I really love seeing covered bridges and especially when they're in excellent condition and easy to…read moreaccess. This one is located just off I-20 west of Atlanta and it's a nice little drive. The bridge is in very good condition, completed in 1850 or so. It is the oldest existing covered bridge in all of Alabama! Originally located on Coldwater Creek and allegedly built by slaves, it was relocated to here and the original site now has a boring concrete and steel bridge. This bridge was fully restored in 1990 and is in excellent condition. The bridge is no longer open to vehiclular traffic but you can absolutely walk through it and think back to what it must have been to drive your horse-drawn wagon across this bridge. [Review 2281 of 2024 - 242 in Alabama - 23297 overall]

I've completely run out of historic covered bridges in Georgia, so I thought I'd spend a lazy…read moreSaturday afternoon amusing myself by driving around central Alabama. The first of my many stops was here in Oxford. Coldwater Covered Bridge was built in 1850 and is located at Oxford Lake Park just behind the Oxford Civic Center. It was relocated here in 1990 from its original location (about 8 miles west) and spans a small creek created by the overflow water from Oxford Lake. The bridge is 63-feet long and uses a hybrid combination of the Multiple King Post and Town Lattice truss systems. At 165 years of age, it is the oldest surviving covered bridge in the state of Alabama. It is also known as Hughes Mill Covered Bridge due to its proximity to Hughes Saw & Lumber Mill when it was first built. Although the bridge was severely damaged in 1920, repairs made it possible to keep the bridge functional for vehicular traffic. It was eventually replaced in 1974 by a concrete bridge, then totally restored before being relocated to its current home. The park and bridge can actually be seen from Interstate 20 and only takes you out of the way by a few minutes if you choose to stop here. Just take exit 185 for Hwy 21 (Oxford/Anniston) and go north to Recreation Road (currently there is a McDonald's on the corner). Follow it until you see the Civic Center and park on the lake side. Enjoy!

If you live in Calhoun County,this is where to go to get car tags,titles,pay property tax,etc.The…read morebuilding is conveniently located in downtown Anniston.I was here for car tags.There was a line but it moved quickly.The only negative is the parking.It is more for small vehicles than big pickups or big suvs.The driveway in between the parks is narrow and you have to maneuver through.Check out our next The Working Man Review.

I know, 4 stars for a DMV office?? I've been to many across the country, and never been in and out…read morequicker than here. Go during the middle of the month for the fastest service. And, remember, they have a tough job. Be nice to them, and they will be nice to you!

This may be one of the oddest bridge location I've ever run across. You will find it along a garden…read morewalking path crossing a small gully with a stream no wider than 1 foot. The path is behind a church with multiple buildings that make it feel a lot like a 19th Century religious compound (not implying that it is). Prior to coming here I actually thought this was one of the last remaining historic bridges in the state of Georgia, but it turns out it was built in the 90's. The path allows you to wander through a variety of memorial trees and vegetation that I can only assume were planted in memory of church member loved ones. Most everything has a small plaque with the name of the person whom it was planted for (or by). The bridge itself is a real beauty and is said to have made use of 100 year old timbers from another old 1800's bridge that was once nearby. It certainly is one of the most handsome covered bridges in the state, even if it isn't a historic one. Location: Shiloh United Methodist Church Built: 1994 Length: 42 feet Crosses over: essentially what would be considered a drainage ditch. FINAL THOUGHTS You don't actually have to park in the church parking lot and walk the trail to see this bridge. Turn South on Davenport Mill Road and the bridge is less than 100 feet from the road and easily visible. My Georgia covered bridge list is nearly complete. I've provided a list below of all the covered bridges I've visited so far in the state from the furthest north to the deepest south. I've also included the year they were built: Stovall Mill ~ 1895 [furthest north] Blind Susie ~ 1915 [shortest] Poole's Mill ~ 1906 Cromer's Mill ~ 1906 Mashburn Estate ~ 1958 [private - no access to the public] Hurricane Shoals ~ 1882/2002 Euharlee ~ 1886 Roswell Vickery Creek ~ 2004 Watson Mill ~ 1885 [longest] Howard's Mill ~ 1905 Concord/Nickajack ~ 1872 Stone Mountain/Effie's ~ 1891 Elder's Mill ~ 1897 Shiloh Trail ~ 1994 [furthest west] Haralson Mill ~ 1997 Old Town Morrow ~ 2008 [newest] Big Red Oak Creek ~ 1840 [oldest] Calloway Gardens ~ 1870 Auchumpkee ~ 1892/1997 [favorite] Parrish Mill @ George L. Smith State Park ~ 1880 [furthest east] Coheelee Creek ~ 1891[furthest south] There are at least 25 more, but most are small, have been built in the last 50 years and are on private property.

This marker is located in the Oxford Lake area on the way to visiting the Coldwater Creek Covered…read moreBridge. It is in front of the civic center and there is room to pull over to read it. The marker reads, "Ocford Lake Centennial. 1889-1989. Oxford Lake, since the 1800's, has been the social & recreational center for this area. In the 1900's there was horse racing, boating, & a trolley line that brought visitors to the park. In the 1930s the lake had an amusement park. This site was also an Indian campground in the early 1800's." The plaque was erected on April 15, 1989 by the The Oxford Arts Council. It's looking like it could use a touch up. [Review 2279 of 2024 - 240 in Alabama - 23295 overall]

They Need Help Really Bad! The word is, the reason why they move so slow/behind is due to them…read morehaving lack of Help. They Only have 4 workers. . This Ole Government of our

I came here as part of the FEMA Surge Capacity Force to train for an upcoming deployment to an…read moreaffected area due to the recent natural disasters in the U.S. and the Caribbean. This state of the art facility is awesome and meets the needs of the Agency. It has two dining facilities to accommodate 500 student trainees every meal. The instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly. The classrooms are effectively designed for instruction. I am very grateful that they are here to train me so that I can go help people who are struggling to survive on a daily basis. They run this place like a factory sending people out to Houston, Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and just recently California.

Great classes, decent food that varied in quality a bit. Daily salad bar. Plenty of drink…read moreselections. Soft serve ice cream.

Our roadtrip was impacted by the Government Shut-Down (again), but we decided to visit what we…read morecould & hope for the best. The Rangers/Staff made our day by having a cancelation stamp available at the Chambers of Commerce in Anniston, along with additional information. We able to visit the actual site of the bus bombing & get a feel of the area. There is still a vibe surrounding the spot. The Bus Mural with information panels really broke down the chain of events so you could fully understand the sequence of actions by those involved. It is crazy to think this was not that long ago, we still have a ways to go and thank God there are individuals like the Freedom Riders who are willing to risk their life to get us there.

Definitely a great place to visit if you are into history. The staff were polite and helpful.read more

Very nice venue. I came her for a competition this past Saturday. There is a lake on the property…read moreand I believe you can fish there. There are a lot of baseball fields on the property as well.

We brought 2 loads of kids to The World of Works.A great place for kids to see trades to help…read moredecide their future.It had farming,robotics,broadcasting,police work,diesel engine rebuilds,etc.The civic center itself is very nice with a lake outside and walking trails.A fun and interesting stop for The Working Man Review.