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Zelma Redding with just a bit of the memorabilia in what was the garage of the Jones County home. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Zelma Redding with just a bit of the memorabilia in what was the garage of the Jones County home. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Redding keeps husband’s legacy alive

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
‘She is an incredible businesswoman’Zelma Redding lost her husband in a plane crash 57 years ago.She lost a grandson to a murder 15 years ago.She lost her left leg to a blood clot disease 13 years ago.She lost a son to cancer just over a year ago.Yet, Zelma Redding is going strong at 82.

CALENDAROF EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Col. Allen Carr Memorial 5KCol. Allen Carr Memorial 5K will be held Saturday, Nov. 9 at W. E. Knox Civic Center, 161 W. Clinton Street. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 9:00 a.m. Early registration $25, late registration $30.
Ridley continues to answer call from above

Ridley continues to answer call from above

Ridley continues to answer call from above

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
For young Joe Ridley, the phrase “I had to walk two miles to school every day” was pretty close to being right on point. According to Ridley now, it was actually a little more than that.
Pilot District Council

Pilot District Council

Pilot District Council

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Jones County Pilot Club members Wanda Bush, Kathy Jackson and Fay Mathews attended the Georgia District Fall Council, Oct. 4 -6, at Epworth by the Sea.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Sonrise Gospel OprySonrise Gospel Opry, 3378 Gray Highway, Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Featuring Rhea Ward, the Banjo Lady, & Friends. Free Gospel music on the pavilion next to the Sonrise Thrift Store. Bring a chair and come celebrate Jesus. Call 478 305-7702 for more information.Col.
Crissy and Wade Christian inside of the Surcheros of Gray. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Crissy and Wade Christian inside of the Surcheros of Gray. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Christians follow interesting path to Gray

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The path of a couple who have made Jones County their home started with roots in South Georgia with twists and turns that converged in a local church, but it was their faith that ultimately brought them together.
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, October 23, 2024
Willie J. Reid is the local veteran of the week. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1965-1968. He did his basic training at Fort Jackson and jump school at Fort Benning, then joined the 82nd Airborne while stationed at Fort Bragg.Do you know a veteran we can feature?
The cast of the JCHS one-act play Angels of Bataan. CONTRIBUTED

The cast of the JCHS one-act play Angels of Bataan. CONTRIBUTED

JCHS presents competition one-act play Angels of Bataan

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Jones County High School Drama’s One-Act class is preparing a performance for a regional Georgia High School Association competition in McDonough to compete against 12 other school districts.Drama Teacher Sarah Weese leads the One-Act class during the first period of the school day.
Selby as a young adult. CONTRIBUTED

Selby as a young adult. CONTRIBUTED

96-year-old shares insight on life, aging

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
It took Byrd Selby 44 years and stops in eight towns and cities to get to Jones County, and she regretted having to leave 47 years later.Selby, who lives at The Cottages in Macon, moved to Eatonton Highway in Jones County in 1972 with her late husband, Warren.

Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Oct. 11-17, 2024 OCT. 11William Garrett Strong to Abbigale Sherradon Evans OCT. 17Joshua Lee Tanner to Jessi Eliza Beth Harrison Taylor Ray Bridges to Kristina Danielle Cook
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