Pass the Popcorn, Bethlehem

The curtain is about to rise on the much-anticipated Carmike Cinemas' Gateway Cinemas 12 in Bethlehem.

Located at 416 Exchange Blvd. at the intersection of Ga. Highway 316 and Ga. Highway 81, the new, 12-screen theater is slated to host its grand opening event Thursday, Jan. 12, with special pricing for a very special cause.

Featuring $1 movie tickets, $1 popcorn and $1 drinks — all of the evening’s proceeds will benefit , a Winder-based non-profit organization that strives to “reduce the impact and occurrence of child abuse through counseling, educating, support, and nurturing children and families in Barrow, Banks, and Jackson Counties.”

Featuring a wide array of recently released blockbuster films throughout the complex, the doors will open at 5 p.m. and all shows will begin at 7. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Not only is the grand opening of Gateway Cinemas 12 a great excuse to enjoy a night on the town for a great cause, it’s a terrific opportunity to catch a sneak peek at the state-of-the-art theater that boasts Carmike Cinemas’ signature BigD Large Format Digital Experience. The hallmarks of this “Ultimate Entertainment Experience” are Dimensional Sight thanks to digital projection and wall-to-wall giant screens measuring 78 feet wide by 35 feet tall, Dynamic Sound courtesy of the latest advances in 7.1 surround sound and Deluxe Seating featuring larger custom luxury theater seats. Enjoy the show!

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