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There’s no shortage of great places to shop in Effingham. We’re excited to highlight some of our unique, locally-owned gems. Whether you’re checking off your gift list or treating yourself, these small businesses have something for everyone.

Effingham County is known for its rich history and scenic landscapes. Established in 1777, it was named after Lord Effingham, a British nobleman. The county seat is Springfield, which serves as the main hub for local government and services. Despite a growing population, Effingham County maintains a mix of rural charm and suburban development that sports a blend of outdoor activities and community events.

In downtown Springfield, explore local boutiques and gift shops and discover unique finds in shops that specialize in vintage items and antiques. After a day of shopping, relax at any of several restaurants like The Coffee House, known for its cozy atmosphere; or grab a good ole-fashioned burger at Stacks Hamburger Stand and head over to one of the parks for a picnic. For a frozen treat, stop by MooMcGinn’s Magic Creamery for a taste of freshly made ice cream.

Rincon hosts a mix of residential neighborhoods, parks, and local boutiques and shops, as well as larger retail chains for groceries and household items.

Guyton, known as a historic railroad town, is a city with strong roots in tradition, character, and heritage. A picturesque downtown features local shops settled among the quaint architectural buildings.

A trip through Guyton wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Butterducks Winery where, in addition to their award-winning wines, they carry an assortment of jellies and jams, cheese and crackers, candles and T-shirts. A stop at the new Hope Ranch will provide the family with a day of adventure and discovery. Different than a typical zoo, Hope Ranch is home to a unique collection of animals.


 

Sweet Treats Cannery

From farm to table, the ingredients used in the sweet and savory canned and baked goods at Sweet Treats Cannery are grown in Effingham and surrounding counties. Owner Wendy Gambino works with more than 65 local family-owned farms and food growers to bring the freshest tastes to all of their jarred goods.

Products that are not locally sourced are carefully chosen to ensure quality, including a variety of chocolates from BelizeNicaraguaUganda, and Colombia. Other unique items include spicy pickled eggs; a full line of Pork King Good snacks; and infused oils, honey, and tea from Springfield’s own Renewed Roots Homestead.

During pie season, which is from October into January, Gambino returns to the roots of Sweet Treats Cannery and makes a slew of unique pie fillings including apple with marshmallow, snickerdoodle, cranberry and pumpkin. As families return to the table, the 32-ounce jars are sufficient for a 10-inch pie crust or a 9 X 7 baking pan.

912.235.1351  |  sweettreatscannery.com  |  1256 S. Highway 21, Springfield

Hours: Tues.-Sat.: 10am-6pm

 

Wiley’s Home Center

Wiley’s Home Center can help redecorate a home to suit nearly all styles. The showroom is packed with 35,000 square feet of furniture ready for immediate delivery. Owners Wiley Thomas and his daughter Detra carry a large selection of furniture from all the top names in the industry including SertaFlexsteelVaughan Basset, and Beauty Rest. They offer financing and 12-month same-as-cash options.

A portion of the furniture and appliance store is home to Horton’s General Store, run by Tammy Legget and Wiley’s daughter Donna Horton. The shop features fresh sausage, beef jerky, honey, locally made jams, jellies and pickles, and gifts made by local artists. Over the holidays, and throughout the year, Horton’s General Store can put together specialty gift baskets.

Home Center: 912.826.2932  |  Horton’s General Store: 912.295.3170

www.wileyshomecenter.com  |  1202 N. Columbia Ave., Rincon

Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 9am-6pm; Sat.: 9am-5pm; Sun.: Closed

 

Smalls Funeral Home

The expense and grief associated with planning a funeral can be alleviated with preparation. Preplanning can help lift the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one. Because arrangements are often a personal choice, preplanning also gives people peace of mind knowing the decisions made reflect one’s standards, lifestyle, taste, and budget.

Smalls Funeral Home, whose motto is Family serving Families, can help people put all the details in place so when their time comes, their family will not be burdened with trying to figure out all the details. Smalls’ website is also full of information to help people through the grieving process.

