Surrounded by friends, family and fellow local business people, Robyn Rowell cut the ribbon at The Southern Fade’s official grand opening. A master cosmetologist specializing in men and boys’ haircuts, Rowell has been working away in the Cotton Exchange, since February, but felt the time was right to make everything official. Rowell says she “fell in love with doing mens’ cuts while working in Waycross” became her specialty after stepping out on her own. Drinks and snacks were enjoyed by the well wishers present and a raffle was held to distribute several gift certificates for haircuts at The Southern Fade, gift cards good for purchases everywhere and other prizes. The Southern Fade is located at 3349 Highway 84 suite 99 in Blackshear at the Cotton Exchange. Seen above, back row (l-r) is Kyler Matthews, Roger Collins, Kylie Collins, Lacie Collins and Chrissy Lee. Front row (l-r) is Nikki Studstill, Kolden Collins, Robyn and Greg Rowell, Maegan Thrift and Amy Lee.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:52 AM










