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Local reporting for Butts County, GA
Butts County Georgia Desk covers weather alerts, local government, schools, roads and business news for Butts County, Georgia.
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News · Butts County · Georgia
A Lowndes County man investigators identified as an alleged gang-faction leader faces multiple felony charges after a years-long investigation.
News · Butts County · Jackson · Georgia
The Georgia Supreme Court’s decision against a fire fee has prompted lawmakers to consider its effects.
News · Butts County · Jackson · Georgia
Pennsylvania has moved one step closer to restricting cellphone use in schools.
News · Butts County · Jackson · Georgia
State intervention in struggling Texas school districts is drawing scrutiny over its expense and whether it has improved schools.
News · Butts County · Jackson · Georgia
The Butts County School Board recognized a Teacher of the Year in a school-related action reported in Jackson.
News · Butts County · Georgia
A Butts County commissioner was arrested on a terroristic threats charge tied to an alleged threat involving a family member.
News · Butts County · Georgia
The Butts County Sheriff’s Office says a New York man was charged with threatening to kill Congressman Mike Collins and his son-in-law.
News · Butts County · Georgia
Authorities said a Buffalo man confessed to threatening U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law after seeing an online story.
News · Butts County · Georgia
A Georgia sheriff has called on legislators to address drones carrying drugs and weapons into state prisons.
News · Butts County · Georgia
The official overseeing elections in Chatham County has resigned, Georgia Public Broadcasting reported.
News · Butts County · Georgia
La’Qyale Emmanuel Fortson, 35, will serve years in federal prison after authorities found a stolen gun during a Butts County traffic stop.