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Dolls and other girls items at the distribution center in Gray that girls have asked for this year. CONTRIBUTED

Dolls and other girls items at the distribution center in Gray that girls have asked for this year. CONTRIBUTED

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Toys for Tots prepares for final distribution

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Toys for Tots in Jones County is getting ready for Christmas with their last final days before giving out toys to families in the community, so children in Jones County can have a little Christmas.
Chris Taylor (left) of Cordele was the winner of the lever action Henry Golden Boy rifle, which was donated to American Legion Post 142 by Scott Walston of Gray Memorial Chapel. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Chris Taylor (left) of Cordele was the winner of the lever action Henry Golden Boy rifle, which was donated to American Legion Post 142 by Scott Walston of Gray Memorial Chapel. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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American Legion announces raffle winners

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Fundraisers for Gray’s American Legion Post were successful once again thanks to the hard work of its members and the support of people in the communities of Gray and Jones County.
Hailey Robinson

Hailey Robinson

Robinson takes helm of Chamber, KJB

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
A native Jones Countian and former small business owner feels like her position at the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce is a perfect fit. Hailey Robinson’s new job has a long title. She is the executive director of the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Keep Jones Beautiful.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Nov. 15-20, 2023. Nov.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
NOV. 17-23, 2023 NOV. 17 Cecilia Ann Phillips to Davis Six Family Investments LP, 239 Chapman Crossing Court, parcel number J65A00060, 1.02 acres, land lot 29, $70,500.00. NOV. 20 Alfred Jones to Valencia Austin, parcel number M04C00072, $155,000.00. NOV.
Chuck Asbell speaks to city council members in support of the brewery ordinance. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH /Staff

Chuck Asbell speaks to city council members in support of the brewery ordinance. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH /Staff

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City brewery ordinance to get a vote

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Gray City Council members received good news about a test well and discussed other pending issues, including reconsideration of a brewery ordinance, at their meeting of all committees. The Nov. 20 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee, and the first report was from the finance committee.
Jesus A. Oberle

Jesus A. Oberle

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Shooting during disagreement leads to arrest

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
A Macon man is under arrest following a recent shooting that took place on Bone Creek Road. No serious injuries were reported. Jesus Antonio Oberle, 22, was arrested Nov. 20 and charged with two counts of aggravated assault and the charge of terroristic threats and acts as a result the Nov.
Children at Elam Baptist Church in Gray choose items to put in shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

Children at Elam Baptist Church in Gray choose items to put in shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

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Elam Baptist participates in Operation Christmas Child

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Elam Baptist Church in Gray recently packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child to give items to children in need who live in orphanages overseas, so they can experience the joy of a Christmas gift.
Member of Gray Methodist Church have been presenting the live Nativity to the communities of Gray and Jones County for more than 20 years. FILE PHOTO

Member of Gray Methodist Church have been presenting the live Nativity to the communities of Gray and Jones County for more than 20 years. FILE PHOTO

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Gray Methodist to host Live Nativity next weekend

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The season is here, and Gray Methodist Church is ready with its Live Drive-Thru Nativity on track to remind the community of the true meaning of Christmas. The dates of the Nativity are Dec. 8-10 from 6-9 p.m. each evening, weather permitting.
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