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Power Outages Hit Jackson After Early Morning Tree Fall

by B.T. ClarkAugust 30, 2025August 30, 2025

JACKSON — A large tree crashed across Franklin Street in Jackson early Saturday morning, taking down three utility poles and leaving some residents without electricity. City officials confirmed the damage around 8:45 a.m., noting that households near Red Devil Hill are the most likely to experience outages while repairs are underway. Police have blocked off […]

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Power Outage Hits Jackson Near McDonough Road

by B.T. ClarkAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025
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Photos: 17 Dogs Rescued From Georgia Home

by B.T. ClarkAugust 11, 2025August 11, 2025
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Kayaker Rescued From Ocmulgee River Rapids

by B.T. ClarkJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025
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How Did Butts County Get its Name?

by Poesy YoungFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025
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Major Drug Bust in Butts County: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 9, 2025February 9, 2025
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Groundhog Day 2025: Did Georgia’s Groundhog General Beauregard Lee See His Shadow?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 2, 2025February 2, 2025
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Help Find Missing Georgia 15-Year-Old Haley Lynn Norris

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2024June 28, 2024
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Groundhog Day 2024: Did Georgia’s Groundhog General Beauregard Lee See His Shadow?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024
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Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023
Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom
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Georgia Prosecutors Fight New Law They Say Undermines Democracy

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023
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Butts County Sheriff blasts speed detection cameras at Jackson schools

by Sheriff Gary LongAugust 19, 2023August 20, 2023

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