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

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.

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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.

Long-delayed Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion in service

The first of two new nuclear reactors being built at Plant Vogtle has gone into commercial operation, Georgia Power officials announced Monday.

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, 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.

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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.

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.

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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.