Our Story
A Family Tradition of Quality Since 1968
Since 1968, McStatts' Printing has been helping businesses, schools, churches, nonprofits, and organizations throughout Northwest Georgia and the Southeast communicate professionally and make a lasting impression. What began as a small family print shop in a garage has grown into one of the region's most trusted full-service commercial printing companies—all while remaining family-owned and committed to the values on which it was founded.
Our Journey
1968
A Dream Begins
Anthony and Alice McStatts founded McStatts' Printing in the garage of their home in Pine Log, Georgia. Armed with a $400 sheet-fed printing press, just $35 worth of paper, and a determination to provide exceptional quality and personal service, they built the business one customer at a time.
"The Beginning" — Pine Log, GA, 1968
The original printing pressroom, 1968
Anthony's original business card
1969
Growing with Our Customers
As demand quickly increased, the business relocated to Main Street in downtown Cartersville and, just one year later, expanded into a larger facility on Church Street. McStatts' Printing quickly earned a reputation for quality workmanship, dependable turnaround times, and personalized service.
Grand opening flyer — 30 E. Main St., Cartersville
Growth
Leading Through Innovation
Always looking ahead, Anthony and Alice invested in one of the area's first four-color offset printing presses. This allowed McStatts' Printing to produce professional full-color catalogs, brochures, books, and marketing materials that had previously been available only from much larger printers in Metro Atlanta.
Legacy
A Family Legacy
Their three daughters grew up in the print shop, learning every aspect of the business—from the bindery and darkroom to graphic design, customer service, production, and business operations. After graduating from college, each returned to help continue the family legacy.
Today
Growing to Meet Our Customers' Needs
As the industry evolved, so did McStatts' Printing. Today, we offer a complete range of products and services, including:
- Commercial Printing
- Graphic Design
- Custom Apparel
- Screen Printing & Embroidery
- Signs & Banners
- Promotional Products
- Branded Merchandise
By continually investing in new technology and expanding our capabilities, we've become a single, trusted source for businesses and organizations looking to strengthen their brand and communicate more effectively.
Today
Today, McStatts' Printing is proudly owned and operated by Kathy McStatts Fulton and Anthia McStatts Santini, continuing the family tradition established by Anthony and Alice in 1968. While the printing industry has changed dramatically over the decades, our commitment to quality, integrity, and personalized service remains as strong as ever.
A Tradition of Excellence
Our commitment to quality has earned recognition throughout the printing industry, including:
Georgia Family Business of the Year (2002)
Awarded by Georgia Trend magazine and Cox Family Enterprise
Multiple Excellence in Printing Awards
Printing Industries Association of Georgia
International Award for Quality Printing
"While we're honored by these achievements, we're most proud of the relationships we've built over the years. Many of our customers have trusted McStatts' Printing for decades, and we consider that confidence to be our greatest accomplishment."