Local businesses highlight community service and legacy

Small businesses in different regions are emphasizing their long-standing community ties and professional expertise.

In Cordele, Adam’s Drug Store, owned by Jonathan Sinyard, has operated for over 75 years. Sinyard, who took full ownership in 2019, focuses on local engagement and supporting community organizations like 4-H and local sports teams. To address public health, the pharmacy partners with the University of Georgia to provide free NARCAN to prevent opioid overdose deaths.

In Mississippi, Selman’s Jewelers has expanded its presence by opening a new location in Brookhaven. The business, which originated in McComb in 1945, is currently led by fourth-generation jeweler Kristin Ratliff. Ratliff recently completed a Graduate Gemologist diploma from the Gemological Institute of America, continuing a family legacy of jewelry service and expertise.