912-772-3400  |  www.smallsfuneralhome.com  |  203 Samuel Smalls Sr. Ave., Guyton

 

Serendipity

Southern charm meets modern style at Serendipity. The gift boutique carries a full line of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing including dresses, loungewear, game day fashions, and stylish tee shirts. Clothing brands include Simply SouthernHello Mello, and Local Boy Outfitters.

 Located in the heart of Springfield, the boutique also boasts an assortment of accessories and gifts to include Puffin Drinkwear can coolers in fun designs, and bath and body products. Their jewelry line is designed to let people create their own bracelets with a selection of charms, or necklaces with hand-stamped initials and birthstones. 

912-754-4338  |  serendipity-gifts.com  |  105 N. Laurel Street, Suite B, Springfield
Hours: Tues.-Sat.: 10:30am-5pm; Sun. & Mon.: Closed

 

B Renewed

Bonnie J. Smith, a licensed massage therapist, views massage therapy not as a luxury but a necessity. She cites the benefits of therapeutic massage as an effective treatment for reducing stress, counteracting the effects of sitting at work all day, reducing pain and muscle tension, and improving sleep

Bonnie graduated from the Savannah School of Massage Therapy in 2002 and learned a more aggressive approach to massage when she worked alongside a chiropractor. She has since won several local awards for her work.

With two locations in Effingham CountyB’Renewed has several packages including 30- 60- or 90-minute custom massages, hot stone, and prenatal massage, scalp renewal, and foot reflexology.

912-604-2064  |  www.brenewedbybonnie.com

5805 Hwy 21 S., Suite 200, Rincon  |  201 Lynn Bonds Ave., Guyton

 

Vintage Character

Memories of growing up around Kentucky Farms led Ann Brown to open Vintage Character in 2015. She wanted to create a place where friends, family, and guests could find treasures ready to be loved again or find new pieces to add to existing heirlooms.

Although COVID-19 forced the closure of the storefront, business has continued to flourish online. Brown continues to travel looking for new and unusual finds. Although stock is constantly changing visitors to the website will always find a unique collection of home accessories and décor to fit all seasons.

In addition to the curated pieces in the shop, she created her own line of florals and fall and Halloween metal signs.

www.vintage-character.com

 

Rincon Pack and Ship

For sending gifts out of the area, the staff at Rincon Pack and Ship is ready to help safely pack and ship anything people need to have delivered. They are an authorized FedExUPS, and DHL shipping and drop-off center and a UPS access point. They also accept United States Post Office pre-paid packages and Amazon returns.

Although shipping is Rincon Pack and Ship’s main function, they offer several additional services including notary, fax, laminating, copying, and printing. On the shelves, they carry Studier’s Honey out of Guyton, Country Boy pure cane syrup when in season, and a selection of costume jewelry.

Owner Phyllis Glisson said customer satisfaction is their number one priority.

912.826.3992  |  facebook: rinconpackandship  |  319A S. Columbia Ave., Rincon

 

Ole County Outfitters

People who enjoy the early morning fishing trips, late afternoon hunts; a hard day’s work followed by late-night campfires will be right at home at Ole County Outfitters.

They carry all the latest women’s, men’s, and youth fashions with appeal for those who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. To finish off any look, they have an assortment of accessories including hats, bags earrings, and bows.

But it doesn’t stop with the clothing. Ole Country Outfitters also carries a full line of lures and fishing poles and other outdoor sports equipment.

912.772.8517  |  114 Central Blvd., Guyton

Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-3pm; Tues. & Sun.: Closed

 

Hadlie Sales, Service and Rentals

Last year, Gnann’s Fix-it Shop turned the business over to Alston Rahn and the 50-year staple in Springfield became Hadlie Sales, Service and Rentals.

As the business name states, Hadlie offers sales for all outdoor equipment needs by brands such as STIHLExmark, and Billy Goat; and the service department includes repairs and maintenance on outdoor power equipment along with onsite and mobile welding for trailers and equipment.

