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JONESSUNDAY, MAY 10What: Homecoming and Revival When: Homecoming, May 10 at 11 a.m. Revival, May 10-16 at 6 p.m.Where: New Hope Baptist Church, Hwy. 49 More Info: All are welcome. Any questions, call Linda 478-338-4231.SATURDAY, MAY 16What: Fish plate fundraiser When: Sat., May 6, 11 a.m.

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See more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSATURDAY, MAY 2What: Old Clinton War Days When: May 2-3, 2026 - Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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JONESSATURDAY, APRIL 25What: Col. Allen Carr 5K Race When: Sat., April 25, race begins at 9 a.m. Where: WE Knox Center, 161 West Clinton St. More Info: Race registration payment due the day of the race from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. For race questions email CPT (Ret.) McMillan at jchsjrotc@jones.k12. ga.us.

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JONESSATURDAY, APRIL 18What: Yard Sale/Hot Dog Sale Fundraiser When: Sat., April 18, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Jones County Senior Center, 126 Senior Center Way, Gray More Info: There will also be a quilt raffle. For more information, call Mary Manson at 478-251-3414.SATURDAY, APRIL 25What: Col.

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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 ITEMJONESSATURDAY, APRIL 11What: Honor Flight Golf Tournament When: Shotgun start at noon Where: Southern Hills Golf and Country Club, 360 Warner Robins Hwy.

President Carter valued voting rights

In the quiet hum of a Plains afternoon, Jimmy Carter often spoke of service not as a grand title, but as a simple, sturdy obligation.

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JONESSUNDAY, APRIL 5What: Sunrise Service When: Sunday, April 5 at 7 a.m. Where: Round Oak Ancestors Memory Park in Round Oak More Info: Church service is at 9:45 a.m. at Sunshine Church led by Pastor Darrell Burns.

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

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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JONESSATURDAY, MARCH 28What: Community Pride Cleanup When: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Carol’s Park, 110 S. Jefferson St., Gray More Info: Grab a friend and volunteer to help make Jones County a better place to live and work. Document shredding, tire recycling on site.

Pitts has served his community in many ways

Jonathan Pitts is a man of faith and commitment, and he largely credits his parents with his convictions.Pitts is the son of Alfred and Vivian Pitts, and he said both parents have helped shape his life.