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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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The sensory trail has been completed at Dames Ferry Elementary School. CONTRIBUTED

The sensory trail has been completed at Dames Ferry Elementary School. CONTRIBUTED

Song earns Eagle Scout rank at 13

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Chayton Song, a Jones County resident, made Eagle Scout recently at 13 years old. He is the first Eagle Scout troop 21 has seen in a while. He’s always lived in Jones County and said he likes Jones County, because he’s close to everything.
Christine Geske-Stewart holding the Sylvia W. McGee Excellence in Education Award she won. CONTRIBUTED

Christine Geske-Stewart holding the Sylvia W. McGee Excellence in Education Award she won. CONTRIBUTED

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JCHS teacher recognized for excellence in education

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Christine Geske-Stewart, a teacher at the Jones County High School, recently won the Sylvia W. McGee Excellence in Education Award, where she was recognized for her innovative teaching. Geske-Stewart said she’s lived in Macon for 7 years now but enjoys teaching in Jones County.
Pictured are (l-r): Chief Eisele, Sgt. Brandon Perry, Sgt. Mark Husted, Recruit Jordan Harris, Recruit Caroline Thompson, Recruit Sage Mueller, Capt. Johnson and Deputy Chief Zimmer. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured are (l-r): Chief Eisele, Sgt. Brandon Perry, Sgt. Mark Husted, Recruit Jordan Harris, Recruit Caroline Thompson, Recruit Sage Mueller, Capt. Johnson and Deputy Chief Zimmer. CONTRIBUTED

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Gray Fire Department graduates first class of 2022

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Gray Fire Department welcomed three new firefighters at a graduation ceremony recently held at the W.E. Knox Civic Center.
Harlee Robinson

Harlee Robinson

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Local students win cooperative scholarships from Tri-County EMC

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Three students from the Tri-County service area each received a $2,000 Tri-County EMC Cooperative Scholarship this month. Funds were awarded based on academics, financial need and a demonstrated commitment to the community in which they reside.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
THIS WEEK & BEYOND Sardis Church Revival Sardis Church, 119 Sardis Church Road, Gray, will have their revival June 19-25. Sunday morning, 11 a.m.; Sunday night, 7 p.m.; Monday through Saturday, 7 p.m.
Library Assistant Leigh Sloan reads to kids at the June 3 story time, which is part of the multiple summer reading activities at the Jones County Library. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Library Assistant Leigh Sloan reads to kids at the June 3 story time, which is part of the multiple summer reading activities at the Jones County Library. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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SUMMER READING IS HERE

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The kickoff for the Summer Reading Program at the Jones County Public Library turned out to be a record-breaking occasion, logging the largest number of patrons for a day to date. This year’s theme for the program is “Oceans of Possibilities.
The fifth graders at Turner Woods Elementary School running around and playing during the luau. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

The fifth graders at Turner Woods Elementary School running around and playing during the luau. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

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Fifth graders at Turner Woods say ‘aloha’

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Turner Woods Elementary School’s PTO held a luau for the fifthgrade students May 20, so the students could celebrate one last time with their friends at the school and make memories.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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