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Photos: Mockingbird gift shop soars during pandemic
April 21, 2021
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Mockingbird, a locally owned and operated gift shop in Downtown Valdosta, sells a variety of different items including home décor, jewelry, candles, children’s gifts and other small items.
Pamela Akins, the owner of Mockingbird, opened the gift shop in January 2003.
“It [Mockingbird] has afforded me to meet so many people in our community and become friends with them,” Akins said.
Besides mask wearing and social distancing, the pandemic has increased the business Mockingbird has.
“I think because people have been so shut in and not travelling, they want to get out, and I’ve had a very good year during the pandemic,” Akins said.
All aboard: New excursion train aims to help economic development in South Ga. The Azalea Sprinter is taking its first official run this weekend and seats are already sold out. (Source: WALB) By Jennifer Morejon | March 10, 2021 at 5:32 PM EST - Updated March 10 at 5:32 PM
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - South Georgia’s newest excursion train will travel along the historic Georgia and Florida Railroad.
The Azalea Sprinter is taking its first official run this weekend and seats are already sold out. Azalea Sprinter, a new excursion train in South Georgia. (Source: CaterParrott Railnet)
“We put this online and we filled up three trains in less than two days, so people love this type of thing,” said Jamie Cater, Co-CEO of CaterParrott Railnet.
Downtown Valdosta hopes to bring more art to the area with new mural
Downtown Valdosta hopes to bring more art to the area with new mural By Jennifer Morejon | February 25, 2021 at 7:33 PM EST - Updated February 26 at 12:02 AM
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) -If youâre driving on the overpass heading to downtown Valdosta, you may notice something very bright.
A new mural was painted over the weekend on a city-owned building.
The artist, Lee Mobley, from Douglas, spent the weekend creating it.
The goal of the mural is to help redevelop the south side of the city.
âEver since itâs been up and we kind of let the public know, weâve had a huge response from it. People love it, itâs very beautiful and vibrant. And weâre hoping we can help start the trend of bringing in more art and maybe private businesses will do the same,â said Ellen Hill, main street director.
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Book and Table Inn owners Jamie and Sarah Phelps with their sons stand in the small courtyard area of the inn.
VALDOSTA â Book and Table Inn has expanded since it first opened a little more than a year ago.
Owners say the bed and breakfast strives to offer an experience that will hopefully keep people frequenting Valdosta.
Book and Table was initially established on North Patterson Street in Downtown Valdosta with three rooms available for rent to anyone needing a place to sleep while visiting the town.Â
The inn has grown to acquire three more rooms on North Ashley Street and two on West Hill Avenue.Â