Business About Tift

Published 12:00 pm Thursday, February 16, 2023

Here’s a look at business news in the Tift County area.

Espresso 41 location opening at mall

Espresso 41 will hold the grand opening of its location at the Tifton Mall on Saturday, Feb. 18. The location will open at 7 a.m. According to Espresso 41’s Facebook Page, the first 100 customers will get a free gift. The address is 416 Virginia Ave N. 

The Boot Store

The Boot Store has opened its new location on 1642 Carpenter Road S. in Tifton. The store is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

The store can be reached at (229) 387-8858 or online at tiftonbootstore.com

Claire’s Closet

Claire’s Closet, a children’s clothing boutique, has opened at 115 2nd St. E. in Tifton. The store is opening Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They can be contacted at (229) 460-4195

Taco Loco moving

Taco Loco announced on their Facebook page that they will be moving to their new location at 901 Pine St. in Tifton. The last day they will be operating at their current location at 307 W. 12th St., Tifton, will be March 4. They are hiring in-person at their current location and can be contact at (229) 396-5654. Their current operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are also available online at tacolocoga.com.

Mother’s Love bought by Childcare Network

The Mother’s Love Child Care and Learning Centers, with locations at 1925 Whiddon Mill Road and 3148 Fulwood Road, have been sold to Childcare Network. Childwork Network was expected to take over operations on Monday, Feb. 13. It will retire the Mother’s Love name as it rebrands the centers as Childcare Network locations.

Mother’s Love had been independently owned and operated by Lynn Ross for over 30 years. Ross has retired from her position as of Friday, Feb. 10.

Chick-Fil-A reopens

The Tifton Chick-Fil-A, located at 1197 U.S. Highway 82, has reopened after its closure to renovate, according to their Facebook page. They are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday. They can be contacted at (229) 387-0011.

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