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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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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

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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

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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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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Wednesday, April 12, 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 Gray Garden Club Daylily Sale The Gray Garden Club will be selling daylilies April 15 from 10-5 at the Hometown Spring Festival in Gray.
More than 60 vendors are signed up to be at the Hometown Spring Festival in Downtown Gray Saturday sponsored by Main Street Gray. CONTRIBUTED

More than 60 vendors are signed up to be at the Hometown Spring Festival in Downtown Gray Saturday sponsored by Main Street Gray. CONTRIBUTED

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Hometown Spring Festival offers fun-filled day

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Main Street Gray will be holding The Hometown Spring Festival in downtown Gray, Saturday April 15, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., with music entertainment going on until 9 p.m., to give Jones County a day filled with fun.
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