GM District Manager Jade Vonasek (right) presents a 50-year anniversary plaque to Steve Austin.

The Graham family started the dealership in 1958.

Steve Austin has run the dealership since 1994 and the Daring family led the dealership for many years in between.

Austin was joined by GM District Manager Jade Vonasek for a special presentation in the showroom Tuesday afternoon. (Video interviews included.)

Austin, who's been the sole owner since 2000, says the 50th anniversary is a big accomplishment for the dealership.

Watch him explain.

Austin said the key to the dealership's longevity is simple - the people here.

Watch for more.

He said he is looking forward to making sure there's a GM dealership in our community for many more years.

Watch his comments.

The dealership moved into its new location, 2500 South Main, four years ago.

Before that, the dealership was at 1515 South Main for forty years.

The dealership's first location was in downtown.

Congrats to Austin, his staff, and all of the past employees at the GM dealership!!!