Dollar General Proposes $85m Investment, 500 Jobs in Butts & Spalding Counties

Jackson, GA-The Joint Development Authority of Butts County and Spalding County today announced that Dollar General, America’s largest small-box discount retailer, is projected to create a capital investment of $85 million to build a one million square foot distribution center which will be a catalyst for economic development in the region, creating more than 500[...]
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Early Voting Begins for Presidential Primaries

Early Voting has begun for the Presidential Preference Primary this morning. Registered voters in Butts County may vote early at the County Administration Building, Monday-Friday from 8AM until 5PM, up until February 26th. A Saturday voting opportunity will take place on February 20th from 9AM until 4PM for those who wish to take advantage of[...]
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Courthouse Closed February 12th & 15th

The Butts County Commissioner’s Office announces that the Courthouse will be closed on Friday, February 12th and Monday, February 15th for removal of the old boiler system. Because of the age of the 118 year old boiler and the asbestos components used in its construction, we want to be absolutely certain that citizen and employee safety is[...]
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Board of Commissioners to Meet February 8th

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop on February 8th at 4PM and a regular meeting following at 6PM in the C. Wayne King Auditorium at 625 W. Third Street, Jackson, GA.  The public is invited to attend. The Commission meets on the 2nd  Monday of each month at the above location unless otherwise posted.  For[...]
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Notice of Called Meeting Scheduled January 14th

The Butts County Board of Commissioners will hold a Called Meeting at 6:30PM on Thursday, January 14, 2016 for the purpose of conducting Public Hearings for the Capital Improvement Element (CIE), Short Term Work Program (STWP) and an administrative rezoning.  The meeting will be in the C. Wayne King Auditorium located at the Butts County Administration Building, 625[...]
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Law Enforcement Appreciation Week

Congratulations to all members of the local Law Enforcement community who were presented with a proclamation sponsored by Partners for Smart Growth recognizing this week as Law Enforcement Appreciation Week in Butts County. Accepting is Sheriff Gary Long and Jackson Police Chief James Morgan.
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Press Release on Courthouse Heating

In recent weeks, the County government has had to address a number of issues at the Butts County Courthouse concerning climate control systems. A recent issue with the boiler that is used to heat most parts of the building has led officials to determine that the existing system can no longer be used due to[...]
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Board of Commissioners to Meet January 11th

The Board of Commissioners will meet on January 11th in the C Wayne King Auditorium located at 625 W. Third Street, Jackson, GA.  The public is invited to attend. The Commission meets on the 2nd  Monday of each month at the above location unless otherwise posted.  For more information or to request accommodations for mobility, visual and/or hearing[...]
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