Community Corner
🌱 What the latest Butts County Magistrate Court report means for residents
Coming up on the Jackson Patch calendar: Amnesty Day
What's up Jackson! 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:
- What the latest Butts County Magistrate Court report means for residents
- How a visiting band swept every major honor in Jackson, Georgia
Also on today's calendar: HALLOWEEN HIKE , Trunk Or Treat, and Costume Contest.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Butts County Magistrate Court: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 (jacksonprogress-argus.com) — Residents in Jackson and across Butts County can see who recently appeared in Magistrate Court for bond hearings between Sept. 28 and Oct. 4, along with how many bonds were granted and civil cases handled. The report lists charges ranging from simple assault and family violence to drug offenses and traffic-related violations, plus overall court activity totals. 
• Whitewater High School Wildcat Marching Band named Grand Champions While Sweeping Class AAA at Red Regiment Rumble (thecitizen.com) — A regional marching band competition held in Jackson saw Whitewater High School's Wildcat Marching Band and Color Guard named Grand Champions while sweeping all Class AAA awards. The band earned top scores in music, visual performance, percussion, and effect, with leaders crediting students' hard work and strong support from families and boosters.
📸 Around Jackson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jackson
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★ Featured events ★
- Amnesty Day →
Jackson
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- HALLOWEEN HIKE , Trunk Or Treat, and Costume Contest →
High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson - HALLOWEEN HIKE, Trunk Or Treat, and Costume Contest →
High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson
9:30 am
Saturday October 31
📣 Jackson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Henry Business Builders
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events, 1709 Hwy 20W, McDonough
9:00 am - Fall Golf Touramant →
Heron Bay Golf Club, 5100 Heron Bay Boulevard, Locust Grove
9:30 am - Fall Golf Touramant — ALC →
Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, 5100 Heron Bay Blvd, Locust Grove
9:30 am - BRIDGE | Henry Chamber Connect →
Business Resource Center, 1709 Hwy 20 W, McDonough
10:00 am - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting →
McDonough, GA Calendar
6:00 pm - Peace Pole & Serenity Garden Dedication →
Heritage Park, 99 Lake Dow Road, McDonough - Locust Grove Farmer's Market →
Locust Grove Train Viewing Platform, 3786 GA-42, Locust Grove
9:00 am - Critter Fun Day →
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, 712 L G Griffin Road, Locust Grove
9:00 am - Pilates on The Patio →
1942 On The Square, 3B Keys Ferry Street, McDonough
10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning neighbors!!
Please pray for me, just stuff going on. Still trying to figure out groceries too! Hope you all have a blessed day!! (Nextdoor Six Star)
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Jackson. Apply here.
- Quanex Building Products Corporation posted a job opening for Senior Process Engineer in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Locust Grove
- Cobb County Adds 40 New Business Licenses (cobbcountycourier.com)
McDonough
- Mobile healthcare clinic set up provide free services (wsbtv.com)
- UGA freshmen share the keepsakes that remind them of home (islandpacket.com)
- Chick-fil-A takes a stand against fast-food drive-thru AI trend (fox5atlanta.com)
Ok Jackson! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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