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Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMLeFevre Quartet to performLeFevre Quartet will be performing Sunday, Feb. 2, 6:00 p.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church, 106 S. Wesley Chapel Road, Eatonton.

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Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMCASA TRAININGOcmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold their new Volunteer Training every Monday and Wednesday, February 3-19, from 1-4 p.
The Smith family in earlier times: (l-r) Stuart, Tonya, Barbara, Jana and Buck. CONTRIBUTED

The Smith family in earlier times: (l-r) Stuart, Tonya, Barbara, Jana and Buck. CONTRIBUTED

Smith recalls early life in Macon, moving to Jones

Barbara Smith has lived in Jones County since 1986, when she and her late husband, Buck, bought 50 acres and moved from their longtime home on Boulevard Avenue in Macon.Smith, the former Barbara Union, grew up on that same street.

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The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.(Prov 17:3). Everybody gets tested. To graduate from school, you’re tested.To become a doctor your medical knowledge is tested. To obtain a driver’s license your driving skills are tested.
Help us to obey Your voice

Help us to obey Your voice

Help us to obey Your voice

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley“Now it will come pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.
TWES hosts Christmas Extravaganza

TWES hosts Christmas Extravaganza

TWES hosts Christmas Extravaganza

In the spirit of the holiday season, Turner Woods Elementary School held a “Christmas Extravaganza,” with “Christmas Around the World” student poster presentations, chorus performances of familiar holiday tunes, and a first-grade song performance in American Sign Language.The Dec.

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Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 273 Railroad Street, Gray. Building next to JCHS track. Thousands of books and audiovisuals of all types for all ages. Incredible prices – many are even free. Feature of the Month: Inspirational. Sponsored by Jones County Friends of the Library.
250 years of America

250 years of America

250 years ofAmerica

Presented by Oliver Morton Chapter of the DARPreparing for America’s 250th birthday in 2026America, a budding new colony in the early 1700s, was under the rule of its mother land, Great Britain.
Trish Ann Jordan with her daughters and their families. CONTRIBUTED

Trish Ann Jordan with her daughters and their families. CONTRIBUTED

Trish Ann, Haddock make a perfect pairing

The community of Haddock is definitely not a bustling metropolis, but one Jones County native is doing her best to make it a place to visit, spend time and maybe part with a little money.Trish Ann Jordan, known at birth as Patricia Lyster, owns Trish Ann’s Antiques and Tearoom in Haddock.