Beauty and poise highlighted at annual Miss JHS Pageant
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Last Updated: 11:57 AM 03/11/10 -
Seventeen young ladies took the stage on Saturday evening, February 27, and filled the Rufus Adams Auditorium with their contagious confidence and zest for life. Proud mothers and fathers, extended family, friends and other admirers filled the audience to support them as they showcased their fashion, public speaking, and stage presence talents.
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No indictment reached against Overbey
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Last Updated: 11:52 AM 03/11/10 -
On Aug. 3, 2009, Maj. Mike Overbey resigned his position with the Butts County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), citing personal reasons. His resignation was effective immediately.
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Kicking off the Great American Clean-up of Butts County
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Last Updated: 11:50 AM 03/11/10 -
Everyone hates trash; everyone wants someone else to do something about it. But roadways, parks, and lakesides only get cleaned up--and stay clean--when the members of a community pull together to make it happen. (Full Story)
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Newspaper's parent company has new name
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Last Updated: 11:40 AM 03/11/10 -
Southern Community Newspapers Incorporated is the new name of the parent company of the Jackson Progress-Argus. (Full Story)
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Community Collaborative works to improve Butts County's Quality of Life
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Last Updated: 11:38 AM 03/11/10 -
According to University of Georgia statistics, Butts County's per capita income in 2007 was $23,944. The state's per capita income was $33, 499. (Full Story)
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Wal-Mart donates to JHS
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Last Updated: 11:37 AM 03/11/10 -
Dan Brown is Assistant Manager at the Covington Wal-Mart. He is also an active volunteer at Jackson High School where his daughter Laura Brown is a sophomore and from which his daughter Erin Brown graduated in 2008. (Full Story)
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BOE holds annual Spelling Bee
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Last Updated: 11:34 AM 03/11/10 -
Butts County Board of Education recently held its annual Spelling Bee at Henderson Middle School's, Tiger Theater. (Full Story)
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Community Theatre Youth to present Alice, Jr.
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Last Updated: 11:15 AM 03/11/10 -
Get ready for the strange happenings of Wonderland. The Butts County Community Theatre is almost ready to take you down the rabbit hole to share Alice’s adventures. (Full Story)
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Head Start programs accepting '10-'11 applications, 6 wks to 4 yrs
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Last Updated: 11:14 AM 03/11/10 -
The McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council, Inc. Head Start Program is beginning to accept applications for our new Early Head Start program for ages 6 wks-3yrs. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to apply. We are continuing to accept applications for Head Start and Pre-K. Children must be 3 or 4 years of age by September 1, 2010. Children with disabilities are given priority. (Full Story)
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Katie Alling, Christa Miller are 2010 Stars
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Last Updated: 11:13 AM 03/04/10 -
Tuesday evening was a time for pride at Jackson High School as 29 students and 20 teachers were honored for academic achievement. Parents, friends, and members of the community were invited to the program recognizing the members of the JHS Class of 2010 with outstanding scores on the SAT, the most widely accepted test used as criteria for college admittance. (Full Story)
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Chamber of Commerce holds 2010 Awards Banquet
