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Powersville Opry House opens in new Middle Georgia location after 28 years in Byron

By Tamari Perrineau

The Powersville Opry House is leaving its longtime location in Byron to relocate to a bigger building in Hawkinsville.

A spot for regular weekend gospel and country performances since 1994, Opry House organizers intend to keep shows free to the public, making ends meet with donations and concession sales.

“I think [Opry fans] will come to Hawkinsville; it’s free and it’s a safe environment. We don’t allow any alcohol or foul language. It’s a family setting, and people enjoy that,” said Grover Jewell, president of Powersville Opry House.

The new location at 390 Perry Highway in Hawkinsville was provided by the organization People Helping People United. Jewell said the move will allow the Opry to generate excitement and grow its audience after enduring the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The excitement is brewing down in Hawkinsville,” he said. “The word is getting out.”

The Opry recently celebrated its 28 year anniversary at the Byron location and held its final show in late March. Its new location officially opened April 2. To stay up-to-date on events and shows, follow them on Facebook.

From left, Janis Ball, Sharon Allred and Yvonne Harrington clean the snack bar area at the Powersville Opry’s new location in Hawkinsville March 31. The Opry is moving to Hawkinsville after 27 years at its former location outside of Byron.
From left, Janis Ball, Sharon Allred and Yvonne Harrington clean the snack bar area at the Powersville Opry’s new location in Hawkinsville March 31. The Opry is moving to Hawkinsville after 27 years at its former location outside of Byron. Jason Vorhees The Telegraph
A Powersville Opry cowboy hat sits in a display case at the Opry’s new location in Hawkinsville March 31. The Opry is moving to Hawkinsville after 27 years at its former location outside of Byron.
A Powersville Opry cowboy hat sits in a display case at the Opry’s new location in Hawkinsville March 31. The Opry is moving to Hawkinsville after 27 years at its former location outside of Byron.
Grover Jewell, president of the Powersville Opry helps move a drum set off the stage at the Opry’s new location in Hawkinsville March 31. The Opry is moving to Hawkinsville after 27 years at its former location outside of Byron.
Grover Jewell, president of the Powersville Opry helps move a drum set off the stage at the Opry’s new location in Hawkinsville March 31. The Opry is moving to Hawkinsville after 27 years at its former location outside of Byron.
A Powersville Opry sign sits on the floor at the Opry’s new location in Hawkinsville March 31. The Opry is moving to Hawkinsville after 27 years at its former location outside of Byron.
A Powersville Opry sign sits on the floor at the Opry’s new location in Hawkinsville March 31. The Opry is moving to Hawkinsville after 27 years at its former location outside of Byron.

This story was originally published April 4, 2022 at 11:28 AM.

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