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Children at Dames Ferry Elementary School greet Santa Claus and tell him what they want for Christmas. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

Children at Dames Ferry Elementary School greet Santa Claus and tell him what they want for Christmas. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

Dames Ferry shows off Christmas lights for community

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Dames Ferry Elementary School held their Christmas Lighting event recently, showing off the lights they leave on until after Christmas to put the Jones County community into the holiday spirit.

Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
–George Sheffield And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) The Word was born, made flesh, and He lived among us. The Word is Jesus Himself.
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently honored their volunteers at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at Rock Eagle. Attendees enjoyed a wonderful dinner and an inspirational message from Chris Arians, winner of the Georgia CASA Champion Award. Pictured with Arians (1st row, second from left) are Ocmulgee CASA volunteers, board members and staff. CASA volunteers serve as the voice for children in foster care in juvenile court. CONTRIBUTED

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently honored their volunteers at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at Rock Eagle. Attendees enjoyed a wonderful dinner and an inspirational message from Chris Arians, winner of the Georgia CASA Champion Award. Pictured with Arians (1st row, second from left) are Ocmulgee CASA volunteers, board members and staff. CASA volunteers serve as the voice for children in foster care in juvenile court. CONTRIBUTED

CASA Volunteer Appreciation Banquet

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A beautiful patio home at featured at The Cottages.

A beautiful patio home at featured at The Cottages.

You’ll Love Coming Home to The Cottages of Milledgeville

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
“You’re gonna love coming home” is more than just a catchy slogan in our jingle. The staff at The Cottages of Milledgeville want their independent living and assisted living residents to experience this feeling every day.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Gray Christmas Parade The Gray Christmas Parade, Hard Candy Christmas, will be Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7:00 p.m. Rain date will be Thursday, Dec. 14. Hosted by Sincerity Lodge 430. Book Sale Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 273 Railroad St. in Gray, building next to JCHS track.
The Jones County Health Department now has a canopy over its entrance that can be heated or cooled when needed for drive-thru services.

The Jones County Health Department now has a canopy over its entrance that can be heated or cooled when needed for drive-thru services.

Health Department back in renovated facility

Story And Photos By Debbie Lurie-smith
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Renovations to the building housing the Jones County Health Department are complete with the new facility focused on improved patient care, patient privacy and safety for both the public and employees. The move back into the renovated facility, located at 114 Forest Street, took place Nov.

Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities (Ps 103:2-3) It is God’s will to forgive sin. Not just some sin but ALL sin. No matter how big or small, God forgives sin. He forgives the lost person of all sin when he believes on Jesus.

Kemp wants to accelerate state income tax cuts

Dave Williams
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will ask Georgia lawmakers to provide additional tax relief during the upcoming legislative session by accelerating a state income tax cut lawmakers adopted last year. House Bill 1437 set in place a reduction in the state’s income tax rate from 5.75% to 4.

College news

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Valdosta State University Valdosta State congratulates the following local students for graduation Summer 2023 class: Madelyn Gore of Gray and Chorhonda Gwaltney-Harris of Gray.
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