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Ga. woman learns toll of flesh-eating bacteria
It was not immediately clear whether the surgeries had already happened.
Storms down trees, drop large hail in Ga.
National Weather Service reports from emergency officials indicate that several trees were blown down in Forsyth County, including one that landed on a house.
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.
Henderson Middle School to offer advanced classes
Students and parents will have an opportunity to review the program and parents are asked to encourage students to strive toward taking the advanced classes.
Truck training under way in Butts County
College officials decided to move Southern Crescent Tech’s commercial driver’s license program from its Griffin campus to Butts County for a number of reasons, according to Southern Crescent Technical College President Randall Peters.
Butts County wins Work Ready designation
The new Work Ready criteria focus on improving graduation and high school attendance rates, along with rates of post-secondary school enrollment.
Community Calendar: Daughters group to meet Thursday
The program will be presented by Dr. Priscilla Doster, speaking on Chief William McIntosh.
Magistrate Court Report: May 16
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 May 7-11:
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.
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.
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.
Hospital, emergency workers participate in disaster drill
Butts County Fire Department Deputy Chief Glen Goens said the Butts County Community Emergency Response Team and the Georgia Piedmont Region K-9 Search and Rescue groups were activated to search for injured victims as part of the scenario.
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Truck training under way in Butts County
College officials decided to move Southern Crescent Tech’s commercial driver’s license program from its Griffin campus to Butts County for a number of reasons, according to Southern Crescent Technical College President Randall Peters.
Farm Day: Butts County Farm Bureau tradition continues
Farm Day Coordinator Mary Ruth Watson said that the event teaches students where the things they eat and drink, and the clothing they wear, come from.
Students shine on stage at Band-o-Rama
High school, middle school band awards presented
Two different hand bell ensembles from Jackson High School also showed off their talent, with Ensemble A performing the “William Tell Overture,” “Jasmine Flower,” “Turkish Rondo” and the “Can-can.”
Drama club drums up laughter
Group stages Twilight, Harry Potter parody
The play is a comedic mash-up parody of the popular teen novel and movie series “Twilight” and “Harry Potter.”
Couple injured in I-75 rollover crash in Butts County
Traffic through downtown Jackson, especially on Ga. Highway 16/Third Street, was heavy throughout the lunch hour Friday while the interstate remained closed.
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Butts County officers travel to Washington for Police Week
Across the country, 122 officers were killed in the line of duty in 2011, according to FBI statistics released last week.
Ga. woman learns toll of flesh-eating bacteria
It was not immediately clear whether the surgeries had already happened.
Storms down trees, drop large hail in Ga.
National Weather Service reports from emergency officials indicate that several trees were blown down in Forsyth County, including one that landed on a house.
