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Clifton Ridge Middle hosts ‘Fall into the Arts

Clifton Ridge Middle hosts ‘Fall into the Arts’

Bethany Tapee

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Clifton Ridge Middle School hosted its annual “Fall into the Arts” event to celebrate what students have learned and practiced in fine arts classes, featuring fall-themed showcases, such as a band performance, drama production, and an art gallery.

Plentitude Church member Melba Chapman speaks at the Nov. 24 unveiling of the historic marker placed at church. The marker was the 11th historic marker placed in the county by Jones County History and Heritage.

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Plentitude Church marker revealed

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The history of Plentitude Baptist Church was celebrated recently with the placement of a historic marker that pays homage to its founders.The marker was unveiled by Jones County History and Heritage Nov. 24, and it is the 11th marker placed by the organization.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Live drive-thru NativityGray Methodist Church, 121 Gordon Street, Gray. Dec. 13-15 (weather permitting), 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free admission and free hot chocolate.2024 Gray Christmas ParadeDue to the weather, the 2024 Gray Christmas Parade will be Thursday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.

Gray’s Downtown Christmas Market Nov. 30 featured both Santa and the Grinch with a day filled with shopping, good food and even an outdoor wrestling match. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Council commends Main Street for Christmas event

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Gray’s Mayor and Council began their December meeting by commending Main Street Gray on a successful kick off to the holiday season with its Hometown Christmas Market.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Dec. 2 meeting to order and in the mayor’s comments talked about the Nov.

Clifton Ridge Middle School Band students performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.” CONTRIBUTED

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Clifton Ridge honors Cougar family veterans

Bethany Tapee

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Clifton Ridge Middle School hosted a Veteran’s Day Assembly last month, inviting students’ family members to honor the Cougar family military veterans for their service.The school’s band teacher, Lori Johnson, said turnout for the Nov.

This sign by the serving line at Cone Crazy explains the campaign that hopefully can become a habit of giving. Contributed

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Business in holiday spirit with ‘Scoop it Forward’

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

One downtown business is spreading the Christmas cheer in more ways than one.Cone Crazy on Main is located at 123 W. Clinton St. in Gray and is owned by Paige and Billy Horne. Since opening in August, the ice cream shop has expanded, now selling hot drinks and breakfast until 11 a.m.

Chap with wife, Leslie and son, Brick Lee, to his left, and daughter, Sylvan, and fianceé River Vaughn. CONTRIBUTED

Nelson prefers working close to home

Greenberry Moore

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Chap Nelson is known far and wide for his chainsaw wood-carving abilities and the once-annual event held at the family farm in Bradley, but he is also known by hundreds of folks in Middle Georgia for his abilities as a nurse and nursing home administrator.

The Bread of Life

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The Bread of Life

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. John 6:35 I am the living bread which came down from heaven.

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CALENDAR

News Staff

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Live drive-thru NativityGray United Methodist Church, 121 Gordon Street, Gray. Dec. 1315 (weather permitting), 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free admission and free hot chocolate.2024 Christmas ParadeTuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Rain date will be Thursday, Dec. 12.Hosted by Sincerity Lodge #430, Gray.

Shirley Beck with the flag after one of her many racing wins. CONTRIBUTED

Beck recollects success in business, racing

Greenberry Moore

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Shirley Beck has proven all her life she is not afraid to try anything, and the results have almost always been successful. One of her early ventures, however, didn’t work out.Beck, 89, was born in a house in James and grew up in the community.

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