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News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMPowerful Tools for CaregiversThe Middle Georgia Regional Commission will host an online series beginning May 13 through June 17 on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

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Letters to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Dear Editor,June 1-7 is National Garden week. During spring, the reason for renewal, millions of Americans turn joyfully to gardening.
Students join in the singing of Jones County High School’s “Alma Mater” at the 2025 graduation ceremony held at Milledgeville’s Centennial Center. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Students join in the singing of Jones County High School’s “Alma Mater” at the 2025 graduation ceremony held at Milledgeville’s Centennial Center. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Class of 2025 graduates

Raduates
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Jones County Class of 2025 graduates joined the ranks of proud Greyhound alumni last week.The graduation ceremony was held May 20 at the Centennial Center in Milledgeville with 331 seniors celebrated by faculty, family and friends.

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News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMThe Jones County NewsThe Jones County News will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

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News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Salem AME Church AnniversarySalem AME Church, 115 Holloman Road, will celebrate its 142nd Anniversary on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The Rev.Corlette Lewis-Mitchell of the Buffalo Circuit will deliver the message.
Ricky Yarbrough re-elected as GACD Group 2 vice president

Ricky Yarbrough re-elected as GACD Group 2 vice president

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Ricky Yarbrough re-elected as GACD Group 2 vice president

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
At their Group Meeting in Covington earlier this year, members of the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) re-elected Ricky Yarbrough of Jones County as GACD Group 2 Vice-President and Sonny Turner of Walton County as GACD Group 2 Alternate Vice-President.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Book Sale
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Jones County Friends of the Library will have their monthly book sale Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jones County Pre-K Building E, 173 Railroad Street. Books for all ages cheap. All proceeds go to the Jones County Library.
Roger (l-r), Lynn, son Preston, granddaughter Bristol; in front, grandson Ozzie and granddaughter Vada. CONTRIBUTED

Roger (l-r), Lynn, son Preston, granddaughter Bristol; in front, grandson Ozzie and granddaughter Vada. CONTRIBUTED

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Navy veteran recounts close shaves

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Roger Hawke served more than 20 years in the United States Navy, but he never faced life-threatening situations then as he did in civilian life years later.Hawke, who turned 73 last week, entered the Navy in 1970 and served a total of 24 years, including almost 21 in active duty.
Jones County Teacher of the Year finalists Kevin Novello (l-r), Charm Mapp, Casey McCray, Kelly Roberson, Shannon Briscoe, Lisa Mullis, Danielle Wheeler and Heather Brewer. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County Teacher of the Year finalists Kevin Novello (l-r), Charm Mapp, Casey McCray, Kelly Roberson, Shannon Briscoe, Lisa Mullis, Danielle Wheeler and Heather Brewer. CONTRIBUTED

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Meet the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year finalists

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Jones County School System recognized eight educators selected as Teachers of the Year for the 2024-25 school year at their respective campuses.Shannon Briscoerepresents Jones County Pre-K as Teacher of the Year. She was nominated for this honor by fellow educator Kristi Harley.
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