The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which was located on the south side of E Atlanta St, just west of Pine Grove Rd.
Here is a 1964 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
Chuck, I would conclude that the Moon-Light in Millen and the Moon-Light in Emmalane are the same drive-in. The towns are only about 4 miles apart, and having two drive-ins with the same name so close together is not likely.
It should also be mentioned that Emmalane is more of a point on a map than a real town, and it was not unusual for drive-ins to go under the name of a nearby populated town, rather than the town where they were physically located.
I found three drive-ins on HistoricAerials.com in the Marietta/Fair Oaks area.
Atlanta Rd SE & Coggins Dr S E, Smyrna, GA 30080, this drive-in was south of the airport.
Cobb Pkwy SE & Polytechnic Ln, Marietta, GA 30060, this drive-in is now a parking lot used by Southern Polytechnic State University.
1425 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062, this drive-in is now a shopping plaza.
It’s hard to put a name to these drive-ins without being from the area of having access to newspaper ads. Maybe one of you guys down in the Atlanta area can come up with some names.
I found seven drive-ins for Macon using 1954 aerial photos. haven’t figured out which ones went by which names yet for four out of the seven. Will have to make a few calls to local history people to help sort it out.
The drive-in in THOMASTON was called the UPSON Drive-In.
HI-WAY DRIVE-IN was in THOMASVILLE, so the name of this listing should be changed to Upson Drive-In, please.
U.S. 19 & W County Rd, Thomaston, GA 30286
The above address will map accurately to the location of the Upson Drive-In, which was on the east side of US 19, just south of W County Rd.
Here is a USGS topo map which notes the location of the drive-in, courtesy of MSRMaps.com.
E Atlanta St & Pine Grove Rd, Bremen, GA 30176
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which was located on the south side of E Atlanta St, just west of Pine Grove Rd.
Here is a 1964 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
Here is a 1958 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
U.S. 301 & Erin Ct, Sylvania, GA 30467
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which was located on the east side of US 301, just north of Erin Ct.
Here is a 1958 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
West St & Overstreet Rd, Swainsboro, GA 30401
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.
Here is a 1968 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
12271 U.S. 301, Statesboro, GA 30458
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which is visible on Google Earth using historic aerial imagery.
Frederica Rd & Riverview Dr, St Simons, GA 31522
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.
Here is a 1968 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
Here is a 1957 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
Atlanta Rd SE & Coggins Dr S E, Smyrna, GA 30080
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.
Here is a 1960 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of HistoricAerials.com.
U.S. 80 & Bypass Rd, Savannah, GA 31408
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.
Here is a 1951 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
McFarland Ave & Salem Rd, Rossville, GA 30741
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.
Here is a 1957 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
Calhoun Rd NE & Berwin Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which is visible on Google Earth using historic aerial imagery.
Cedartown Hwy & Industrial Blvd SE, Rome, GA 30161
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.
Here is a USGS topo map which notes the location of the drive-in, courtesy of MSRMaps.com.
10141 Dixie Rd, Quitman, GA 31643
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.
Here is a 1952 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
Also, I believe this drive-in operated under the name “Star Drive-In.”
Chuck, I would conclude that the Moon-Light in Millen and the Moon-Light in Emmalane are the same drive-in. The towns are only about 4 miles apart, and having two drive-ins with the same name so close together is not likely.
It should also be mentioned that Emmalane is more of a point on a map than a real town, and it was not unusual for drive-ins to go under the name of a nearby populated town, rather than the town where they were physically located.
U.S. 29 & Lake Ridge Way, Newnan, GA 30263
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which is visible on Google Earth using historic aerial imagery.
Here is a USGS topo map which notes the location of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
There was a drive-in about 3 miles south of Millen, in a town called Emmalane. This easily could have been one of the two Millen drive-ins.
N Columbia St & Hammock Rd NW, Milledgeville, GA 31061
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which is now occupied by a shopping plaza.
Here is a 1972 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
Kings Rd & Pierce Johnson Rd SE, Union Point, GA 31061
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in. Pierce Johnson Rd SE goes through the center of the former drive-in property.
Here is a 1951 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
SE Broad St & Theater Dr, Metter, GA 30439
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which is now occupied by Metter Mini Storage.
Here is a USGS topo map which notes the location of the drive-in, courtesy of MSRMaps.com.
Blue Ridge Dr & Holly Ln, McCaysville, GA 30555
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.
Here is a 1957 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.
I found three drive-ins on HistoricAerials.com in the Marietta/Fair Oaks area.
Atlanta Rd SE & Coggins Dr S E, Smyrna, GA 30080, this drive-in was south of the airport.
Cobb Pkwy SE & Polytechnic Ln, Marietta, GA 30060, this drive-in is now a parking lot used by Southern Polytechnic State University.
1425 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062, this drive-in is now a shopping plaza.
It’s hard to put a name to these drive-ins without being from the area of having access to newspaper ads. Maybe one of you guys down in the Atlanta area can come up with some names.
Could this have been known locally as the Southside Drive-In?
I found seven drive-ins for Macon using 1954 aerial photos. haven’t figured out which ones went by which names yet for four out of the seven. Will have to make a few calls to local history people to help sort it out.
4586 Houston Ave, Macon, GA 31206
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which is visible on Google Earth using historic aerial imagery.