Jones County High School students brought plenty of spirit for the first home game of the 2026 Greyhound football season. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff
Kaden Canty rips it outside for the Greyhounds’ first touchdown of the game against Valdosta for the Greyhounds’ season opener at home. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
The Greyhounds showed a good share of flash and pop from their running game in Friday’s seasonopener against Valdosta, ripping off a pair of long touchdown runs of more than 50 yards.Trouble was, Valdosta — more critically, Marquis Fennell — had a lot of offensive speed to burn. Led by Fennell’s…
Lady Hounds riding high following three-win SaturdayIn total, the Lady Greyhounds took the field for five games in a span of five days last week.Along the way, Jones County won all but one contest and stepped up when it came to showing some earlyseason resilience.After starting region play with a…
Feb. 19, 1969 - Aug. 8, 2026Jerry Bridges Jr., 57, of Gray, GA, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, with the Reverends Danny Mundy and Mike Forbes officiating. The family greeted friends…
Sept. 2, 1953 - Aug. 15, 2026Woodland “WooWoo” Hamilton, 72, of Gray, GA, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola, with a reception following the service.Family greeted friends for a…
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSATURDAY, AUG. 29What: Sonrise Gospel Opry When: Sat., Aug. 29, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Where: Greenwood Baptist Church More info: Featuring Truett Hendrix…
Kemp touts data centers, calls AI ‘scary’ but essential
Gov. Brian Kemp weighed in on the rush to develop artificial intelligence, calling the technology “scary” while also welcoming data centers to Georgia and criticizing others who would pause their development.“I’m not saying we need a data center in every community that’s out there, but to have a…
Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Amber Ayers closes out the Aug. 13 State of Community meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/ Staff
The Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce had its second-annual State of the Community event with another good turnout to hear updates from local leaders in government, education and law enforcement.Chamber President Chloe Crutchfield welcomed attendees and introduced branch manager Candace Pharr…
Ronnie Hinson is many things to many people, and now he has added author to that list. His book, “Whom the Son Sets Free,” was recently released and quickly sold out.In an Aug. 5 interview, Hinson talked about his life, his family, his book and the reason he wrote it. The interview took place in a…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Gray Police Department both issued press releases last week concerning the arrest of a local law enforcement officer with 25 years of service.Former GPD Officer Paul Hathway turned himself into the Jones County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 20. According to the…
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The Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce had its second-annual State of the...
Jones County High School students brought plenty of spirit for the first home game of the 2026 Greyhound football season. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff
Gov. Brian Kemp weighed in on the rush to develop artificial intelligence, calling the technology “scary” while also welcoming data centers to Georgia and…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Gray Police Department both issued press releases last week concerning the arrest of a local law enforcement…
Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before…
Kaden Canty rips it outside for the Greyhounds’ first touchdown of the game against Valdosta for the Greyhounds’ season opener at home. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
The Greyhounds showed a good share of flash and pop from their running game in Friday’s seasonopener against Valdosta, ripping off a pair of long touchdown…
Lady Hounds riding high following three-win SaturdayIn total, the Lady Greyhounds took the field for five games in a span of five days last week.Along the way,…
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSATURDAY,…
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSUNDAY,…
JONESSATURDAY, AUG. 15What: Jones County Hunter Education Class When: Sat., Aug. 15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Jones County Fire Station 5 in Wayside More info:…
Feb. 19, 1969 - Aug. 8, 2026Jerry Bridges Jr., 57, of Gray, GA, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug.…
Sept. 2, 1953 - Aug. 15, 2026Woodland “WooWoo” Hamilton, 72, of Gray, GA, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug.…
Aug. 15, 2026James Leroy Davidson, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 15, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.Born in Macon, GA, James was the son of…
