When it comes to the latest trends in women's apparel, there's no better place to shop till you drop than Downtown Chucktown. And if you're searching for the finest threads in Garden City, look no further than Copper Penny - the Lowcountry's go-to shop for anyone that has a passion for fashion.
We have been dressing women in Garden City for over 34 years and offer upscale designer collections curated with a Southern eye. Here, women from around the United States discover sophisticated, effortless beauty for every season. Whether you're looking for a sassy new dress to impress that special someone or the perfect outfit for your next vacation, your options are endless at Copper Penny.
With easy-to-find locations close to Garden City's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Garden City. Whether you're a tidy professional or a fierce trend-setter, our goal is to help you find the perfect look for your own unique style. With designer brands like CK Bradley and Holst & Lee on hand year-round, finding your new look is easy and fun when you visit Copper Penny.
Our clothing lines give ladies a refreshing mix of one-of-a-kind authenticity with real wearability, allowing them to shine with confidence and style all year long. So, go ahead and spoil yourself - you deserve to look like a million bucks!
Diamonds are pretty and all, but honestly? Dresses are a girl's best friend. Dresses are fun, comfortable, and versatile. At Copper Penny, they're also fashionable and cute. We have a huge selection of women's dresses in Garden City, GA, from stylistic sheath dresses to drop-waist styles that will make your girlfriends jealous.
We offer several styles and shapes from which you can pick. Not sure what style fits best?
It all starts at the waist:
These dresses are made to fit your waist and then gradually flare out towards the hem. A-line dresses are excellent for minimizing thighs, hips, and midsections while pulling the eyes to your bust. This style of dress is a great fit for almost any body type. There's a reason why so many brides settle on A-Line dresses for their big day! With plenty of varieties, this is a kind of dress that you can wear again and again.
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Like the A-Line style, empire dresses are made to fit through your bust. Rather than creating a distinctly angular shape like the A-Line, the Empire style flows from the bust down. This is another kind of dress that fits many body types. From curvy to apple body shapes, the Empire draws focus to your bust and minimizes everything else. For lovely ladies on the shorter side, this style defines your silhouette, especially if you choose a maxi length dress.
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A throwback to the roaring 20's style flapper dresses, Drop Waist dresses look best on lean, athletic bodies that don't have too many curves in the hip area. The key to pulling off a Drop Waist style dress is to ensure that it's not hugging you. This dress is best worn when it is able to hang freely on your body.
Shop NowOnce you know the kind of waist that fits your body type, it's time to find your shape. A few of our most popular dress shapes include:
Unless you're feeling extra sassy, chances are you're wearing a top at this very moment. Tops are garments that cover the top half of your body. At Copper Penny, we have an endless selection of tops in a wide range of styles - from basic tees to blouses and everything in between. If you're looking for the highest quality women's tops in Garden City, GA, you just hit the jackpot!
With that said, finding the right top for the right occasion is easier said than done. However, at Copper Penny, we make finding the right top fun. Whether you're looking for a top that makes a statement or you need a classic button-down for a subdued style, we've got your back. We only carry the most popular tops from the best brands and designers around the world.
Sometimes called broadcloth tops, poplins have classic characteristics and are often woven with an over/under weave. This kind of weave gives more substance to your top while also giving you room to breathe. Poplin shirts are typically soft and smooth, and are great for everyday business attire, some formal occasions, and for certain ceremonies. Sweet and feminine, our Bruna poplin eyelet bib top features ruffles at the sleeves and an eyelet lace yoke at the front. Pair your poplin with your favorite pair of shorts or jeans for a contemporary, relaxed look.
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Great for wearing solo or layered over a camisole or tank top, wrap tops are lightweight, versatile, and great for many different occasions. Wrap tops go well with jeans, maxi dresses, and high-waisted jeans or trousers. Our V-Neck Wrap SLV Top by Jayden is uber-popular at Copper Penny and the perfect choice for dressing down or dressing up. The choice is yours!
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For a dose of feminine fashion, be sure you add an off-the-shoulder top to your everyday wardrobe. A casual, sexy choice, off-the-shoulder tops have unique necklines that cut across your upper arms and chest, leaving your shoulders bare. The result is a flirty flash of skin, which elongates your neck and gives a relaxed, "daytime casual" look. Our Nola off-the-shoulder top pairs perfectly with shorts or even a flowy skirt and is hand-woven in Spain using Jacquard fabric.
