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–George Sheffield “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.“ (Rev 21:5) Jesus makes all things new. Including you if you will let Him. He will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. Your heart is corrupt, hard like stone.

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will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2. Deadlines will be Friday, Dec. 23 by 2:00 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 30 by 2:00 p.m. Closings for Christmas All of the following businesses will be closed Sunday, Dec. 25.
Officer of the Year Gray Police Officer Thaxton Pennamon (left) with Lions Club President Denise Curry Thompson and Gray Police Chief Adam Lowe. Not pictured is Gray Fire hter of the Year Sgt. Brandon G. Perry. The st responders were honored Dec. 8 during the Jones County Lions Club’s annual Ocers of the Year recognition ceremony. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Officer of the Year Gray Police Officer Thaxton Pennamon (left) with Lions Club President Denise Curry Thompson and Gray Police Chief Adam Lowe. Not pictured is Gray Fire hter of the Year Sgt. Brandon G. Perry. The st responders were honored Dec. 8 during the Jones County Lions Club’s annual Ocers of the Year recognition ceremony. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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This Week In the Word

Blessedaretheundefiled intheway,Whowalkinthe lawoftheLORD! Blessed aretheythatkeephistestimonies, andthatseekhim withthewholeheart. They alsodonoiniquity:theywalk inhisways. Psalm119:1-3 Thouhastcommanded ustokeepthypreceptsdiligently. Othatmywayswere directedtokeepthystatutes!

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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 THIS WEEK & BEYOND Book sale Friends of the Library will have a book sale Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Jones County High School Class of 1972 recently celebrated their 50th year reunion. Members enjoyed an evening of fellowship, shared memories, and catching up. CONTRIBUTED

The Jones County High School Class of 1972 recently celebrated their 50th year reunion. Members enjoyed an evening of fellowship, shared memories, and catching up. CONTRIBUTED

JCHS 50th class reunion

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

William Carl Black is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Air Force from July 17, 1952 - Aug. 16, 1956. He was a technical sergeant and also served in the Air Force Reserve. He was stationed at Dobbins Air Force Base and in Tripoli, Libya.