Matthews is a community in Jefferson County Georgia known for its friendly small town charm. Major attractions include the Louisville's historic market house located in nearby Louisville and the Jefferson Hotel Building. Matthews participates in The Avera Arts & Crafts Festival each year in October in nearby Avera. Among the biggest companies in Matthews are Arrington Electric Contracting LLC. and Dog Training In Your Home. The biggest schools are in the Jefferson County School District. One of the best places to visit when you are in Matthews is The Louisville Farmers Market. Famous persons from the area include Dr. Crawford W. Long; he performed the first surgery using ether as an anesthetic in Jefferson on March 30, 1842.