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Whale Classroom learns about dinosaurs

Whale Classroom learns about dinosaurs

Whale Classroom learns about dinosaurs

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Whale Classroom at Jones County Pre-K has been learning about dinosaurs with Teacher Shirley Powers and Paraprofessional Jessica Kelly.Powers asked her class what they already knew about dinosaurs from the books they had read together.“Some are big,” one student said.“They have horns that break...

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News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.comLOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM Book SaleJC Friends of the Library will have their monthly book sale Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at the JC Pre-K building E. Books for...
In observance of Arbor Day in Georgia, the Gray Garden Club honored the memory of Maudlyn Smith by planting a native Eastern Redbud at the Jones County Public Library on Feb. 21. CONTRIBUTED

In observance of Arbor Day in Georgia, the Gray Garden Club honored the memory of Maudlyn Smith by planting a native Eastern Redbud at the Jones County Public Library on Feb. 21. CONTRIBUTED

Gray Garden Club Arbor Day

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Gray Garden Club Arbor Day
The Kiwanis club recently donated $2600 to the Eston Altman Scouting Center of Jones County. President, Darrell Partee and Kiwanian Charles Newberry made the presentation to Mrs. Brandy Spires, representing the scouting center. The donation represents some of the proceeds from the Francis Golson golf tournament. CONTRIBUTED

The Kiwanis club recently donated $2600 to the Eston Altman Scouting Center of Jones County. President, Darrell Partee and Kiwanian Charles Newberry made the presentation to Mrs. Brandy Spires, representing the scouting center. The donation represents some of the proceeds from the Francis Golson golf tournament. CONTRIBUTED

Kiwanis Club donates to Scouting Center

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Kiwanis club recently donated $2600 to the Eston Altman Scouting Center of Jones County. President, Darrell Partee and Kiwanian Charles Newberry made the presentation to Mrs. Brandy Spires, representing the scouting center.
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in two new volunteers on February 24, 2025. CASA volunteers serve as the voice for children in foster care and what is in their best interest. Pictured with Ocmulgee Juvenile Court Judge Kelli C. Rutherford are (L-R) Kim Kramer and Sharon McClung. CONTRIBUTED

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in two new volunteers on February 24, 2025. CASA volunteers serve as the voice for children in foster care and what is in their best interest. Pictured with Ocmulgee Juvenile Court Judge Kelli C. Rutherford are (L-R) Kim Kramer and Sharon McClung. CONTRIBUTED

CASA swears in new volunteers

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in two new volunteers on February 24, 2025. CASA volunteers serve as the voice for children in foster care and what is in their best interest.
The Kiwanis Club made a donation of $750 to the Jesus Hands ministry which provides meals for children whose families cannot afford proper meals on weekends. President Darrell Partee and Kiwanis member Owen Pruitt made the donation to Patricia Ash, who leads the ministry. CONTRIBUTED

The Kiwanis Club made a donation of $750 to the Jesus Hands ministry which provides meals for children whose families cannot afford proper meals on weekends. President Darrell Partee and Kiwanis member Owen Pruitt made the donation to Patricia Ash, who leads the ministry. CONTRIBUTED

Kiwanis Donation to Jesus Hands ministry

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Kiwanis Club made a donation of $750 to the Jesus Hands ministry which provides meals for children whose families cannot aff ord proper meals on weekends. President Darrell Partee and Kiwanis member Owen Pruitt made the donation to Patricia Ash, who leads the ministry.

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Walk With The Cross
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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.
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