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Henderson Middle School to offer advanced classes 2 days, 23 hours

Wall memorializes fallen Butts County deputy 1 comments
Couple marks 72nd wedding anniversary 1 comments
Jackson girls improving after slow start 2 comments
Jackson soccer teams win home openers 1 comments
Ga. inmate’s scheduled execution is postponed 1 comments
Butts County school board calls for E-SPLOST vote 1 comments
QuikTrip Generation III store headed to Locust Grove 1 comments
Veterans program to open new Jackson park 0 comments
Obit: William Leonard “Billy” Singley 1 comments

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A Stroll Down Memory Lane: May 23

2002: Rock quarry, boys home voted down

A rock quarry and a group home for boys were recommended for denial by the Butts County Planning and Zoning Commission.

New leaders coming to Butts County schools

Christian was previously the principal at Central Middle School in Carroll County, and will assume the new position July 1.

Church News: Shiloh revival Thursday, Friday

The speakers will be the Rev. Christopher McClain of St. Paul AME Church of Macon and the Rev. Gregory Tyler of Macedonia Baptist Church of Griffin.

Dream Catcher resident turns 103

Jim Watkins, 79, said his mother was a homemaker most of her life, and with three boys, practiced firm but fair discipline.

Dixie Divas: Where did the family go?

As the grass started to grow higher and weeds spouted where flowers had once bloomed, I knew the home had lost its family.

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Head Coach Mike Parris said he is looking forward to seeing how some of his players, especially the younger ones who gained valuable experience last season, come back after a winter of working in the weight room.

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Tensions surface over Local Option Sales Tax

Commission votes to call for renegotiations

On Monday, a contingent of leaders from each of Butts County’s three cities appeared at the county commission meeting, where several LOST-related items were on the agenda.