The Blakely Freezer Locker was incorporated in 1945 under the leadership of H. E. Hightower, H. C. Clinkscales, H. A. Walton, C. E. Boyett, Oscar Whitchard, J. B. Jones, Sevola Jones, W. P. Smith, and F. D. Grist. The Streamline Moderne building was completed in 1946.
Blakely, Georgia, is the county seat of Early County, located between Columbus and Tallahassee. The Old School “21” Club is on the edge of downtown. Its purple facade and mural make me think of a modern-day juke joint. While the internet has slowly killed off nightclubs, places like the 21 Club are essential for community no matter the town’s size. People need a place to hang out and have a good time.
