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Sheriff's Report: Narcotics Division makes arrest
On Feb. 13, deputies from the Narcotics Division arrested Xavion Barron after finding approximately one gram of "crack" cocaine, approximately 15 grams of marijuana, and seven ecstasy pills, authorities said.
Magistrate Court Report: Feb. 22
Chief Magistrate Gigi Leverette Hoard reports the following individuals were brought before the Butts County Magistrate Court for First Appearance Bond Hearings during the period of Feb. 13-17:
Ga. lawmakers pass amendment on charter schools
A House vote on the bill earlier this month fell 10 votes shy of the required two-thirds majority to approve it. If the bill passes the Senate, it must get voters’ approval in November.
High school students cast their ballots
Registration drive logged nearly 200
Upon arriving at the Administration Building, where voters can cast ballots through March 2 during regular business hours, the students were further educated on the voting process by Butts County Elections Director Avery Smith.
Community Calendar: Three Rivers Council meeting Thursday
The next meeting of the Three Rivers Regional Council will be held Thursday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m., at the Turin Town Hall and Community Building, 47 Turin Road, Turin, Ga. For more information, call (678) 692-0510.
Flovilla could get ambulance site
Any agreement would have to be approved by the Board of Commissioners and the Flovilla City Council.
Dixie Divas: Rodney's Help
Great. Just what every person wants to hear straight out of the chute. No looks.
Musings: The Value of Time
To realize the value of one hour, ask lovers who are waiting to meet. To realize the value of one minute, ask a person who has just missed a flight.
Jackson soccer teams win home openers
The Jackson High School boys and girls soccer teams bounced back from defeats last week at Mary Persons High School, with each scoring four goals in home wins against Stockbridge High School.
Church News: Ash Wednesday services Feb. 22
Ash Wednesday service at Jackson Presbyterian Church begins at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 22. Regular services will resume Feb. 26, with Pastor Becky Baker’s Lenten Sermon Series entitled “Jesus: The Outstretched Hand of God.”
Area Births: Little Miss Wright
Grandparents are Anna and Ken Wallis of Flovilla, David and Becky Thompson of Monticello, and Dan and Lynn Wright of Warner Robins.
Area Births: Little Miss Gilmore
Grandparents are Terry and Vickie McDaniel of Griffin, Debbie and Jay Posey of Jackson and Chuck and Charlene Gilmore of Milner.
Happy Birthday: Feb. 22-29
Feb. 22: Mary Jean McMichael, Seaborn Maddox, Billy Childs, J.C. Ingram, Quinton E. Ingram, Ann Barnes, Mrs. J. Fred Williams, Mrs. Robert E. Smith, Frank Buchanan, Sheldon Evans, George Alton Evans, Frances Moore, James Wesley Harris, Jr., Mrs. James C. Moss, Sr., Paula Knowles, Letson Wayne Harper, Mrs. E.R. Edwards, Jr., C.A. Colbert, Saralyn English, Ben Wright, Donnie S. Gay, Sr., Mary Lou Jenkins, Mrs. Linda M. McClelland, Kenny Shriver, LeAnne Sheffield, Teresa Etheridge, Mrs. Jerry Long, Ronald Daniel, Don Snow, Deborah Fogg, Lakeeta Turner.
A Stroll Down Memory Lane: Feb. 22
State Rep. John Lunsford (R-McDonough) introduced a bill on Feb. 7 that would eliminate the capital gains tax in Georgia, legislation that is co-sponsored by every freshman Republican member of the House.
Linch, Essie Mae
Mrs. Linch was a resident of the High Falls community for more than 40 years, and a faithful member of Paran Baptist Church in Forsyth.
Duncan, Brenda Anne
She retired from Northwest/Delta following 35 years of service, and attended Macedonia Baptist Church, was a member of the Red Hat Society, and a Shrine Divan Lady.
Collins, Henry Wayne
Wayne was known as one of God’s special children who will be greatly missed by the people who had an opportunity to share a part of his life. He will leave a void in the lives of those who loved him.
Kelley, Sara Ruth Cook Washington
Other than her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie, and her brother, James.
Jackson students shine in ‘Cinderella’
“Cinderella” was directed by Jackson High School drama and chorus teacher Stephen L. Crocker.
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