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Cannonball House correction

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Cannonball House correction

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

The photo caption of the Cannon Ball House printed in the Aug. 29 edition stated it was originally built in Jones County, that is not correct. It wasn’t built until 1853, on the west side of the river, twenty years after Bibb County was founded.

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

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

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 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.

Two properties demolished in blight fight

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Two properties demolished in blight fight

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

The never-ending battle continues to fight blight in Jones County, as two more cases were recently resolved with the least desirable outcome – the demolition of the structures and clearing of the property by the county.

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Voter Registration Drive

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

St. Paul A.M.E. Church is sponsoring a voter registration drive on Saturday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location is the Maggie Califf High School where the shop and/or Alternative School was located.Any young people who will be 18 on or before Nov.

Diallo at the front during a 40-mile practice ride from Macon to Wilkinson County preparing for the long rides of the summer. CONTRIBUTED

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Harris bikes more than 3,000 miles

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

One Jones County High School senior has quite a lengthy story about what he did on his summer vacation, namely cycling over 3,000 miles.Diallo Harris started riding at age 10, progressing from a bicycle to a road bike, which led to him becoming a member of the cycling group at Create Inc.

Youngsters enjoy STEAM activities at the library, Lego builders, book to movie nights and there is Wiggleworms for the little ones. CONTRIBUTED

Public library visits reach new high

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The annual report for the Middle Georgia Regional Library system revealed a fact that does not surprise anyone who is patron of the Jones County Public Library.Among the many statistics in the report, the patron visits to the Jones County Library increased by 9,000 over the previous year.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Bill Piper is the local veteran of the week.He entered the U.S.Air Force in 1956 as an aviation cadet, completed pilot training in February 1958, and completed further training at the advanced fighter interceptor school at Moody Air Force Base.

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News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

REGULAR MEETINGS• TheFederatedGardenClub of Gray meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Bradley Baptist Church with the exception of May and December. Members discuss participation in upcoming events in the area and projects beautifying our community.Visitors are welcome to attend.

Teachers go over foreign language options for interested students. BETHANY TAPPEE/Staff

JCHS hosts block party to engage parents

Bethany Tapee

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Jones County High School held its second annual block party, a Title 1 family engagement event for parents and students to receive information on standards required by the Department of Education, state assessments, how to track student academic progress and provide tips and tricks for successful...

‘Miss Joyce’ reflects on family, business

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‘Miss Joyce’ reflects on family, business

Greenberry Moore

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Joyce Conn has enjoyed a long life and now, in her twilight years, has many memories that include accomplishments as well as tragedies.Conn – known as ‘Miss Joyce’ by many friends and acquaintances – will turn 92 Oct.

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