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Updated: 2:18 PM Feb 8, 2010
Florala Leaders Announce a new electronic bingo facility
Florala mayor Robert Williamson had a press conference today announcing a possible electronic bingo development in the City of Florala.
Posted: 2:15 PM Feb 8, 2010Reporter: Denise Bradberry Email Address: denise@wtvy.com |
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Florala Mayor Robert Williamson had a press conference Monday announcing a possible electronic bingo development in the City of Florala.
The Florala Historical Society has submitted an application to the Covington County Sheriff Office, for a Bingo permit.
On the same day, the City of Florala submitted an application for a Bingo license including an application for a machine Bingo facilities.
The Florala Historical Society has entered into a development agreement with a unnamed gaming interested from Gulf Shores.
Developers have done a large amount of planning for the Florala area but an actual plan has not been submitted.
The mayor says the plans would include a full entertainment complex including a full service restaurant, a sandwich shop, retail, entertainment venue, and hotel.
They estimate when fully built, the facility could employ as many as 1,500 employees, with an average wage of $10 to $13 an hour.
The mayor say this project could return an estimate $10 million to Covington County on an annual basis.
If the Covington County Sheriff signs the permit, a temporary facility could be open within 45 days.
A number of residents showed up to the press conference to voice concerns.
We will have more on this story tonight on News 4.
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