The community was named after William Sims Payne, proprietor of a local mill. Though the mill is closed today, its former site houses several small businesses. Payne was located near Macon's Vineville neighborhood and business district, and the city was closely associated with Freedom Park, an adjacent county recreation area. Payne was part of the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The community was named after William Sims Payne proprietor of a local mill Though the mill is closed today its former site houses several small businesses Payne was located near Macon's Vineville neighborhood and business district and the city was closely associated with Freedom Park an adjacent county recreation area Payne was part of the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area