PHOTOS: 11th Annual Firefly Cruise-In

  • A show vehicle information sheet sits on the windshield of a 1932 Studebaker at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse on Sept. 22, 2024. The show vehicle information sheets provided detailed information to the event's judges and attendees. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
    A show vehicle information sheet sits on the windshield of a 1932 Studebaker at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse on Sept. 22, 2024. The show vehicle information sheets provided detailed information to the event's judges and attendees. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
  • Tommy Landrum emcees the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. Landrum’s DJ business, Cruizin’ to the Oldies, specializes in music from the '60s and '70s to play at various car shows throughout the Southeast. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
    Tommy Landrum emcees the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. Landrum’s DJ business, Cruizin’ to the Oldies, specializes in music from the '60s and '70s to play at various car shows throughout the Southeast. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
  • Carol Sanders poses with her 2023 Corvette Stingray R at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. Carol became more interested in cars when she married her husband, Howard, and they then joined the Streetmasters Car Club together. “We grew up with the best cars, the best music and the best clothes,” Carol said. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
    Carol Sanders poses with her 2023 Corvette Stingray R at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. Carol became more interested in cars when she married her husband, Howard, and they then joined the Streetmasters Car Club together. “We grew up with the best cars, the best music and the best clothes,” Carol said. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
  • Mickey Archer (left) and Howard Sanders (right) talk in front of Archer’s 1936 Chevrolet at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. Archer, from Nicholson, started his car collection at 14 years old and has kept every car since. “I never cared about playing ball,” Archer said. “This has been my life ever since, wheels.” (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
    Mickey Archer (left) and Howard Sanders (right) talk in front of Archer’s 1936 Chevrolet at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. Archer, from Nicholson, started his car collection at 14 years old and has kept every car since. “I never cared about playing ball,” Archer said. “This has been my life ever since, wheels.” (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
  • A toy replica sits on the engine of a 2010 Corvette GS Convertible. Fred O’Neill purchased the car off of eBay to match his Corvette Convertible. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
    A toy replica sits on the engine of a 2010 Corvette GS Convertible. Fred O’Neill purchased the car off of eBay to match his Corvette Convertible. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
  • Fred and Ann O’Neill, from Gainesville, enjoy the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. The O’Neills have 16 cars in their personal collection. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
    Fred and Ann O’Neill, from Gainesville, enjoy the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. The O’Neills have 16 cars in their personal collection. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
  • Archer’s collection of car manuals and vintage Chevrolet advertisements sit on display next to a picture of his mother in the back of his 1936 Chevrolet at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. He has 12 cars in his collection, keeping the original manuals from each model. “What really got me started with this particular model of car is that my mother had it,” Archer said.
    Archer’s collection of car manuals and vintage Chevrolet advertisements sit on display next to a picture of his mother in the back of his 1936 Chevrolet at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. He has 12 cars in his collection, keeping the original manuals from each model. “What really got me started with this particular model of car is that my mother had it,” Archer said.
  • Kip (left) and Marian (right) Smith examine the engine of a car at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. The car show showcased vintage as well as newer cars, with a $10 registration fee to enter each vehicle. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
    Kip (left) and Marian (right) Smith examine the engine of a car at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse, Sept. 22, 2024. The car show showcased vintage as well as newer cars, with a $10 registration fee to enter each vehicle. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
  • Folks try to stay cool in the late summer heat at the 11th annual Firefly Cruise-In, which was held at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse on Sunday. The Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Firefly Cruise-In, which featured cars, motorcycles, tractors and trucks. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
    Folks try to stay cool in the late summer heat at the 11th annual Firefly Cruise-In, which was held at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse on Sunday. The Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Firefly Cruise-In, which featured cars, motorcycles, tractors and trucks. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
  • Peaches Marie rests next to a 1955 Chevrolet at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse on Sept. 22, 2024. The Cruise-In brought attendees of all ages as well as pets. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)
    Peaches Marie rests next to a 1955 Chevrolet at the Firefly Cruise-In at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse on Sept. 22, 2024. The Cruise-In brought attendees of all ages as well as pets. (Kendall Kelly/Oglethorpe Echo)