J. Michael Brewer

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J. Michael Brewer

About the Author: Michael Brewer is a native of Jackson, Georgia who enjoys writing, music, photography and architecture. He is a 33 year employee of the Butts County Board of Commissioners Office, currently working as Deputy County Administrator and County Clerk. He is a husband and father, as well as a community advocate working to promote his community and enhance tourism opportunities in his region as Chairman of the Butts County Tourism Board. He is also the writer and publisher for this website on local tourism and curates a large collection of photographs and historical records that chronicle much of the history of the county. He is currently the Project Manager for the Historic 1898 Butts County Courthouse Rehabilitation Project, which is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2020.

🎄 2019 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is December 6

The Butts County Chamber of Commerce will present its 2019 Annual Jackson Christmas Parade on Friday, December 6th, 2019 beginning at 6:00 PM with a new parade route and lots to see! This year the Christmas Parade will begin at... Continue Reading →

🎄 Christmas Tour of Homes is December 7 and 8

The Butts County Historical Society will kick off their annual Holiday Extravaganza and Tour of Homes on Saturday, December 7th, 2019, continuing through Sunday, December 8th. This year, they have put together an awesome list of homes and buildings that are... Continue Reading →

🍁 2019 Butts County Fall Festival is October 26th

The Butts County Fall Festival, long a favorite annual event held on the downtown Jackson Square, will return this year on October 26th, 2019 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM, promising a fun-filled day of family entertainment, arts, crafts and... Continue Reading →

October 22, 2019

🍁 2019 Butts County Fair is October 22-26

Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Jackson now for over 50 years, the Butts County Fall Fair (photo by Michael Davis, Jackson-Progress Argus) includes all the usual things to see and experience in a small town fair. Open for 5 nights... Continue Reading →

October 16, 2019

🎨 Historic Courthouse Designated as Future Visitor and Tourism Center

It's been a while since I've had time to sit and write an update article but I'm pleased to report that the Historic 1898 Butts County Courthouse is getting an extreme makeover in 2019 as it transitions from its life... Continue Reading →