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Who doesn't love a good tank top?! Tank tops are lightweight, versatile, and equally great for lounging in the yard or running errands on weekends. Tank tops lend an air of simplicity to your outfit and can be styled in endless ways. Take our Velvet Heart Victory Tank, for instance. This tank is a refreshing update on our classic sleeveless tank top, complete with fray details and a scoop neck. Throw in the fact that it's machine washable, and you have a wardrobe winner.
Shop NowHaving trouble finding the best top for your size and style? As the most trusted women's clothing boutique in Garden City, GA, Copper Penny has helped women discover new looks in the Lowcountry for more than two decades. We take pride in providing a personalized, boutique experience for our customers. If you have questions, give us a call or swing by one of our locations. We would be happy to give you our professional opinion.
Until then, here's a quick guide you can follow to help you find the right fit for your women's top in Garden City:
When choosing a women's top for your outfit, you have to consider how comfortable, confident, and beautiful you will feel. The best way to feel your best in an outfit is to make sure it fits correctly. To get started, you'll want to take your measurements. For most women's tops, the best areas to focus on are your hips, waist, and chest.
Need help measuring? Swing by Copper Penny and ask one of our friendly sales associates to help you out! While you're there, don't forget to check out our huge selection of women's tops in Garden City, GA.
Contact UsLooking to take your style to the next level? You can also get in touch with a personal stylist directly from our website. With a personal stylist by your side, you can find stunning looks for specific occasions, using comfortable clothing in your favorite colors and cuts. Copper Penny is your one-stop-shop for fashionable, fun, fabulous designer clothing in Garden City. But don't take our word for it – come see for yourself!
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The layers to solving the homeless crisis in our community run deep but one critical piece to the puzzle is emergency housing and shelters where the homeless can have a safe place to rest their heads.Mercy Ministries recently shut down and Garden City Rescue Mission is now in danger of closing their doors too.The rescue mission rescues about 400 men from the streets every year. Right now, they house about 60 men.If they ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The layers to solving the homeless crisis in our community run deep but one critical piece to the puzzle is emergency housing and shelters where the homeless can have a safe place to rest their heads.
Mercy Ministries recently shut down and Garden City Rescue Mission is now in danger of closing their doors too.
The rescue mission rescues about 400 men from the streets every year. Right now, they house about 60 men.
If they can’t come up with half a million dollars soon, we’ll see all of those they help back on the street.
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Some of the men have stayed with the rescue mission for months and others years.
“I kept coming back and forth down this road right here and I kept hearing the music,” said Chester Hope, who stays at the rescue mission.
“My life is entirely different all because I chose to come here,” said Mitchell Morris, who stays at the rescue mission.
“I don’t have a lot of everything now, but I have something and that’s the Garden City Rescue,” said Curtis Hunter, who stays at the rescue mission.
It’s a place open to many yet on the verge of having its doors shut forever.
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“The original owner went to heaven some years ago and now the family has decided to liquidate the property,” said Executive Director Patrick Feistel. “So our long-term lease has been shortened.”
There is a price tag of $500,000 attached to stay.
“If I had all the money in the world, I would pay for it,” said volunteer Jeanette Hernandez.
Any dollar or penny will help the rescue mission.
“We need to try to do our best to save our rescue. I don’t say ‘the rescue’ because it’s our rescue mission,” said Hernandez.
“We’re at the doorstep of eternity for a lot of people in their life,” said Feistel.
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Each life and story is just as different as each face.
“Eight years ago, I was a drug addict,” said Morris. “I was a needle junkie.”
“I was a full blown alcoholic,” said Hunter. “I haven’t had a drink in seven months, thanks to this place.”
“I thought I was just gonna come here and lay down, eat a meal but no, that didn’t happen,” said Hope. “It happened but I got a little more than that.”
It is more than one can imagine.
“There are some men right now that come through here and if they didn’t have this place and was out there on the streets, they wouldn’t be alive,” said Feistel.
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Now the rescue mission is fighting for its own life.
“The city doesn’t need less shelters and less places where people are being introduced off the streets,” said Feistel.
The rescue mission instead wants to bring folks in for a chance at life.
To donate to Garden City Rescue Mission, visit their website.
On Sunday, Victory Baptist Church is hosting a silent auction starting at 1 p.m.
