Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. at Carol’s Park. A quiet walk from Carol’s Park to Ingles then back to Carol’s Park. As the cross is carried, it will be followed silently praying for the souls of Jones County. All are invited to attend this Easter prayer event.
March on Main for Babies
Friday, May 9, Main Street Gray, 103 Atlanta Road, Gray. 4 p.m. registration time, 5 p.m. event start time. This volunteer-led March for Babies Walk is hosted and organized by dedicated March of Dimes volunteers in this community to fight for the health of all moms and babies.
For more information, contact Emily Coley at 478-283-3775 or emilycoley419@gmail.com.
Swing A Club for CASA Golf Tournament
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and The Club at Lake Sinclair present Swing A Club for CASA Golf Tournament on Friday, May 16, 2025. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. at 3700 Sinclair Dam Road, Milledgeville. Registration is $150 per person and includes green fees, cart, swag bag, drinks, lunch and appetizers at the awards ceremony. (Team of 4 is $600). To register, visit bit. ly/2025CASAGOLF. Prizes will be given for top teams and the “Hit It and Get It” putting challenge.
Awards ceremony entertainment will be provided by Scott Little. Join Ocmulgee CASA for a day of fun, competition and camaraderie. All proceeds benefit local foster care children from Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam and Wilkinson counties.
Elmyr Henderson Memorial Scholarship
Applications for the Elmyr Henderson Memorial Scholarship through the Gray Garden Club are currently being accepted. One $1000 scholarship will be offered for the 2025 graduating class. Applications are available for any high school senior who is a resident of Jones County. Applications may be obtained from the JCHS Counselor’s office or at the Jones County Public Library. All application requirements must be completed and submitted to the Counselor’s office or to the contact person. The deadline for receiving applications is April 14, 2025. Contact person is Julia Simpson 478-747-5408 or email at jsimps0n1@aol.com.
Miriam Ethridge Scholarship
Applications for the Miriam Ethridge Pilot Club of Jones County Scholarships are currently being accepted.
Two $1,500 scholarships will be offered for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications for the scholarships are available to any high school senior who is a resident of Jones County.
Applications may be obtained from the School Counselor’s office at Jones County High School, or any of the following locations in Gray: Ace Hardware, Exchange Bank, Magnolia Bank, Morris Bank, Cadence Bank and the Jones County Public Library, or Pilot Club of Jones County Facebook page. The deadline for receiving applications is April 5, 2025. Contact person: Esther Foster, 478-986-7589 or any Pilot Club member.
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.
• TheJonesCountyCruisersMeets 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.
