Family fun center to locate in Gainesville

GAINESVILL E- A 22,000-square-foot family fun center, targeting youngsters, two-to-twelve years old and their parents, is slated to open in Gainesville in March.

Groundbreaking was held recently for Jaffy's which will be located on the west side of town, on Brown's Bridge Road near Longhorn's and O'Charley's.

Connie Davis, Corporate Development Director for Watkins Chiropractic Clinic, says the complex will be owned by Dr. Mary Watkins and her husband, Jerry Sartor, and all rides and attractions will be indoors. Davis said it will include a roller coaster, various other rides, games, and an "imagination room." A cafe and place for up to eight birthday parties at one time will also be included.

Photo: Gary Gibbs, Mark Musslewhite, Dr. Mary Watkins and husband, Jerry Sartor, Connie W. Davis, Mayor Sissy Lawson, Rep. Stacy Reece, City Commissioner Myrtle Figueras, Major Tony Carter, Police Chief Frank Hooper and Robin Overby.