BIZZ BUZZ By Alaina Loughridge Photo by Wen Mcnally
TYBEE GLASS
SERVICE
You never really think about glass service until you are in need
of one, and typically that is when some jerk spits up gravel on your
windshield or some other glass piercing object creates that horrid crack
in your windshield, and nine times out of ten it is right where you view
out the window to see to drive. GAH!! Well, thankfully, we now have a
local Tybee service that can come to our rescue in not only windshields,
but a variety of glass accoutrements, which include custom table tops,
mirrors, window screens, and so much more! Gene Foster is the man!
Read on for all of the details!
Gene Foster has been serving the Tybee area for over two years now,
but began long ago in a land far away. Oh, not really, but he did start
in automotive glass installation when he was 15 years old. Under 16
you have to get a work permit and he got one so he could begin what
would become one of his life long passions. He began with his father at
a company called Wright Body Works in Columbus, Georgia. Dad taught
him to install auto glass and when others came calling, Gene went to
Uniworth Glass out of Atlanta, the very first company to install auto
glass at your location vs. theirs. Gene installed them himself, which is
a feat considering this was long ago (cell phones hadn’t been invented
yet) and he was all alone at 18 and living in Savannah. Looking back,
Gene says, “That was the happiest time in my life. Doing what I love in
a city that I love.”
After traveling to and fro for a bit, always working in different
glass-type businesses, Gene learned. He knew this was his calling and
has spent years honing his craft. Now Tybee is lucky enough to have
Gene call here home. Not only does he work on automotive, but also
commercial and residential. If you have a piece of glass that needs
work or you have an idea for a piece of glass for a home décor thought,
call Gene. Gene knows glass. You can reach Gene at 912-659-3358 or
tybeeglassservice.com.
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Commercial Residential Automotive
Glass Cutting & Installation
40 years experience, licensed and insured
912-659-3358
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At Tybee Teeth, we treat
every patient who comes in our
door as family and a friend. We want everyone to
have the best experience with the most ideal
dental care possible. We would love to take care of
all your dental needs. Feel free to call and ask
questions or stop by to meet us.
1018 US Hwy 80 Tybee Island 912-786-9433