In the rental department, trailers are available whether a person is looking for something to take on a weekend camping trip or haul materials for a larger construction project. They also rent outdoor power equipment, and heavy equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, and tractors.

Knowing that regular maintenance is key to keeping outdoor equipment running smoothly. Hadlie offers maintenance services including oil changes, blade sharpening, and air filter replacement.

912.754.3745  |  www.hadliesales.com  |  1015 S. Laurel St, Springfield

Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8am-5:30pm; Sat. & Sun.: Closed

 

Guyton’s Bolts and Bullets

Handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition — hunters and sportsmen will find an assortment of weapons and accessories at Guyton’s Bolts and Bullets to up their game in the field.

The staff at Bolts and Bullets, which has been open a little more than a year in downtown Guyton, is well-versed in gunsmithing and repair. They offer customized rifle builds, mostly precision rifles; and they are applicators of Cerakote, a thin film ceramic coating for such products as weapons and equipment, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer electronics.

They also plan on bringing in a variety of classes to include CPR, gun handling, and marksmanship. Several of the employees are active in the sporting community, with some being range masters and competitive shooters, as well as hosts of local competitions.

912.495.8316  |  www.boltsandbullets.com  |  114 Central Blvd., Guyton

Hours: Mon., Tues, Thurs, Fri.: 10am-7pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun & Wed.: Closed

 

 

Just outside of Effingham County, Pooler and Bryan County are also home to many boutiques and shops that deserve a visit including, but not limited to:

Bryan County

Three Lemons Café

912.445.0042

10064 Ford Ave., Suite 0-2,

Richmond Hill, GA

Sugar on Main

912.653.6246

62 W. Bacon St.,

Pembroke, GA

Owens Supply Company

912.653.2331 

www.owenssupplycompany.com

769 E. Bacon St.

Pembroke, GA

Poppy Hill Spa

912.239.5380 

poppyhillspa.com

405 Harris Trail Rd., Suite C and D,

Richmond Hill, GA

Game Changers Running Company

912-445-2163

gamechangersrunningcompany.com

8872 Ford Ave, Suite 207,

Richmond Hill, GA

Taco Depot

912.653.3663 

www.tacodepot31321.com

11 W. Railroad St,

Pembroke, GA

Pembroke Pharmacy and Boutique

912-653-2772

pembrokepharmacyboutique.com

137 E. Bacon St.,

Pembroke, GA

Southern Sportsman

912-653-2772

137 E Bacon St,

Pembroke, GA

Amber & Fig

912-459-0172

shopamberfig.com

10646 B Ford Avenue,

Richmond Hill, GA

Drunken Panther Tattoo

912-715-8754

www.drunkenpanthertattoo.com

9701 Ford Ave., Suite D,

Richmond Hill, GA

 

Pooler

Ellen Claire Soapery

912.373.SOAP (7627)

ellenclairesoapery.com

3130 Hwy 80, Suite B, Bloomingdale, GA

Randy Wood Music/Venue

912.748.1930

www.randywoodmusic.com

1304 East US 80, Bloomingdale, GA

Downbeat Music

912.737.2102

downbeatmusiccenter.com

216 U.S. Highway 80 East, Pooler, GA

D.A.M. Fine Cigars

912.988.3008 

damfinecigars.com

110 Southern Junction Blvd, Pooler, GA

Geechee Girl Apothecary

912.759.1253 

www.geecheegirltea.com

2109 W. Bay St., Savannah, GA

Hello, Retail Therapy

912.667.1882 

helloretailtherapy.com

1000 Pine Barren Rd. Ste 110, Pooler, GA


Salt Table

912-988-1059 

www.salttable.com

1370 US Highway 80 E, Ste K, Pooler, GA

The Finder Things

912-988-1921 

www.thefinderthingssav.com 

329 Highway 80 East, Pooler, GA

Pooler Plant Pickup Station

912-777-8887 

poolerplants.com

1513 Quacco Road, Pooler, GA

Polks on the Go

912-348-3617 

www.polksgo.com 

807 US Hwy 80 W, Pooler, GA