Short & Paulk breaks ground on new Facility in Sylvester

SYLVESTER — The Worth County Economic Development Authority, Sylvester-Worth County Chamber, and the city of Sylvester celebrated the groundbreaking recently for the new Short & Paulk Door Shop Manufacturing Plant and the ribbon-cutting for the company’s new corporate office in Sylvester. This development marks a significant investment in local job creation and expands Short & Paulk’s presence in the region.

Short & Paulk has been an integral part of the Sylvester-Worth County community for 39 years. Jay Short announced that the expansion of the company’s lumber yard and retail store located off U.S. Highway 82, initiated over two years ago, has resulted in substantial growth. During that time, the company has increased its work force from nine to more than 35 employees, introduced a retail section for firearms and ammunition, and enhanced its offerings and retail space.

“Working with the Worth County Economic Development team, the city of Sylvester, and Worth County leadership, along with the superior work force and the pro-business atmosphere, has encouraged me to bring the door manufacturing shop here,” Short said.

After a strategic planning phase of less than a year, Short & Paulk is now embarking on constructing a new door manufacturing facility on Dexter Wilson Road in Sylvester. The project represents a $2.5 million investment and will create nine additional jobs for the community.

Jay Crowe, chair of the Worth County EDA, emphasized the attractiveness of Worth County for businesses.

“Our strategic location, excellent schools, cooperation among the EDA, chamber, city, county, school system, local incentives, and low taxes make Worth County a desirable place to establish a business,” he said.

Crowe praised the Economic Development team, which includes Johnny Bryan, Trent Davis, Amanda Parr, Chris Shipp, Mark Giddens and Hal Carter, for identifying projects that align well with the community’s needs.

Karen Rackley, executive director of the Worth County EDA, reinforced this sentiment, noting the trend of expansions and investments in the area over the last 20 years.

“We’ve witnessed significant industrial and retail growth in our downtown and Highway 82 Corridor due to the strategic planning of our leadership,” she said. “Short & Paulk exemplifies the perfect fit for our community, and we look forward to their continued success.”