Exchange Bank, chamber celebrate 25th anniversary of Gray Branch

Exchange Bank recently celebrated a milestone achievement as it marked the 25th anniversary of the Gray Branch. The bank hosted a Business After Hours event to commemorate this event in partnership with the Gray-Jones County Chamber of Commerce.

Carr recognized at UNG Honors and Awards Day

University of North Georgia (UNG) students who showed promise, demonstrated creativity, displayed excellence, served others and exceeded all expectations had their moment in the spotlight during the annual Student Honors and Awards Day on their campuses this spring.

Jones County Seed Library

Holt joins Exchange Bank

Exchange Bank President and CEO John Childs is pleased to announce that Carol Holt joined Exchange Bank on February 22, 2023, as branch manager and loan officer at our Lake Oconee office.

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 Old Clinton War Days Old Clinton War Days will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7. Gates will open at 9 a.m. Battles begin at 2:05 each day.

2023 JCHS Prom Senior Lead-out

PHOTOS BY BRANDY ROUND

College news

GEORGIA TECH The following students earned the distinction of Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 Semester: James Hurley of Macon and Luke Rutherford of Gray.

Real Life

“The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon” (Luke 24:34) The second appearance of the resurrected Jesus was to Peter. It was a private, personal meeting, and all we know about it is what this verse tells us. We don’t know what was said or what transpired. It was for Peter and Jesus only.

Dames Ferry student places first in Science Olympiad

On March 6, representing Jones County and Dames Ferry Elementary at the West GA Regional Science Olympiad Tournament at Northgate High School (Newnan, GA) 5th grader Achilles Woodson placed first in “Starry Starry Night” and third in “water rockets”.

Students at GES participate in Kids Heart Challenge

Students at Gray Elementary School participated in the Kids Heart Challenge (KHC) through the American Heart Association (AHA).