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Members of the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce fill Butler Hall in Gray to celebrate this year’s Chamber Member Association Award winners. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Members of the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce fill Butler Hall in Gray to celebrate this year’s Chamber Member Association Award winners. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Chamber presents awards

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Debbie Lurie-Smith debbie@jcnews.comACitizen of the Year and three Businesses of the year in different categories were recognized at the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce Members Association Awards event.The annual awards banquet took place Jan.
Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

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Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.

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News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 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 ITEMLeFevre Quartet to performLeFevre Quartet will be performing Sunday, Feb. 2, 6:00 p.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church, 106 S. Wesley Chapel Road, Eatonton.

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News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 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 ITEMCASA TRAININGOcmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold their new Volunteer Training every Monday and Wednesday, February 3-19, from 1-4 p.
The Smith family in earlier times: (l-r) Stuart, Tonya, Barbara, Jana and Buck. CONTRIBUTED

The Smith family in earlier times: (l-r) Stuart, Tonya, Barbara, Jana and Buck. CONTRIBUTED

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Smith recalls early life in Macon, moving to Jones

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Barbara Smith has lived in Jones County since 1986, when she and her late husband, Buck, bought 50 acres and moved from their longtime home on Boulevard Avenue in Macon.Smith, the former Barbara Union, grew up on that same street.

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Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.(Prov 17:3). Everybody gets tested. To graduate from school, you’re tested.To become a doctor your medical knowledge is tested. To obtain a driver’s license your driving skills are tested.
Help us to obey Your voice

Help us to obey Your voice

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Help us to obey Your voice

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley“Now it will come pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.
TWES hosts Christmas Extravaganza

TWES hosts Christmas Extravaganza

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TWES hosts Christmas Extravaganza

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
In the spirit of the holiday season, Turner Woods Elementary School held a “Christmas Extravaganza,” with “Christmas Around the World” student poster presentations, chorus performances of familiar holiday tunes, and a first-grade song performance in American Sign Language.The Dec.

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Book Sale
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 273 Railroad Street, Gray. Building next to JCHS track. Thousands of books and audiovisuals of all types for all ages. Incredible prices – many are even free. Feature of the Month: Inspirational. Sponsored by Jones County Friends of the Library.
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