The Focus Thrift Store Creates a Family Atmosphere

Sherrie Mundy, 55, the thrift store manager from Columbus Georgia talks to a customer in Hamilton, Georgia, on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Sherrie enjoys chatting with customers throughout the day. (Photo/Lauren Leising, lel57623@uga.edu) Sherrie Mundy- (706) 628-9955
Sherrie Mundy, 55, the thrift store manager from Columbus Georgia talks to a customer in Hamilton, Georgia, on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Sherrie enjoys chatting with customers throughout the day. (Photo/Lauren Leising, lel57623@uga.edu)

The Focus Thrift Store in Hamilton, Georgia, redefines the thrift shop by creating a warm environment where customers feel welcomed. Workers and regular customers have formed friendships spanning generations and consider the people at the store a part of their families.

By Lauren Leising

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