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Jones County veteran and committee member Roger Hawke displays a sample of the plaques he made to be distributed at this year’s event. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County veteran and committee member Roger Hawke displays a sample of the plaques he made to be distributed at this year’s event. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Veterans Committee finalizes plans for celebration

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Jones County Veterans Committee has been working on plans for this year’s Veterans Appreciation Day to continue a tradition that started in 2001 of thanking veterans for their service.This year’s event will take place Nov. 9, beginning with the Col. Allen Carr Memorial Day 5K that starts at 9 a.
Surcheros General Manager Wade Christian cut the ribbon Sept. 24 with franchise founder Luke Christian at his side. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Surcheros General Manager Wade Christian cut the ribbon Sept. 24 with franchise founder Luke Christian at his side. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Gray’s newest restaurant Surcheros now open

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Less than six months after its groundbreaking ceremony, Jones County’s newest eatery opened its door to customers.Surcheros celebrated its grand opening Sept. 24 with franchise founder Luke Christian in attendance, just as he was at the April 10 groundbreaking.

County talks TSPLOST, hearings on property tax ratios

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Jones County Commissioners discussed the importance of the upcoming vote on the county’s Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax and ways they can help educate the public about why it is needed at last week’s board meeting.Chairman Chris Weidner called the Sept.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Samuel Joseph Pitts is the local veteran of the week. He served in the military from Jan. 7, 1954, to Dec. 21, 1955, including a tour of duty in Japan.He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.
Sonrise Appreciation Day

Sonrise Appreciation Day

Sonrise Appreciation Day

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Sonrise Ministries held its Customer Appreciation Day last weekend with food, discounts and giveaways. Ministry leader Ronnie Hinson began the Sept. 21 event with a prayer in the Farmers Market at Sonrise Ministries and the exciting news of free hotdogs, chips and drinks to all customers.
Those who attended the Georgia Downtown Association meeting in Gray enjoyed with a walking tour of downtown businesses, including a visit to Allure Aesthetics. CONTRIBUTED

Those who attended the Georgia Downtown Association meeting in Gray enjoyed with a walking tour of downtown businesses, including a visit to Allure Aesthetics. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Downtown Association holds meeting in Gray

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Main Street Gray hosted the September meeting of the Georgia Downtown Association at Butler Hall and received envious comments about the venue from attendees from all over the state.GDA Executive Director Jason Ford gave the welcome for the Sept.

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
SEPT. 16-18, 2024SEPT. 16Robert E. Reynolds to Joey Jones; 190 Gordon Drive Lot 9 and 10, Blk. D Gordon Subd.Sec 2; parcel J43A00057, J43A00056; $130,000.00 SEPT. 17Jonnathan Preston Harris to Dier Properties, LLC; 2401 GA Highway 18 W; parcel J3500006 and J3500007; $450,000.00 Bob St.

Open Records

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Information found on the Jones County Open Records page has been gathered by The Jones County News from various institutions and public offices. Reports gleaned from public records reflect the information as it appears on the documents provided. Subscribe online at www.jcnews.com.
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