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Students at Wells Elementary School engage in a Stellaluna Word Wall activity during literacy night. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

Students at Wells Elementary School engage in a Stellaluna Word Wall activity during literacy night. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

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Wells Elementary hosts Learning Is Groovy event

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Alaina Clarke alaina@jcnews.com Wells Elementary School recently had their fall literacy event, helping students and parents get their hands on material that can help students continue to learn to read.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Veterans Day closing will be closed Friday, Nov. 10. Football contest forms may be placed in the dropbox and will be picked up at 5:00 p.m. Senior Center fish plate fundraiser The Jones County Senior Center, 126 Senior Center Way, Gray, will be having a fish plate fundraiser Friday, Nov.
Some of the art from the visual arts display in the lobby at Clifton Ridge, showing off student’s pieces. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

Some of the art from the visual arts display in the lobby at Clifton Ridge, showing off student’s pieces. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

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Clifton Ridge puts on

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Clifton Ridge Elementary School hosted their ‘Fall Into the Arts’ program Oct. 26, highlighting the talents of students in the fine arts for the spooky season. Lori Johnson, Clifton Ridge Middle School band director, said she was excited to watch her students perform their songs together.
Henderson and Worley

Henderson and Worley

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Henderson and Worley

Loran Smith
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
In sports, we always flash back to a time when there was a singular moment that remains unforgettable. You always enjoy reliving those memorable plays and games—precious memories, how they linger.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Syrup Makin’ Time – 34th Annual Event Saturday, Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site – Juliette. Experience sugar cane syrup making the old-fashioned way as we cook cane juice in the original kettles and press sugar cane on the steam powered press.

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
“And call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me. (Ps 50:15) Is this a day of trouble for you, whatever that trouble may be? A trouble that overwhelms you, bringing you to your knees?
The unofficial armband count for people coming into the Grayberry Spectacular totaled 4,800 for the event that grows every year. BRANDY ROUND/Staff

The unofficial armband count for people coming into the Grayberry Spectacular totaled 4,800 for the event that grows every year. BRANDY ROUND/Staff

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Not-So-Scary Grayberry Spectacular takes place downtown

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The annual Not-So-Scary Grayberry Spectacular, a free community-wide Halloween event, took place in downtown Gray on Oct. 21, providing families a chance to trunk-or-treat in a safe environment.
Dianne Hattaway (l-r) and Carol Robeson, the owners of Forsyth Antique and More. CONTRIBUTED

Dianne Hattaway (l-r) and Carol Robeson, the owners of Forsyth Antique and More. CONTRIBUTED

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Forsyth Antiques and More voted best antique store in Monroe County

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Forsyth Antiques and More, an antique store in Forsyth, has been voted “The Best Antique Store in Monroe County” for the second year in a row. The business is located at 816 Highway 41 South in Forsyth, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To reach staff, call 478-550-3001.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Senior Center Consignment/ Yard Sale The Jones County Senior Center will be having a pop-up consignment/yard sale Friday, Oct. 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 126 Senior Center Way, Gray. Great prices.
A photo of Jarocho’s Mexican Bar and Grill’s staff during their grand opening in Gray. CONTRIBUTED

A photo of Jarocho’s Mexican Bar and Grill’s staff during their grand opening in Gray. CONTRIBUTED

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Jarocho’s Mexican restaurant is open for business in Gray

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Alaina Clarke alaina@jcnews.com Jarocho’s Mexican Bar and Grill is now open in Gray, serving authentic Mexican food for all of Jones Countians to try. The restaurant is located at 216 Old Clinton Road in Gray where El Sombrero used to be located.
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