Lester Sutton purchased the property where Sutton Tire still stands today from the county in the early 1950’s.
Clark Sutton (center) is shown with his brother Brian (right) and a salesman in the late 1980s. Clark is the current owner of Sutton Tire and plans to retire and leave the business to his daughter and son in law.
Matt Farmer (left) and Clark Sutton are confident Sutton Tire will see its 100th anniversary by continuing to build relationships. JENNIFER RAMSAY/Staff
In 1947, Lester Sutton opened Cornelia Tire and Recap on Highway 441 South in Cornelia. After returning from World War II, Sutton opened his business retreading passenger and truck tires. At the ti...
