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Palms Grill recognized as a ‘Delicious Destination’ by state Tourism Bureau

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[January 19, 2015] ATLANTA - On Friday, in the banquet room at the Palms Grill, a small but significant group gathered to witness the presentation of a state recognition to the café.

On hand was Billie Cheek of Atlanta, representing Mayor Fred Finchum. Cheek is a 35-year member of the Atlanta City Council and serves as the Mayor Pro Tem in Finchum’s absence.

Randy Brooks was present, representing the Atlanta Library Board. The Palms Grill and several other destination locations in Atlanta are owned and operated by the Library.

Also on hand was Bill Thomas of Atlanta. Thomas is involved with the Atlanta Library, the Atlanta Betterment Fund, is a business owner in Atlanta and the executive director of the Logan County Economic Development Partnership.

Representing the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce and the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County, Kristi Powell, Jean Bruner-Jachino, and Sarah Wallick were also on hand.



The morning began with Cheek reading a letter from Mayor Finchum, then adding a few words of her own. She noted that Finchum sent his apologies and regrets for not being able to attend. She then read the note from the mayor that recognized that the Delicious Destination Award was a statewide program and that Palms was one of a very select group to receive the award this year. The note ended with a word of congratulations. Cheek then added that she too wanted to congratulate the Palms Grill and the Atlanta Library Board for the award.

She ended saying, “Thanks to the Atlanta Public Library and staff for bringing back a lot of nostalgia to Atlanta with the Palms Grill and a delicious food.



Sarah Wallick then took the podium. She noted that the award is made as the result of a nomination. It was noted that the nominator for the Palms Grill was Heather Wilkins of the Regional Tourism Bureau. She said, “We are very fortunate to have something like this sitting on Route 66 where it has been fully restored to its former glory. It is just a wonderful place.”

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Next up was Thomas, who was quick to explain that it was the public library that owned the business. He said the business has been up and running for six years, and that it has been very successful.



He was also quick to recognize the staff at the grill saying that the success of the business can be credited to the staff who understand the vision of the grill. “They understand the vision of this place, and the vision is to create an experience because that is what we have discovered tourists want. When they come in here they want to hear, see, smell, taste, and touch what it was like to go down Route 66 back in the day.”



Wallick then made the official presentation of the certificate to Brooks. Brooks also offered up a few words on the grill and the award. “Thank you very much for this distinguished award. It means a lot to the library. We are going to display this right out where the tourists can see it and let them know just how proud we are to have received this.”

At the end of the presentation, guests were invited to stay for lunch or at least have a piece of freshly made pie.

[Nila Smith]

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