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Elite Gym USA Gymnastics Team

Elite Gym USA Gymnastics Team

Elite Gym USA Gymnastics Team

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Elite Gym USA Gymnastics Team attended the State Gymnastics Competition April 21-23rin Carrollton. This competition had more than 1,000 competitors throughout Georgia. Elite brought home 6 State Champion Gold Medalists, 10 Silver, and 13 Bronze Medalists.
Ladies at Old Clinton War Days prepare for the event with different activities throughout the day. FILE PHOTO

Ladies at Old Clinton War Days prepare for the event with different activities throughout the day. FILE PHOTO

Old Clinton War Days scheduled May 6-7

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Come to Old Clinton and once again take a step back in time May 6-7, when re-enactors from the South and elsewhere recreate the Battle of Sunshine Church, which took place in July 1864, and the Battle of Griswoldville, which occurred in November 1864 during Sherman’s March to the Sea.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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 Sonrise Gospel Opry 3378 Gray Highway, Saturday, April 29, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Free Gospel music on the pavilion next to the thrift store.
People from the Jones County community gathered to pray together in 2022 during the National Day of Prayer. CONTRIBUTED

People from the Jones County community gathered to pray together in 2022 during the National Day of Prayer. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County gears up for National Day of Prayer

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The National Day of Prayer will be held in Jones County again this year at Carol’s Park in downtown Gray, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. to pray for the nation and the people. Debra Hall, the coordinator of the event, said in Gray they meet in the evening at Carol’s Park in downtown Gray behind the courthouse.
Independent Research exhibited at Gray Station

Independent Research exhibited at Gray Station

Independent Research exhibited at Gray Station

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
PHOTOS BY BRANDY ROUND Gray Station Middle School recently displayed projects of its Featured Independent Research Exhibitions (FIRE), which were year-long assignments for gifted students at the school.
Colin Hall and GCSU President Cathy Cox pose together during a reception informing Hall that he won the Truman Scholarship. CONTRIBUTED

Colin Hall and GCSU President Cathy Cox pose together during a reception informing Hall that he won the Truman Scholarship. CONTRIBUTED

Colin Hall named first GCSU Truman Scholar

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Colin Hall, a political science major with a minor in criminal justice from Jones County, is Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) firstever Truman Scholar and was the only Georgia student to receive the scholarship this year.
Pillars of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and of the Clinton community

Pillars of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and of the Clinton community

Pillars of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and of the Clinton community

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
St. Paul A.M.E. Church – Clinton recently honored pillars of St. Paul and/or the Clinton community. The Speaker for the occasion was Janie Grayer, Lay Chairman for the church. Pictured are (l-r): Janie Grayer, speaker; Janice Kitchens Sneed; Ada Stanley Pitts; Rev.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
and photos by Georgia Crowe 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 Sonrise Gospel Opry 3378 Gray Highway, Saturday, April 29, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The performances will be April 21-23 at the W.E. Knox Civic Center. GEORGIA CROWE/Contributed

The performances will be April 21-23 at the W.E. Knox Civic Center. GEORGIA CROWE/Contributed

Newsies Jr. coming this weekend

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
It is time to “Carry the Banner” with Jones County Arts’ spring production of Newsies Jr. Come and see the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, the charismatic leader of the newsies of Manhattan.
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

BUSINESS UPDATES

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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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