Community

Mrs. Ann Carter, president of Les Dames Magnifique presented the scholarship to Miss Shayla Pennington on Honors Night at Jones County High School. Shayla will receive part of the money for her first semester and the remainder for her second semester at the college of her choice.

Mrs. Ann Carter, president of Les Dames Magnifique presented the scholarship to Miss Shayla Pennington on Honors Night at Jones County High School. Shayla will receive part of the money for her first semester and the remainder for her second semester at the college of her choice.

Les Dames Magnifique awards scholarship

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently swore in new volunteer Arlin Brown, pictured with Juvenile Court Judge Kelli Rutherford. Brown will serve as a voice for children in foster care in the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit, which covers Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam and Wilkinson counties.

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently swore in new volunteer Arlin Brown, pictured with Juvenile Court Judge Kelli Rutherford. Brown will serve as a voice for children in foster care in the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit, which covers Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam and Wilkinson counties.

New CASA volunteers sworn in

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sonrise Gospel Opry Saturday, June 24, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., 3378 Gray Hwy. Free Gospel music on the pavilion next to the Thrift Store. Featuring Soul’s Desire. Bring a chair and come celebrate Jesus with us. Musicians – book your Gospel/ Christian group at the Opry. Call 478-305-7702 for more info.
Greg Thompson, the first-place winner of the daylily contest for 2023, with his daylilies. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Greg Thompson, the first-place winner of the daylily contest for 2023, with his daylilies. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Gray Garden Club hosts daylily contest and sale

The Gray Garden Club hosted their annual daylily contest and daylily sale recently at the W.E. Knox Civic Center, showing off the flowers and using the funds to beautify Gray.
Uni_edFirst-Year Lettermen

Uni_edFirst-Year Lettermen

Unified Special Olympics Banquet

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Bradley Baptist hosted the Unified Special Olympics Banquet May 16. The church served and paid for all the food for the students and their families.

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 Book Sale Sat. June 10th, 10am – 2pm 273 Railroad St. in Gray, building next to the JCHS track on Pre-K campus.

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 New Hope Baptist events New Hope Baptist Church, Highway 49, will be having the following events: Revival - June 26-28, 6:30 p.m.
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.