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Candlelight vigil held for Taylor Coup as BCSO continues investigation into his death
JACKSON — While the Butts County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of Taylor Coup, family and friends held a candlelight vigil for Coup Saturday night at the Butts County Recreation Park football field. Several friends and co-workers spoke about Coup during the vigil. Chinese lanterns were...
Second suspect arrested, charged with murder of Jackson man
JACKSON - A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Taylor Coup. According to Butts County Sheriff Gary Long, his investigators arrested Andrew Codi Davis of Jackson late Wednesday night and charged him with malice murder in the death of Coup.
United Bank Presents Donation to Sylvan Grove Medical Center
United Bank recently presented a $75,000 check to the Sylvan Grove Medical Center of Jackson as a part of the 2024 Georgia Heart Hospital Program. The donation helps enhance access to medical services in Butts County. Lisa Jones, vice president and CNO, accepted the check on the hospital’s behalf. “2024 marks the third year we’ve participated in the Georgia Heart Program, and we’re proud to make a contribution that helps to improve access to quality health care in rural communities,” said Ronnie Burch, president of United Bank in Jackson. “Through Georgia Heart, companies like United Bank can actively support the hospitals in our footprint. Jackson and Butts County are fortunate to have the excellent healthcare provided by our hospital.” For more information about the Georgia Heart Hospital Program, visit georgiaheart.org.
Three sessions remain in Jackson-Butts County Library Summer Reading Program
The 2024 session of the Jackson-Butts County Public Library Summer Reading Program has three more sessions left. The program is held on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Butts County Performing Arts Center, 162 Woodland Way in Jackson.
Butts County Jail Blotter
The following names and charges were reported by the Butts County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Police Department, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Georgia State Patrol. They appeared in the Butts County Jail Logbook for the period of July 1 — July 8:. Cameron Lee Carrol♦ l, 23, Cherokee...
Wife Suspected of Arson After “Watching Husband Burn to Death” in Horrific House Fire
“It was quite horrifying to see a person burnt to that degree,” recalled firefighter Robert Ridgeway. An inferno that scorched through a couple’s Georgia home raised so many questions it left investigators’ heads spinning. Beloved Teacher Found Slain Right Before Christmas — Who Attacked Her In Broad...
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