It’s official- Wendy’s Restaurant in Eastman has closed it’s doors for business. Manager Billy Sharrard confirmed the closure in a telephone interview today.

The Eastman store is a franchise of Wendy’s and not owned by Wendy’s Corporation. The owner was faced with a demand by Corporate Wendy’s to do a major renovation to the building to keep the franchise. The owner decided to close, rather than make the investment.

Eastman, GA, USA, April 22, 2013) - Alcoa calls the period between April 21st and June 21st as GreenWorks because this timeframe includes Earth Day, National Arbor Day and World Environment Day.  The Alcoa Architectural Products facility in Eastman celebrated Earth Day on April 22nd by picking up the trash along the one-mile Industrial Blvd.  This was the first of what will become a quarterly schedule by Alcoa employees to keep Eastman litter free by adopting Industrial Blvd.  City Manager, Bea Edge, City Council Members and Judy Madden, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce attended the dedication along with several Alcoa employees.

On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, members of the Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member, Dr. Edward “Chip” Stringer and the staff of Eastman Surgical Associates during a plaque presentation.

“The Chamber of Commerce thanks Dr. Stringer for his investment in the economic and physical health of the Dodge County community,” welcomed Stephanie Burton, Vice Chair Member Services, Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce.

Contact Dr. Stringer and his staff at 478-374-1409 or stop by their location at 829 Plaza Drive.