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Its trail ride season Butts Co. Recreation Department hosts line dance classesJackson, Ga - Trail ride season is among u...
04/15/2025

Its trail ride season Butts Co. Recreation Department hosts line dance classes

Jackson, Ga - Trail ride season is among us and Tiffany Riley is teaching Butts Co. residents all the trending line dances. On Tuesdays from 7 p.m - 8 p.m the Butts Co. Recreation Department hosts "Trail Ride Tuesdays" for $15. Attendees are encouraged to bring their fans and come out and dance. Riley who has been dancing since she was 4 thinks dance is a great way to bring the community together. " The overall goal is to bring the community together, to dance, to have high spirit, to learn something new," said Riley.

Trail ride and line dancing culture is a celebration of Southern heritage involving music, horseback riding, and dancing. Social media has popularized several dances to songs such as " Boots On The Ground" by 803Fresh and " Dangerous X Wetter " by Twista ft. Morgan Wallen. "Its trail ride season you can't go to the trail rides if you don't know how to line dance, we need to start a Butts Co. steppers," said Riley.

Henderson Funeral Services host Community Food Drive Jackson, Ga - Henderson Funeral Services hosted its first Community...
03/01/2025

Henderson Funeral Services host Community Food Drive

Jackson, Ga - Henderson Funeral Services hosted its first Community Food Drive giving away fresh produce boxes from 2 p.m - 4 p.m at 744 Brownlee Rd. Jackson, Ga. Henderson Funeral Services wants to show the love of Jesus by giving back. “ We want to fulfill the promises of him, this is why we are doing this today, to show our community the love of Jesus and what he would do because a lot of people are suffering and going through changes, “ said Reverend Henderson. Many people were grateful for the food drive showing gratitude with smiles and thanks.

Flovilla, Ga - Winter storm and hazardous roads doesn’t stop travelers on Highway 42 S. Comment below your winter storm ...
01/10/2025

Flovilla, Ga - Winter storm and hazardous roads doesn’t stop travelers on Highway 42 S. Comment below your winter storm photos.

01/04/2025

Forsyth, Ga - Community members gather to witness former President Jimmy Carter’s motorcade on Johnstonville Rd.

Forsyth, Ga - Community members gather to witness former President Jimmy Carter’s motorcade on Johnstonville Rd.
01/04/2025

Forsyth, Ga - Community members gather to witness former President Jimmy Carter’s motorcade on Johnstonville Rd.

Breaking: Officers involved in stabbing Jenkinsburg, Ga - The GBI is investigating a stabbing involving two Butts County...
11/18/2024

Breaking: Officers involved in stabbing

Jenkinsburg, Ga - The GBI is investigating a stabbing involving two Butts County deputies that occurred at a house on County Line Rd. Investigation ongoing.

Breaking: Pedestrian involved crash investigation ongoing take alternate route.
10/23/2024

Breaking: Pedestrian involved crash investigation ongoing take alternate route.

Taco bout a grand opening Taco Bell is now open. Jackson, Ga - Taco Bell opened its doors and drive thru to hungry custo...
10/22/2024

Taco bout a grand opening Taco Bell is now open.

Jackson, Ga - Taco Bell opened its doors and drive thru to hungry customers on Monday, Oct. 21. Taco Bell formerly KFC / Taco Bell located on 561 E 3rd St. had a line wrapped around the building all the way to World Finace. Many customers expressed frustrations with the former KFC/ Taco Bell however new Store Manager Quanna Abraham wants to change that. “ I’m excited, customers come first, it’s going to take time, I ask for y’all to be patient with us it’s coming along, “ said Abraham.
Taco Bell has a full menu and will be open from 10 am until 10 pm Monday through Sunday.

Stranger Things Con brings people from all over to Jackson Jackson, Ga - Day one of Stranger Things Con is underway with...
10/18/2024

Stranger Things Con brings people from all over to Jackson

Jackson, Ga - Day one of Stranger Things Con is underway with meet and greets, tours, and food trucks. Jackson Beat spoke with several super fans from all over who were amazed with downtown Jackson and it’s filming locations. “ I’m overwhelmed with emotion, “ said Amanda. Who traveled from Lexington, Kentucky with her family. Stranger Things Con will run from Oct. 18 - Oct. 20. You can watch Stanger Things on Netflix

The Jackson Police Department celebrates National Faith and Blue Weekend with tailgate Jackson, Ga - The Jackson Police ...
10/14/2024

The Jackson Police Department celebrates National Faith and Blue Weekend with tailgate

Jackson, Ga - The Jackson Police Department celebrated National Faith and Blue Weekend at The Orchard with a tailgate. Community members got the chance to watch football, eat and converse with police officers. National Faith and Blue weekend mission is to engage the community through faith - based outreach.
“ We are trying to build a community oriented department, where the people know who we are, that we can get out and depend on each other. We can’t solve crimes if we don’t have community input, “ said Chief of Police David Akins
National Faith and Blue Weekend is celebrated every October.

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