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Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Otis Broaddrick is the local veteran of the week. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954, serving as a boatswain’s mate aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CV-47), in Korea.
Santa and Mrs. Claus making an appearance at Turner Woods Elementary School for the Christmas celebration.

Santa and Mrs. Claus making an appearance at Turner Woods Elementary School for the Christmas celebration.

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Turner Woods hosts annual Christmas celebration

Story And Photos By Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Turner Woods Elementary School held their annual Christmas celebration on Dec. 15, rewarding the students for their good behavior with a little holiday spirit. Jeffrey Tharpe, principal of Turner Woods Elementary School, said the students look forward to the celebration each year.

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
–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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CALENDAR

News Office Holiday Closings
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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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Lions Club recognizes 2022 officers of the year

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Blessedaretheundefiled intheway,Whowalkinthe lawoftheLORD! Blessed aretheythatkeephistestimonies, andthatseekhim withthewholeheart. They alsodonoiniquity:theywalk inhisways. Psalm119:1-3 Thouhastcommanded ustokeepthypreceptsdiligently. Othatmywayswere directedtokeepthystatutes!

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.com See more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.
George Earnest Bloodworth

George Earnest Bloodworth

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week George Earnest Bloodworth is the local veteran of the week. Capt. Bloodworth served overseas during World War II, from September 1942 - December 1945.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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.
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