COVINGTON, Ga. - A total of 108 campers were awoken at 5 a.m. Tuesday after spending the night in the parking lot of the new Chick-fil-A at Salem Bridge location for a year's supply of Chick-fil-A.
Campers reached 100 at 11 p.m. Monday evening and eight alternates were added throughout the night.
After a milk and chocolate chunk cookie wind down, campers settled in for a beautiful and warm night in the parking lot at 12290 Brown Bridge Road.
All 108 guests were awoken this morning for a bathroom break before they lined up to receive their year supply of Chick-fil-A at Salem Bridge.
The Chick-fil-A cow led them across the red carpet to the ringing of cowbells as Operator Chris Giella awarded them with a card loaded with a year supply of Chick-fil-A, and the restaurant is now open for business!.
The restaurant hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays.
A special ribbon cutting and first bite ceremony will be held at the restaurant at 9 a.m.