A new year brings a chance for a fresh start and hopes for a better year than the one before. The Progress-Argus asked Jackson Mayor Kay Pippin, recently resigned Butts County Board of Commission Chair and current District 1 Commissioner Ken Rivers, and Butts County Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Simpson for their âhopesâ for the new year:
Jackson Mayor Kay Pippin:
âAs we headed into 2020, we had a long list of hopes and plans for the new year, but little did we know that a pandemic would cause the most significant global disruption of our lifetime. Itâs been a tough year for all of us with significant financial burden placed on many, but there is no doubt that we have also seen true grit, resilience and community spirit. My hope for the New Year is a chance to focus on recovery, restoration and completing delayed goals.
Generosity Day was held at Daughtry Elementary. During this event, students were asked to bring in donations to assist with the Can-a-Thon and the Salvation Army Food Drive. âUsually during this time of year, stated Principal Brentius Watts, âwe ask our students to bring in canned goods to help feed those in need over the holidays. Although we were not able to bring in canned goods this year, we felt we still needed to help this worthy cause. In one day, our students collected over $250 for this cause.â A check presentation was made with Jackson Mayor Kay Pippin on Thursday, Dec 17. Left to right in the photo are Watts, Pippin, and students Ella Crockarell, River Goddin, and Kalaney Miller.