I came on a Wednesday am arounz 0930, and was in and out in 10 minutes. It absolutely blew my mind…read more The staff were helpful and nice, and the process was quick and efficient. Macon has come a long way. I expected to be waiting forever but was pleasantly surprised. Thank you for making my last name change post marriage so easy on my license. Keep up the great work :)

Constant rudeness and Attitude from the workers. Kept making…read moreexcuses not to provide a road test.

If you visit Macon, you must stop and tour this impressive home! I was so happy to get to hear…read moreabout the history and see the stunning interior. Many items are original. You can pay a few dollars more to go to the very top (4 flights up) and I highly recommend that for a nice view of the city.

Shoutout to Vicky for the amazing tour! The Hay House ended up being way more than I expected and I…read morewant to come back again in the winter time (it's so hot in the house during the summer).

A little skipping around today, I opted not to stay long at the last place and headed here for my…read morethird office of the day. I found a clean, quiet and comfortable spot in a corner of the library where I was able to get work done, write a Yelp review or two and charge electronics. This is a medium sized library but there are plenty of places to sit. Some of the tables have a power outlet. It's not ideal as a work or study space but it was good for me this morning. [Review 20222 overall - 670 in Georgia - 1199 of 2023.]

Just visited today and was impressed with the kids area. There's lots of toys for the kids to play…read morewith and lots of great books at least in the kid area. The folks working there were sweet with the kids they even host little events to engage with the little ones through the week!

Okay--what I want to know is why there are only four reviews, including this one? Come on,…read moreYelpers--you've reviewed gas stations, car rentals and dry cleaners in Macon. What's up? A gas pump more interesting than this gem of a museum? Get with it, folks!!! Ah, that felt good! Our senior's group from Kerrville, TX was on its way home and the Cannonball House was our only stop of the day. The majority of us were appreciative of all things Southern, so this was a special treat. The house's name is derived from a Union cannonball that crashed into the house during the Battle of Dunlap Hill on July 30, 1864. The Cannonball House was owned by Judge Asa Holt during the Civil War and is now owned by the Sidney Lanier Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy who saved if from demolition by the City of Macon. Thanks to these ladies, you're able to visit a Greek Revival mansion and not a parking lot! The House also hosts Father/Daughter Dances and Mother/Daughter Teas. And then there's--thank the Powers That Be--Miss Elizabeth's Academy for Young Ladies which "will instruct the girls in what it means to be a proper lady. Subjects covered: Introductions, sit like a lady, how to set a proper table and table etiquette, walking with confidence and Art of the Fan." And, lest you think the boys will escape, there's a co-ed course, too. My stogy old Southern heart sings with joy; civility and gentility are not dead!!! But I digress. The House is less a museum in the formal sense and more of a time capsule of Ante- and Post-Bellum Georgia. Architecture and period furniture buffs will be right at home here. The House consists of seven rooms. The Main Foyer with its period wall paper and imposing grandfather clock. The Family Room contains period furniture and portraits of the Holt Family. The Formal Dining Room houses a heavy wood table and silver serving sets including a large sterling punch bowl and ladle which survived the invasion of the Union Army only because it was buried. The Ladies' Bedroom contains period clothing, a hand-cranked sewing machine and a bed complete with a hand-tatted spread among other objects. Depending on when you visit, a collection of antique dolls may be displayed. Two Parlors display the furnishings of the founders of the Adelphean and Philomathean Societies which were organized at Wesleyan College, in 1851 and1852 respectively. These are the two oldest female societies in the world and continue to this day. Last, but certainly not least, is Judge Asa Holt's bedroom with its grand four-poster bed, marble-top table and chairs and a large bureau and chest of drawers. In my opinion, the Cannonball House should be on every tourist's itinerary. Seldom does one get such a personal glimpse into the lives of one of Macon's influential families. And if you're traveling with children, this is the perfect opportunity to make history come alive. For only $8.00 (as of this writing) you gain not only admission to the House but a guided tour as well. It's a bargain!

We enjoy civil war history and ole time ways of life. Our tour guide took us thru each room of the…read morehouse explaining the history of the house and the happenings of the time when the house was hit by a "cannon ball." It was really more of a large bullet like mortar. The house is in mourning-- all of the mirrors are covered by black cloth. There's even a casket in one of the parlor rooms. The tour guide says they do something different each month to highlight different traditions that were kept back in the day. The highlight of the tour for us was entering the servant's house and kitchen. Just as we walked in the room, we heard a squeaky toy sound. When I asked what that noise was - thinking it was a dog playing with a squeaky toy, she kinda hestitated and said we call him Matt. I thought, maybe that it was her grandson that she was watching during the summer. No. It's the little child that they hear playing sometimes. The ghost child they hear playing sometimes! Wow! Thanks for a terriffic tour!! We'll be back to investigate more of Macon history

Wow - this library has really evolved since I lived in WR eons ago!…read more * space is 23,000 sq ft due to 2001 renovation * abundance of computers to use * even if you don't have a library card, you can get a Guest Pass to use a computer/internet * superb selection of DVDs * medley of magazines like Air Force Times + Rolling Stone * large, colorful childrens' section + separate YA section * genuinely helpful librarians! * bestest of all: the History Room: carries some back issues of The Robins Review (Robins Air Force Base newspaper) AND old school phone books. Why are phone books handy? If you ever lived here, it's an excellent resource to research old friends' addresses & also see old store/business ads.

This library is Awesome!! It is clean, quiet, great layout, huge parking, and perks! Did you know…read moreyou can check out passes to some museums from the library? How awesome is that? There are separate rooms for different categories, and even a local history room if you want to research Warner Robins. Library cards also come with a key tag to make it easy to check out books. There is a 50, yes 50 item limit. A wonderful place to visit, ask for some help, and find a good book.