📜 Georgia's largest facility for mental illness and developmental disabilities, operating since 1842. 🔍 Once the world's largest mental hospital, now mostly abandoned with 25,000 unmarked graves. A forensic facility still operates on campus. # Why Go 👻 Experience the eerie campus from the outside 🏛️ See historic, decaying buildings and a pecan grove 📚 Visit the museum on campus to learn about its complex history 🌳 Explore Cedar Lane Cemetery and its memorial to unknown dead 🚌 Take a monthly trolley tour for historical insights from a former employee # Why Avoid 🚫 Buildings are closed to the public, no interior access 🚨 Constant security patrols prevent close access to buildings 🗓️ Trolley tours are offered only once a month and require reservations # Tips 🚗 Drive through the campus to view the decaying buildings from outside 🎟️ Book trolley tour tickets in advance through the Visitor's Center 🎃 Consider participating in the annual Thriller 5K in October for a unique experience # Cost 💰 Trolley tour tickets are $30, non-refundable. # Hours 🕒 Grounds viewable during daylight; monthly trolley tours. # 🅿️ Parking Available on campus grounds.