Memorial pays tribute to local veterans
Memorial pays tribute to local veterans
News Staff
Memorial pays tribute to local veterans
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The incredibly high price of freedom
The incredibly high price of freedom
Bill Crane
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...
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Real Life
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–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.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The way to the Father
The way to the Father
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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?
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Henry T. Redd
Man charged with fleeing police gets 10 years
Debbie Lurie-Smith
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.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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
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.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Your local lawn care expert, weed control, and fertilization specialists always going the extra mile. CONTRIBUTED
Turf Time serves Lake Country and Jones County lawns
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Local lawn care experts at Turf Time have been serving Lake Country since 1999 to ensure the health and care of lawns in Putnam, Greene, Morgan, Baldwin, Jones, Bibb, and Clarke counties.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Two students at Gray Station Middle School select what they want in their chipotle bowl from the cafeteria. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff
Gray Station hosts Farm-to-School Fiesta
Alaina Clarke
Gray Station Middle School helped host a Farm-to-School Fiesta with the Jones County Schools Nutrition Program recently, where local foods were showcased for students to eat at the Jones County schools.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Superior Court Motions
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MAY 23, 2024PLEASState vs. Fernanda Elizabeth Vasquesz – 15 years for the offense of the lesser included offense of simple possession of controlled substance more than four grams but less than 28 grams. Defendant to receive time in custody from 2/13/2019.State vs.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
