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JCSS Maintenance Director Joe Evans (lEFT) and CTAE Director Lisa Collins (next left) present to board members. CONTRIBUTED

JCSS Maintenance Director Joe Evans (lEFT) and CTAE Director Lisa Collins (next left) present to board members. CONTRIBUTED

Agriculture mechanics facilities grant sought

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Board of Education members heard reports from ongoing programs and successes and future plans for agriculture facilities and mechanics lab at their February meeting.Perhaps the biggest news is the Jones County High School graduation will take place on Greyhound Field this year.
Michael and Leslie at Woody Gap in North Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Michael and Leslie at Woody Gap in North Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Poythress has helped many on and off the job

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Jones County students, their parents, friends, the community and family. It doesn’t matter to Leslie Poythress. Whether it’s on the job or otherwise, she has been there her entire adult life to help whoever may need it.
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: Matthew 7:7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
JONESFEBRUARYWhat: Jones County Head Start Registration 2025-26 When: Happening now Where: Call (478) 986-3876 or email joneshs@mgcaa. org.More Info: 2025 – 2026 registration for ages 3 – 5.SUNDAY, FEB. 22What: Salem AME Church Annual Son’s of Allen men’s day When: 2 p.m.

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News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
See more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESBook SaleJC Friends of the Library will be having their book sale Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., located at the JC Pre-K building E.
Mullis with Governor Kemp in COVID-19 days announcing Tri-GoCo CONTRIBUTED

Mullis with Governor Kemp in COVID-19 days announcing Tri-GoCo CONTRIBUTED

Mullis enjoying job, music, community church

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Greg Mullis had a little difficulty deciding where he was heading in life, but once he did, he has been successful in his various endeavors.Mullis, 56, grew up in Dodge County as an only child and enjoyed the benefits of living on a farm.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Book SaleJC Friends of the Library will be having their book sale Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., located at the JC Pre-K building E.Black History ProgramThe Mount Salem Missionary Baptist Church invites the community to attend their Black History Program on Feb. 15, at 2 p.m.

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News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMREGULARMEETINGS• TheFederatedGardenClubof Gray meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.
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