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American Legion o_cers sworn in

American Legion o_cers sworn in

American Legion o_cers sworn in

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Members of the Sixth District American Legion from Warner Robins came to Gray Post 142 to swear in new o_cers for the upcoming year. The post commander is Russell Curry, and Ted Stone is adjutant.
Local author reads new book to kids at Jones County Public Library

Local author reads new book to kids at Jones County Public Library

Local author reads new book to kids at Jones County Public Library

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Jones County Public Library welcomed Sheresa A. Stubbs, a local author, to read her new children’s book July 29 that deals with what it can be like making new friends in a new city when moving. Stubbs said she lives in Middle Georgia, and she taught in Jones County a long time ago.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
AOC Matthew Blake Belflower is the local veteran of the week. He is a 2003 graduate of Jones County High School. He joined the U.S. Navy in September of 2003. During his career, he has been deployed to Persian Gulf four times.
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.
Anndrea Lampkin and Amber Asbell outside of Ambi Rae Boutique and Allure Beauty Bar. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Anndrea Lampkin and Amber Asbell outside of Ambi Rae Boutique and Allure Beauty Bar. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

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Ambi Rae and Allure opening soon

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Ambi Rae Boutique and Allure Beauty Bar will have their grand opening Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing clothing and beauty to the community of Jones County. Both businesses are located at 109 Atlanta Road in downtown Gray. Ambi Rae will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.
The Ocmulgee-Piedmont Scenic Byway follows the railroad tracks up Highway 11 before turning toward Juliette. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff ay follows the railroad

The Ocmulgee-Piedmont Scenic Byway follows the railroad tracks up Highway 11 before turning toward Juliette. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff ay follows the railroad

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Scenic Byway a main attraction for Jones County

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The historic scenic byway that begins in Gray and runs through Jones County farm and forest lands has recently been a topic for public meetings for the first time in more than a decade.

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City gets clean audit; water fund posts a loss

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Gray’s meeting of all committees took place at an earlier date and time in order to receive the audit report for 2021. Mayor Pro Tem James Collins called the July 13 meeting to order in the absence of Mayor Ed Barbee. The first report was from Finance Chairman and Councilman Terrell Fulford.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.com See more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.
One of the dogs at the Jones County Animal Services that people in the community can adopt.

One of the dogs at the Jones County Animal Services that people in the community can adopt.

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Jones County Animal Services signs pardon with Shane’s War to get animals adopted

Story And Photos By Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Shane Smith, who started the pardon of Shane’s War in 2011, brought the pardon back to the Jones County Animal Services from July 18 to 23 to gives animals in the shelter another week’s time from euthanasia and to get them adopted to forever homes.
Karen McMichael watches as husband Glenn passes the helmet along with the position of Captain of Station 3 to his son, Jason, following his promotion.

Karen McMichael watches as husband Glenn passes the helmet along with the position of Captain of Station 3 to his son, Jason, following his promotion.

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First responders appreciated with dinner, awards

Story And Photos By Debbie Lurie-smith
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Jones County celebrated its Fire Rescue volunteers with an appreciation dinner that included 320 years’ worth of service awards and department promotions. The July 23 event was once again held in the auditorium of Bradley Baptist Church, and it was catered by Gay’s Food out of Moultrie.
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