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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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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Phil 4:8).
Jones County Fire Station 8 thanks you

Jones County Fire Station 8 thanks you

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Jones County Fire Station 8 thanks you

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Jones County Fire Station 8 would like to thank everyone who came out on Saturday, September 23, to our annual BBQ. It was a great success! We would also like to thank the Southern Pride Cloggers for coming out and performing, too.

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Book Sale
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 273 Railroad St. in Gray – building next to JCHS track. Books and audio visuals of all types for all ages! Incredible prices – many are FREE! Feature of the month – MYSTERY. Sponsored by JC Friends of the Library.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has brands such as Sealy to help customers with their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has brands such as Sealy to help customers with their sleep needs.

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Macon mattress store invested in community

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep. The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.
Joel Shiver, the owner of Gray-8-Skate Family Entertainment Center, with his new dog, Rink. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Joel Shiver, the owner of Gray-8-Skate Family Entertainment Center, with his new dog, Rink. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

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Gray-8-Skate sets out to make a difference

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Gray-8-Skate Family Entertainment Center has a lot happening in the month of October, but bullying is one of the issues they want to bring to the front and center for National Roller-Skating Month.
Governor Brent Leslie and Lt. Governor Durrett Childs are shown in separate photos with their Home Club banners signifying that they are members of Jones County Kiwanis. CONTRIBUTED

Governor Brent Leslie and Lt. Governor Durrett Childs are shown in separate photos with their Home Club banners signifying that they are members of Jones County Kiwanis. CONTRIBUTED

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Kiwanis Club names officers for 2023-24

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Kiwanis Club of Jones County elected Charles Newberry to serve as President for the year 2023-24. Newberry previously served from 2005-2006. Also elected are President Elect, Darrell Partee; Vice President, Joe Briley, Jr.
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