Sonrise Gospel Opry
Sonrise Gospel Opry, 3378 Gray Hwy, Saturday, Aug. 30, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Featuring Caleb Newberry and Heather Beck. Free Gospel music on the pavilion next to the Sonrise Thrift Store. Bring a chair and come celebrate Jesus. Call 478 305-7702 for more information.
State of the Community meeting
Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Butler Hall. Tickets are $25.
The State of the Community is an informative event designed to provide residents with a comprehensive overview of developments across Jones County. Leaders from various sectors—including local government, education, public safety, economic development, and community services—will share updates on current projects, future initiatives, and ongoing efforts that impact the county’s growth and well-being.
JC Lions Club Fair
The Jones County Lions Club Fair will be Sept. 9-13. Tuesday through Friday, open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, open 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Armbands - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday $20; Friday and Saturday, $25.
Admission - $5 for adults and $2 for students.
25th Annual Golf Tournament
The Jones County Chamber’s 25th Annual Golf Tournament will be Sept. 25. Registration: 10:30 a.m.; Networking Lunch: 11:00 a.m.; Tee-off: 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a fun-filled day of golf, contests, delicious food, and great prizes. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with local businesses and community members. Register your team at www.jonescounty. org.
JC Cruisers Craft & Car Show
Sept. 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Carol’s Park, Clinton St. Free craft show and vintage car show. Registration is $20 for each car.
Food trucks will there. Benefit for food boxes for 50 families for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Cars must be in place by 9:30 a.m. and judged by noon. The community is invited to join.
CASA volunteer training
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold their fall New Volunteer Training from 1-4 p.m. each day on: September 17 – Orientation; Wednesday, Sept. 24, Chapters 1-2; Monday, Sept. 29, Chapters 3-4; Monday, October 6, Chapters 5-6; Wednesday, October 8, Chapters 7-8; Wednesday, October 15, - CPRS All sessions will be held at the Putnam County Administration Building, 117 Putnam Drive, Eatonton. For more information, please call 478-452-9170.
Touch-A-Truck
Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at grounds of Jones County Sheriff’s Office. $5 admission tickets at the event (cash, checks or Venmo only) or purchase at Morris Bank, Ace of Gray, Trinabell’s Diner, Jones Co.
Sheriff’s Office or any Pilot Club of Jones County member. Food will be available for purchase.
All proceeds benefiting brain awareness.
REGULAR
MEETINGS
• TheFederatedGardenClub of Gray meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Bradley Baptist Church with the exception of May and December. Members discuss participation in upcoming events in the area and projects beautifying our community.
Visitors are welcome to attend.
For information, call 478-986 8898.
• BibleStudyatJarocho’sMexican Restaurant each Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All invited.
• BradleyBaptistChurchwillhave Sunday services at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Drive-in services can tune to 89.1 for both services.
Sunday school will be at 10 a.m.
• TheJCHSFFAAlumniChapter meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. inside the JCHS lunchroom.
Membership is open to anyone, even if they were not a former FFA member.
• Al-AnonmeetseveryTuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Jones County Senior Center, 126 Senior Center Way. For information, call 986-7192.
• AAmeetsattheAmerican Legion Building every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call 986-3207.
• St.PaulAMEChurchwillbe having a clothing bank the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 127 Saint Paul Church Circle.
• TheJonesCountyKiwanisClub meets every Monday in the fellowship hall of Gray Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.
• TheJonesCountyCruisers Meets 1st Monday of each month at Jarocho’s Mexican Restaurant, 216 W. Old Clinton Rd. 6PM for social time and 7PM meeting. Contact Danny Curtiss for further info at 478-986-6306.
• NarcononofGeorgiaoffershelp for drug and alcohol addiction.
For more information, call Narconon of Georgia at 1-877-413-3073 or visit www. drugsno.com. Narconon offers referrals, free assessments, drug education and out-patient rehabilitation
• NewHarvestChurchofGod, 12689 Highway 87, Juliette, hosts a community prayer service every Monday in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.; it does not end until everyone is finished praying.
Everyone is invited. For more information, contact pastor Mark Moore, (478) 993-6705, or Tina McMurray, (478) 957-7299.
