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News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Southern New Hampshire UniversityThe following local students made President’s List for Winter 2024 term: Tara Thacker of Gray and Jimmyka Lester of Macon.The following local student made Dean’s List for Winter 2024 term: Tiffany Wiley of Gray.

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–george Sheffield
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
“without faith it is impossible to please God“ (Heb 11:6) The atheists demand evidence. Won’t believe if God can’t be proven.Talk about God and they will respond that you are just making unsubstantiated claims. Where’s the proof? Show them proof, they may well believe.
Gabriel K. Martin

Gabriel K. Martin

Wrecker stolen to apparently retrieve truck

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Necessity is said to be the mother of invention, but the ingenuity of a suspect in the theft of a wrecker may have compounded his problems.Gabriel Kaison Martin, 19, was arrested June 15 and charged with two counts of felony theft by taking and a probation violation.
NASA Education Specialist Steven Smith speaks to children at June 18 Library Summer Reading Space Week event. DEBBIE LURIESMITH/Staff

NASA Education Specialist Steven Smith speaks to children at June 18 Library Summer Reading Space Week event. DEBBIE LURIESMITH/Staff

Library hosts two big events for Space Week

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Summer reading is in full swing at the Jones County Library with Space Week featuring two big events.
Fireworks at one of the Independence Day Extravaganza celebrations in the past. ALAINA CLARKE/ File photo

Fireworks at one of the Independence Day Extravaganza celebrations in the past. ALAINA CLARKE/ File photo

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Independence Day Extravaganza set Thursday

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Independence Day Extravaganza on Thursday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at Morris Bank Recreation Complex to celebrate independence in a family friendly environment.
Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Wright Barksdale speaks to Jones County Commissioners at their June 18 meeting with budget requests for staff members in the Jones County DA’s office.

Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Wright Barksdale speaks to Jones County Commissioners at their June 18 meeting with budget requests for staff members in the Jones County DA’s office.

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Requests for DA’s office approved; Graham honored

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Jones County Board of Commissioners said farewell and job well done to the county’s Emergency Management Director and Fire Chief at last week’s board meeting.Don Graham has served in the dual positions since 2009 but has been in the life-saving business as a paramedic for 46 years.
The Jones County High School Greyhounds press box located at the top of the bleachers on the football field needs improvements inside and out. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Jones County High School Greyhounds press box located at the top of the bleachers on the football field needs improvements inside and out. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhound press box among renovations at high school

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Board of Education members addressed several important items at their June meeting, having their first look at the 2025 budget and approving the contractor for the Jones County High School renovation project.
Fathers and children alike enjoy Saturday’s events inside the library that included crafts, games and most importantly time together. CONTRIBUTED

Fathers and children alike enjoy Saturday’s events inside the library that included crafts, games and most importantly time together. CONTRIBUTED

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Jones County Library celebrates Father’s Day

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Jones County Library celebrated fathers last weekend, helping children in the Jones County community celebrate Father’s Day with personalized cards and a game day.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
JUNE 713, 2024JUNE 10Ronnie Charles Ricks to Marquis McMahan; parcel J65C00048; $129,000.00 Emily Clare Tribble to Michael Bloodworth; 610 Comer Rd.; parcel J3700119; $190,000.00JUNE 11Heavenly Harvest Homes, LLC to Kimberly Kay Seley and Ronald Lee Seley; parcel J65E00104; $169,999.00 Rhonda D.
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