Hometown Headlines in Rome reports that Andy Welborn celebrated his family’s five decades of auto sales in Northwest Georgia by purchasing the Nissan dealership on the bypass across from Unity Christian School from Shottenkirk and re-branding it as “Riverside. ” The temporary signage is up, with plans for a remodel over the next two years. The Riverside group, led by T. J. Forsyth and Corey Dowdy, with John Arrington serving as executive manager, will operate the Nissan campus. This acquisition adds to Riverside Auto Group’s existing dealerships in Rome and Cartersville. Welborn, a third-generation auto salesperson, emphasized the company’s commitment to the region and its values. He highlighted the growth in Cartersville and residential construction in Rome as key factors in the purchase. Welborn reassured the Nissan staff that the Riverside team is there to stay.