Friendly Gus cuts ribbon for new convenience store

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  • The owner of Friendly Gus, Guy Cochran (center), cuts the ribbon at the new store’s Aug. 11 grand opening.
    The owner of Friendly Gus, Guy Cochran (center), cuts the ribbon at the new store’s Aug. 11 grand opening.
  • Cochran Brothers owner Guy Cochran (right) speaks at the Aug. 11 grand opening of Gray’s Friendly Gus, following remarks from his son, Wick Cochran. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
    Cochran Brothers owner Guy Cochran (right) speaks at the Aug. 11 grand opening of Gray’s Friendly Gus, following remarks from his son, Wick Cochran. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

    The ribbon cutting for the new Friendly Gus located at 240 James Street in Gray was well attended by those who planned to be there and a constant stream of customers who were surprised by the event.

    The Aug. 11 event was hosted by the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce, and attendees welcomed by Chamber President Chloe Crutchfield.

    Friendly Gus is owned by Cochran Brothers. The owner, Guy Cochran…