Jackson Progress-Argus

07/09/2025

Butts County Commissioner Russ Crumbley was recently named 2025-2026 vice chair of the Public Safety and the Courts Policy Committee for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association).

Butts County Commissioner Russ Crumbley was recently named 2025-2026 vice chair of the Public Safety and the Courts Policy Committee for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s

07/09/2025

The third phase of the electrical system upgrade along N. Mulberry Street has been approved by the Jackson City Council.

07/09/2025

How about a little trip to the Rocky Mountains? The Mystery Plant featured in this column is almost always from here in the Southeast, but this week I thought I would mix things up a bit.

How about a little trip to the Rocky Mountains? The Mystery Plant featured in this column is almost always from here in the Southeast, but this week I thought I

07/08/2025

What will be inside the iconic yellow bucket this year? A rain gauge? Wireless charging pad? Pot holder? Customers of Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. will turn out by the thousands next week to find out at the 2025 annual meeting.

What will be inside the iconic yellow bucket this year? A rain gauge? Wireless charging pad? Pot holder? Customers of Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. will turn out by the

07/08/2025

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced Tuesday he’s running for governor, a long anticipated move that sets up a primary race next year among Republican heavyweights.

07/08/2025

The Greater Butts County Lions Club will host Back to School Bingo at Rivers Ranch on Tuesday, July 22.

07/08/2025

Caring for tiny rescue kittens just got a little easier for Klassy Kats of Butts County thanks to a grant from the Central Georgia EMC Foundation’s Operation Roundup program.

07/08/2025

The following names and charges were reported by the Butts County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Police Department, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Georgia State Patrol. They appeared in the Butts County Jail Logbook for the period of June 3…

The following names and charges were reported by the Butts County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Police Department, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Georgia State Patrol. They appeared in the Butts

07/07/2025

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp named Dr. Dean Burke Monday commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). Burke, 67, a former state senator now serving as the state agency’s chief medical officer, will take up his new role on Aug. 1. B…

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp named Dr. Dean Burke Monday commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). Burke, 67, a former state senator now serving as the state

07/07/2025

A tradition dating back to 1828 will continue beginning Friday, July 11, when worshipers gather for the 197th annual meeting at Salem Campground near Covington. Hundreds are expected to gather for the annual religious revival that is also part commu…

A tradition dating back to 1828 will continue beginning Friday, July 11, when worshipers gather for the 197th annual meeting at Salem Campground near Covington. Hundreds are expected to gather

07/07/2025

Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, June 25, at the Butts County Center in Jackson, celebrating the expansion of its LPN/Paramedic to RN Bridge program.

07/07/2025

The Butts County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s $35.2 million fiscal year 2026 budget on Monday, June 30.