The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Anthony S. Vinson Sr. is the local Veteran of the Week. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1984 1988. He completed basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, and was honorably discharged as a corporal.

College Achievements

The following local students made Dean’s List for spring 2025: Sarah Hill of Gray, Sophia Tritto of Gray, Hudson Benton of Gray, Robert Johnson of Gray, Ethan Knight of Gray, Rachel Lumpkin of Gray,Josephine Stephens of Gray, Macy Chancey of Gray, Kia Deuley of Gray, Chesney McCook of Gray and...

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Ellis Chapel Baptist Church in Haddock, invites the public to join in a trip to Noah’s Ark, Williamstown, KY on Sept. 19-21. The price is $255.00 and includes bus ride (C&H Bus lines), tickets to the Ark and a meal. Money is due by Aug. 24.

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Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMEllis Chapel Baptist Church TripThe Ellis Chapel Baptist Church in Haddock, invites the public to join in a trip to Noah’s Ark, Williamstown, KY on Sept.

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The Ellis Chapel Baptist Church in Haddock, invites the public to join in a trip to Noah’s Ark, Williamstown, KY on Sept. 19-21. The price is $255.00 and includes bus ride (C&H Bus lines), tickets to the Ark and a meal. Money is due by Aug. 24.

The Lion King Jr. presented this weekend

Jones County Arts is stepping into the circle of life with its summer production of The Lion King Jr. Audiences of all ages will feel the love as this beloved Disney classic is brought to life by over 50 talented local students, ages 8-18.The Lion King Jr.

Bradley youth attend conference

Youth from Bradley Baptist Church traveled to Gordon to attend and participate in a conference focused on helping youth connect to their faith and support them in everyday life.New Haven Baptist Church in Gordon hosted the ACC3Pt3D Youth Conference May 31.

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The Ellis Chapel Baptist Church in Haddock, invites the public to join in a trip to Noah’s Ark, Williamstown, KY on Sept.19-21. The price is $255.00 and includes bus ride (C&H Bus lines), tickets to the Ark and a meal. Money is due by Aug. 24.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMBook SaleJones County Friends of the Library will have their monthly book sale Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

First Friday Beach Bash celebrates 12th anniversary

Kick-off summer 2025 First Friday’s Beach Bash in downtown Milledgeville.Standard Sand & Silica Co. and Fowler Flemister have provided 80 tons of sand that will be dumped into the post office parking lot on June 6 to transform the area into a coastal oasis.