Blazing a Trail: The GHT Group Story

This post is going to be a little different than most. Rather than focus on educating and informing you about a product or solution we offer, we want to turn the spotlight on ourselves. What is GHT Group? How did we get started in home technology? What drives us? What is our culture like? We hope you enjoy learning about our journey from a garage startup to a major technology integrator in the Southeast.

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THE EARLY DAYS

Founded in 1989 in Hiram, Georgia, GHT Group, initially Laserdisc Enterprises, emerged from a deep passion for enhancing the home cinema experience. At a time when VHS was the norm, the company embraced the revolutionary Laserdisc, providing rentals and selling players as the largest U.S. distributor for Pioneer Laserdiscs. With the shift to DVDs, GHT, then Georgia Home Theater, was already ahead, offering rentals before they became mainstream. This innovative spirit extended to high-quality home theater systems, including pioneering the installation of surround sound and architectural speakers, with our salespeople often doubling as installers in those early, transformative days.

INNOVATION AND EVOLUTION

Around the turn of the millennium, GHT foresaw the potential of interconnected home environments and pivoted towards automation. The early systems were basic yet revolutionary, offering primitive lighting control and multi-source audio and video setups for home theaters and media rooms. Embracing products like the Philips Pronto and URC's universal control solutions, GHT began the journey of simplifying complex technologies for every homeowner.

As the industry matured, so did GHT's offerings, graduating to sophisticated smart home platforms like Crestron and Control4. The focus was always on creating harmonious systems that worked intuitively, catering not just to those who spoke the language of technology but to anyone who desired a little more ease and comfort in their daily lives. More recently, reflective of our new focus, we renamed the company GHT Group to promote that we were more than a home theater company. 

CULTURE AND COMMUNITY

GHT Group's ethos extends beyond innovation; it's rooted in a culture of community and longevity. Since our earliest employee joined in 1995, we've fostered an environment with remarkably low turnover, indicative of our family-like atmosphere. Our teams in Atlanta, Birmingham, and Santa Rosa Beach find fulfillment in the diverse challenges and satisfaction of seeing projects from inception to completion. As our services expanded to 24/7 availability, so did our commitment to team building and problem-solving, often discussed informally at our employee gatherings. This sense of unity and shared purpose has been pivotal as we’ve grown across three states, ensuring our culture thrives in every location.

CONTINUED GROWTH AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

As GHT Group expanded, our commitment to growth and infrastructure has been unwavering. With a 20,000-square-foot showroom in Marietta and a fleet of over 40 vehicles, we ensure unparalleled customer experiences. Any prospective customer can drop into our showroom to experience the latest in home technology and entertainment; no appointment is required. Our membership in prestigious industry associations like HTSA reflects our connection with a network of top integrators, giving us further opportunities to learn, grow, and serve our clients better. 

Outside of Atlanta, if you are located in Birmingham, visit our local showroom to experience our motorized shades, home theater equipment, smart lighting, and home automation solutions. We also have a location in Florida; explore our Marietta showroom for the latest smart technology.

Join the journey of GHT Group, where our pioneering spirit in home cinema has evolved into leading-edge home technology integration, from motorized shades to complete home automation systems. Visit our Marietta showroom to experience firsthand our commitment to excellence in entertainment and smart automation solutions. Let us work together to turn your vision of a dream home into reality!