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Karen McMichael was honored for her 40 years of service, more than 18 years as an employee, and serving her last year as EMA director. CONTRIBUTED

Karen McMichael was honored for her 40 years of service, more than 18 years as an employee, and serving her last year as EMA director. CONTRIBUTED

First responders, retiring EMA director honored

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Jones County’s first responders were honored with an appreciation dinner that included recognizing their former EMA director, who recently retired.The appreciation dinner was held Aug. 9 at Bradley Baptist Church.

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Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Aug. 7-14, 2025 AUG. 11William Ulysses Black to Tiffany Michelle Norman AUG. 14Kristopher Ryan Brooks to Kristen Stark Bunce Brian Mitchell Lawson to Angel Rebecca Choate

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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.
Ron (left) and Don at high school reunion. CONTRIBUTED

Ron (left) and Don at high school reunion. CONTRIBUTED

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Reverend hears call to minister smaller congregation

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
By 20 minutes, Rev. Ron McClung is the eighth of nine children in his family, but the closeness of the two men goes far beyond the brief time between their births.Ron and his twin brother, Rev.
Dairy Queen owner Justin Kelly immediately shares awards he received from President and CEO of DQ International Troy Bader (left) and Children Miracle Network CFO Frances Fu with community partners.

Dairy Queen owner Justin Kelly immediately shares awards he received from President and CEO of DQ International Troy Bader (left) and Children Miracle Network CFO Frances Fu with community partners.

DQ of Gray raises $180,000

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Miracle Treat Day in Gray did not disappoint, ending with another fund-raising record for the “Busiest Dairy Queen on Earth.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Ellis Chapel Baptist Church Trip
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Ellis Chapel Baptist Church Trip
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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.
Cleo’s Restaurant before it burned. Roberts is one of the youngsters close to the car. CONTRIBUTED

Cleo’s Restaurant before it burned. Roberts is one of the youngsters close to the car. CONTRIBUTED

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Roberts reflects on achievements as mayor, businessman

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
To describe former Gray Mayor Jimmy Roberts’ journey in life as one “from the outhouse to the penthouse” would not be stretching the truth too far.Roberts, who will be 86 in October, didn’t have the luxury of a bathroom in either of the first two houses in which his family lived.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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.

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College Achievements

Georgia College & State University
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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...
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