Weigel’s named 2019 Chain of the Year

Weigel’s Stores has been named Convenience Store Decisions 2019 Chain of the Year.  The award was presented to long-time executive Bill Weigel at an awards dinner hosted at the Fox Theater in Atlanta.   Weigel was delighted to win the award, given the “great chains operating across the country.” He said it’s a tribute to the…

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Powell prepares for Christmas

Powell Lions Club Christmas Parade – the 36th one – will step off from Powell Middle School at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Participants should be onsite by 4:30. The parade marches down Emory Road, ending at Powell High School. Info here.   Cocoa and Caroling at Powell Station Park – a free event sponsored by the Powell…

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Saturday was kids day, all day in Powell

Powell is a special place, especially for kids. On Saturday, events cascaded.   First, the Weigel family, company executives and store employees hosted kids selected by the Salvation Army at the Target on Clinton Highway. Weigel gave each child $150 to spend, and an adult volunteer accompanied each one through the store. Then everyone packed…

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