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2024 Property Assessment Notices Issued in Jackson, GA: What You Need to Know
The Butts County Board of Commissioners has issued an update on the 2024 Notice of Assessments. As of April 29, 2024, property owners in Jackson, Georgia, have been sent notices detailing the fair market values of properties assessed on January 1, 2024. These notices are not tax bills but provide the assessed values of residential and commercial properties.
Taylor-Douglass-Coffin House, Circa 1840, Cuthbert
This Greek Revival cottage was built circa 1840 for Henry Dudley Taylor, one of the first trustees of Andrew College. It was purchased by Marcellus Douglas (1820-1862) in 1860. According to the History of Butts County, Georgia, 1825-1976, Douglass, a native of Butts County, was an honor graduate and trustee of the University of Georgia […]
City Council Approves Rezoning Near Forsyth for Arkan Homes Development, Addressing Local Residents' Concerns
The City Council has approved a conditional rezoning request for a development near the Forsyth County line. This approval permits Arkan Homes to build 13 single-family homes on a 3.133-acre property on Bethany Bend, between Spring View Drive and the Milton Montessori School. The property is in a district suitable for high-density residential development, surrounded by townhouses, apartments, and land approved for schools and senior living facilities.
Queen Anne Cottage, Jackson
Jackson is a small town almost midway between Macon and Atlanta and like any small town has some wonderful old historic homes near its courthouse square. Numerous examples of various architectural styles give a lot of character to the area but there is no National Register historic district. Considering the quality of the homes, such […]
Barnesville: The Perfect Blend of Suburban Living and Southern Charm
Welcome to Barnesville, a charming town in Georgia with a population of 6,335. Nestled in Lamar County, Barnesville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and a close-knit community. With its affordable housing options and diverse population, this neighborhood has much to offer. Let's explore the various aspects of Barnesville that make it a unique and desirable place to live.
Craftsman Cottage, 1923, Barnesville
This superb Craftsman cottage is made even more interesting with its Ludowici Tile roof and shingle siding. It’s a two-story version of the more common single-story bungalow that is synonymous with the Craftsman style. There are some great homes in Barnesville’s historic residential area but I haven’t had much luck identifying any of them. Nonetheless, […]
Shingle Style House, 1898, Barnesville
This grand Shingle Style Victorian is one of the highlights of the historic residential section of Barnesville and an exemplar of the form. The style is relatively uncommon in Georgia and is usually found in larger urban settings. Often called cottages, most houses of this type were built between 1876-1910. If you’ve visited Jekyll Island, […]
Drs. William & Luella Boddie House, Forsyth
This was the home of Dr. William Fisher Boddie (1884-1940) and his wife, Dr. Luella T. Sams Boddie (1885-1965), an African-American couple who practiced medicine together in Forsyth from 1907-1922, counting both black and white citizens among their patients. The home was purchased from Atilla T. W. Lytle, a white Republican at a time when […]
Single-Pen Cottage, Forsyth
This historic housing type is increasingly rare today, though there’s no shortage of new builds that reflect the aesthetic as part of the tiny house movement. This is a nice example of the form, more elaborate than one that might be found in the countryside.
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