Community Corner
🌱 Which Butler eateries just earned perfect health inspection scores?
Also, don't miss Football @ Macon Co. on the Butler Patch calendar
What's up Butler! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Butler eateries just earned perfect health inspection scores?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm with lots of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 68.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 21-25 (41nbc.com) — Health inspectors recently gave perfect 100 scores to The Coffee Pot and Wing Shack on East Main Street in Butler, offering reassurance to local diners about food safety. The broader report lists dozens of recent restaurant and cafeteria inspection scores across Middle Georgia, with links to detailed state reports if you want to check other favorite spots. 
📸 Around Butler
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Butler
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Football @ Macon Co.
Taylor County High School Butler, GA 31006
7:30 pm
Friday October 2
📣 Butler Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Taylor County at Macon County →
Macon County High School, 611 Vienna Rd, Montezuma
7:30 pm - Project X (The Step-Over) →
Austin Theater, 116 E Main Street, Fort Valley
9:00 pm - Hotboy Spiffy Afterparty (Taylor County / Macon County) →
VIP LOUNGE, 607 MLK DRIVE, Fort valley
9:00 pm - FVSU Alumni Homecoming DAY2NIGHT Party 2026 →
FVSU Agricultural Technology Conference Center, 46 Camp John Hope Road, Fort Valley - Sip & Stitch at Hightower Memorial Library →
Thomaston GA - Fort Valley Utility Commission Work Session →
Fort Valley GA - Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission Meeting (2026) →
Thomaston, GA Calendar, 302 S. Bethel Street, Thomaston
2:00 pm - Kids Club at Hightower Memorial Library →
Thomaston GA - Board Work Session
Schley County, 161 Perry Dr, Ellaville
5:30 pm - Storytime at Hightower Memorial Library →
Thomaston GA - 🏈 Football vs Championship Game
Matthews Field Home -
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rogers Group, Inc. posted a job opening for CDL Dump Truck Driver in Butler. Apply here.
- Perdue Farms posted a job opening for Farm Associate in Butler. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Butler here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fort Valley
- Seven October Events for Your Family Friendly Fall Bucket List (macon-newsroom.com)
Oglethorpe
- The sound of music: Students, Jones look to grow OCHS chorus (theoglethorpeecho.com)
- Setting her up for success (theoglethorpeecho.com)
- Region play keeps hopes alive for football team (theoglethorpeecho.com)
Byron
- Atrium Health Navicent to host Mammo Marathon events throughout October (41nbc.com)
Ok Butler! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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