Russell Rewis writes: This was Burns Auto Parts. The new one is located across the street. Possibly one of the greatest parts stores in the nation, you could come in for advice on auto parts or life. probably best if you stuck to parts. You could just sit and talk all day if you like, certainly a great place to sit and observe the overall opinions on politics, religion, food, or the favorite vehicle brand. If you sit around long enough you will see the great diversity in such a small town although not so evident at first. More than a parts store; hospitality, knowledgeable, and a dying breed.
Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown 
My wife was born in Reidsville and we lived there for many years. Brian is right Burns Auto Parts was one of the best. Jimmy could get any thing you needed. I was friends with all the Burns and had a lot of Good times in the Moose Club in Vidalia. We also did a lot of traveling with Mary Burns. We sold our home in Reidsville and moved to Florida. We both have a lot of good memories of Reidsville. My wife was a Strickland before we got married..bhbailey@charter.net. Bill and Ruth Bailey
This was Burns Auto Parts the new one is located across the street. Possibly one the greatest parts stores in the nation you could come in for advice on auto parts or life probably best if you stuck to parts. You could just sit and talk all day if you like, certainly a great place to sit and observe the overall opinions on politics, religion, food, or the favorite vehicle brand. If you sit around long enough you will see the great diversity in such a small town although not so evident at first.
More than a parts store hospitality, knowledgeable, and a dying breed.
Thanks Jimmy Burns and family for keeping a few places like this alive.
GOD BLESS!
Thanks, Russell. It’s a shame there aren’t places like this anymore…I’ll change the title to reflect this information….
that is burns auto parts