Christmas Walk through Woodland Acres a success

Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm hosted its first Christmas Light Walk Dec. 12 with a positive turnout.The 10-12 minute lit walk circled the Christmas market with multiple vendors and featured multiple photo spots and an educational stop.

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Live drive-thru NativityDec. 12 – 14, from 6 – 9 p.m. weather permitting.Free admission and free hot chocolate. Gray Methodist Church, 121 Gordon Street in downtown Gray.Book SaleJones County Friends of the Library will have their monthly book sale, Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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News office Thanksgiving closingwill be closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov.27. The deadline for the Nov. 27 edition will be Friday, Nov. 21 by 2:00 p.m.Closings for ThanksgivingAll of the following businesses will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27.

Local Students Make a Splash in Finding Nemo Jr.

Dive into the big blue world of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo JR this weekend with Jones County Arts. This fun-filled stage musical brings the beloved story of Marlin and Nemo to life with familiar tunes like “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends, Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow.

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News office Thanksgiving closingwill be closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov.27. The deadline for the Nov. 27 edition will be Friday, Nov. 21 by 2:00 p.m.Closings for ThanksgivingAll of the following businesses will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27.

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The Creekside Plantation will hold a meeting of the Creekside Homeowners Assoc. on Thursday Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 565 Lite N-Tie Rd. New officers will be elected, and dues collected at that time. For more information call Gale Smith at 478-808-4705.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Oct. 24-30, 2025 OCT. 27Charles Michael Brown to Jessica Leann Carter OCT. 30Cody Austin Hodges to Harley Elaine Hubbard

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Veterans Appreciation DayVeterans Appreciation Day is Nov. 8 at the W.E. Knox Center.The program starts at 11:30 a.m. and registration for veterans begins at 10 a.m.Book SaleJones County Friends of the Library will have their monthly book sale, Saturday, Nov.

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Syrup Makin’ Time36th Annual Syrup making event at Jarrell Plantation on Nov. 1, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Experience syrup making the old fashion way, enjoy live bluegrass music, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, and woodstove cooking. Admission is $9 for adults; seniors, $7.25; youth 6-17, $6.

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Not-so-scary Grayberry SpectacularThe 5th Annual Spectacular.Oct. 25, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. If you are a local church or local business that would like to sign up to participate in the event, goto: https://fbcgray.com/ events#notsoscary.Sonrise Gospel OprySonrise Gospel Opry, 3378 Gray Hwy, Sat., Oct.