College Drive-In

Laconia Circle,
Fort Valley, GA 31030

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The College Drive-In was one of two drive-ins in Fort Valley, Georgia. It was opened in December 1952 and parked 212 cars and had 250 seats for walk-in patrons. It was owned by Greer Grace and was still open in 1957.

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JFBrantley
JFBrantley on July 7, 2010 at 3:05 pm

Mike Rogers do you know anything about a drive-in in Jenkinsburg. From what I remember it was a very small drive-in that was between Locust Grove and Jackson.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on July 7, 2010 at 5:16 pm

J.B. sorry my 1956 motion picture almanac does not have a Jenkinsburg Drive-in.It had either closed or maybe wasn’t built yet.Hopefully some other CT guys can help.I am doing every Drive-in Georgia a few at a time. Only"J" was Jesup Family Drive-in.

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam on July 8, 2010 at 11:59 pm

The one between Locust Grove and Jackson is this one:

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Between Jackson and Jenkinsburg actually.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on August 16, 2010 at 8:55 am

Open 1955-1961?

Need an address, more info, and photos.

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on March 9, 2018 at 11:04 am

The November 29, 1952, issue of Boxoffice said that the College Drive-In was under construction at Fort Valley, Georgia, and was expected to open around December 25. The project would accommodate 300 cars, and would have 250 seats for walk-in customers. The owners were Lee Hancock and Greer Grace.

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on April 28, 2021 at 11:49 am

Boxoffice, Feb. 22, 1960: “Due to storm damage to the screen tower of the College Drive-In, Fort Valley, operator Greer Grace advises he will be unable to reopen until after the middle of March”

kennerado
kennerado on June 27, 2023 at 7:55 pm

Unsurprisingly this was located in close vicinity to Fort Valley State University, the current address is Laconia Circle, Fort Valley. Present in 1955-56 aerial photos, demolished by 1973 and replaced with (student?) housing, its now currently a vacant block.

Kenmore
Kenmore on June 27, 2023 at 8:41 pm

Only the foundation of the projection booth/concession stand still exists from the drive-in.

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