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The Jones County Kiwanis Club made a donation of $750 to the Jones County 4-H Club. This donation represents one of the regular quarterly payments that the Kiwanis Club makes each year to children’s organizations in the county. Lindsey Jackson representing the Cooperative Extension program and 4-H Club accepted the gift from Kiwanians, Bill Goodman and Tom Jones, and Kiwanis President, Darrell Partee. Ms. Jackson presented an interesting update on the 4-H Club. CONTRIBUTED

The Jones County Kiwanis Club made a donation of $750 to the Jones County 4-H Club. This donation represents one of the regular quarterly payments that the Kiwanis Club makes each year to children’s organizations in the county. Lindsey Jackson representing the Cooperative Extension program and 4-H Club accepted the gift from Kiwanians, Bill Goodman and Tom Jones, and Kiwanis President, Darrell Partee. Ms. Jackson presented an interesting update on the 4-H Club. CONTRIBUTED

Kiwanis Club donates to JC 4-H

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Kiwanis Club donates to JC 4-H
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Lacy Rogerson is the local veteran of the week.She joined the Army Reserves in February of this year, attended basic training at Fort Sill, Okla., and the first phase of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Best Overall: Grant Industrial Transportation

Best Overall: Grant Industrial Transportation

2024 Gray Christmas Parade

Photos By Brandy Round And Debbie Lurie-smith
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Dec. 12 Gray Christmas Parade had over 100 entries, including more than 90 floats that were enjoyed by the thousands who lined West Clinton Street.Awards were given for the Best Use of Lights and Best Use of Theme in the community and commercial division.

Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
–George Sheffield And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise His heel. (Gen 3:15).The first mention of Christmas in the Bible is Gen 3:15.

A Card of Thanks

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Members of the Les Dames Magnifique wish to express sincere gratitude to the Jones County community for donating to the Soles for Souls. 241 pairs of new or slightly used shoes were donated to be sent to needy persons abroad. They were immediately boxed up and mailed off.
Gray Station students take field trip to Zoo Atlanta

Gray Station students take field trip to Zoo Atlanta

Gray Station students take field trip to Zoo Atlanta

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
In the fall, the entire seventh grade took a field trip to Zoo Atlanta, where students observed and learned about many animals, including gorillas, giraffes, turtles, snakes, elephants, and much more!Katherine Mullis, a seventh-grade ELA teacher, explained the purpose of the field trip.
Clifton Ridge Middle hosts ‘Fall into the Arts

Clifton Ridge Middle hosts ‘Fall into the Arts

Clifton Ridge Middle hosts ‘Fall into the Arts’

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Clifton Ridge Middle School hosted its annual “Fall into the Arts” event to celebrate what students have learned and practiced in fine arts classes, featuring fall-themed showcases, such as a band performance, drama production, and an art gallery.
Plentitude Church member Melba Chapman speaks at the Nov. 24 unveiling of the historic marker placed at church. The marker was the 11th historic marker placed in the county by Jones County History and Heritage.

Plentitude Church member Melba Chapman speaks at the Nov. 24 unveiling of the historic marker placed at church. The marker was the 11th historic marker placed in the county by Jones County History and Heritage.

Plentitude Church marker revealed

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The history of Plentitude Baptist Church was celebrated recently with the placement of a historic marker that pays homage to its founders.The marker was unveiled by Jones County History and Heritage Nov. 24, and it is the 11th marker placed by the organization.
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