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Performers at the March 18 Hope Givers program presented at Gray Station Middle School interact with students. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Performers at the March 18 Hope Givers program presented at Gray Station Middle School interact with students. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Hope Givers share message with GSMS students

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Students at Gray Station Middle School recently got a big dose of positivity from people they recognized as social influencers and celebrities promoting the importance of good mental health.
Gray Garden Club members were very busy with the monthly meeting on March 4 with a most informative program on personal safety. The program was presented by James Clark, retired Captain from Jones County Sheriff’s Department, and Lt. Ransome. On March 5 the group visited Jones County Senior Center to make flower arrangements for the seniors to take home and sent several to local nursing homes. CONTRIBUTED

Gray Garden Club members were very busy with the monthly meeting on March 4 with a most informative program on personal safety. The program was presented by James Clark, retired Captain from Jones County Sheriff’s Department, and Lt. Ransome. On March 5 the group visited Jones County Senior Center to make flower arrangements for the seniors to take home and sent several to local nursing homes. CONTRIBUTED

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Garden Club visits Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Gray Garden Club members were very busy with the monthly meeting on March 4 with a most informative program on personal safety. The program was presented by James Clark, retired Captain from Jones County Sheriff’s Department, and Lt. Ransome.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Fred Julian Hammock, Sr. served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945. He rose from the rank of Private to Sergeant, serving as a radioman in the Philippines and Guam.He received a Bronze Star for meritorious service and two Purple Hearts for being wounded during his service in WWII.

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
–George Sheffield “And as they led Him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.”(Luke 23:26) Simon carried the cross of Jesus.
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

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This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.
JCHS JROTC hosts inaugural drill meet

JCHS JROTC hosts inaugural drill meet

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JCHS JROTC hosts inaugural drill meet

Story And Photos Contributed By Capt. Micheal
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The JCHS JROTC Greyhounds hosted its first annual drill meet March 8, and 10 schools competed.The drill meet was the JROTC Area 12 State Qualifier, and all teams and exhibition competitors who placed first through third qualified would have advance to the state championship.
Burleson appointed to Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission

Burleson appointed to Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission

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Burleson appointed to Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission

Alison Burleson
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Ocmulgee Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge was recently appointed to the state Judicial Qualifications Commission by the Georgia Supreme Court.The announcement of the appointment of Judge Alison T. Burleson to the JQC was made in a March 4 press release by the high court.
The Meat Locker: A Grand Opening

The Meat Locker: A Grand Opening

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The Meat Locker: A Grand Opening

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Meat Locker, a new family-owned and community-focused market, will have a Ribbon Cutting Friday at 4 p.m. and will hold the Grand Opening Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be samples of food and ice cream vendors available.
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