Chipley Mayor Linda Cain and Councilman-elect Tommy McDonald cut the ribbons to mark the official re-opening of the Chipley WalMart Supercenter

City and county officials were on hand Sept. 1st when the Chipley WalMart reopened with great fanfare. Among those participating in the re-opening were members of the choir at Kate Smith Elementary School who sang the National Anthem.

Welcoming shoppers, store manager Joy Davis reported WalMart Store #2114 usually hasapproximately 300 employees who are active in their community. Davis said local associates support a number of worthwhile causes and checks were presented a number of organizations, including the following:

* Caring and Sharing

* Tri-County Community Council

* Literacy Volunteers of Washington County

* Chipley Police Department

* Chipley Fire Department

* Graceville Community Church