Marching Greyhounds
Marching Greyhounds
Story And Photos By Brad Harrison
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In a case that’s maybe a bit of irony, the Marching Greyhounds upcoming...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Lt. Travis Walker (fourth from left) was accompanied by Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece (back row), Capt. Kenny Gleaton, Capt. Shane Moody, Chief Deputy Earl Humphries and Capt. Ed Bailey at the July 1 ceremony. CONTRIBUTED
A deputy with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office recently received a prestigious award from the Georgia Sheriff’s Association for his bravery in a life-threatening situation.Lt. Travis Walker received the GSA Award of Valor July 1 for “displaying extraordinary courage and selflessly acting to save…
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESFRIDAY, JULY 24What Back to School Bash When: Fri., July 24, 10 a.m. - noon Where: Clifton Ridge Middle School More info: Contact Joy Carr – Jones…
Terry Neal Nation
Aug. 30, 1953 - July 11, 2026Terry Neal Nation, 73, of Jones County, GA, passed away, Saturday, July 11, 2026. Services will be private. Terry was born August 30, 1953, in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Paul Nation and the late Ruby Haynes Nation. After high school, Terry began working for Oklahoma…
Leonard Howard Crane Sr.
Aug. 12, 1942 - July 9, 2026Last week, family and friends gathered at Cox Funeral Home in Manchester, GA to celebrate the home going of Leonard Howard Crane, Sr. of Warm Springs, GA.Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Fred McDaniel Crane and Lillie Pearl Pippin Crane, his beloved wife of…
Amanda Lynn Beard
Nov. 1, 1986 - July 12, 2026Amanda Lynn Beard, age 39, of Gray, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born on November 1, 1986, Amanda lived life on her own terms and left a lasting impression on everyone she met.Amanda’s greatest accomplishment and pride was being a mother. She is survived by…
Marching Greyhounds
In a case that’s maybe a bit of irony, the Marching Greyhounds upcoming competition show is titled “BRILLIANT!”That’s exactly one factor that the Marching Greyhounds have worked and sweated through since the start of last week with the beginning of their band camp ahead of the fall marching season…
Jones County High School will begin the 2026-27 year with new athletic leadership in place.Charles David, who was elevated to the position of athletic director for the school system in April of 2025, announced his retirement in a social media post on July 13, shortly after his was among the…
Regular season wraps up in Grayberry Women’s Softball League
Regular season wraps up in Grayberry Women’s Softball League
With an opening-slate of non-region games to begin the season starting Aug. 21 against the nation’s most storied high school football program in Valdosta, challenges will undoubtedly come early for the Greyhounds.The pump was primed toward being ready for that rigor last week when Jones County…
Clark passionate about what he’s doing now
James Clark has enjoyed three different careers totaling about 57 years, and he continues working today, mostly without pay.Clark, 78, is a Vietnam vet, a former Kaolin company foreman, and a 22-year Jones County deputy, retiring in 2023. He continues working by helping vets with compensation…
Darius J. Johnson
An individual serving a 10-year sentence for the charge of manslaughter was recently adjudicated guilty and resentenced in Jones County Superior Court.The resentencing of Darius Julius Johnson took place July 9, with the major significance of the action being the loss of his first offender status.…
Clark passionate about what he’s doing now
Clark passionate about what he’s doing now
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James Clark has enjoyed three different careers totaling about 57 years, and...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Lt. Travis Walker (fourth from left) was accompanied by Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece (back row), Capt. Kenny Gleaton, Capt. Shane Moody, Chief Deputy Earl Humphries and Capt. Ed Bailey at the July 1 ceremony. CONTRIBUTED
‘I honestly believe Walker saved a deputy’s life’
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A deputy with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office recently received a prestigious award from the Georgia Sheriff’s Association for his bravery in a life-threatening situation.Lt.
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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week
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Richard Combs is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1965 - 1991, achieving the rank of colonel.He was in the combat infantry and…
This Week In the Word
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Pastor & Mrs.Joe L. RidleyMy son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your…
–george Sheffield
“His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it.” (John 2:5).The wedding party had run out of wine. Mary told Jesus.She was confident…
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Jones County High School will begin the 2026-27 year with new athletic leadership in place.Charles David, who was elevated to the position of athletic director…
Regular season wraps up in Grayberry Women’s Softball League
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Regular season wraps up in Grayberry Women’s Softball League
Brad Harrison
With an opening-slate of non-region games to begin the season starting Aug. 21 against the nation’s most storied high school football program in Valdosta,…
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Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESFRIDAY,…
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Obituaries
Terry Neal Nation
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Aug. 30, 1953 - July 11, 2026Terry Neal Nation, 73, of Jones County, GA, passed away, Saturday, July 11, 2026. Services will be private. Terry was born August…
Leonard Howard Crane Sr.
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Aug. 12, 1942 - July 9, 2026Last week, family and friends gathered at Cox Funeral Home in Manchester, GA to celebrate the home going of Leonard Howard Crane,…
Amanda Lynn Beard
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Nov. 1, 1986 - July 12, 2026Amanda Lynn Beard, age 39, of Gray, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born on November 1, 1986, Amanda lived life on her…
