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Thankfully the vandals were not successful in cutting down the tree, which could have destroyed the gravestone. COURTESY OF JCSO

Thankfully the vandals were not successful in cutting down the tree, which could have destroyed the gravestone. COURTESY OF JCSO

Vandals sought who desecrated soldier’s grave

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information leading to the apprehension of those responsible for the desecration of the grave of a WWI soldier who died in the service of his country.
In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need. CONTRIBUTED

In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need. CONTRIBUTED

Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
“In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.” (Isa 6:1).Isaiah was a prophet of God who lived roughly during 800’s-700’s BC.His name means “God saves”, the same meaning as that of Joshua and Jesus.
David C. Smith

David C. Smith

Child molester sentenced to life

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Members of a Jones County jury wasted no time in making their decision about the guilt of a defendant facing multiple charges, including three counts of aggravated child molestation.
Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods (at podium) speaks at Jones County High School Monday prior to distributing state academic achievement awards for 2024. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods (at podium) speaks at Jones County High School Monday prior to distributing state academic achievement awards for 2024. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

State superintendent presents academic awards

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Jones County High School last week to recognize the academic achievements of six Jones County schools.Woods said the Oct. 28 stop in Jones County was his third stop for the day passing out academic awards from the Georgia Department of Education.

Three suicides reported so far in 2024

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The announcement of another death by suicide in Jones County in September was unwelcomed news at the October meeting of the Jones County Suicide Prevention Coalition.Ashley Prager began the Oct. 22 meeting with an ice breaker before delving into the coroner data for Jones County.
David Clinton Smith

David Clinton Smith

Child molester found guilty, gets three life sentences

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, October 31, 2024
David Clinton Smith was found guilty on all counts by a Jones County jury Oct. 30. He received three consecutive life sentences plus 50 years to serve for charges of aggravated child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes and sexual exploitation of children.
Social Studies Teacher Christine Geske-Stewart with third-period candidates. CONTRIBUTED

Social Studies Teacher Christine Geske-Stewart with third-period candidates. CONTRIBUTED

JCHS holds mock presidential elections

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Jones County High School AP Government classes conducted mock elections for the president of the United States to enhance students’ understanding of government and encourage civic responsibility through a real-world application assignment.
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