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Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court June 19-25, 2026 JUNE 22Cade Andrew Brownlee to Emilee Celia Mier JUNE 25Caleb Thomas Aycock to Megan Hannah Gordon William Claude Kittrell to Tammy Louise Broughton Dalton Ray Tippens to Emmalee Ann Hayman Cody Shane Thompson to Haley...

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Vehicle Tags

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
JUNE 22-25, 2026Jones County ($2,720.50) City of Gray ($88.87) River North ($2.40) Total tags ($2,811.77)
Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

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Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it— before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.

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Assessment notices mailed out Monday

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Jones County’s New Chief Tax Appraiser issued a press release last week about property tax assessments that will soon be in mailboxes if they have not already been received.
Updated policies rolled out for coming school year

Updated policies rolled out for coming school year

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Updated policies rolled out for coming school year

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As the summer ticks away, educators with the Jones County School System work to prepare students, teachers, parents and themselves for the 2026-27 school year that will be here in a flash.
This year, Roger Hawke is creating plaques carved from wood for Jones County’s veterans. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

This year, Roger Hawke is creating plaques carved from wood for Jones County’s veterans. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Planning begins for 2026 Veterans Appreciation Day

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Members of the Jones County Veterans Committee had their first meeting of 2026 in preparation for Veterans Appreciation Day, the annual celebration to honor all the brave men and women who served in the military.The June 18 meeting was called to order by Committee Chairman Ret.Col. Richard Combs.
Multiple tug-of-war competitions were among the highlights at the June 25 Independence Day Extravaganza held at the Vallant Bank Recreation Complex that ended with an amazing fireworks display. SEE MORE PHOTOS >> PAGES A6-7 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Multiple tug-of-war competitions were among the highlights at the June 25 Independence Day Extravaganza held at the Vallant Bank Recreation Complex that ended with an amazing fireworks display. SEE MORE PHOTOS >> PAGES A6-7 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Extravaganza

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Extravaganza

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
JONESSATURDAY, JUNE 27What: Sonrise Gospel Opry When: Sat., June 27, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Where: 3378 Gray Hwy. (Pavilion next to the Sonrise Thrift Store) More info: Featuring Evan Jones and Friends. Bring a chair and come celebrate Jesus. Call 478-305-7702 for more info.
Natalie (l-r), Josh and Lola Lurie outside of the Macon Opera House after this year’s ballet recital. CONTRIBUTED

Natalie (l-r), Josh and Lola Lurie outside of the Macon Opera House after this year’s ballet recital. CONTRIBUTED

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Lurie has spent most of his life in newspaper business

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Sometimes, age just doesn’t matter.Josh Lurie has been in the newspaper business 29 years, starting part-time with The Jones County News when he was 14.Lurie, 43, has stayed in the business.
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