College Drive-In
Laconia Circle,
Fort Valley,
GA
31030
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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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.
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.
The one between Locust Grove and Jackson is this one:
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Between Jackson and Jenkinsburg actually.
Open 1955-1961?
Need an address, more info, and photos.
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.
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”
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.
Only the foundation of the projection booth/concession stand still exists from the drive-in.