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LillyBell t-shirts can be found at Ambi Rae Boutique located in downtown Gray. AMBER ASBELL/Contributed

LillyBell t-shirts can be found at Ambi Rae Boutique located in downtown Gray. AMBER ASBELL/Contributed

Ambi Rae and Allure providing beauty to Jones County

Ambi Rae Boutique and Allure Beauty Bar provides clothing and beauty to the community of Jones County. Both businesses are located at 109 Atlanta Road in downtown Gray. Ambi Rae is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every other Saturday.

College news

Middle Georgia State University Erin Leonard graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Early Childhood Education on May 11, 2023. Erin is a 2019 graduate of Jones County High School.

Real Life

“And Thomas answered and said unto Him, My Lord and my God.” (John 20:28) The next Sunday after Easter, Jesus again appeared to His disciples, and this time Thomas was with them.
Jones County High School Class of 2023 gather in front of Gray Station Middle School before visiting inside the school during the May 12 Grad Walk. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County High School Class of 2023 gather in front of Gray Station Middle School before visiting inside the school during the May 12 Grad Walk. CONTRIBUTED

JCHS Class of 2023 participates in grad walk

The class of 2023 at the Jones County High School participated in the annual grad walk, where they visited each school in Jones County, took a stroll down familiar halls and became role models for younger students for the day.

College news

Piedmont University Piedmont University’s annual Symposium was held on April 12. Symposium celebrates academic achievement and has become a tradition at Piedmont. Students apply and must be accepted to participate in the event, which is held on both the Demorest and Athens campuses.

Real Life

–George Sheffield “Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?” (Luke 24:26) The third appearance of the resurrected Jesus was to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. These disciples were not of the chosen 12. Jesus had hundreds of disciples.
Jones County High School FFA members went to Round Oak Ancestors’ Park on April 19 to help clean up the park. Advisors, Mrs. Callie Langford and Mr. Justin Martin brought the members and directed them. Members included: Tristan Adams, Ocean Artman, Levi Bowden, Jade Coleman, Sase Esper, Colby Folendore, Trenton Harrison, Kaiden Hoffman, Harlie Henderson, Caden Hurst, Summer Jackson, Morgan Morrow, Leticia Olvera, Charles Vazowez and Annalee Webb. Many thanks to Advisors and members. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County High School FFA members went to Round Oak Ancestors’ Park on April 19 to help clean up the park. Advisors, Mrs. Callie Langford and Mr. Justin Martin brought the members and directed them. Members included: Tristan Adams, Ocean Artman, Levi Bowden, Jade Coleman, Sase Esper, Colby Folendore, Trenton Harrison, Kaiden Hoffman, Harlie Henderson, Caden Hurst, Summer Jackson, Morgan Morrow, Leticia Olvera, Charles Vazowez and Annalee Webb. Many thanks to Advisors and members. CONTRIBUTED

Exchange Bank has partnered with the Jones County Library to help with programming. They brought nerf guns for the teen program and snacks for the kids book to movie club. Pictured are (l-r): Barbara Merritt, Tracey Lowe and Julie King. CONTRIBUTED

Exchange Bank has partnered with the Jones County Library to help with programming. They brought nerf guns for the teen program and snacks for the kids book to movie club. Pictured are (l-r): Barbara Merritt, Tracey Lowe and Julie King. CONTRIBUTED

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Book lovers wanted. Saturday, May 13, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 273 Railroad Street in Gray, building next to the JCHS track. Thousands of books and audio visuals of all types for all ages. FEATURE OF THE MONTH: GARDENING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT. Sponsored by JC Friends of the Library.