Friends of the Hawkes Building

Friends of the Hawkes Building Friends of the Hawkes Building The Hawkes Library Building is located on College Street in Jackson. Purchased by the City of Jackson in 2014. Mr. Although Mr.

this historic structure is one of six libraries built in Georgia communities during the 1920s thanks to the generosity of a benevolent, Atlanta optometrist. Jackson's Hawkes Library building is historically significant largely because the architect who designed it was J.Neel Reid. Reid was "the" architect in Atlanta, Macon and other Georgia cities in the early part of the 20th century. Reid died a

t the early age of 40, the homes and buildings he designed are still coveted and revered for their traditional style and classic details, and many are now on the National Historic Register. Since 2014 the City of Jackson has cleaned up the grounds, placed a sump pump in the cellar beneath the building, and recently placed a new roof on the entire structure. The building is now sustained from further decay, but much more needs to be done to make it usable. Mayor Kay Pippin and the City Councilors have committed thus far to save the building, and now it is time to involve the community in this important restoration project. The City Council approved the creation of the Friends of the Hawkes Library Building, a committee composed of citizens who will undertake the task of planning the remaining restoration work, organizing fund raising efforts to pay for the restoration, and orchestrating the restoration of the Hawkes Building.

The Hawkes family racked up last night at the annual Butts County Chamber Banquet.The entire group was recognized with a...
03/05/2017

The Hawkes family racked up last night at the annual Butts County Chamber Banquet.

The entire group was recognized with a Shining Light Award in addition to numerous individual members being recognized for going above and beyond with their restoration efforts.

Shannon O'Neal - Shining Light
Richard Kapiloff - Shining Light
Mike Browning - Shining Light
Carson Browning - Business of the Year
Tyler Garland - Citizen of the Year

They are pictured with Mayor, Kay Pippin, The Water Girl, Haley Browning and United Bank Vice President, Pam Browning.

We kicked off the Christmas season last weekend with Breakfast with Santa at the Buggy House on the square.Thank you to ...
12/06/2016

We kicked off the Christmas season last weekend with Breakfast with Santa at the Buggy House on the square.

Thank you to Nikki Sowell, Frankie Willis and the 4H Club for all of your help!

The Hawkes Building was also on the Historic Tour of Homes where volunteers served cider and cookies.

07/05/2016

Next meeting of Hawkes Building Rehabilitation Committee will be August 1, at 5:30 at United Bank.

10/14/2015

You can't tell it now but a lot of the preliminary work is being done with much more visible work later.

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