Business of the Quarter
Gordo Family Practice Center
Starting in January, the Gordo Area Chamber of Commerce began recognizing the Chamber's business members with a Business of the Quarter honor. This is another way the Chamber wants to show its support for the businesses in Gordo. The first chosen for this honor is the Family Practice Center, located on Highway 86. Left to right are UA medical student Jacob Seales, Diane Akin, Kristen Lane, Dr. Drake Lavender, JoAnn Conklan, Dr. John Brandon, Chamber Vice President Kenneth Junkin, Chamber Secretary Melissa Adams and Gordo Mayor Craig Patterson Staff of the Family Practice Center not shown are Sherry Cowart, Emily Johnson, Darlene Gibson, and CRNP Pat Stephens. Chamber leaders not shown are President, Rusty Adams, Treasurer Nikki Mullenix and Manager Sheba Duren. ( Photo by Doug Sanders, PIckens County Herald) |
NEWS
Muleday/Chickfest 2011
Despite hot temperatures, the 24th Annual Muleday/Chickenfest was a success! Numerous groups performed on stage to a responsive audience. On Friday night Mo-Jo Trio performed and the 2011 Citizen and Pioneer Awards were presented. Jack Howell received Citizen of the Year and Barbara Jo Dyer Pioneer of the Year.
22nd Muleday/Chickenfest festival was held in 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Approximately 4,000 people attended the 23rd annual Muleday/Chickenfest held June 5 & 6 in Gordo according to Mayor Craig Patterson.
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Grant Allows Mosiac Benches to tell Gordo's Story
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The Gordo Area Community Development Foundation, which was created to improve the quality of life in Gordo, was awarded a $3,100 grant from the Black Belt Arts Initiative.
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MOSAIC BENCHES ARE IN PLACE
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Mosaic benches are now in place, except for two that are awaiting site prepration.
23th annual Muleday/Chickenfeast
Friday, June 18, 2010
Approximately 7,000 people attended the 23th annual Muleday/Chickenfeast festival held June 4 & 5 in downtown Gordo. Friday night, June 4, the featured band, "Mo Jo Trio" performed for several thousand people and was well received. They rated several encores from the crowd. Saturday, June 5th festival began with the 5K run. After entainment a Historic Marker was unveiled that contained the history of Gordo. This Marker was presented by the State of Alabama as part of the "Year of Alabama Small Town and Downtown" project.
