A few months ago I blogged about the horrible Carrollton Crossroads sign that looked like it was going to fall. We seriously had several tornadic thunderstorms and hurricanes that blew through almost knocking the entire sign down. Halpern, the shopping center company evidently took notice to this problem and rebuilt the sign. Personally I think … Continue reading »
Posted in July 2012 …
Walmart Upgrades Completed
Loving the new look of our Walmart Supercenter in Carrollton. The color scheme blends in better with the surrounding trees. I was never a fan of the green building look. Also many things inside the store have changed to. For a list of a few upgrades that were done please click this link. That will … Continue reading »
Butler’s BBQ Closes But….
Butler’s BBQ has closed their Highway 61 location next to Flat Rock Rd for now. According to their Facebook page Butler’s may possibly reopen somewhere in Villa Rica. The new location, which is not named in the post, needs fixing up and cleaning before they could open within a few weeks. Butler’s was open for … Continue reading »
Robinson Drug Company Closed
Robinson Drug Company at 618 Dixie Street sits practically empty. All prescriptions were transfered a few months ago and that led us to believe the store was slowly about to close. Robinson Drug Company was still selling medical equipment but had phased out all prescriptions around May. We received word back in April of Robinson … Continue reading »
Kangeroo Express Sign Issues
You might be wondering when the gas prices will appear on the Kangaroo Express Gas Station sign off Maple Street. Officials with the gas station tell us that the sign is very unstable. They are waiting on a crew to fix the sign-age before any employee changes the big gas price numbers. They want everyone … Continue reading »
Mirror Lake Shopping Center Growth
Coffeetown USA has set vacant for quite sometime now. Finally a restaurant called Cafe 4:13 has settled in and is serving Country Cookin and Biscuits starting Monday 7/30. Originally I believe Cafe 4:13 used to be in Hiram. Now for that Froyo craving that everyone in Villa Rica wants and must have! Chillerz is opening … Continue reading »
The Dollar Signs Are Never Ending
Once again Dollar General seeks out to expand with local officials in our area. This time Mount Zion will have a shot of the low price craze with a Dollar General. Local officials are in the process of working out all the correct procedures before starting construction. Permits have been pulled and a zoning request … Continue reading »
Buchanan Gets A New Furniture Store
Buchanan Furniture and More has opened in Buchanan at 3118 Business Hwy 27 (Hilltop Drive) This is a furniture consignment store very similar to Encore Furniture in Carrollton. Buchanan Furniture & More adds to the growing list of new stores in the Buchanan area. Sugarbears and RaJe Salon opened a few months ago.
City Grants Claire’s Accessories A Construction Permit
Claire’s to add a location in McIntosh Plaza in the former Dollar Tree spot next to Target. Sharing the location will be Kay Jewelers recently announced a few weeks ago. This has been confirmed by leasing consultants with McIntosh Plaza. Claire’s offers stylish jewelery and accessories for young girls. As of July 27th a Construction … Continue reading »
Cactus Car Wash Now Open In Douglasville
As of July 21st Cactus Car Wash is open for business. Cactus Car Wash is located on the corner of Chapel Hill Rd and Douglas Blvd. They are currently hiring as well. Click this link for hiring information.