In the oldest store in Fayette County, a song plays on the radio that captures the atmosphere inside perfectly.

John Mellencamp's "Small Town" seems to be playing exclusively for Bill Davis, who for the past 59 years has been the owner of The Trading Post.

The lifelong Fayetteville resident will always see the city he grew up in as a small town, and his store stands as a living monument to that memory.

Today, the store celebrates its 59th year in business.

Located on Ga. Highway 85, The Trading Post has established itself as the premier venue of jeans in the county, and the customer service Davis deploys has been able to attract loyal customers.

While the song plays, a couple of customers come into the store. They both hail from different counties.

Misti Patterson of Spalding County has her two children, Drew and Mary Ashley, with her. "She has been coming in here for 20 years," said Davis, smiling.

Another customer, Terry Denny of Coweta County, looks for a new pair of jeans. "He's been coming here probably 20 years also," Davis said. Denny nods in agreement.

With its simple charm and unmatched hospitality, the store is a landmark business, which harkens