Central Georgia Manufacturing Store Wins Small Business Award, Reflects on Decades of Growth
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
What started as a small machine shop in Central Georgia has grown into a multi-building manufacturing company now recognized for both its growth and its role supporting the U.S. military.
Collins Manufacturing has been named Small Business Person of the Year for Georgia, marking nearly two decades of expansion for owners Gwen and Larry Collins.
Inside the shop, the company now produces a range of parts—from small machine components to larger assemblies used in military systems.
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