Owned by Clark Paulk in the 1930s and 1940s, Pine Ridge is nearly forgotten today. It’s located between Ocilla and Lax.
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Pine Ridge Store, Irwin County
Posted in --IRWIN COUNTY GA-- with tags --IRWIN COUNTY GA--, Copyright Brian Brown, {Most Endangered Historic Places in South Georgia}, {South Georgia Architecture}, {South Georgia Country Stores} on February 17, 2012 by Brian BrownAdams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
Posted in --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA with tags --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Copyright Brian Brown, Wilsonville GA, {Signs}, {South Georgia Architecture}, {South Georgia Country Stores}, {South Georgia Folklife}, {South Georgia Landmarks} on February 9, 2012 by Brian Brown
I knew I’d like Thora Adams when she greeted me at the front door. She told me to remember her name by thinking “goddess of thunder”, and later related that as the mother of five sons, she had to be. Thora met her late husband Cornelius in her native England while he was stationed there in the military and they opened this store in the 1970s. An earlier store had operated at the same site. All their sons still live nearby, and people in the neighborhood are glad to have a neighborhood store and gathering place. I certainly enjoyed talking with her about country stores and everything else. Thora is open every day except Sundays. Stop by and see her on Georgia Highway 158, about 12 miles south of Douglas, between the 17 Mile River and the Ware County Line. Just bring cash. She doesn’t take debit or credit cards.
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
Posted in --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA with tags --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Copyright Brian Brown, Wilsonville GA, {Signs}, {South Georgia Country Stores}, {South Georgia Folklife}, {South Georgia Landmarks} on February 9, 2012 by Brian Brown
I’ve been seeing this sign for years. Imagine my surprise to realize the store was still open…
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
Posted in --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA with tags --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Copyright Brian Brown, Wilsonville GA, {South Georgia Country Stores}, {South Georgia Folklife}, {South Georgia Landmarks} on February 9, 2012 by Brian Brown
As you can see in this photo, Adams & Sons is the real thing. No pretension. I photograph so many abandoned country stores, I’m moved by the experience of finding one that is open.
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
Posted in --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA with tags --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Copyright Brian Brown, Wilsonville GA, {South Georgai Folklife}, {South Georgia Country Stores}, {South Georgia Landmarks} on February 9, 2012 by Brian Brown
This is Thora Adams with one of her granddaughters. She was such a nice lady and her interest in my project was only overshadowed by my sense of amazement at being in a genuine country store, the sort of place that was still around in small numbers when I was a boy, but is now virtually gone from the landscape. Thora and her late husband, Cornelius, opened up shop in the 1970s. Since his passing, she maintains the business to foster a sense of community for her neighbors. If you’re ever in the area, pay her a visit. You won’t be disappointed!
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
Posted in --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA with tags --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Copyright Brian Brown, Wilsonville GA, {South Georgia Country Stores}, {South Georgia Folklife}, {South Georgia Landmarks} on February 9, 2012 by Brian Brown
I was really impressed at how well-stocked and practical the store was. Thora even sells cane poles!
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
Posted in --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA with tags --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Copyright Brian Brown, Wilsonville GA, {South Georgia Country Stores}, {South Georgia Folklife}, {South Georgia Landmarks} on February 9, 2012 by Brian Brown
More of the store’s colorful stock.
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
Posted in --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA with tags --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Copyright Brian Brown, Wilsonville GA, {South Georgia Country Stores}, {South Georgia Folklife}, {South Georgia Landmarks}, {South Georgia Roadside Attractions} on February 9, 2012 by Brian Brown
Thora and her granddaughter with a couple of regular customers.
Abandoned Country Store, Moultrie
Posted in --COLQUITT COUNTY GA--, Moultrie GA with tags --COLQUITT COUNTY GA--, Copyright Brian Brown, Moultrie GA, {South Georgia Architecture}, {South Georgia Country Stores} on February 4, 2012 by Brian Brown
Located near Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church, this old store was once “out in the country”; Moultrie’s growth over the years, however, places it just on the edge of town today.
Abandoned Country Store, Crosland
Posted in --COLQUITT COUNTY GA--, Crosland GA with tags --COLQUITT COUNTY GA--, Copyright Brian Brown, Crosland GA, {South Georgia Architecture}, {South Georgia Country Stores}, {South Georgia Ghost Towns} on February 4, 2012 by Brian Brown
