Watson Plumbing, a local business on Gray Highway, is a small family-owned plumbing business that offers a relaxed and friendly experience.
Johnny Watson, the owner of Watson Plumbing, said they are a small local business open to help people with their plumbing issues. He said they try their best to keep customers happy.
“Here at Watson Plumbing we do just about everything,” he said. “Anything to do with your water and sewer. We pump septic tanks and put in septic tanks. We are just a small family- owned business who helps people with their plumbing problems.”
Watson said he’s from Telfair County but moved with his parents to Jones County many years ago. He said that was when he was around 12 years old. His father started Watson Plumbing in 1956, and Johnny Watson started working for Watson Plumbing in 1990.
“I love Jones County. It’s nothing like Atlanta. I love Jones County, because of the people. Most people in Jones County are good. I’ve been doing plumbing for over 30 years. I love doing plumbing, and I love helping people, but it’s hard,” Watson said.
Denise Watson, Johnny Watson’s wife who is also an owner, said she’s lived in Jones County her entire life. She said she likes the people in the county, and how family oriented everyone is.
“This is a local business, and it’s family owned,” she said. “This is our home. We provide a service for people in Jones County and in Macon. Watson Plumbing is what we do.”
The plumber has also started the County Line Auction, a place for people to go to buy and sell things. He said the auction is open for anyone, but he doesn’t want guns or alcohol on the premises. He said he wants to keep the environment clean and friendly. He said they do not sell vehicles, pets or guns. The auctions are every Saturday starting at 2 p.m.
“This auction is growing. People seem to really be enjoying it. People can come in and sign up. This gives people something to do on Saturdays. With gas prices the way they are, people need somewhere local they can go and just stay. It’s something they can look forward to in Jones County,” the plumber said.
He said his father started Watson Plumbing, because he got tired of working at the Warner Robins Air Force Base doing plumbing. He said he was also working at the Warner Robins Air Force Base before working at Watson Plumbing. He made the decision to go full time at Watson Plumbing after going on vacation, and that’s how it’s been ever since.
“You’re going to have good days and you’re going to have bad days. That’s how it is with any business, but I love what I do,” he said. “We have some really great customers. We have some customers who have been with us for years. We hope to be here for a long time.”
Watson Plumbing is located at 2996 Gray Highway in Macon. For more information call 478-788-0292.
