Welcome to the South Georgia Roundup, where we take a look at the most important stories and things that happened over the last week or so across South Georgia.
SevenBrew Coffee (finally) opens its new location in Lee County
The location sits next to the Raceway gas station has seen a steady stream of cars filing through its double lane drive thru. SevenBrew’s main offerings include over 30 flavors for drinks as well as hot and cold coffee drinks, energy drinks, fizzy drinks, cold brew, and smoothies & shakes. They also hosted a special “Swag Day” at the new Lee County location on Saturday 1/18 where they gave away a free SevenBrew t-shirt with any large drink purchase. [SEE FULL POST]
Orthopaedic Associates in Albany is closing after decades in business
The longtime Albany business opened in 1958 and served clients and patients for the next nearly 7 decades. In a post to friends and the community on social media, Orthopaedic Associates said they were sad to have to close, and blamed rising costs as part of their decision.
The iconic Albany practice will close its doors for good on April 30, 2025. They stopped seeing new patients as of January 10 and will also stop performing surgeries as of January 30, 2025.
Orthopaedic Associates thanked all their patients and staff for their support over the years. You can read the entire statement in the photos of the original post. [SEE FULL POST]
Books-A-Million opens new larger location in Albany
Located between Hobby Lobby and Petsmart, the new BAM! boasts thousands more square feet of space for books and noticeably larger sections around the store.
Inside the store is bright and roomy with lots of space to explore books and gifts. Notable sections of the store include a best sellers section right at the front of the store, a large games and gifts section, and a large “Faithpoint” section with Bibles and books.
One part that is no longer part of the bookstore is Joe Muggs Coffee, the coffee shop and cafe for many legacy Books-A-Million locations. What do you think of this new Books-A-Million location in Albany? [SEE FULL POST]
New all-you-can-eat Asia Buffet restaurant opens in Albany
The new buffet location is large and welcoming, with lots of seating for groups of all sizes. Booths flank the interior and outer walls of the restaurant and tables that can seat 8 or more are plentiful on the interior. The newly built Asia Buffet has opened to the public at their location in the shopping center between Golden Corral and Guang Zhou.
Guests are greeted at the entrance and hosts take them to their table. Once seated, servers take drink orders and diners can then visit the buffet. The buffet area has three main tiers including hot and freshly cooked varieties of classic Asian dishes, a salad and dessert bar, as well as a sushi and hibachi grill.
Guests can visit one of the buffet sections to choose from a variety of uncooked meats and vegetables before taking them to an on-demand hibachi chef who will prepare the selection. The rest of the buffet is available for return trips as desired.
The atmosphere is big and roomy, and the seating is new and comfortable. The restaurant was about half full at the time of our visit but did not feel loud or imposing. Asia buffet is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. What do you think about Asia Buffet opening? [SEE FULL POST]
Albany pizza icon reopens under new name and location
The former Brothers Pizza has rebranded and opened up a new pizza shop as Gianna’s NY Style Pizza & More. The original owners opened their new shop inside the Shell gas station near the corner of Old Dawson Rd and North Westover Blvd.
Guests can order all their same pizza favorites at the new location. Gianna’s Pizza accepts call-in and in-person orders. There is no cafe so all orders are made to-go.
The owners tell 229 Life they still make their own dough from scratch and serve all their customers’ favorite NY style pizzas and calzones each day. What do you think about the new Gianna’s NY Pizza in Albany? [SEE FULL POST]
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