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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Holliman Grove Pentecostal Church
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Holliman Grove Pentecostal Church will have its Family and Friends Day Oct. 20, 2:00 p.m., at 280 Vinson Road, McIntyre.The public is invited to join.There will be a baking contest and awards will be given.Contact Pastor Norman White for contest registration at 478 283-2600.Col.
Teacher Shannon Briscoe and Paraprofessional Stefanie Cannon. CONTRIBUTED

Teacher Shannon Briscoe and Paraprofessional Stefanie Cannon. CONTRIBUTED

Deer classroom activities aid in learning

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
At Jones County Pre-K, the Deer Classroom has been engaged in many learning activities this school year with Teacher Shannon Briscoe and Paraprofessional Stefanie Cannon.Recently, the class has focused on learning about self-talk and how to regulate their emotions.
Former Bank of Gray employees pictured are: (back row, l-r): Cheryl Thomas, Bonnie Duke, Sandra Burgess Sumner, Frances Watts and Faye King; (front row): Lana Brewer, Ann Steed, Brenda Thomas and Hazel Roberts Braun. CONTRIBUTED

Former Bank of Gray employees pictured are: (back row, l-r): Cheryl Thomas, Bonnie Duke, Sandra Burgess Sumner, Frances Watts and Faye King; (front row): Lana Brewer, Ann Steed, Brenda Thomas and Hazel Roberts Braun. CONTRIBUTED

Thomas has always valued family, hard work

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Cheryl Thomas has not been one who, as the old saying goes, “lets grass grow under her feet.” The retired banking executive began working part-time at age 15, went full time in the banking business just two days after graduating from high school in 1962, then married six months later.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Jordan Chapel A.M.E. AnniversaryJordan Chapel A.M.E. Church is celebrating its 157th Church Anniversary and Homecoming Oct. 13, 2:00 p.m. at Adams Tabernacle in Haddock. Rev.Wilbur Greene and the New Damascus Baptist Church family will be guests. The community is invited.

Feast of Tabernacles celebration planned Oct. 18

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
An event to celebrate the shared joy as Christians and reflect on the goodness, faithfulness, and mercy of God is scheduled next week.The dates of the 2024 Feast of Tabernacles Celebration are Friday Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. It is a free event at the W.E.
Gray Carden Club welcomes extension agent

Gray Carden Club welcomes extension agent

Gray Carden Club welcomes extension agent

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Meeting at Bradley Baptist Church on September 3, Gray Garden Club members welcomed Keith Fielder, Putnam County Extension Agent, for a most interesting program on Plants for Fall Color.
Pilot Club delivers shoes and socks

Pilot Club delivers shoes and socks

Pilot Club delivers shoes and socks

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Pilots Kathy Jackson, Jody Faulkner, Beth Coon, and Cheryl Jean delivered 75 pairs of shoes and 371 pairs of socks that Pilot Club members brought to the September meeting. Accepting the shoes and socks is Melody Kelly of the Department of Family and Children Services.
Paraprofessional Kerri Altman and teacher Lauralee Ussery. CONTRIBUTED

Paraprofessional Kerri Altman and teacher Lauralee Ussery. CONTRIBUTED

Bear Classroom helps students learn

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
In the Bear Classroom at Jones County Pre-K, with Teacher Lauralee Ussery and Paraprofessional Kerri Altman, students have been working on their letters, numbers, shapes, patterns, and modes of transportation.
Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.
Jones County native Aubrey Newby is now the executive director of Hay House. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County native Aubrey Newby is now the executive director of Hay House. CONTRIBUTED

Time at the Hay House comes full circle for Newby

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A teenager’s Sunday afternoon guided tour of a popular tourist attraction in Macon nearly 30 years ago came full circle this past Spring when that teen was hired as its executive director.Jones Countian Aubrey Newby began work in May of this year at Macon’s historic Hay House.
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