Top Stories
- Ga. woman learns toll of flesh-eating bacteria
- Storms down trees, drop large hail in Ga.
- Tensions surface over Local Option Sales Tax
- Henderson Middle School to offer advanced classes
- Truck training under way in Butts County
- Butts County wins Work Ready designation
- Community Calendar: Daughters group to meet Thursday
- Magistrate Court Report: May 16
- Third-graders see government up close
- New leaders coming to Butts County schools
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Editor's Picks
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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Sports
Red Devils kick off spring football practice
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.
Local
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.
State
Father: Ga. woman with flesh-eating bug wants book
Days ago she faced losing both of her hands and feet.
Features
Third-graders see government up close
Angie Clark, a third-grade teacher at Stark Elementary, said Investigator Al Duke, Col. Larry Mooney, Sgt. Eric Shropshire, Sgt. Jeff Nix and Sgt. Adam Marlowe were all involved in the program, and came to the school periodically throughout the year.














