Jackson Rotarians give gift of clean water
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Last Updated: 9:50 AM 09/03/10 -
On June 26, a team of 15 members left from the Jackson United Methodist Church for a mission trip to Honduras, to work on a church building, Iglesia Metodista Unida, in the barrio of Colonia San Miguel. Nine of the team members were able to stay in Honduras for a week. The remaining six members were able to stay and work for two weeks.
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Authorities raid Jackson recycling center
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Last Updated: 9:40 AM 09/03/10 -
The owners and operators of a metal recycling center in Jackson could soon be facing numerous charges involving the allegedly improper documentation of materials taken in by the center, authorities said.
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Unsung Heroes make big contributions
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Last Updated: 9:38 AM 09/03/10 -
The editors and staffs of the Jackson Progress-Argus, Henry Daily Herald and Clayton News Daily knew there were plenty of people out there in the communities the newspapers serve, who give of themselves selflessly, day in and day out, with little or no recognition for the good they do.
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High school players, coaches hold recreation clinics
Last Updated: 9:36 AM 09/03/10 -
The Butts County Parks & Recreation Department was a busy place on Saturday morning, as high school athletes and their coaches took time to instruct and inspire their younger counterparts on recreation cheerleading, football, and soccer teams. From 9:30 until 11 a.m., they held clinics to teach skills and fundamentals.
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Work continues for some on Labor Day
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Last Updated: 9:29 AM 09/03/10 -
For many Americans, the upcoming Labor Day holiday will include plans for picnics, lake outings, barbecues and myriad other end-of-summer activities.
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50 STATES AND STILL RUNNING: Westbury completes goal of 50 states, 100 marathons
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Last Updated: 9:27 AM 09/03/10 -
When Ron Westbury, who is the administrator of Westbury Medical Care Home in Jackson and president of Westbury Enterprises, marked his 50th birthday, he set a goal of running a marathon. When he had accomplished that goal not once but several times, his goal became to run 50 marathons in three years.
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Butts Co. Magistrate Court Report: Aug. 23-27
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Last Updated: 9:21 AM 09/03/10 -
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 Aug. 23-27:
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Superior Court completes trial term; Cases include counterfeiting, drug trafficking
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Last Updated: 9:20 AM 09/03/10 -
Butts County Superior Court has completed a criminal trial term which began with pre-trial hearings on Aug. 5, with Judge William Fears presiding.
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Health officials urge flu immunization
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Last Updated: 9:18 AM 09/03/10 -
As the flu season approaches, health officials are encouraging vaccination against the illness.
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Farm Bureau grant aids education; Award funds agriculture-related learning materials
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Last Updated: 9:10 AM 09/03/10 -
The Butts County Farm Bureau has been awarded a grant from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, through the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee. Butts County was one of 30 communities across the nation to be selected for the grant, and one of two in Georgia. The other Georgia recipient is Newton County.
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Library hots childhood literacy program
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Last Updated: 9:02 AM 09/03/10 -
The Jackson-Butts County Public Library and the Butts County Family Enrichment Center partnered together Thursday evening for a literacy event geared toward families with young children.
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