Manning Franks of WFMY News 2 was on Elm Street yesterday afternoon covering a new policy in downtown Greensboro that permits people to carry alcoholic beverages out of one establishment and into another. The policy began yesterday at noon. The idea is that the policy is not about drinking, but walkability, the ability to stroll and shop in stores even if a beverage hasn’t been completely consumed. There are very strict guidelines, including using an approved container/cup, not just any open container one might just happen to have. Also, the establishment a person is entering must have a square sticker on their door that has written on it, “G  BORO OUTSIDE DRINKS welcome.”

Manning, the ever personable Four2Five Photographer/Editor, was on location interviewing shoppers and business owners  on Elm Street about the policy. Manning Franks is a Greensboro native and graduate of High Point University.  He is out covering current events a lot, so, if you are out attending an  event, chances are you will run in to him. Manning is easily recognizable as he looks a lot like a younger  John Stamos. He also looks like Profe Dickerson (who taught in the Guilford County Schools for about 14 years). Seeing the giant camera is also a clue. You can tell by that smile on his face that he loves people and loves his job!

Happy Wednesday!