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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Live drive-thru NativityGray Methodist Church, 121 Gordon Street, Gray. Dec. 13-15 (weather permitting), 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free admission and free hot chocolate.2024 Gray Christmas ParadeDue to the weather, the 2024 Gray Christmas Parade will be Thursday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
Gray’s Downtown Christmas Market Nov. 30 featured both Santa and the Grinch with a day filled with shopping, good food and even an outdoor wrestling match. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Gray’s Downtown Christmas Market Nov. 30 featured both Santa and the Grinch with a day filled with shopping, good food and even an outdoor wrestling match. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Council commends Main Street for Christmas event

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Gray’s Mayor and Council began their December meeting by commending Main Street Gray on a successful kick off to the holiday season with its Hometown Christmas Market.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Dec. 2 meeting to order and in the mayor’s comments talked about the Nov.
Clifton Ridge Middle School Band students performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.” CONTRIBUTED

Clifton Ridge Middle School Band students performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.” CONTRIBUTED

Clifton Ridge honors Cougar family veterans

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Clifton Ridge Middle School hosted a Veteran’s Day Assembly last month, inviting students’ family members to honor the Cougar family military veterans for their service.The school’s band teacher, Lori Johnson, said turnout for the Nov.
This sign by the serving line at Cone Crazy explains the campaign that hopefully can become a habit of giving. Contributed

This sign by the serving line at Cone Crazy explains the campaign that hopefully can become a habit of giving. Contributed

Business in holiday spirit with ‘Scoop it Forward’

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
One downtown business is spreading the Christmas cheer in more ways than one.Cone Crazy on Main is located at 123 W. Clinton St. in Gray and is owned by Paige and Billy Horne. Since opening in August, the ice cream shop has expanded, now selling hot drinks and breakfast until 11 a.m.
Chap with wife, Leslie and son, Brick Lee, to his left, and daughter, Sylvan, and fianceé River Vaughn. CONTRIBUTED

Chap with wife, Leslie and son, Brick Lee, to his left, and daughter, Sylvan, and fianceé River Vaughn. CONTRIBUTED

Nelson prefers working close to home

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Chap Nelson is known far and wide for his chainsaw wood-carving abilities and the once-annual event held at the family farm in Bradley, but he is also known by hundreds of folks in Middle Georgia for his abilities as a nurse and nursing home administrator.
The Bread of Life

The Bread of Life

The Bread of Life

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. John 6:35 I am the living bread which came down from heaven.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Live drive-thru NativityGray United Methodist Church, 121 Gordon Street, Gray. Dec. 1315 (weather permitting), 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free admission and free hot chocolate.2024 Christmas ParadeTuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Rain date will be Thursday, Dec. 12.Hosted by Sincerity Lodge #430, Gray.
Shirley Beck with the flag after one of her many racing wins. CONTRIBUTED

Shirley Beck with the flag after one of her many racing wins. CONTRIBUTED

Beck recollects success in business, racing

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Shirley Beck has proven all her life she is not afraid to try anything, and the results have almost always been successful. One of her early ventures, however, didn’t work out.Beck, 89, was born in a house in James and grew up in the community.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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Teacher Jennifer Brown and Paraprofessional Heather Todd. CONTRIBUTED

Teacher Jennifer Brown and Paraprofessional Heather Todd. CONTRIBUTED

Pre-K Monkey Classroom gets moving

Bethany Tapee
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
In the Monkey Classroom at Jones County Pre-K, with Teacher Jennifer Brown and Paraprofessional Heather Todd, a typical day begins with students practicing their morning movements by singing, dancing, and following along with YouTube videos.
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