12/19/2023
It is our sad duty to report that former Butts County Commissioner Charles J. Brown (Charlie) passed away yesterday following a long illness. Mr. Brown served as a Butts County Commissioner from the beginning of 1985 through the end of 1990, for a total of six years. After his years of service to the County, he later went on to be elected as Mayor of the City of Jackson and served that office for 18 years before retiring from public office. Even after retirement, he remained engaged, and contributed invaluable advice and leadership to scores of elected and appointed officials, who credited his mentorship with their success in governmental affairs. His fiscal acumen and business skills translated well into the arena of public service, and under his stewardship, both Jackson and Butts County benefitted from his service to the public and the greater community. He will be sorely missed by many who knew him in both the government and private sector, as well as by all those who were fortunate enough to call him a friend.
As a sign of our esteem and respect for the late Charlie Brown, former County Commissioner and Mayor of Jackson, the flags at County facilities will be flown at half staff.
