Jackson (Georgia)

Jackson is the seat of Butts County in the Classic Heartland of Georgia.

Understand
Settled in 1826, Jackson was a casualty of General William T. Sherman's March To The Sea campaign during the Civil War, as anyone who has seen some embers could probably understand. But then it got a boost when the railroads arrived after the war, and now is within striking distance of Atlanta for long-haul commuters. Jackson also happens to be where Georgia's maximum security and death row part of its penal system is located, but, that aside, it has some exemplary parks nearby.

Get in
Jackson is about 12 miles to the east of the I-75 corridor and is connected to that via US Route 23.

Sleep
The best option would likely be to stay in a tent or yurt or cabin at one of the above state parks. For those more geared to motel stays, there are a couple of basic ones in Jackson.