What a great historical site. This is a diamond in the rough. A hidden Gem of a site…read more This site is north of Macon, Georgia by about 15 miles. It is off of the Jarrell Plantation road. Once you turn off the road, it is a very short drive to the visitor's center. There is a small parking lot (about 10 cars). The center is a very nice building with a counter manned by a ranger, a small movie about the site, and a gift shop. You enter and pay at the counter and then go on the self-guided tour around the site. The tri-fold brochure was very well done and describes the various parts of the site. There are signs at each of the various locations to describe the buildings and activities nearby. The site has houses from different eras. You can actually walk through them. There are engine house, blacksmith shop, evaporator house, wheat house, and more. There are paths to go around the site but some of them are steep so be careful. The entire sight was extremely informative and had a lot for any student interested in history. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this site to anyone interested in the history of the area. Enjoy.

Neat little place for a day trip. A lot of history. You self tour these grounds so you can take…read moreyour time and take pictures. Not a huge place, but it does give you a view of what plantation living was like.

There isn't much out here in Rural Georgia though the Civil War obviously passed through here in…read morethe 1860's. This marker points out some of that history. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "On Nov. 17, 1864, Kilpatrick's cavalry division [US], which was covering the right flank of Gen. Sherman's army on its March to the Sea, moved from Bear Creek Station (Hampton), 30 mi. NW, down the north bank of Towaliga River to threaten Griffin and Forsyth. This threat caused the Towaliga bridges to be burned by Wheeler's cavalry [CS] to protect those towns and the large Confederate hospital centers there. "On the 18th, Kilpatrick's division reassembled here at Cork. Next day, it crossed Ocmulgee River at Planter's Factory (4 mi. E) and moved S to cover the front and flanks of the infantry columns and feint at Macon." This is marker number 018-7 and it was erected in 1957 by the Georgia Historical Commission. It is at a small intersection though quite far back from the road in some unmowed grass. [Review 1066 of 2024 - 734 in Georgia - 22094 overall]

Little town of Jackson, GA... another stop after a series of twists and turns on our summer road…read moretrip of 2022. This little town was one of several places we park the truck and trailer so my kids could visit some of the filming locations for Stranger Things and The Walking Dead. Several scenes from stranger things were filmed here around the town Square... if you're a fan of the show, you probably remember the big fight in the alley, or the army surplus store, or the RadioShack, or even where hopper works. It was this last place that made the Jackson-Butts library a memorable spot for us. Interestingly, there is still a Confederate soldier statue standing in front, not yet torn down. Time will tell, I suppose. Aside from featuring some places you've seen on TV, the whole little town is pretty cute, with shops and restaurants starting here in there. Many of the local stores embrace their notoriety from Netflix, while others seem to dismiss it all together. Either way, we enjoyed our brief stop here, walking around like slack-jawed yokel's, mildly starstruck and amused at the novelty of it all. I can't imagine a future where I will travel back along these scenic byways and two lane roads to visit Jackson, Georgia... But I suppose that if we leads to weigh, and I do find my way back, That would not be such a bad thing. Hell, maybe I'll be in the witness protection program, and they'll drop me here. Oops, scratch this one off the list...

I was there this morning and was pleasantly surprised. They gave me several bags of unprocessed…read morefoods. That was a real plus.

Date of visit: 08/06/2021 Reason for Visit: Out-of-state…read morelicense transfer I arrived about 9:20 am. Two employees were at the door greeting customers and directing them to the proper stations and being sure they had the proper documentation, and to have it ready before reaching the service counter when my number was called. I appreciate this service. The information they require for a new Georgia license can be completed on their website. It stores it all in their system for 60 days. When you arrive you give the submission ID number to them and they simply pull it up. They then verify the documents you stated in the online form. In many of the states I lived in I would see quite a few people reach the service counter only to find out they didn't have the right documentation for the services they needed. I know this is ultimately on the end user to know before arriving by calling or visiting the website. But, it makes all of our lives easier not having to wait extra time for individuals who didn't bring the right documents. I was called up 8 minutes after arriving. I presented all my documentation, and submission ID number. The representative verified everything. I did a vision test on their machine (alcohol wipes provided to sterilize between customers) I paid my $32 (They take cash, and all major credit cards) They issue a temporary paper license, and said it would come within 45 days for the real license.

For as busy as they were, I was in and out of there within 30 minutes. Very smooth and easy process…read moreif you come prepared and do your paperwork online beforehand!

This is not a very busy library---but it is noisy. People talk here in an unrestrained voice and…read morethe staff does not enforce it. Seems like these library staff even encourage it since they seem to have the loudest voices and unrestrained laughter. People talk in the mobile phones in a regular tone of voice despite signs on each computer terminal to go to the lobby if they want to use their phones. The staff doesn't seem to mind it and they do not enforce it. This is not a library---more like a flea market where one are encouraged to socialize...where loud voices are encouraged with abandon. The number one practitioners are the staff---prima donnas at their best.

I love this library, the workers, and the cleanliness…read more Little man and I started coming to story time at this location because of all they offered. They have a very intensive calendar for Children, Young Adults, and Adults. The first time I stumbled in was simply to put in your documents and to use the computer. After seeing all that they offered I decided to bring my little man with me for Story time. Children's Section: The children's section of the library in sectioned off with doors and is a joy to be in. There is plenty of space to explore and a private room for more events. They offer the following: 1. Toddler Story time: Tuesday's @ 11:00am 2. Baby Lap Story time: Friday's @ 10:30am