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Snow is removed from a runway at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Snow is removed from a runway at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

North Georgia snowstorm lesson in early preparation

Dave Williams
Friday, January 10, 2025
Georgia emergency management officials and motorists appear to be heeding the example of "Snowmageddon" - the snowstorm that paralyzed the state in 2014 with hours-long traffic jams and multiple collisions.
On December 9, Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in three new volunteers who will advocate for children in foster care. Pictured with Juvenile Court Judge Kelli Rutherford are (L-R); Laney Crowder, Daylon Martin and Allison Shepherd. The next new volunteer training is in February 2025. Please call 478-452-9170 for details. CONTRIBUTED

On December 9, Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in three new volunteers who will advocate for children in foster care. Pictured with Juvenile Court Judge Kelli Rutherford are (L-R); Laney Crowder, Daylon Martin and Allison Shepherd. The next new volunteer training is in February 2025. Please call 478-452-9170 for details. CONTRIBUTED

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CASA swears in new volunteers

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
CASA swears in new volunteers

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college achievements

University Of North Ga
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Avery Jackson of Gray graduated with an Associate of Arts in Business Administration.The following local students made President’s List for fall 2024: Victoria Basista of Gray, Adison Sifford of Gray and Mary Veal of Gray.
“This minor expansion will help further conservation efforts for the swamp along with the threatened and endangered species that inhabit it,” said Michael Lusk, the refuge’s manager. WIKI COMMONS

“This minor expansion will help further conservation efforts for the swamp along with the threatened and endangered species that inhabit it,” said Michael Lusk, the refuge’s manager. WIKI COMMONS

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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge expansion gains final approval

Dave Williams
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will move forward with a plan to expand the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge the swamp’s supporters hope will help sink a proposed titanium mine, the federal agency announced Friday.
R. N. “Butch” Reece was sworn in to begin his 12th four-year term as Jones County Sheriff Dec. 30. Reece started his 45th year as Jones County Sheriff Jan. 1. The date also marked the beginning of his 53rd year in law enforcement, which has all been with the JSCO. He was joined at the ceremony by his wife Linda, daughter Kerri Sweeney and grandsons Max and Reece. The sheriff was sworn in by Probate Judge Lewis Patterson, who also gave the oath to Earl Humphries as Chief Deputy. CONTRIBUTED

R. N. “Butch” Reece was sworn in to begin his 12th four-year term as Jones County Sheriff Dec. 30. Reece started his 45th year as Jones County Sheriff Jan. 1. The date also marked the beginning of his 53rd year in law enforcement, which has all been with the JSCO. He was joined at the ceremony by his wife Linda, daughter Kerri Sweeney and grandsons Max and Reece. The sheriff was sworn in by Probate Judge Lewis Patterson, who also gave the oath to Earl Humphries as Chief Deputy. CONTRIBUTED

Sheriff Reece: More than 50 years serving Jones County

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Sheriff Reece: More than 50 years serving Jones County

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
–George Sheffield Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. (Heb 13:8).Different year, same Lord.Time changes but God does not. The years change but He remains the same. “For I am the LORD, I change not” --Mal 3:6.
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

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This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
I am the true vine and My Father is the vinedresser.Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you.
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