Holly Jolly Glam Bags made for teenagers in foster care

A local beauty salon owner is working to provide a glamorous Christmas miracle for teenage girls in foster care who normally would not have access to the beauty products that can be pricey.

Reindeer take flight through Christmas night

Reindeer Flight School officially took flight Dec. 12 with an outpour of visitors.In its 21st year, Reindeer Flight School features over $40,000 lights all displayed in the yard of local Richard Phillips. Phillips was originally from Milledgeville but moved to Sparta to open a shop.

Christmas Walk through Woodland Acres a success

Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm hosted its first Christmas Light Walk Dec. 12 with a positive turnout.The 10-12 minute lit walk circled the Christmas market with multiple vendors and featured multiple photo spots and an educational stop.

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Live drive-thru NativityDec. 12 – 14, from 6 – 9 p.m. weather permitting.Free admission and free hot chocolate. Gray Methodist Church, 121 Gordon Street in downtown Gray.Book SaleJones County Friends of the Library will have their monthly book sale, Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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News office Thanksgiving closingwill be closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov.27. The deadline for the Nov. 27 edition will be Friday, Nov. 21 by 2:00 p.m.Closings for ThanksgivingAll of the following businesses will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27.

Local Students Make a Splash in Finding Nemo Jr.

Dive into the big blue world of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo JR this weekend with Jones County Arts. This fun-filled stage musical brings the beloved story of Marlin and Nemo to life with familiar tunes like “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends, Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow.

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News office Thanksgiving closingwill be closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov.27. The deadline for the Nov. 27 edition will be Friday, Nov. 21 by 2:00 p.m.Closings for ThanksgivingAll of the following businesses will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27.

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The Creekside Plantation will hold a meeting of the Creekside Homeowners Assoc. on Thursday Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 565 Lite N-Tie Rd. New officers will be elected, and dues collected at that time. For more information call Gale Smith at 478-808-4705.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Oct. 24-30, 2025 OCT. 27Charles Michael Brown to Jessica Leann Carter OCT. 30Cody Austin Hodges to Harley Elaine Hubbard

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Veterans Appreciation DayVeterans Appreciation Day is Nov. 8 at the W.E. Knox Center.The program starts at 11:30 a.m. and registration for veterans begins at 10 a.m.Book SaleJones County Friends of the Library will have their monthly book sale, Saturday, Nov.