This library feels so welcoming. It's clean and put together. The staff was so kind and the kids…read morearea is great! There's lots of things for kids to play with including a "pet spa" set up as well as "veterinarian". When we visited they also had a caterpillar exhibit. There's lots of fun stuff to keep little ones entertained for awhile. This was a wonderful experience we'll be back for sure!

I grew up in Perry. And this library was my one of my favorite pastimes. When the world was a…read morelittle safer, as a little girl, I walked here all the time. When I walked into the updated building, there was an overwhelming sense of joy, peace as well as familiarity and hospitality. Everyone speaks and smiles - as is/was customary during my childhood. I'll definitely be back more often since I'm back in Perry. And I can definitely say I truly feel at HOME here.

Staff very courteous and helpful in locating the books I wanted, then tracking them down at other…read morebranches and securing them for my use.

Easy parking access in/out. Clean environment. Very, very helpful staff, and always friendly. My…read morefavorite option there are the untold numbers of books I can order online and then pick up later. And, with online access (via Pines app or website), I can renew without leaving the house. The most popular event in the library is the use of computers (about 50?) Most of the tables for reading are empty, because people today are not readers of books, but of online article headlines.

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).

The Benjamin Hawkins Monument was erected in 1931 by the federal government commemorating life and…read moreservice of Colonel Benjamin Hawkins who served throughout the Revolutionary War as a member of General Washington's staff. He was sent to Georgia to assume jurisdiction over all Indian Tribes South of the Ohio River. He established the Creek Indian Agency on the banks of the Flint River in Crawford County where he made his permanent home. This monument stands on a traffic island in the center of the city of Roberta, adjacent to what I believe was the city's train station earlier but no longer seems to serve passenger traffic. It is about 15 feet tall and has plaques on all four sides. "He was a student at Princeton and shortly after the beginning of the Revolution, became a memor of General Washington's staff with the rank of Colonel serving with distinction throughout the war. He was one of the firs Senators from North Carolina and was conspicuous for his interest in Indian affairs." "Colonel Hawkins was asked by General Washington to assume jurisdiction over all of the Indian tribes south of the Ohio River. At the height of his career, he came to Georgia and established his home among the Creek Indians on the bank of the Flint River in Crawford County." "He built the fort which was named in his honor on the Ocmulgee River at Macon and lived there while the fort was being erected but his permanent home was at the Creek Agency. His body lies on a bluff overlooking the Flint River where he lived among the savage tribes for 16 years. A man of letters, a mediator of peace and faithful unto death." It is a lovely monument but the plaques are nearly 100 years old and are fading. They need a cleaning or replacement. The monument itself is in good shape. [Review 16705 overall - 476 in Georgia - 217 of 2022.]

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

Love this library. Staff is wonderful - always friendly and very helpful. I love to go there. It…read moreis used by pre-schoolers excited to be part of a book group as well as older folks looking for a good book to take home or to be part of a book group that will take them to places all over the world.

I love this library. Can't wait for it to reopen. Cute, comfy, new facility with tons of new books…read more We've always been able to find what we need. Nice staff.

THE 29TH ANNUAL DOGWOOD FESTIVAL!…read more The Perry Chamber of Commerce is the driving force behind the annual Dogwood Festival now in its 29th year. The festival is held in downtown Perry and is a great way to experience the local community. During the festival, downtown merchants are open and available to serve you. The festival consisted of vendors selling arts and crafts or personal services. We actually stopped by and had a chat with the Verizon guy because we are needing to adjust our current plan and it actually saved us a trip to the store. Thanks! We were really impressed by the food vendors at this particular festival because much of what we saw was freshly prepared over a grill and looked very good. There was no problem finding vegetables and there were no funnel cakes in sight! Yes! We actually ate prior to arriving to the festival because we were not sure about the quality of the food served and wanted to make sure we weren't going to be hungry. If you decide to eat at the festival, bring your appetite because the portions were HUGE! They offered Philly cheese steaks, crabcakes, 1/2 pound burgers, chicken kabobs, The main stage featured dance groups, individual performers and singing groups. However, I do wish they had provided an additional stage offered in a less congested area where you could just chill and enjoy the music. Nothing fancy, just shade, chairs and speakers. I have attended festivals in small towns and the additional staging areas really help to minimize congestion and provide options for those who might just want to listen to music instead of standing and struggling to see the performance stage. I only wish that we could have stayed longer perhaps overnight because they have the hot air balloon glow at night and the air dogs performing on Sunday. We really had a busy weekend planned so we could not stay long. *** The festival featured a designated play area for children with a climbing wall and giant sider structure. ***If you are a pet lover, you would have appreciated the area designed specifically for pets and their owners. Here you could find pet related merchandise toys and services. ***Our very best experience was meeting Bobby Morris, an artist from Byron, GA. He created our caricature and did a fantastic job! I simply said I want to look cool in this one and he more than SLAYED the thing. I love it!!! This alone was worth the drive down as we are avid collectors. Bobby was so cool and personable that he would be the perfect guy to hire for your summer party. Your guests will love him! ***This is a two-day festival so you can also take time to check it out today, (Sunday), as well. While in the city, we also took time to check out the historic community theatre and to attend the spring home and garden show. If you are going to go, you might as well make it a complete experience. Just beware that this time of year you will experience heavy spring break traffic on I-75 going North. Traffic was fairly congested but we hopped over to 285 and it was a much better choice.

I can't stand coming here because there are never enough workers to handle the work load and see…read moreall the people gathered in the waiting area. Now it is certainly cleaner than the old DMV that used to be downtown but it still gets me just as mad setting in new seats as it does old ones. The AC helps but when the new building was built, more clerk stations were placed but it seems no additional workers were hired. Hum... pointless. Come Early or don't come. Ps I took the othe star they had just after the worse service ever if you don't like your job just find another please. Some of us need to be real when it comes to customer service. Wow. thumbs down.

Gail S. was so incredibly friendly, nice, and helpful! The process did not take long at all.read more