During the special ceremony, Mayor Steve Rigdon spoke about the progress and impact that the new dealerships have brought to Baxley and Appling County. Mayor Rigdon shared that with the opening of the new dealerships, Woody has brought over 200 jobs making Woody Folsom Automotive Group the county’s largest private employer, more than $20 million dollars have been invested into the local economy and the dealerships currently have more than 2,000 vehicles totaling over $7 million dollars in inventory.
As part of the Grand Opening, Woody presented Andres Garcia a brand new motorized wheelchair. Woody and his customers raised over $25,000.00 this spring for the wheelchair.
Woody started selling cars right here in Baxley over 30 years ago at Cothern-Varnadore Chevrolet. Woody is married to Tamela Folsom, and together they have two children, Anna Kate and Tanner. He is the son of the late James Folsom and Rilene Folsom.
After the Ribbon Cutting, country music singer Cole Swindell performed a few of his top hits for those in attendance.