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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Submit your events to articles@jcnews.com See more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM Hunter Safety Class The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be conducting the required Hunter Safety classes soon in Jones County.
Deputy Chief Thomas Coleman (left) and Chief Don Graham with Pat Harker, who received her 35-years of volunteer service award.

Deputy Chief Thomas Coleman (left) and Chief Don Graham with Pat Harker, who received her 35-years of volunteer service award.

Fire-rescue volunteers honored

Jones County Fire Rescue volunteers were honored Saturday night with a seafood feast and awards sponsored by the county and members of the business community. The Aug.
The Jones Building served as a hospital for 50 years. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITEHEAD

The Jones Building served as a hospital for 50 years. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITEHEAD

DBHDD to ‘dispose’ of four CSH buildings

Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order last Tuesday authorizing the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to “dispose” of the Jones, Green, Walker, and Wash House buildings on the Central State Hospital (CSH) campus.
Workshop coming on character creation

Workshop coming on character creation

Workshop coming on character creation

We humans have an innate need to connect with others on an intimate level. It is the same with writing. Every book you’ve ever fallen in love with had at least one character you continue to think about long after you’ve read the last page.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Submit your events to articles@jcnews.com See more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM Hunter Safety Class The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be conducting the required Hunter Safety classes soon in Jones County.
Dairy Queen owner Justin Kelly celebrates the turnout for the July 28 Miracle Treat Day that broke another record for the donation to the Beverley Knight Olson Children’s Hospital.

Dairy Queen owner Justin Kelly celebrates the turnout for the July 28 Miracle Treat Day that broke another record for the donation to the Beverley Knight Olson Children’s Hospital.

DQ raises $91K for children’s hospital

Three years ago, a Gray restaurant owner made a decision to make a real difference in the life of sick children in Middle Georgia, and a community bought into his vision.

Real Life

“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 tim 1:15) Whatever sin you have done or are now doing, Jesus can forgive. This is why He came to earth. To save sinners. Save from what? To save from the sin itself.
Tri-CoGo celebrates 5,000th customer milestone

Tri-CoGo celebrates 5,000th customer milestone

Tri-CoGo celebrates 5,000th customer milestone

Tri-CoGo, Tri-County EMC’s broadband affiliate, recently celebrated a huge milestone with the installation of their 5,000th customer. Wednesday, July 19, Tri-CoGo installed service to APX Powersports, a new preowned watercraft shop located in Milledgeville, GA.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sonrise Gospel Opry, 3378 Gray Hwy., Saturday, July 29, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free Gospel music on the pavilion next to the thrift store. Featuring The Lady Grands & Friend. Bring a chair and come celebrate Jesus. Musicians--Book your Gospel/Christian group at the Opry.