The Grand Conference Center
Fitzgerald, Georgia

For information and booking:
Jon Durkovic
115 South Main Street
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
grandtheatre@mchsi.com
229-426-5090

Located in one of Georgia's most unique small communities, the Grand Conference Center is perfectly suited to serve the needs of small conferences, seminars, receptions, and intimate meetings.

The Center's adjoining Grand Theatre is a restored 1930's vintage movie house. Technologically however, the facility is all 21st Century. Equipped with a state-of-the-art Powerpoint presentation system, superb lighting and sound, full size screen and projection unit, the Theatre makes an excellent gathering point for keynote addresses, plenary sessions, and, of course, entertainment.

Upstairs, the renovated Conference Center can be configured as four break-out rooms to accommodate simultaneous sessions - or opened fully to serve up to 250 participants. This space also houses an expansive catering kitchen and technological amenities amidst art deco styling. The conference area is ADA compliant and easily accessible by elevator from the lobby of the Theatre.

Another solid reason for choosing the Grand Conference Center for your next meeting or conference is its convenient location in Fitzgerald. Only 20 miles from Interstate 75, the city is a junction for US highways 129 and 319. A 24-hour general aviation airport serves corporate jets and other private aircraft. Regional airports in Albany and Valdosta, served by commuter flights from Atlanta, are just over an hour's drive.

Several nationally-recognized motels are located just minutes away from the Grand Conference Center. There is also stately Neo-Classical bed and breakfast inn for those who crave Southern comfort and culture. The 200+ rooms feature small city prices, with quality amenities.

In addition to Aunt Mary's Kitchen (honest soul food), Nabila's Garden Resturant, and succulent Southern barbeque, you will find a number of well-known chain restaurants and neighborhood eateries.

Best of all is the City of Fitzgerald, itself.

Recognized as "The City Where America Reunited," Fitzgerald has roots in the Civil War, but was founded thirty years later by P. H. Fitzgerald of Indiana, as an "Old Soldier's Colony." The heartwarming story of how Yanks and Rebs came together to create a city deep in Georgia's piney woods is one of the most unique in America. An excellent small museum - the Blue and Gray - tells the town's story and also houses rare artifacts from Civil War veterans who were its early pioneers.

In fact, the entire city reflects this Yank/Reb history. Streets are named for generals from both sides, as well as famous ships of the conflict. The distinctive and eclectic architecture, brick streets, Civil War cemetery, beautiful median plaza parks, and historic downtown streetscapes mark Fitzgerald as one of Georgia's premier planned cities.

Grand Plaza Park, in the heart of the Historic District, across from the Grand Conference Center, features remarkable topiary sculptures of Yank and Reb generals in a friendly handshake - the emblem of this "City of Harmony". Another topiary honors the tiny colorful Burmese chickens which made Fitzgerald their favorite nesting spot many years ago, and still intrigue tourists and townfolk alike. A "life-size" chess board, ice cream parlor tables and lush foliage also await you. Additional downtown points of interest include the Fitzgerald Fire Department Museum, Colony Art Gallery, Downtown Farmer's Market, Po' Boy Opry House (Saturdays only), and a walking/driving tour of historic architecture.

Most importantly, you'll relish the warmth and intimacy of small town hospitality, meticulous attention to every detail of your conference or meeting, delicious catered meals by hometown cooks, and a quiet, peaceful ambiance that will make your group want to return to Fitzgerald year after year.