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The Jackson-Butts County Rotary Club, of Jackson, Georgia, is a member of Rotary District 6900.

We meet at noon every Tuesday at The Brickery restaurant located at 232 West Second Street, Jackson, GA, 30233. This Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 12 noon for lunch and a special guest or club member program. Current service projects include the Bob Ryan Memorial Golf Classic tournament to raise money for athletic scholarships at our local County Recreation Department, Little Free Libraries, and sponsorships including summer programs at the Public Library, Laws of Life Essay contest at Jackson High School, McIntosh Trail Headstart Christmas gifts, and the Butts County Senior Citizen Thanksgiving meal and Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance.

10/20/2026

🔵 Rotary Club Meeting Recap 🔵

Today we had the opportunity to hear from Chairman Shaw Blackmon of the Georgia House Ways and Means Committee, who gave us an informative briefing on Georgia income taxes, property taxes, and ongoing efforts to provide tax relief to Georgia families and businesses. 🇺🇸🍑

💰 Georgia Income Tax

* Georgia’s flat income-tax rate has continued to come down from 5.75% to 5.39%, then 5.19%, and now 4.99% for 2026.
* The state has also substantially increased the standard deduction:
* Single: $5,400 → $15,000
* Married filing jointly: $7,100 → $30,000
* The dependent deduction has increased to $5,000.
* Current legislation establishes a path for the income-tax rate to continue declining toward 3.99%, provided the required economic conditions are met. 📉

🏡 Property Tax
We also heard about the continued effort to whittle down the property-tax burden for Butts County residents.

One of the most interesting points was how economic development can be used to help offset property taxes growing the county’s commercial and industrial tax base so that existing residents don’t have to shoulder as much of the burden.

Butts County has made economic development a major priority, focusing on attracting new businesses and industries while continuing to grow and support the existing business community. 📈🏭

🛍️ Fuel Taxes & Tax Relief
Chairman Blackmon also provided an overview of fuel-tax exemptions and tax rebates being returned to Georgia taxpayers, giving us a better understanding of how the state is approaching tax relief from multiple angles.

📚 Little Free Libraries
And don’t forget our Little Free Libraries continue to serve the community! 📖❤️

📍 Current locations:

* 🏛️ Jackson Courthouse / Welcome Center — East side entrance
* 🧱 The Brickery — By the front door
* 🛒 Piggly Wiggly — Parking lot
* 🏛️ Flovilla City Hall — By the front door
* 🌳 Butts County Parks & Recreation — Lobby
* 🏫 Stark Elementary — By the front door
* 🏫 Jackson Elementary — By the front door
* 🏫 Daughtry Elementary — By the front door
* 🏘️ Carter Ave. / Housing Authority — Parking lot
* 🌲 Dauset Trails — Visitors Center porch

A big thank you to Chairman Blackmon for taking the time to educate our club on these important issues and to everyone continuing to make a difference in our community. 🤝🇺🇸

Rotary: Service Above Self. 💙💛

10/06/2026

Looking for your next good read? Our community has 10 Little Free Library locations where you can take a book, leave a book, and share the love of reading! 📖✨

📍 Jackson Courthouse / Welcome Center — East side entrance
📍 The Brickery — By the front door
📍 Piggly Wiggly — Parking lot
📍 Flovilla City Hall — By the front door
📍 Butts County Parks & Recreation — Lobby
📍 Stark Elementary — By the front door
📍 Jackson Elementary — By the front door
📍 Daughtry Elementary — By the front door
📍 Carter Ave. / Housing Authority — Parking lot
📍 Dauset Trails — Visitors Center porch

🌟 Take a book. Leave a book. Help keep our community reading! 📚❤️

09/29/2026

🌟 Another great Rotary meeting today! 🌟

We were excited to welcome Josh Thomas with United Bank, who spoke with us about the newly established Butts County Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, also known as the “Fun Board.” 🏘️

The Foundation was created in 2026 as a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation focused on bridging the gap between the next generation and our community leaders through mentorship, education, workforce development, and community awareness. 🤝

📚 Expanded Scholarship Opportunities
Beginning in 2027, the Foundation plans to expand Chamber scholarship opportunities from 5 to 13, with scholarships recognizing merit, workforce needs, promise, and an essay-based legacy scholarship. 🎓

💼 Workforce Development
Josh discussed plans for a Leadership Summer Intensive focused on practical “soft skills” — communication, networking, professionalism, presentation skills, etiquette, and confidence.

