Do-Drop-In, 1940s, Harrisburg

Located in the historic Harrisburg community south of Milledgeville, this was originally the home of the Do-Drop-In, a legendary local juke joint established by Sam and Iola Finney in the late 1940s. “The Soul of Georgia” notes that many famous acts graced the club’s stage, including Otis Redding, James Brown, Piano Red, Little Richard, and Red Foxx. James, and later Alma Finney, were subsequent owners. This survivor of the Chitlin’ Circuit is now home to Co-op de Ville, a non-profit bicycle transportation and repair service.

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