We are more than relieved to know that an 87-year-old family business — Ginn Motors, which has been an anchor of our community, has survived the closings that were instituted by Chrysler and General Motors.

It is a testimony to the leadership of owner Billy Fortson that both dealerships survived.

Ginn has been a landmark, provided a needed tax for our community in the darkest of economic times and has supported the growth of our community, and its employees have become local leaders.

We are proud that the Ginn family has been a supporting partner of our newspaper for the 87 years of its existence; we are looking forward to the Ginn family being an integral part of our community for the next 87 years.