Iconic Blind George’s Newspaper Stand still looking for buyers

Matt Jordan October 24, 2019

Last Updated: October 24, 2019

Grants Pass, Ore — It’s an icon of downtown Grants Pass, but a store that’s stood for generations may sit empty if a buyer isn’t found soon.

Blind George’s newspaper and popcorn stand has been serving the community for nearly a century.

The stands current owners, Jack and Brenda smith say they plan on retiring soon.

They hope to have new owners in place before their deadline of December 31st.

“If you’re not afraid of a little work and you want to have an icon of the community and you want to be very popular with all the people this is the place for ya,” said Jack Smith.

Smith says he hopes to find a buyer who will continue the spirit of Blind George’s into the future.

If they don’t sell by the end of the year, Smith says they’ll empty the store and move out.

Matt Jordan October 24, 2019

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.