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Jackson senior will also earn associate degree
A participant in Georgia’s Dual Enrollment Accel Program, McDonald-Hoffman has earned 60 credit hours in college courses while staying on track to receive his high school diploma as well, according to his family.
Relay For Life funds continue rolling in
Butts Men of Action leading pack
Topping the fundraising leaders, according to the organization’s web site, is the Butts Men of Action, a group that has raised more than $9,500 to support the American Cancer Society.
Faithful gather for National Day of Prayer
Church pastors on Thursday preached a message of unity and togetherness as they shared prayers for Butts County government, schools and businesses.
Fine Arts Festival set for Saturday
Q&A with artist new to show
Kathy Wolfe -- one of the artists whose work will be on display -- is debuting at the festival this year, and the photographer and mixed-media artist said she is looking forward to the event.
Morgan named United Bank Employee of the Year
United Bank’s Larry Morgan was recently named the Jackson branch’s 2011 employee of the year.
Deputies: Suspect ditches pot during foot chase
Butts County Sheriff’s Office weekly report
Deputies said Courtney Marshall was sitting outside 172 Evergreen Drive with another man when they pulled up, and that Marshall picked up a Crown Royal bag and ran away toward Oak Street.
Butts County narcotics unit lauded by national group
The NCEA is a nationwide law enforcement training and networking group founded as a tribute to Villa Rica Police Capt. Robbie Bishop, who was killed in 1999 along Interstate 20.
Alumni soccer game raises money for Relay
While the alumnae of the girls’ team beat today’s Lady Red Devils 3-2, the varsity Red Devil team beat its alumni 8-2, organizers said.
Jenkinsburg author releases children’s book
She said she is ready to release her second book, “Autumn Breeze,” a book for girls about ballet, this August.
Jackson resident named to first-year honors group
The 44 inductees are the chapter’s charter members and its first officers.