👔 One of the goals is helping young people understand what it means to present yourself professionally, including something as basic — but important — as knowing how to dress appropriately for a job interview.

🛡️ Cybersecurity & Protecting Your Assets
Josh also put on his banker cap for a moment, and gave us a great reminder about the importance of cybersecurity and protecting our personal information and assets in an increasingly digital world.

👕 Giving Back
The Foundation is also working on a professional wardrobe initiative to help local citizens have the clothing they need to put their best foot forward when seeking employment.

📖 Building Our Community
This conversation also reminded me of the importance of investing in our young people and making resources available throughout our community. That is one of the reasons I’m so passionate about our Little Free Libraries, which are located throughout Butts County at places including the Jackson Courthouse/Welcome Center, The Brickery, Piggly Wiggly, Flovilla City Hall, Butts County Parks & Recreation, Stark Elementary, Jackson Elementary, Daughtry Elementary, the Carter Avenue Housing Authority, and Dauset Trails. 📚❤️

It was great to hear about the different ways our community is working to educate, equip, and empower the next generation.

Thank you, Josh, for joining us and sharing the vision for the Community Foundation!

🤝 Community doesn’t just happen. We have to fight for it, preach it, and teach it so that it endures for years to come.

09/22/2026

🏛️ Rotary Club of Jackson — September 22 Meeting 🏛️

We had the pleasure of welcoming Brad Vaughan with Butts County Planning & Development as our guest speaker at today’s Rotary meeting! 🎤

Brad gave us an inside look at the planning and development process in Butts County, including the intricacies of our zoning map, zoning designations, and the approvals required for new development. 🗺️🏗️

One of the biggest topics of discussion was the continued development focus along the I-75 corridor and what that growth could mean for the future of Butts County. Brad went into detail about the new River Park area, including the logistics behind the project and its potential to bring an estimated 7,500 new jobs to our community. 👷‍♂️📈

We also learned more about the concepts being explored for mixed-use development and healthcare facilities along the corridor, as well as the development opportunities and plans surrounding Exit 201 and Highway 36. 🏥🏘️

It was a great opportunity to learn more about the planning that goes into responsible growth and how these projects can shape the future of our community. We appreciate Brad taking the time to give our Rotary members a closer look at what’s happening behind the scenes! 🤝

Thank you, Brad, for joining us and sharing your knowledge with the Rotary Club of Jackson! 🇺🇸

📚 Little Free Library Locations Around Butts County:
📍 Jackson Courthouse/Welcome Center — East side entrance
📍 The Brickery — By the front door
📍 Piggly Wiggly — Parking lot
📍 Flovilla City Hall — By the front door
📍 Butts County Parks & Recreation Department — Lobby
📍 Stark Elementary — By the front door
📍 Jackson Elementary — By the front door
📍 Daughtry Elementary — By the front door
📍 Carter Ave. Housing Authority — Parking lot
📍 Dauset Trails — Visitors Center porch

09/18/2026

💙 Rotary in the Community! 💙

On September 15, our Rotary Club had the opportunity to hear from Christina Vandever, Charles Stewart, and Nicole Cook with Nick's New Beginnings.

They shared about the work they are doing right here in our community to help individuals struggling with addiction, support rehabilitation, and provide people with a path toward a healthier and more productive future. 🙏

They also went in depth on Georgia’s 911 Medical Amnesty Law and the important role that Narcan can play in saving lives during an overdose. 🩺❤️

📚 Just in case you didn’t know: Georgia’s medical amnesty law is designed to encourage people to call 911 during a drug overdose emergency. Under the law, certain people who seek medical assistance in good faith may receive limited protection from arrest, prosecution, or penalties for certain drug-related offenses. The goal is simple: don’t hesitate to call for help when someone’s life is at risk. 🚑❤️

We’re grateful for organizations and individuals who are willing to step into some of the most difficult challenges facing our community. Addiction impacts families, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods, and addressing it requires all of us working together. 🤝

Thank you, Christina, Charles, and Nicole, for taking the time to educate our club and for the work you do for the Jackson and Butts County community!

📖 And don’t forget to check out our Little Free Libraries around the community!

📍 Jackson Courthouse / Welcome Center — East side entrance
📍 The Brickery — By the front door
📍 Piggly Wiggly — Parking lot
📍 Flovilla City Hall — By the front door
📍 Butts County Parks & Recreation — Lobby
📍 Stark Elementary — By the front door
📍 Jackson Elementary — By the front door
📍 Daughtry Elementary — By the front door
📍 Carter Ave. Housing Authority — Parking lot
📍 Dauset Trails — Visitors Center porch

❤️📚 Take a book. Leave a book. Help us spread the joy of reading throughout our community!

