Business
Athens classic Weaver D's may close
BY LINDSEY COOK, Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods has been serving good, southern cooking in Athens for 26 years. Owner Dexter Weaver said if business doesn't improve, he'll need to close the restaurant within the month.
- Weaver posted on his personal Facebook page Monday calling for support.
Dexter Weaver posted this message on his Facebook page yesterday saying he may have to close Weaver D's. http://pic.twitter.com/OKn5QYYi- The Red & Black followed with a story on Weaver D's money problems."[The gas company] came last week to shut the gas off, and I had to plead with them to give me an extension,” Weaver said.
Weaver D's on brink of closing in two to three weeksA staple of the Athens restaurant community is on the verge of shutting its doors, owner Dexter Weaver said Monday.- News of the beloved Athens staple's potential closing spread on Facebook and Twitter. Students, alumni and Athens residents praised the fried chicken and sweet potato casserole.
@redandblack I've been wanting to go and now I will definitely have to. I need to make sure I can say that I ate there.
@redandblack I've been eating there for four years. They have some of the best soul food you'll eat. It would be a shame to see it close.- Fans of Weaver D's encouraged followers to buy some soul food and help the business bring in needed revenue.
@UGA_Arts @maggieevert @redandblack yes, support is needed now from us all because Weaver D's is a historic place 4 many of us. CCW w/help- After the announcement, Weaver D's braced for a rush of support from the Classic City community.
truly love seeing Weaver D's PACKED today after @redandblack's article yesterday. #waytogoclassiccity- Several events on Facebook cropped up to spread the news. One event, which had 117 attendees at the time of publication, is hosting a group lunch at Weaver D's on Friday.
- Athens band R.E.M. used Weaver D's slogan, "automatic for the people" as the title of its 1992 album. Several people suggested R.E.M. return to Athens to support the business that loaned the name of "Automatic For The People."
- Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods where the service is "Automatic For the People." yfrog.com/esavyaaj