On September 2, Hernandez is hosting a 5k run starting at 8 a.m. at Mill Village Trailhead. To learn more and register, visit here.
On September 14, the rescue mission is hosting a telethon where you can call and help raise money. News 12 will update you on more details as we continue to follow.
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On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, a District 8 Town Hall was held at Brock Elementary School for the purpose of sharing information on construction of the new K-12 facility in Garden City that will house Gould Elementary, Mercer Middle, and Groves High School on one campus. For those unable to attend the meeting, please find the presentation available in both English and Spanish below....
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, a District 8 Town Hall was held at Brock Elementary School for the purpose of sharing information on construction of the new K-12 facility in Garden City that will house Gould Elementary, Mercer Middle, and Groves High School on one campus. For those unable to attend the meeting, please find the presentation available in both English and Spanish below.
New K12 Multi School Campus.pdf
Nuevo Campus de Multiples Escuelas K-12.pdf
Questions from the June 13th District 8 Town Hall Meeting
Q1. Is there a separation between the elementary, middle, and high school students during lunch?
Yes, there will be a partition to separate the high school and elementary/middle school sides of the cafeteria. This partition is a permanent separation. There is a large window on the partition (pictured below) that will allow light to come through, however, students will not be able to see the other side of the cafeteria through the window. There are two controlled access doors on the partition as well, however, students will NOT be able to go through these doors.
Like many of our other sites, the multicampus will have perimeter fencing all the way around the building and controlled access exterior doors. Doors in areas that separate the high school from the elementary and middle school will also have controlled access to prevent students from crossing over.
Q3. How will the district handle transportation?
We cannot answer this question at this time. More details will be provided as we approach the completion of the building. Currently all students who live a mile and a half or more from their zoned school are offered school bus transportation.
Q4. When will the school be open?
We cannot answer this question at this time. More details will be provided as we approach the completion of the building.
Q5. Will the school uniform colors change?
School uniform colors are at the discretion of each individual school. At this time, there is not expected to be a change in uniform for Gould, Mercer, or Groves. Each school is expected to maintain their own identity.
Q6. What will the site be named?
At the July 2023 meeting of the Board of Education, Board members approved naming the site Gould/Mercer/Groves Multicampus, or G/M/G for short.
Q7. What spaces will be shared between grades?
Elementary and middle school students will share their side of the building and operate similarly to our K-8 schools. Elementary and middle school students will share a cafetorium, gym, and learning commons. High school students will be completely separated from elementary and middle school students as they will also have their own cafeteria, gym, and learning commons. The only space that will be shared by all three schools is the auditorium.
Q8. Has this K-12 model been tested in other districts?
Yes, our district looked at various schools across the nation that operate a K-12 model. A list of those we looked at includes:
| SCHOOL | Webpage | LOCATION |
| Jenkins County Schools | https://www.jchs.com/ | Millen, GA |
| Presidio School | Tucson, AZ | |
| Deer Trail School Elementary School & Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School | https://www.dt26j.com/en-US/schools https://www.moaarch.com/news/deer-trail-colorado-pk-12-campus-opening/ | Denver, CO |
| Laura Irwin Elementary School & Riverside Middle/High School | https://www.moaarch.com/project/laura-irwin-elementary-school-riverside-middle-high-school/ | Basin, WY |
| Burlington Schools K-12 | Burlington, WY | |
| Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon | Henderson, NV | |
| Hillsdale Local School District | Jeromesville, OH | |
| Lowellville Local School District | Lowellville, OH |
We also currently have many schools with grades K-12 in close proximity to each other. Examples of this concept are Beach-DeRenne-Hodge, and Islands-Coastal-Marshpoint.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A family in Garden City is asking for the community’s help after they lost everything in a Valentine’s Day house fire.Kelli Solomon spoke with WSAV NOW along with her daughter, Alexis McGill, about the impact of the fire on the life of their family.“My four-year-old son got hurt real bad- he sustained second and third-degree burns,” Solomon said.Solomon is having to take her son, Max, to Augusta up to twice a week to receive treatment for his burns. She said he doesn&r...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A family in Garden City is asking for the community’s help after they lost everything in a Valentine’s Day house fire.
Kelli Solomon spoke with WSAV NOW along with her daughter, Alexis McGill, about the impact of the fire on the life of their family.
“My four-year-old son got hurt real bad- he sustained second and third-degree burns,” Solomon said.
