Southern Rivers Mortgage

James Jackson, Mortgage Officer at Southern Rivers Mortgage, cut the ribbon for the new office at 133 Main Street in downtown LaGrange, GA. He is joined by members of the board of directors of the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown LaGrange Development Authority, and executives from the parent company F&M Bank and Trust.

Foody Farewell

It was all accolades for Suzanne Foody as she she said her farewells to members of the Downtown LaGrange Development Authority. She is moving out of town and was sad to leave her job as the DLDA executive director. However, she can always come back because LaGrange City Councilman Bobby Traylor presented her with a key to the City. Smiling his approval (at left) is DLDA Chair Shawn Zwilling (the Branding Firm).

Hogansville is Booming

It was a great day in Hogansville as celebrations were held for two new businesses. Chef Sammy Deutsch cut the ribbon as owner Jack Leidner held the ribbon for the official grand opening of Pappa Grasso's Italian Bistro at 102 East Main Street. City officials, the Hogansville Downtown Development Authority, and the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce were on hand to applaud the event and then were treated to lunch.

Next, everyone walked down and across the street to help Kim Fegreus cut the ribbon for Kimmie & Friends, a gift shop at 309 East Main Street.

Hogansville's Main Street hummed as the group visited other shops and enjoyed the idyllic weather and hometown hospitality.

KIA Plant Amazes Mayor

West Point Mayor Drew Ferguson told the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, "KIA's level of technology is amazing." He also enthused that he is, "Having a good time with downtown redevelopment." The meeting was at the old West Point Railroad Depot, which is now a museum and welcome center.
In the photo, the mayor is shown talking to board members Libby Willingham (Mallory Agency) in the center and Laura Breedlove (Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home).

"Explorations" in Print

The Explorations in Antiquity Center celebrated its third anniversary in LaGrange with the publication of "Jesus' Last Night with His Disciples." It is co-authored by the founder of the museum, Dr. James Fleming (shown here), and Hannaniah Pinto. The book is full of colorful photographs of the Holy Land and art, depicting the times of the Bible. It is also a research resource. The book is for sale in the museum gift shop. The Center is located at 130 Gordon Commercial Drive, LaGrange.

Habitat's ReStore

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore at 333 Main Street has been refurbished and updated. Store Manager Jody Carey cut the ribbon to celebrate while Habitat Executive Director Steve Brown explained that the charitable organization accepts donations of household goods and then sells them to help fund their building projects. They can be reached at 706-837-0702. The ribbon cutting ceremony was facilitated by the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited to an Open House at ReStore on Saturday, June 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ferguson Fare-thee-Well

The Development Authority of LaGrange bid farewell to Susan Ferguson (center) with a luncheon in her honor today. Susan, whose office was in the chamber building, was the Family Support Coordinator and helped numerous families settle in from South Korea as they moved here for the new KIA plant and all its support industries. She has spent three years helping with cable and phone connections, housing, licenses, translators and tutors, and much of daily living's necessities. Officials from the companies and local government lauded her work. Her last official day is June 30, 2009.