A Harford County-based electrical contractor is planning to move its headquarters into the former JD’s Smokehouse building in Bel Air.

According to a social media post from the architectural firm ADW Architectural Design Work, a structural evaluation of the former restaurant has been completed and a demolition permit has been secured. The firm said the next step is to get a building permit.

Images posted by the architectural firm showed the inside of the building completely empty with the walls, bar and vestibule removed.

Good News Electric, based in Belcamp, works in a variety of markets including restaurants, hotels, office buildings and the entertainment industry. They have worked on numerous local projects like the new Bel Air Dick’s Sporting Goods location and the Bel Air Five43 Apartments and more.

The electrical contractor’s portfolio stretches from Annapolis, Baltimore and Towson to Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, North Carolina and Florida where they have recently opened a new office.

Renovations of the former JD’s Smokehouse come about nine months after the restaurant’s closure in early November.

Located off of East Churchville Road, the cozy bar and grill was known for its live music and small-town atmosphere. After 10 years of business, employees said the closure was due to the restaurant owners’ retirement.

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