Community

John McIntosh with his family in front of one of their trucks and other equipment used for JME Excavation. CONTRIBUTED BY JESSICA MCINTOSH

John McIntosh with his family in front of one of their trucks and other equipment used for JME Excavation. CONTRIBUTED BY JESSICA MCINTOSH

JME Excavation available for Jones County residents

JME Excavation, a local excavation company, is available to help Jones County residents with their excavation needs. John McIntosh, the owner of JME Excavation, lives in Gray. He said he likes Jones County, because that’s all he really knows. He said his family really loves living in the county.

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 Outdoor/Indoor Summer Send-Off - Junior Ranger Weekend Saturday, July 22-23, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Forsyth Antique and More is located at 816 Highway 41 South in Forsyth, Georgia CONTRIBUTED

Forsyth Antique and More is located at 816 Highway 41 South in Forsyth, Georgia CONTRIBUTED

Forsyth Antiques and More voted best antique store in Monroe County

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.

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 Fifth Annual Statewide/ Worldwide Bible Reading Marathon Friday, July 14, at 7:14 p.m. in the front lawn of the Court House.
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.

Macon mattress store invested in community

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.
ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

Billy, Cynthia Barnes celebrate 25 years

Billy Gene Barnes and Cynthia Denise Kimberly Barnes of Gray were united in marriage on July 13, 1998, in a small gazebo on a windy Monday at a beach of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island.
JCHS students attend fi rst STEM camp

JCHS students attend fi rst STEM camp

JCHS students attend first STEM camp

Jones County High School held the first summer STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) camp last June 26 through June 29. Student volunteers from the Technology Student Association helped made the camp a success.
The Abney family reading from the Bible during last year’s annual Bible reading marathon. CONTRIBUTED

The Abney family reading from the Bible during last year’s annual Bible reading marathon. CONTRIBUTED

Annual Bible reading planned this Friday

The fifth annual statewide Bible reading marathon will take place at the Jones County Courthouse Friday, July 14 at 7:14 p.m., to bless the community with the Word of God. Debra Hall, the coordinator of the event, said she strongly urges everyone to come out and participate.

Real Life

“all things were created by Him (Jesus), and for Him” (Col 1:16) Do you ever give pause to why you exist? Do you ask yourself what is the purpose of life?

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Friends of the Library Book Sale Saturday, July 8, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 273 Railroad St. in Gray, building on the Pre-K campus next to the JCHS track. 1000’s of books and audio visuals of all types for all ages. Incredible prices – many are FREE. Feature of the month – HISTORY.