Short and Paulk was established in 1941 by J.P. Short III and his uncle, H.M. Paulk. Today the Company operates out of 6 locations and offers lumber and a diverse line of building materials. Short & Paulk operates Lumberyards in Tifton, Thomasville, Sylvester, Albany, Dawson, Cuthbert and a Tifton-based manufacturing plant producing door units and speciality products. The business has changed a great deal over the years. Since starting the Company up in 1941 with 3 employees, Short and Paulk currently employs over 95 full and part-time employees.