Milledgeville saw many exciting and long-awaited changes this summer that had many students and locals alike excited for the upcoming fall season.
The popular Metropolis restaurant, located in downtown Milledgeville, made the big move into the vacant building on North Wayne Street, announced in March of 2024 and completed before the summer break. Students who left for the whole summer that barely got to enjoy the restaurant’s new upgrades are now back and taking full advantage of them.
In addition to a new location, Metropolis has undergone a significant transformation to a more sophisticated and modern atmosphere. Metropolis still serves the same variety of Mediterranean and Indian cuisine, with new additions added to the menu since its re-opening in May.
“Metropolis has been a restaurant my friends and I have gone to for years,” said Kelsey Sanders, a junior marketing major. “The reopening was so exciting, and we love the new additions. ‘Metrop’ will continue to be a regular spot for us.”
Along with the move of Metropolis, the accessory store Eclectic relocated from its previous location to a building neighboring the new Metropolis on North Wayne Street. The annoucement of the shop’s move took place in March, while the shop’s re-opening occurred in late June of 2024.
Eclectic maintains an affinity for unique gifts and its eclectic accessories, now with a building that offers more space. The store continues to sell a variety of jewlery, gifts and home accessories.
Outside of downtown Milledgeville, the long-awaited Publix opened on June 26, 2024. News broke in spring of 2024 that the grocery store’s doors would be opening soon, exciting many students and locals.
“Once I heard that a new Publix was opening this year, I got really excited.” said Hut Fahnestock, a senior business major. “I couldn’t wait to finally get ‘Pub Subs’ and all my other groceries there,”
On opening day, any customers who entered the store were greeted by the brand new isles of food, the bakery, the deli and sub area and a plethora of self-checkout stations to accommodate any grocery needs. Since then, the new Publix has enjoyed great success, thanks to a friendly and welcoming staff.
“The staff at Publix is always so helpful and kind,” Fahnestock said. “They do whatever they can to make sure you get what you want.”
