Short and Paulk was established in 1941 by J.P. Short III and his uncle, H.M. Paulk. Today the Company operates out of 5 loca ... tions and offers lumber and a diverse line of building materials. Short & Paulk operates Lumberyards in Tifton, Sylvester, Albany, Dawson, Cuthbert and two Tifton-based manufacturing plants, one for doors and another for roof and floor trusses. 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 70 full and part-time employees. read more