ATHENS DRIVE-IN THEATER PRACTICES SOCIAL DISTANCING OVER WEEKEND

Cinemagic Theatre is looking forward to another event Memorial Day Weekend

Social distancing a priority.

The cinemagic theatre on south jefferson street opened its outdoor gates...allowing people to watch a movie at their drive-in screen on the green.

However -- under the 'safer at home' order - entertainment venues are supposed to be closed.

Waay-31s alexis scott joins us live from athens with why and hoow they were open.

Alexis?

Tonight's show was for a fundraiser.

All the profits are going to a local food bank.

However -- in order for this to happen -- the city of athens and attorney generals office had to make an exception.

Since its an outdoor theatre -- where people can stay six feet apart by staying in their vehicles-- the owner was granted it.

"i can get out of the house and socialize a little bit without having to be right on top of somebody and being outside and getting some sunshine and good weather," this is what brought nancy cifers and nanette taylor out on a saturday night.

The two said it felt good to be doing something other than sitting at home and watching t-v.

Instead -- they were able to catch a movie at this outdoor theatre... and helping feed families in exchange.

Nanette taylor, came to drive-in movie "it was good to donate some money to help the churches involved because like the schools have been donating foo to the hungry kids... that's a donation too," but changes were made in order to comply with social distancing.

Only 40 cars were allowed in.

Usually there's about 80.

If you wanted some popcorn or a drink -- you can call and employees will bring it to you.

This way you don't have to get out of your car.

And the movie-goers seemed to adjust well to the changes -- eager to catch another show next weekend.

Nanette taylor, came to drive-in movie "definitely.

We definitely would come back," now friday was the first time cinemagic allowed people back in for the theatre services since march.

The indoor theatres will remain closed.

But they're gearing up for another drive in session for memorial day weekend.

Reporting in athens, alexis scott waay-31