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Dames Ferry Elementary School

Dames Ferry Elementary School

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Schools compete in regional Science Olympiad

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Jones County Elementary Schools competed in the Middle Georgia RESA Regional Elementary Science Olympiad at Perry High School on March 16th. All four school teams represented Jones County well, winning medals and ribbons in multiple events.

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County receives unexpected road funds

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Jones County Commissioners took care of business at their first Tuesday April meeting, including the unexpected receipt of almost a million dollars in state funds for road projects.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the April 2 meeting to order, and Tim Ingram led the opening prayer and pledge.
Wilkinson Used Cars and Title Pawn has their own mechanic so they can keep customers happy. CONTRIBUTED

Wilkinson Used Cars and Title Pawn has their own mechanic so they can keep customers happy. CONTRIBUTED

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Wilkinson Used Cars strives for customer satisfaction

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Wilkinson Used Cars and Title Pawn, a family-owned business in Milledgeville, offers customer service with satisfaction above all else.The business is located at 410 North Wayne Street in Milledgeville and is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
“And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect.” (Gen 4:4-5).Abel was a sheepherder.He took care of sheep. Cain was a tiller of the land.
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

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This Week In the Word

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

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BOC discusses TSPLOST, part-time firefighters

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Jones County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss a project list for a proposed Transportation Local Option Sales Tax and a plan for the leadership succession of the position of Emergency Management Director.
Three ladies in the group look at cross stitching as they talk during the session at the Jones County Library. CONTRIBUTED

Three ladies in the group look at cross stitching as they talk during the session at the Jones County Library. CONTRIBUTED

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Stitch ‘n’ Such event showcases women’s history

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Stitch ‘n’ Such, a sewing group at the Jones County Public Library, showcased the history of sewing for Women’s History Month.Angie Hunt, who leads the group, said she was excited to start Stitch ‘n’ Such at the library. She said showcasing the history of sewing skills is important.

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Candidate forum set April 23

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Jones County voters will have the opportunity to meet and question local candidates in the upcoming primary election during a candidates’ forum sponsored by the Gray/Jones County Chamber of Commerce, Jones County Republican Party and The Jones County News.
Phyllis Tufts Hightower holds a 1983 copy of The Jones County News that features an article about her father, and she is also in the photo. CONTRIBUTED

Phyllis Tufts Hightower holds a 1983 copy of The Jones County News that features an article about her father, and she is also in the photo. CONTRIBUTED

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Candidate with Jones County roots running for House District 149

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Phyllis Tufts Hightower knows she faces a challenge in taking on Floyd Griffin in a state legislative seat contest, but she is conceding nothing to her Democratic opponent in the upcoming General Primary.
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