The Rock Creek Missionary Baptist Church, at 2051 Ga. Highway 42 S., Flovilla, will be hosting its annual Pre-Church 157 Anniversary Carnival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12.
During a public hearing Thursday, the project faced some opposition from Butts County residents and questions from others.
Homecoming Sunday at Jackson United Methodist Church, 409 E. Third St., Jackson, will be Sept. 22 with Will Zant preaching. A covered-dish luncheon will follow the traditional service.
Georgia added 20,800 jobs last month, marking the strongest August in the last 20 years and doubling the number of new jobs created in August 2018.
The following names and charges appeared in the Butts County Jail logbook Sept. 9-16.
The year started with 42 new students, and a total enrollment of 212 students.
Family members, teachers, coaches, mentors and others celebrated Ball's life as an example of overcoming struggle, reaching great heights and remaining true to one's roots and upbringing.
Todd Simpson and Irma Townsend have been named finalists for the position of superintendent of the Butts County School System.
The Rotary Club on Sept. 10 presented 115 helmets to the Butts County Department of Leisure Services, and hosted a program on the topic of concussion in youth sports.
The William McIntosh chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Chapter House in Jackson.
Under the guidance of Foothills Education Charter High School, school administrators are working to establish a standalone charter high school that will be called Middle Georgia Education Charter High School.
Usually, visitors to the University of Georgia associate trips to the Athens campus with the hedges and ball fields, but UGA horticulture student Kendall Busher wants them to consider the trees.
Motorists in Butts County on Monday reported paying $2.43 to $2.47 per gallon, according to the price-tracking website GasBuddy.com.
Chief Magistrate Rebecca Pitts reports the following individuals were brought before the Magistrate Court of Butts County for first appearance bond hearings Sept. 9-15.
The award was presented during the Sept. 10 Board of Education meeting by Chairman Millard Daniel.
Young Butts County readers have a new place to fall in love with books at the Jackson-Butts County Public Library.
The Honduras team of Jackson United Methodist Church, at 409 E. Third St., Jackson, will host a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Sept. 11.
Daughtry Elementary School hosted a Literacy Night Sept. 12.
Funeral services for former Red Devil, Florida Gator and Oakland Raider Neiron Ball have been set for early next week.
Owner Pam Moss said Just Peachy started as an online clothing outlet and expanded offer clothing sales at small private parties.
The following names and charges appeared in the Butts County Jail logbook Sept. 2-9.
The discoloration could last two to three days, city officials said.
The Butts County Board of Education has called a meeting for 6 p.m. Sept. 16.
Local health departments, sheriff's offices, police departments, Safe Kids chapters and other partners will host free car seat checks and classes across the state during CPS week, which is Sept. 15-Sept. 21.
Former Jackson High Red Devil Neiron Ball, who went on to play for the Florida Gators and Oakland Raiders, has died, his family and agent announced Tuesday. He was 27.
The proposed regulations specify minimum roof pitch, allowable roof materials and the materials used for cladding at least three sides of homes.
Jackson Elementary School media specialist Carol Cabral said the book fair will continue all this week at the school.
Catherine Jones' last day with the chamber was Aug. 16, according to Board Chairman Tim Broyles.
The Jackson High School volleyball teams will host a Student Night at the games Sept. 12 at Jackson High School.
The project currently calls for two non-tolled lanes for only commercial vehicles traveling northbound.
Motorists in Butts County on Monday reported paying $2.47 per gallon, according to the price-tracking website GasBuddy.com.
Jackson native Erik Sylvain was among the members of the 2019 class of Woodrow Wilson Georgia Teaching Fellows recognized last month in Atlanta by Gov. Brian Kemp.
The event is held each year on the grounds of the Indian Spring Hotel/Museum, which is operated by the Historical Society.
Chief Magistrate Rebecca Pitts reports the following individuals were brought before the Magistrate Court of Butts County for first appearance bond hearings Sept. 3-8.
The panels were funded by a $58,000 Solar for Schools grant administered by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
Southern Crescent Technical College' president's list includes three students from Butts County.
Stark United Methodist Church will host a pastor-led Bible study beginning Sept. 4.
Sun Nails, at 791 Ga. Highway 36 E., suite B, was welcomed during a Sept. 5 ribbon-cutting event.
A look back at the news in Butts County from 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.
When using a non-climbing portable or ladder stand, hunters should securely fasten the stand to the tree and install ladders or steps according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Last year, 80,000 archery hunters harvested almost 48,000 deer. Statewide, hunters can use archery equipment throughout the entire 2019-20 deer season.
The HMS team learned a great deal from Pippin during the Aug. 28 meeting about Jackson's challenges and opportunities.
The following names and charges appeared in the Butts County Jail logbook Aug. 26-Sept. 3.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Marquirius Deonte McClendon, 24, was being held at the Butts County Jail.
Once a week, members of the group, including Butts County Senior Service Specialist Jay Bevis, gather around a table at the Butts County Senior Center to work on various projects.
I usually refrain from commenting on the topic de jour in the media. I’m not much of a “bandwagon” person. Let everyone else have their say and when the dust has settled, I will have mine. Otherwise, you risk being lost in the noise.
There are people in every generation who believe the generation following theirs is either going to the dogs or will ruin the country.
Georgia’s State Park System is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and preparing to host those sheltering from the storm.
Chief Magistrate Rebecca Pitts reports the following individuals were brought before the Magistrate Court of Butts County for first appearance bond hearings Aug. 26-Sept. 2.
Atlanta gas prices have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.43/g Tuesday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,134 stations. Gas prices in Atlanta are 19.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, yet stand 28.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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