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The Christmas lights and free ice cream cones were enjoyed by all who attended the Nov. 24 event to brighten the season.

The Christmas lights and free ice cream cones were enjoyed by all who attended the Nov. 24 event to brighten the season.

Dairy Queen brings new tradition of lights to Gray

Story And Photos By Brandy Round
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
After days of anticipation and excitement, the countdown finally arrived.Sunday night, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m., the switch was thrown, and more than 20,000 lights lit up Gray’s Dairy Queen Christmas. Those in attendance said it was worth the wait.Brandy Round was one of those.“This was awesome.
This home on Gateway Court was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, minutes after the Nov. 28 fire was reported. CONTRIBUTED

This home on Gateway Court was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, minutes after the Nov. 28 fire was reported. CONTRIBUTED

No one injured, house lost in Thanksgiving fire

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
An early morning fire on Thanksgiving Day destroyed a Jones County home but thankfully resulted in no injuries.A press release from Jones County Fire Chief Thomas Coleman stated that the fire was reported at 1 a.m. Nov. 28, and firefighters were on the scene within a few minutes.
The playful meeting of Santa and the Grinch at last year’s Christmas Market. CONTRIBUTED

The playful meeting of Santa and the Grinch at last year’s Christmas Market. CONTRIBUTED

Hometown Christmas Market set Saturday

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Christmas season officially begins in the City of Gray with the Main Street Gray Hometown Christmas Market this weekend.The event begins at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 30 and will continue until 5 p.m. right in the middle of Downtown Gray.
Fields of Faith

Fields of Faith

Fields of Faith

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Fields of Faith for 2024 was a little different with weather conditions forcing the event to be held inside.The Nov. 6 event took place in the Jones County High School gym instead of the usual Greyhound Field.
Floats line up in the Ingles parking lot for the 2023 Christmas Parade. Ingles is being honored this year by having its managers serve as grand marshalls.

Floats line up in the Ingles parking lot for the 2023 Christmas Parade. Ingles is being honored this year by having its managers serve as grand marshalls.

Christmas parade entry deadline nears

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Santa is not the only one getting ready for the holidays. Members of Sincerity Lodge 430 are hard at work pulling together Gray’s Christmas Parade that is only a couple of weeks away.Applications are being taken for entries for the parade that will take place Tuesday, Dec.
Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
“But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.”(Matt. 24:36).Jesus says He will come back. He has never failed to do what He says He’ll do.

Jones County students share why they’re thankful

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Mrs. Barton Third Grade MWESDalton. LilesI am thankful that I can play Roblox. I am thankful for Roblox so I can play it.I am thankful for my mama to love.I am thankful for my PS4 to watch youtube and play games.By Travaris.
The decision by the arbitrators at the Nov. 6 session was given in a hand-written statement on a prepared document signed after a short deliberation.

The decision by the arbitrators at the Nov. 6 session was given in a hand-written statement on a prepared document signed after a short deliberation.

Board of Assessors ‘unaware’ of voting rules

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
A called meeting of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors showed evidence of more problems and divisions within the tax assessors office that even spilled over to the Board of Commissioners.
Corey Williams (85) celebrates as the Greyhounds defense takes down a Marist ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage during Friday’s state playoff game. Jones County’s upset bid fell short to the unbeaten and top-ranked War Eagles. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Corey Williams (85) celebrates as the Greyhounds defense takes down a Marist ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage during Friday’s state playoff game. Jones County’s upset bid fell short to the unbeaten and top-ranked War Eagles. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds finish 10-2

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Corey Williams (85) celebrates as the Greyhounds defense takes down a Marist ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage during Friday’s state playoff game. Jones County’s upset bid fell short to the unbeaten and top-ranked War Eagles.
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