Blockbuster on Experiment Station Road Will Close in March

It's been more than a month since the in the Butler's Crossing shopping plaza stopped renting out movies and games in preparation of closing its doors for good.

The store is currently liquidating all merchandise, with a tentative date of March 25 scheduled as the final day.

Everything from DVDs to Blueray copies and snacks are on sale.  The store is also selling off fixtures and even a gumball machine. All sales are final.

Dish Network Corp paid $320 million for Blockbuster in April 2011.   In July, the company had hopes of keeping 1,500 stores open and retaining 15,000 employees.

However, last month Chief Executive Joe Clayton told Reuters announced unprofitable stores would close, but didn't specify how many locations would be closed.  Any remaining stores will serve, in part, as customer service centers for Dish, he said in the interview.

The Watkinsville location stopped renting out movies and games on Dec. 27, according to signs posted inside.