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Benefit Golf Tournament

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

March 31, at Lake Jonesco Golf Course, 834 GA Hwy. 22 E. to help fund and support a new Veteran’s Service Center on the site of Hanleiter United Methodist Church in Griffin, GA. To register or donate please visit https://supporting-ourveterans. perfectgolfevent.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Roger A. Stevens is the local veteran of the week. He was a member of the U.S. Army from 1977 - 1997, achieving the rank of master sergeant. He spent 19 of his 20 years as a Green Beret with the 5th Special Forces on numerous special missions in many countries, including Desert Storm.

American Legion makes donations

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American Legion makes donations

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

American Legion Post 142 continues to give back to the community. Last week, legion members presented Bethan Herring a $500 donation to help with medical expenses for her son Daniel Paul Herring and presented a $500 donation to the Middle Georgia Honor Flight.

Chameleon classroom learns about winter

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Chameleon classroom learns about winter

Bethany Tapee

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Students in the Chameleon Classroom have been learning about the winter season and reviewing skills they have learned with their teachers and paraprofessionals, Jennifer Carr, Kristi Harley, Danielle Ayers, and Kandi Cleveland.

Clark and Marilyn Sauls with extended family to celebrate Easter 2024. CONTRIBUTED

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Sauls: ‘I’ll never regret it. I made so many friends’

Greenberry Moore

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Marilyn Sauls has accomplished a lot in life and has traveled extensively. The former tax official still does what she can and travels a bit, despite suffering from a disease that has taken her eyesight from her.

jcnews.com reader survey winner

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jcnews.com reader survey winner

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Stephanie Revell (right) was one of hundreds who participated in The Jones County News readership survey on jcnews.com. She received a $100 gift card from revenue supervisor Amy Scott.

Organizations contribute to library

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Organizations contribute to library

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

In an effort to foster a love of reading and engagement, Jones County Operation Early Intervention and Jones County Family Connection partnered to provide Find Me Funzy the Fox to local children.

Two JCHS seniors selected for Launchpad Internship Program

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Two JCHS seniors selected for Launchpad Internship Program

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Two seniors will be representing Jones County High School College and Career Academy with their recent selection for theLaunchpad Internship Program with the402d Software Engineering Group (SWEG) at Robins Air Force Base.

GSMS Robotics Team enters Lego challenge

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GSMS Robotics Team enters Lego challenge

Bethany Tapee

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Gray Station Middle School Robotics Team has entered the First Lego League Challenge, in its first year, and the students have already achieved notable success.The team participated in the regional competition at Middle Georgia State University in December and earned the Core Values Award.

Phil Huskins, local beekeeper, shares lessons about raising bees to Dames Ferry Elementary students. BETHANY TAPPEE/Staff

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DFES fourth graders learn lessons about bees

Bethany Tapee

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Students at Dames Ferry Elementary School are engaged in an exciting year-long STEM project focused on honeybees, led by Phil Huskins, a local beekeeper and community partner.

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