’sNewBeginnings

09/08/2026

🌊 Rotary Meeting — September 8, 2026

🎤 Today’s Speaker: Gordon Johnston

We were excited to welcome Gordon Johnston, a professor at Mercer University and an avid outdoorsman, as today’s guest speaker.

🌿 Gordon shared stories and experiences from his adventures along the Ocmulgee River, giving us a unique look at the history, beauty, and outdoor opportunities that our river and surrounding communities have to offer.

It was a great reminder of what a special natural resource we have right here in our own backyard. 🛶🌳

More to come from today’s meeting!

📚 Little Free Library Locations

📍 Jackson Courthouse / Welcome Center — East side entrance

📍 The Brickery — By front door

📍 Piggly Wiggly — Parking lot

📍 Flovilla City Hall — By front door

📍 Butts County Parks & Recreation Department — Lobby

📍 Stark Elementary — By front door

📍 Jackson Elementary — By front door

📍 Daughtry Elementary — By front door

📍 Carter Ave. / Housing Authority — Parking lot

📍 Dauset Trails — Visitors Center porch

08/19/2026

📝 Rotary Meeting August 18, 2026

🎤 Guest Speaker: Christopher Nunn

Commissioner, Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Christopher Nunn spoke about the importance of strong local leadership and keeping good, community-minded people involved in leadership. He highlighted that Butts County has strong local leadership and emphasized the value of people from the community stepping up to lead and help shape its future. 🤝🏘️

🛠️ Three Basic Tools Discussed

1. 📈 Economic Development
Supporting economic growth and development within local communities.
2. 💼 Small Business Support
Helping small business owners access SBA loans and other resources to help them grow and succeed.
3. 🏠 Housing Availability
Assisting communities with housing availability and development to help meet the needs of local residents.

🤝 Proud to be part of a community with strong local leadership and people who are committed to making Butts County better. When good people come together, great things happen. ❤️🏘️

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📚 Little Free Library Locations

* 🏛️ Jackson Courthouse / Welcome Center — East side entrance
* 🏢 The Brickery — By front door
* 🛒 Piggly Wiggly — Parking lot
* 🏛️ Flovilla City Hall — By front door
* ⚽ Butts County Parks & Recreation Department — Lobby
* 🏫 Stark Elementary — By front door
* 🏫 Jackson Elementary — By front door
* 🏫 Daughtry Elementary — By front door
* 🏘️ Carter Ave. / Housing Authority — Parking lot
* 🌲 Dauset Trails — Visitors Center porch

08/11/2026

Thank you Diana and Melissa of Georgia Hair Solutions and Salon for the heart-warming testimony about your mission to help women suffering from hair loss.

Diana developed Alopecia and prayed for her hair to grow back. Her prayers were answered, but in a different way- with a successful ministry instead. Women from all over the United States and Canada have traveled to Jackson, GA to receive help and gain confidence once again.

Georgia Hair Solutions is a proud certified partner with a non profit called Warrior Wigs that helps women and children with Cancer and Alopecia. www.warriorwigs.org

They expanded to Oklahoma in 2025 and Texas this year. Call the Jackson location at (770) 371-0022 and visit www.georgiahairsolutions.com

08/04/2026

Had a Great Chamber Connect Lunch today. 🥖 🌽 Butts County Chamber of Commerce

07/28/2026

🔵 Rotary Club of Jackson-Butts County | Meeting Highlights July 28

We were honored to welcome District Governor Cynthia Dorsey Edwards, who shared an inspiring message centered on this year’s Rotary theme, “Create Lasting Impact.”

Some key takeaways included:
🤝 Building partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
🕊️ “A community that works together is a more peaceful community.”

❤️ Discovering your personal “why” and serving with purpose.

Our club was also proud to present a $4,200 donation to the Brent Lowe Memorial Fund, continuing Rotary’s commitment to making a difference in our community.

📚 Community Reminder: Rotary maintains several Little Free Libraries throughout Butts County and is always accepting gently used book donations. If you’d like to donate books or learn more about our community projects, send us a message, we’d love to hear from you!

Service Above Self. 💙🌎

Address

232 West Second Street
Jackson, GA
30233

Website

https://rcatlantasoutherncrescent.org/club/37

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