Friday, July 5, 2013 --

We were greeted at Gwinnett County Town Square today by our Executive Producers, Sandra and Clyde Strickland.

[caption id="attachment_800" align="text-center" width="263"] Executive Producers, Clyde and Sandra Strickland[/caption]

Berney Kirkland made a surprise visit to the Square. Ms. Kirkland is responsible for helping plan to incorporate screening the American Made Movie at Gwinnett County Public Schools to expand their knowledge across "areas of social studies, American history, government, economics and career and technical education. (Click Here for the Full Article)."

[caption id="attachment_800" align="text-center" width="300"] Strickland (Right)[/caption]

After a quick photo-op, Mr. & Mrs. Strickland accompanied us on our local American factory tour.

The stops on this Factory Tour Included:

1. The Winton Machine Company

[caption id="attachment_802" align="text-center" width="300"] American Made Movie Tours The Winton Machine Co.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_803" align="text-center" width="300"] Winton Machine Co. Employee[/caption]

2. Okabashi

[caption id="attachment_806" align="text-center" width="300"] AMM Producer, Nathan McGill, with Okabashi product.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_807" align="text-center" width="200"] Okabashi Employee at Work.[/caption]

We ended the day at Coolray Field to watch the Gwinnett Braves vs. Durham Bull. Our own Clyde Strickland threw the first pitch at the game.

[caption id="attachment_808" align="text-center" width="300"] Mr. Strickland Throws the First Pitch of The Game.[/caption]

The game was followed by a special screening of "American Made Movie."

We would like to thank the Sticklands for an amazing first day! Can't wait to see them at our next stop, in Greenwood, MS!