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Georgia entering vacation season short of game wardens

Dave Williams
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
With the traditional summer vacation season getting underway, Georgia continues to suffer from a chronic shortage of game wardens to serve its 2 million hunters and 600,000 to 700,000 anglers.The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) boasted 250 game wardens back in 2000.
Governor Avaline Adams presents the Pilot Club of Jones County members with the Governors Cup Award at the convention in May. CONTRIBUTED

Governor Avaline Adams presents the Pilot Club of Jones County members with the Governors Cup Award at the convention in May. CONTRIBUTED

Pilot Club wins Governors Cup award

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Jones County Pilot Club recently won the Governors Cup Award for 2022-2023, the highest award that can be achieved, at their recent convention for their services.
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, May 29, 2024
Charles “Terry” Moore is the local veteran of the week. He was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force upon graduation at Georgia Tech in 1969. He served as maintenance officer for C-5 and C-141 cargo aircraft in Charleston, S.C., during the Vietnam conflict.
The incredibly high price of freedom

The incredibly high price of freedom

The incredibly high price of freedom

Bill Crane
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Millions of Americans just spent a relaxing or enjoyable weekend, welcoming summer, wrapping up the school year and graduation ceremonies, and heading out on long weekend mini-trips and even stay-cations, firing up the barbecue, opening up their community pool...

Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
–George Sheffield “If the Son therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”(John 8:36) Memorial Day is when we remember the sacrifice that patriots have made to secure, protect, and maintain our freedom as Americans. It has been purchased with blood.
The way to the Father

The way to the Father

The way to the Father

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyLet not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me?
Henry T. Redd

Henry T. Redd

Man charged with fleeing police gets 10 years

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
A disabled veteran facing serious charges in Jones County entered a guilty plea in Superior Court last week and was sentenced to a combination of confinement and probation.Henry Thomas Redd was in court May 23 and received a total sentence of 10 years with the first year to serve in confinement.
Members of the Jones County’s Track and Field Team that includes state championship winners were celebrated at the May 21 Board of Commissioners meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Members of the Jones County’s Track and Field Team that includes state championship winners were celebrated at the May 21 Board of Commissioners meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Commissioners recognize track & field team

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Jones County Commissioners celebrated the Jones County Youth Track and Field Team to begin their second meeting in May.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the May 21 meeting to order, and the opening prayer and pledge were led by UGA Extension Coordinator Brennan Jackson.
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