Solomon is having to take her son, Max, to Augusta up to twice a week to receive treatment for his burns. She said he doesn’t understand why he got hurt in a fire that destroyed their home.
“He goes around asking everyone ‘Why you let the fire hurt me?'” Solomon explained. “It breaks my heart when he complains of hurting and it’s not much I can do.”
Meanwhile, McGill said that she lost all of her art supplies and electronics that had the books that she had been writing on them.
“I started drawing around fourth grade and now I’m in eighth and all that progress is just gone now,” she explained. “I had an iPad that had all of my art stuff on it and that also got burned in the fire.”
All of her notebooks with the information for her four different books? Gone.
“Right now we are displaced- we’re sleeping on my in-law’s sofa,” Solomon said. For a family of six, she said that space is tight. “We’re just trying to take it one day at a time.”
“Trying to find a place to stay, that’s our most important thing right now,” she explained.
Struggling to find somewhere that’s decently priced is difficult in the area, but Solomon said it’s even harder because her family had just recently lost their restaurant, Baja Tacos before the fire. Now, without a place to live, Solomon cannot continue working from home like she was prior to the fire.
“It’s hard right now,” she said.
She said that her family needs a range of material items from household goods and toiletries to school supplies and clothing. The family also has a GoFundMe set up for raising money so that she can transport her son to get treatment for his burns.
GARDEN CITY, GA. — Dermody Properties has acquired a 312,000-square-foot logistics facility located at 2509 Dean Forest Road in Garden City, about three miles west of the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal. Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. and GFA Inc. occupy the property, which features 32-foot clear heights, 89 dock-high doors, three drive-in doors, 74 trailer parking spaces, T-5 lighting and ESFR fire protection. Britton Burdette, Matt Wirth, Jim Freeman, Dennis Mitchell and Mitchell Townsend of JLL arranged the tr...
GARDEN CITY, GA. — Dermody Properties has acquired a 312,000-square-foot logistics facility located at 2509 Dean Forest Road in Garden City, about three miles west of the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal. Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. and GFA Inc. occupy the property, which features 32-foot clear heights, 89 dock-high doors, three drive-in doors, 74 trailer parking spaces, T-5 lighting and ESFR fire protection. Britton Burdette, Matt Wirth, Jim Freeman, Dennis Mitchell and Mitchell Townsend of JLL arranged the transaction. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Olympus Property has acquired Presidium Town Center, a 370-unit multifamily community located in the Deerwood Park neighborhood of Jacksonville. The property was developed in 2021 by Texas-based multifamily developer Presidium. The buyer has rebranded the community as Olympus Preserve at Town Center. The property offers apartments in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts and amenities including a swimming pool, rooftop lounging deck, fitness center and indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Rents start at $1,611, according to the community website. The sales price was not disclosed.
OCALA, FLA. — Stonemont Financial Group and US Capital Development have completed the development of a $28 million speculative industrial facility located in Ocala, about 37 miles south of Gainesville, Fla. Situated on 35 acres, Topline Logistics Facility totals 457,000 square feet and features 36-foot clear heights, 95 dock doors, four drive-in doors and 110 trailer parking spaces. Construction on the project began in March of last year. HDA Architects designed the property, and Frampton Construction served as general contractor.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Berkadia has arranged a $47 million construction loan for The One at Hope Mills, a 360-unit, garden-style apartment community that will be located at 3680 Elk Road in Fayetteville. Mitch Sinberg, Brad Williamson, Scott Wadler and Matt Robbins of Berkadia’s South Florida office arranged financing on behalf of the Miami-based borrower, One Real Estate Investment (OREI). City National Bank of Florida and Abanca provided the floating-rate loan.
Construction will begin in the third quarter, and the property is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2024. The design-build team includes general contractor Berkley Hall Cos., architect BSB Design and civil engineer Site Design Inc. Upon completion, The One at Hope Mills will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as a resort-style pool, outdoor cabana with TVs, a game room with billiards and shuffleboard and a modern fitness center.
PHOENIX — ABI Multifamily has brokered the $2.2 million sale of an eight-unit apartment property at 4229 North 17th St. in Phoenix.
The buyer and seller are based in Arizona. Mitchell Drake, Dallin Hammond and Carson Griesemer represented the seller in this transaction.
The property was originally built in 1982 and renovated in 2020. Interior renovations include contemporary cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, vinyl flooring, floating bathroom vanities and more. Units come in two-bedroom layouts. Exterior renovations include a dog run, community patio grill and picnic area.
