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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
MAY 31 JUNE 6, 20245/31/24 – Wade Homes Inc $589.006/3/24 – Daryl Ward $319.206/3/24 – C Pergerson Constr. LLC $149.00
American Legion Post 142 Officers elected for 2024-25 are (standing from left to right): Jimmy Crutchfield, sergeant at arms; Tom Jones, first vice president; Ted Stone, adjutant (fifth year); Wayne Greene, second vice president; Tony Jiles Chaplin, commander; Russell Curry (fifth year), Bob Morgan, third vice president; and Ronnie Griggs, financial officer. contributed

American Legion Post 142 Officers elected for 2024-25 are (standing from left to right): Jimmy Crutchfield, sergeant at arms; Tom Jones, first vice president; Ted Stone, adjutant (fifth year); Wayne Greene, second vice president; Tony Jiles Chaplin, commander; Russell Curry (fifth year), Bob Morgan, third vice president; and Ronnie Griggs, financial officer. contributed

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American Legion chooses officers

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
American Legion Post 142 Officers elected for 2024-25 are (standing from left to right): Jimmy Crutchfield, sergeant at arms; Tom Jones, first vice president; Ted Stone, adjutant (fifth year); Wayne Greene, second vice president; Tony Jiles Chaplin, commander; Russell Curry (fifth year), Bob...
Former Mattie Wells Elementary School student, Jamaya Brown, walking with her award she received after missing zero days of school from kindergarten through fifth grade. CONTRIBUTED

Former Mattie Wells Elementary School student, Jamaya Brown, walking with her award she received after missing zero days of school from kindergarten through fifth grade. CONTRIBUTED

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Student misses zero days of school since kindergarten

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Mattie Wells Elementary School former student, Jamaya Brown, recently graduated from the school and received an award for not missing any days since kindergarten.Jamaya said she was surprised to get the award, but it was an extremely happy surprise.
Dontrell D. Pitts

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Defendant to serve time for aggravated assault

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
A Jones County defendant entered guilty pleas in four cases involving aggravated assault and obstruction of an officer in Superior Court and will spend the next few years in confinement.Dontrell Darnell Pitts entered his pleas May 23 represented by public defender Tom O’Donnell.
Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

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Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.

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Real Life

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
–George Sheffield “I hate pride“ (Prov 8:13) Jesus hates pride. Pride is the original sin which, believe it or not, started in Heaven. Started by Satan who was the beautiful, anointed cherubim. Eze 28:14-19 speaks about the devil’s fall. He was perfect until sin was found in him.
Walking in the truth

Walking in the truth

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Walking in the truth

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyI rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father. 2 John 1:4 This is love that we walk according to His commandments.
Jones County Commissioners surround Jones County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Earl Humphries (front row holding proclamation), Deputy Al Elliot (center front) and Lt. Brent Skinner. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Commissioners surround Jones County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Earl Humphries (front row holding proclamation), Deputy Al Elliot (center front) and Lt. Brent Skinner. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Commissioners recognize role of law enforcement

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Jones County Board of Commissioners celebrated the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, declaring June 8-15 Law Enforcement Week at their first meeting in June.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the June 4 meeting to order, and the prayer and pledge were led by Vice Chairman Sam Kitchens.
Smith Communications Inc. General Manager Matt Smith (left) and President/CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. accepted nearly 50 awards on behalf of the company’s newspapers and magazines. CONTRIBUTED

Smith Communications Inc. General Manager Matt Smith (left) and President/CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. accepted nearly 50 awards on behalf of the company’s newspapers and magazines. CONTRIBUTED

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News earns third-place award for general excellence

Josh Lurie
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
An election year when national media outlets are questioned for objectivity reinforces the importance of locally owned media that bring community news to readers who are most affected in their cities and counties.
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