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REGULAR MEETINGS• TheFederatedGardenClubof 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.

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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 ITEMREGULARMEETINGS• TheFederatedGardenClubof Gray meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

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Book SaleJones County Friends of the Library will have their monthly book sale, Saturday, Jan. 10, located at Jones County Pre-K, Building E, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. All proceeds go to The Jones County Library.REGULARMEETINGS• TheFederatedGardenClubof Gray meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 10:00 a.

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News office holiday closingswill be closed Thursday, Jan. 1.Closings for New Year’sAll of the following businesses will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1.Schedules that are different from normal business hours are listed for those that apply.• CityHall• ExchangeBank–Closing Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 2:00 p.m.

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News office holiday closingswill be closing Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 12:00 p.m. and closed Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1. The deadline for the Dec. 25 edition will be Friday, Dec. 19 by 12:00 p.m. and the deadline for the Jan. 1 edition will be Friday, Dec. 26 by 12:00 p.m.

King has enjoyed his law practice, helping community

To say there has been a connection between the Kings and the University of Georgia would be something of an understatement, as three generations of the family have earned their degrees there.

Fields of Faith brings community together in worship

Nearly 1,000 people filled the Jones County High School stadium for Fields of Faith, an annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes event that brings students and community members together to share their faith.Kelly Roberson, teacher and FCA sponsor, said the night was about unity and transformation.

High school hosts ‘Fall into the Arts’ celebration

Jones County High School brought together its Fine Arts programs for a collaborative event titled Fall into the Arts, showcasing the talents of students in visual arts, drama, chorus, and band.

Holly Jolly Glam Bags made for teenagers in foster care

A local beauty salon owner is working to provide a glamorous Christmas miracle for teenage girls in foster care who normally would not have access to the beauty products that can be pricey.

Reindeer take flight through Christmas night

Reindeer Flight School officially took flight Dec. 12 with an outpour of visitors.In its 21st year, Reindeer Flight School features over $40,000 lights all displayed in the yard of local Richard Phillips. Phillips was originally from Milledgeville but moved to Sparta to open a shop.