4229 North 17th Street is a garden-style community with gated access.
LOS ANGELES — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $11.8 million in permanent financing for Third Thyme, a 104-unit affordable housing community in Los Angeles.
Anson Snyder led the team that secured the 15-year, fixed-rate, Freddie Mac loan on behalf of the borrower, West Hollywood Community Housing Corp. JLL Real Estate Capital will service the loan.
Third Thyme is located at 1441 W. 3rd St. on a 14,866-square-foot site. The property will utilize 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and public funds. Income restrictions were not disclosed.
PORTLAND, ORE. — Waterton has acquired The Parker, a 177-unit apartment community in Portland.
The Parker rises six stories in the Pearl District, one mile north of downtown Portland. The community offers one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as amenities such as an outdoor courtyard with grilling stations, a fitness center, a dog wash station, bike storage and a community room with a kitchen and business center.
Waterton plans to renovate units with new backsplashes, flooring, lighting, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, shades and mirrors.
SAN DIEGO — High Bluff Capital Partners, a San Diego-based investor, will assume ownership of a portfolio comprising 81 Hardee’s locations following an auction.
Located in Montana, Wyoming, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri and South Carolina, the restaurants were previously owned by franchisee Summit Restaurant Group, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May of this year.
The transaction is expected to close in August. Dave Dixon will oversee operation of the restaurants.
MESA, ARIZ. — StarPoint Properties has received a $52 million loan for the construction of Lotus Point, a 245-unit apartment community in Mesa.
Jeff Sause, Wyatt Strahan and Elle Miraglia of JLL Capital Markets arranged the construction financing for the project through a debt fund.
Lotus Point will rise four stories and offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities will include a fitness center, clubhouse, coworking facility and community kitchen. On-site parking will include a mix of tuck-under and grade-level parking.
Development is slated for completion by early 2025.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 2023 Garden City Festival returns to downtown Augusta and will encompass two full days of excitement next weekend.The festival at Sacred Heart Cuiltutal Center, 301 Greene St., will feature two celebrated soirees, garden and floral exhibits, engaging speakers, a vendor market, new pop-up workshops, family-fun Seedling Saturday, and private garden tours.MOR...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 2023 Garden City Festival returns to downtown Augusta and will encompass two full days of excitement next weekend.
The festival at Sacred Heart Cuiltutal Center, 301 Greene St., will feature two celebrated soirees, garden and floral exhibits, engaging speakers, a vendor market, new pop-up workshops, family-fun Seedling Saturday, and private garden tours.
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The festival has recently been noted as one of the top 20 festivals in Georgia.
All festival proceeds benefit the programs and ongoing preservation of Sacred Heart Cultural Center.
April 20 - from 6 to 9 p.m.
The evening premiere of the festival will feature delectable cuisine, musical and artistic entertainment, and the first glimpse of extraordinary gardens and floral exhibits, unique plants and garden accessories in the Garden Market, and a silent auction of locally sourced items.
April 21, 22 - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$25 Festival and Garden Tour (After April 20, tickets are available for $30 at the gate)
$10 Festival-only – (Does NOT include Garden Tour. After April 20, tickets available for $15 at the gate)
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April 21, 22 - from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This program offers tour participants the opportunity to visit exceptional and inspiring private gardens, not generally open to the public. Tours are throughout Augusta including historic Summerville.
April 21 - from 5 to 9 p.m.
Great toe-tapping music by local band, The Mason Jars, and a catered Pot Smoker BBQ dinner welcome guests to enjoy a casual party in the vibrant Sacred Heart courtyard garden. Before dinner, visit the exhibits and shop our unique Festival vendors. A separate ticket is required.
April 21 - at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
April 22 - at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
Hear experts during this series including Allen Armitage, Judy Kirkland, Jennifer Millwood, Elliot Price, and Ransom Schwerzler.
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April 22 - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Families can experience and learn about gardening and pollinators with hands-on activities and crafts. Youths 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
April 21, 22 - scheduled throughout both days
Enjoy a selection of mini-workshops led by vendors and local guests featuring unique garden, home, and lifestyle themes.
Friday and Saturday, vote for and bid on your favorite birdhouse-themed floral design. Selections will be located throughout the Sacred Heart Festival area. Take home a taste of springtime to delight you and your neighborhood birds.
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