissue pain and body balancing. A mother herself, Mackay is offering a very special Mother’s Day Gift designed with your …
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Allstate aims to standardize warning signs for motorcycle safety, targeting dangerous intersections in more than 30 cities across the country this year.
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Monday, May 7
To kick off National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Allstate Insurance permanently installed a motorcycle warning sign in Snellville at the intersection of Athens Highway and Grayson Parkway. The sign cautions motorists to look twice for riders at intersections, which is where most multi-vehicle collisions occur for riders. In an effort to help standardize warning signs for motorcycle safety and help reduce the number of motorcycle crashes Allstate plans to permanently install motorcycle warning signs in more than 30 U.S. cities this year. Currently, there is no standard sign for motorcycle awareness. The yellow, diamond shaped warning sign was created following two years of development, which included 140 temporary installations in …
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