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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carr are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Kendall Lee Carr, from Georgia Military College. Kendall completed her Associate of Science in pre-nursing, graduating summa cum laude, on February 21 and will walk with her fellow graduates on May 22. Currently, she is a senior at Jones County High School and will also graduate with her class on May 22. Kendall plans to attend the University of North Georgia this fall where she will major in chemistry pre-med.
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The Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit’s Family Treatment Court (FTC) recently held a graduation for five participants who have completed the rigorous program. The FTC uses individualized assessment, comprehensive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and family support services to break the cycle of addiction, stabilize families and ensure the well-being of children. There are currently 30 participants in the program, which serves the entire Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Pictured (L-R) are graduates with Juvenile Court Judge Philip B. Spivey. The graduation’s guest speaker was TaTa-Nisha Frazier, a certified peer specialist in mental health and addiction. Frazier was once an addict who has been in recovery for nine years.
Read moreJunior Leadership Jones, a group of Jones County High School College and Career Academy students who wish to pursue leadership in their future, visited two regional employers Thursday, Dec. 12 at their third session this year.
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The City of Gray followed the lead of the state and federal governments with a public health emergency declaration due the COVID-19 outbreak.
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With school buildings closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jones County teachers and students have shifted to remote learning, much of it using online instruction and lessons.
Read moreCOVID-19 has forced many who were not previously comfortable with social media to become proficient with Facebook, YouTube and other internet services.
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Although many things have been put on hold during the COVID-19 outbreak, the calendar is not one of them.
Read moreAll of our lives have been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our country is pulling together more than ever to survive. We are doing the same here at Smith Communications and Oconee Sinclair Media. Our company was established in 1861 and has survived many disasters, including a Civil War, World Wars, the Great Depression, polio, tornadoes and many other situations. We have always been able to publish our newspapers and magazines. We will do everything we can to ensure that legacy holds true.
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