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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. (Full Story) |
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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. (Full Story) |
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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. (Full Story) |
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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. (Full Story) |
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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. (Full Story) |
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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: (Full Story) |
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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. (Full Story) |
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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. (Full Story) |
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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. (Full Story) |
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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. (Full Story) |
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Could you be the one to give this playful, gentle & healthy old girl another chance? - Pets of the Week 1-20
The animal control facility is overflowing with dogs, cats, puppies & kittens this week. Many thanks to all the folks who've been adopting, but they just keep on coming! Call Animal Control at 770 775-8211 to adopt. - Pets of the Week 1-20
The animal control facility is overflowing with dogs, cats, puppies & kittens this week. Many thanks to all the folks who've been adopting, but they just keep on coming! Call Animal Control at 770 775-8211 to adopt.
- High school players, coaches hold recreation clinics
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. - Red Devils drop opener to Mary Persons
The Red Devils of Jackson High School bit the Bulldogs of Mary Persons first in the 63rd playing of the Backyard Brawl, but couldn't catch up after losing the lead just before halftime. - Jackson High volleyball season starts
The Jackson High School volleyball team is back on the court.
- Pen & Ink: Changes
I feel a change coming on. - Musings: Packaging
It is amazing how much we spend on packaging in this country. We shell out hundreds of dollars each year for food containers that are not edible. We spend good money for items that we cannot drink or use to our advantage. - Spend a Minute: Coincidences or not?
Is it coincidence or just random? I have often wondered. See, my mom has this thing where if you leave the house and forget something, and return to the house to get it, you have to sit down and count to 10 before you leave the house again.
- Fiddlin’ Dan brings humor to Reading Club
The Jackson-Butts County Public Library 2010 Summer Reading Club series of programs continued, on June 15, with a visit from Fiddlin’ Dan the Mountain Man. He introduced himself to an audience of more than 100 children and at least 40 adults by saying, “I play the fiddle and I’m from the mountains.” - 21 Questions: Trakonice Smith
Trakonice Smith has been a Butts County resident her entire life. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her children. She is a receptionist at the Butts County Sheriff’s Office, and she has now answered 21 Questions. - Archaeologist discusses evidence of past peoples
Butts County Historical Society member, W.J. Shannon, introduced Stephen Hammack, the featured speaker at the historical society’s recent meeting, as a “full-fledged archeologist who likes to get his hands dirty.” Shannon noted Hammack’s involvement in the Ocmulgee River Basin project, just south of Macon, and his contributions to Butts County’s past four Artifact Identification Days and to the Artifact Identification Day planned for this year.
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