These words, for fans of “The Brady Bunch,” were uttered by teen fave Greg Brady and usually preceded by “Hey there, groovy chick.”

While teen lingo has certainly metamorphosed into something completely different these days, the good ole decades of the ’60s and ’70s just don’t ever seem to go away. Tie-dyed shirts, Woodstock, peace signs, mini and maxi skirts, and teased hair seem to keep coming back every few years. Thankfully, leisure suits and gold chains have yet to make a return to the fashion world.

Recognizing the popularity of the groovy days in pop culture, Valdosta is just as hip as the rest of the country in revisiting and reinventing older styles and making them new again. The October issue of the Valdosta Scene magazine is one far-out feature after another highlighting fashion, accessories, makeup and hair tips for those who want to be groovy this fall.

You’ll also find photos of people who are hitting the scene all around town, along with other great articles and stories.

The cool issue is on the stands now, so swing by The Times or Books-a-Million and grab a copy today!

What to do, what to do

As if October isn’t a busy enough month for most, try checking out the Business After Hours on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Valwood School. The event is from 5 to 7 p.m. and the school is known for its hospitality (and its great food!) so if you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce, be there or be square.

Friday night is of course the big Winnersville matchup between Lowndes and Valdosta, and Saturday afternoon is Valdosta State’s big Homecoming game, so this should be a big football week in South Georgia!!!

Business Roundup

The big news in Nashville this week is the winner of the Business Plan Competition. The Berrien County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Citizens Bank and Farmers & Merchants Bank, announced that Taylor Feed and Garden won the competition. The company will receive $5,000 in startup capital and complimentary services from several businesses to assist them in their business.

Buffalo Wild Wings by the Valdosta Mall has about another week or two before they open to the public. The commercials are already airing in town for those not familiar with the concept.

There’s a groundbreaking this week for a new retail center at North Ashley Professional Plaza where the Quiznos is going to go.

The new Shuffle Consignment Boutique is open at the corner of Baytree and West Gordon Street.