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Butts County 4-H’ers attend Leadership Day

February 14, 2012

The event, held at the Atlanta Freight Depot, recognizes the efforts of leadership programs sponsored by DCA, including Georgia 4-H, The Fanning Institute's Community Leadership Program, and the Georgia Academy for Economic Development.

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A Stroll Down Memory Lane: Feb. 15

“Survivor: Africa” cast member Teresa Cooper was named Citizen of the Year at the annual Butts County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Sheri Hudson and the late Elizabeth Watkins were presented the Hall of Fame award. Bill Myles was welcomed as the incoming Chamber president, taking the reins from Martin Davis.

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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.

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.”

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.

Jackson students shine in ‘Cinderella’

“Cinderella” was directed by Jackson High School drama and chorus teacher Stephen L. Crocker.

Ball addresses Cherokee Garden Club

Refreshments were served by hostesses Betty Wendelkyn and Wanda Moncrief.

Community Calendar: Friends of Indian Springs meet Thursday

The group will be meeting at the group shelter, 678 Lake Clark Road in Flovilla, on Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. No park pass is required to attend.

Church News: Valentine’s party at Liberty Baptist

A youth Valentine’s party starts at 6:30 p.m. The event will include food, fun and games for youth ages 5 to 17.

Central Ga. EMC donates to Recreation Department

At Parks and Recreation Department baseball fields B and C, officials have dealt with an issue of foul balls flying from the fields onto adjacent fields and spectators.

Daughtry Elementary names spelling bee winner

The winner of this year's spelling bee was Sydney Goins from Mrs. Chambers' fifth-grade class.

Daughters learn about veterans wall

Eddie Dumas, who was highly involved in the planning of the Jackson Veterans Memorial Park, gave a talk about the park at a recent meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Community Calendar: Meet Jackson High soccer teams Thursday

The Jackson High School Soccer Booster Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., in the Commons Area of JHS.

Girl Scouts learn about foreign countries

Girls from eight different area troops decorated display boards and tables, and handed out samples of food and other items representative of foreign countries such as Germany, Australia and China.

Couple marks 72nd wedding anniversary

Woodrow and Oneta Purvis say they managed to have fun throughout their marriage, and to keep busy with their children.

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