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Miriam Ethridge Scholarship
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Applications for the Miriam Ethridge Pilot Club of Jones County Scholarships are currently being accepted.Two $1,500 scholarships will be offered for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications for the scholarships are available to any high school senior who is a resident of Jones County.

‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
With a production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” The Milledgeville Players (TMP) will launch its 25th season Feb. 7-9 at The Grove on the Central State Hospital Campus.
Back row: Eric & Amy Thompson; steps: Earl & Beth; ground: Jacob and Jaden Thompson (grandsons); and Amber and Mark Roberts. (Photo by Laura Dixon Photography)

Back row: Eric & Amy Thompson; steps: Earl & Beth; ground: Jacob and Jaden Thompson (grandsons); and Amber and Mark Roberts. (Photo by Laura Dixon Photography)

Preserving history a labor of love for Colvin

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Earl Colvin clearly has a passion for the study of history, particularly as it relates to Jones County, and his work the past 20 years easily illustrates that interest.
Aspiring authors pay close attention as an instructor goes over material during a prior Georgia Writers Museum seminar similar to GWM’s Write on the Lake event scheduled for Feb. 21-23 this year. CONTRIBUTED

Aspiring authors pay close attention as an instructor goes over material during a prior Georgia Writers Museum seminar similar to GWM’s Write on the Lake event scheduled for Feb. 21-23 this year. CONTRIBUTED

‘Write on the lake’ retreat coming to GWM

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) is committed to continuing the legacy of great writers through its 4th annual writers retreat: Write on the Lake, scheduled Feb. 21-23 at the museum in downtown Eatonton.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
LeFevre Quartet to performLeFevre Quartet will be performing Sunday, Feb. 2, 6:00 p.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church, 106 S. Wesley Chapel Road, Eatonton. The all-male LeFevre Quartet has stood as a guiding force in Gospel music, earning acclamations since 2005.
The team at Memphis in 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

The team at Memphis in 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Barbecue brings together family, friends, champions

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Lonnie Smith Jr. enjoys life and the many opportunities it has to offer.“Life is an adventure,” the long-time barbecue cooker professed in an interview last week. “I’m very good about not saying no.
Round receives award

Round receives award

Round receives award

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Brandy Round (right) receives her award from the Georgia Press Association for first place in Photo Essay from The Jones County News editor Debbie Lurie-Smith)
Members of the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce fill Butler Hall in Gray to celebrate this year’s Chamber Member Association Award winners. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Members of the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce fill Butler Hall in Gray to celebrate this year’s Chamber Member Association Award winners. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Chamber presents awards

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Debbie Lurie-Smith debbie@jcnews.comACitizen of the Year and three Businesses of the year in different categories were recognized at the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce Members Association Awards event.The annual awards banquet took place Jan.
Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.
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