Jakin
Jakin, an attractive hamlet located 22 miles south of the county seat of Blakely, was incorporated in 1895 by the General Assembly of Georgia.
Jakin's growth has fluctuated over the years, growing to about 2000 in the early 1900s when the Flowers Lumber Company was a primary employer and again in the early 1960s because of the emerging lumber industry in the area.
At this time, many businesses were located on the main street, then called Pearl Street. Two of the original stores, built in the late 1800s, still stand in the quaint community. In 1910, the Bank of Jakin was opened, and remained open until approximately 1923. In addition, in later years, the town's people contributed a library, gazebo and city park.
Jakin is a community's labor of love.
The City of Jakin has purchased the bank building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places on July 25, 2003, and plans are to make it the City Hall as soon as the building has been repaired and refurbished.
The city of Jakin embodies the peace and quiet of the countryside while being nearby to bigger commercial towns. Early County 2055 considers Jakin another diamond in the area. Its rural character is of great value to the county, and plans will protect its history while making it a place to bring business opportunities.