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Selby as a young adult. CONTRIBUTED

Selby as a young adult. CONTRIBUTED

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96-year-old shares insight on life, aging

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
It took Byrd Selby 44 years and stops in eight towns and cities to get to Jones County, and she regretted having to leave 47 years later.Selby, who lives at The Cottages in Macon, moved to Eatonton Highway in Jones County in 1972 with her late husband, Warren.

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Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Oct. 11-17, 2024 OCT. 11William Garrett Strong to Abbigale Sherradon Evans OCT. 17Joshua Lee Tanner to Jessi Eliza Beth Harrison Taylor Ray Bridges to Kristina Danielle Cook

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Holliman Grove Pentecostal Church
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Holliman Grove Pentecostal Church will have its Family and Friends Day Oct. 20, 2:00 p.m., at 280 Vinson Road, McIntyre.The public is invited to join.There will be a baking contest and awards will be given.Contact Pastor Norman White for contest registration at 478 283-2600.Col.
Teacher Shannon Briscoe and Paraprofessional Stefanie Cannon. CONTRIBUTED

Teacher Shannon Briscoe and Paraprofessional Stefanie Cannon. CONTRIBUTED

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Deer classroom activities aid in learning

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
At Jones County Pre-K, the Deer Classroom has been engaged in many learning activities this school year with Teacher Shannon Briscoe and Paraprofessional Stefanie Cannon.Recently, the class has focused on learning about self-talk and how to regulate their emotions.
Former Bank of Gray employees pictured are: (back row, l-r): Cheryl Thomas, Bonnie Duke, Sandra Burgess Sumner, Frances Watts and Faye King; (front row): Lana Brewer, Ann Steed, Brenda Thomas and Hazel Roberts Braun. CONTRIBUTED

Former Bank of Gray employees pictured are: (back row, l-r): Cheryl Thomas, Bonnie Duke, Sandra Burgess Sumner, Frances Watts and Faye King; (front row): Lana Brewer, Ann Steed, Brenda Thomas and Hazel Roberts Braun. CONTRIBUTED

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Thomas has always valued family, hard work

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Cheryl Thomas has not been one who, as the old saying goes, “lets grass grow under her feet.” The retired banking executive began working part-time at age 15, went full time in the banking business just two days after graduating from high school in 1962, then married six months later.

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News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Jordan Chapel A.M.E. AnniversaryJordan Chapel A.M.E. Church is celebrating its 157th Church Anniversary and Homecoming Oct. 13, 2:00 p.m. at Adams Tabernacle in Haddock. Rev.Wilbur Greene and the New Damascus Baptist Church family will be guests. The community is invited.

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Feast of Tabernacles celebration planned Oct. 18

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
An event to celebrate the shared joy as Christians and reflect on the goodness, faithfulness, and mercy of God is scheduled next week.The dates of the 2024 Feast of Tabernacles Celebration are Friday Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. It is a free event at the W.E.
Gray Carden Club welcomes extension agent

Gray Carden Club welcomes extension agent

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Gray Carden Club welcomes extension agent

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Meeting at Bradley Baptist Church on September 3, Gray Garden Club members welcomed Keith Fielder, Putnam County Extension Agent, for a most interesting program on Plants for Fall Color.
Pilot Club delivers shoes and socks

Pilot Club delivers shoes and socks

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Pilot Club delivers shoes and socks

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Pilots Kathy Jackson, Jody Faulkner, Beth Coon, and Cheryl Jean delivered 75 pairs of shoes and 371 pairs of socks that Pilot Club members brought to the September meeting. Accepting the shoes and socks is Melody Kelly of the Department of Family and Children Services.
Paraprofessional Kerri Altman and teacher Lauralee Ussery. CONTRIBUTED

Paraprofessional Kerri Altman and teacher Lauralee Ussery. CONTRIBUTED

Bear Classroom helps students learn

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
In the Bear Classroom at Jones County Pre-K, with Teacher Lauralee Ussery and Paraprofessional Kerri Altman, students have been working on their letters, numbers, shapes, patterns, and modes of transportation.
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