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new location for one of Fayette's oldest businesses

Farming may not be the world's oldest profession, but certainly it

was one of the first in Fayette County. Starting in 1946, Georgia Farm and

Ranch was in business under one name or another, first as a seed store.

At the former location next to Speedi-Pig Barbeque, the barnlike structure

was drafty and cold in winter, hot and pungent in summer, with bags of horse

feed, fertilizer in big pallet stacks. Then and now many pallets of feed

wound up on South Fayette and Coweta Counties' farms.

But today when you walk into Georgia Farm and Ranch, the large air-conditioned

showroom, expansive selection of power equipment, pet supplies and even gifts

is, as Manager Terry Pulliam describes, "a shopper's delight."

Purina Mills pet food and horse feed, a broad variety of pet care supplies,

including vaccinations, shampoos, cages, leashes, chew toys and rawhides

stock shelf after shelf of easily perused items. The new location, in Fayetteville

on Ga. Highway 85, just south of the split with 92, is easy to get in and

out of.

"We've gone from 200 different items to over 3,000," says

Pulliam. "With the selection we have there's no reason why at least

10% of Fayette County shouldn't be in here every month." Pulliam

cites great quality pet foods at exceptional value as a prime draw for local

residents. "We are convenient to Peachtree City and all of Fayetteville.

Why wouldn't you want to be able to pull in and stop right at our front

door?"

The expanded showroom houses the area's biggest selection of equestrian

supplies. "We've got a computer program that will tell people what

to feed their horses based on size and age," says Pulliam. He continues, "My

wife shows horses. She used to drive to Senoia to get supplies and equipment.

She approves of what we have, so I know it's good."

Owner Fred Green knows that he is one-stop shopping for anyone with animals

and/or land to take care of. "Often it is our customers who buy our

supplies that buy our equipment," says Green. Georgia Farm and Ranch

carries the full line of Husqvarna lawn equipment, including professional

grade zero turn mowers. They carry White Outdoor and Cub Cadet, sister brands

that are considered "Best Buys" in some categories.

One customer, Philip Stusak of Fayetteville owns The Cutting Edge, a professional

property maintenance company. He bought his Cub Cadet Tank, a lawnmower with

a 60 inch cutting swath from Georgia Farm and Ranch. Stusak says, "They

were extremely helpful and accomodating to my business. The experience with

them has been great. It's one of the better mowers I've ever had,

and I've had six."

Stusak also referred to positive experiences with the Georgia Farm and Ranch

lawnmower service department. Pulliam points out the added options for homeowners. "We

do pick-up and delivery on mowers needing service," he says. Georgia

Farm and Ranch also carries the Hustler Turf Equipment line of both professional

and home owner mowers.

In addition to lawnmowers, Georgia Farm and Ranch carries Agco tractors

and Arctic Cat ATVs. "We are the only place you can get them, and get

them serviced," said Pulliam of the Arctic Cats. "They are the

best transporation for anyone who loves the outdoors, especially hunters."

Also in stock this season for hunters are outdoor dutch ovens, perfect for

cooking at the campsite. Georgia Farm and Ranch's selection of food

plot seed is expansive, including the critically acclaimed Godfrey's

brand.

Owner Fred Green also is happy about the selection of gift items available

in time for Christmas, including miniature windmills and Vermont weather

sticks. He's had one on his farm for 10 years. "It still works," says

Green. He explains, "Normally it points up. But if it's going to

rain it points down or remains level with the ground. It's a good and

useful conversation piece."

With the old country look of the new Georgia Farm and Ranch some things

haven't changed. Manager Terry Pulliam still puts the service and friendly

atmosphere first on his list of reasons to visit.

The new Georgia Farm and Ranch is on Highway 85 South in Fayetteville. For

more information call 770-460-0794.