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 →
People are starting to take notice of things happening in Jackson, including Southern Living Magazine, which just published their list of the "Prettiest Small Towns in Georgia, with Jackson featured prominently at number 5. The list of 16, all towns... Continue Reading →
The 8th Annual Jackson Alive Fall Festival and Halloween on Second street is coming back to the downtown square in Jackson on Saturday, October 28th. Beginning at 9AM and sponsored by the Butts County Chamber of Commerce, the festival focuses... Continue Reading →
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 →
One annual event that happens each year on the 4th of July, and which attracts thousands of people from Butts County and the surrounding region is the City of Jackson's Annual fireworks show, which has grown into one of the... Continue Reading →
We were honored this week by a two-day visit from the Georgia Tourism Product Development Team, a nine-member group consisting of specialists representing several different fields of Georgia Tourism, and our community rolled out the red carpet for our VIP... Continue Reading →
For the second year in a row, the local group "Butts Mutts" held their annual benefit event that raises funds to help find forever homes for the homeless dogs of Butts County..."one tail at a time". They do this by vetting,... Continue Reading →
The Annual United Bank Community Art Show was recently held at the United Bank Offices on Covington street, featuring the works of a number of established and respected local artists. it kicked off with a reception on November 28th and... Continue Reading →
Fall has finally arrived, and everywhere around us, you can feel and see the changes happening, especially as the hot summer temperatures give way to the cooler breezes of the season. Many of the trees are starting to show a... Continue Reading →
