About Us

Learn About Southern Auto Color's Legacy in Georgia


Southern Auto Color was established in 1985 as a parts and paint store and PPG distributor. In 1988, Southern Auto Color became dedicated to paint only. Due to exceptional sales, service, and support, we earned the elite status of Platinum Distributor by PPG, the world leader in automotive finishes. The Platinum symbol is your assurance that we meet the highest standards in the industry. You can count on us to provide insight into process improvement, personnel, inventory management, new products, equipment, techniques, and more.


PPG and Southern Auto Color can bring you the products and practices to help your business prosper. Customer satisfaction is a high priority in our company, and we want nothing more than success for our customers. We offer reliable and consistent delivery, accurate inventory management, in-house technical assistance, management consulting services, endless amounts of information to keep you informed, and the most experienced staff in the market.

Our Mission

Southern Auto Color is the largest PPG Platinum Distributor in North Georgia. With over 20 employees and 4 locations, the level of service is unsurpassed. We aim to bring the best value in paint products and services to the North Georgia market. We plan to achieve this through continuous training and dedication. Our customers and team members are the foundation of our company, and their communication with each other is the key to both our success. We have had this commitment from day one and plan to continue this philosophy throughout our time in business.

Our Team

Amanda graduated from Lanier Technical College in 2011 with a Business Administrative Technology Diploma and an Accounting Certificate. There she took many classes over accounting and proper book keeping as well as work ethics and office procedures. She joined the Southern Auto Color team in February 2011 where she currently serves as Office Manager. Amanda has attended PPG seminars such as Business Solutions and plans to attend many more in the future. She is married to Dusty Kenimer, an outside salesman for Southern Auto Color, and they have three children. In her free time she enjoys being outside and spending time with friends and family. 

Maggie joined the team in late 2016. She is the daughter of owners David and Tammy. Maggie is Southern Auto Colors PPG Coordinator and Accounts Receivable Manager. Maggie graduated from Western Carolina University in 2015, where she studied recreational therapy. Maggie has attended training through PPG including the Envirobase HP class, MVP Business Solutions, and Basic Pinstriping. In Maggie’s spare time she enjoys exercising and spending time with her husband and dogs, Theo and Macy. 

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