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Assessment notices mailed out Monday

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Jones County’s New Chief Tax Appraiser issued a press release last week about property tax assessments that will soon be in mailboxes if they have not already been received.Chief Appraiser Lori Buchanan issued the release June 24, which states the annual property assessment notices to property...
Updated policies rolled out for coming school year

Updated policies rolled out for coming school year

Updated policies rolled out for coming school year

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As the summer ticks away, educators with the Jones County School System work to prepare students, teachers, parents and themselves for the 2026-27 school year that will be here in a flash.The preparation started in earnest at a May 23 board retreat that invited community members not only to attend...
This year, Roger Hawke is creating plaques carved from wood for Jones County’s veterans. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

This year, Roger Hawke is creating plaques carved from wood for Jones County’s veterans. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Planning begins for 2026 Veterans Appreciation Day

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Members of the Jones County Veterans Committee had their first meeting of 2026 in preparation for Veterans Appreciation Day, the annual celebration to honor all the brave men and women who served in the military.The June 18 meeting was called to order by Committee Chairman Ret.Col. Richard Combs.
Multiple tug-of-war competitions were among the highlights at the June 25 Independence Day Extravaganza held at the Vallant Bank Recreation Complex that ended with an amazing fireworks display. SEE MORE PHOTOS >> PAGES A6-7 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Multiple tug-of-war competitions were among the highlights at the June 25 Independence Day Extravaganza held at the Vallant Bank Recreation Complex that ended with an amazing fireworks display. SEE MORE PHOTOS >> PAGES A6-7 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Extravaganza

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Extravaganza

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
JONESSATURDAY, JUNE 27What: Sonrise Gospel Opry When: Sat., June 27, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Where: 3378 Gray Hwy. (Pavilion next to the Sonrise Thrift Store) More info: Featuring Evan Jones and Friends. Bring a chair and come celebrate Jesus.
Summer production Shrek Jr. opens this weekend

Summer production Shrek Jr. opens this weekend

Summer production Shrek Jr. opens this weekend

Bethany Tapee-ward
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Get out of your swamp and into the theater this weekend as Jones County Arts presents its summer production of a familiar and beloved story, Shrek Jr.Throughout the week, students ages 8 to 18 have been working hard to bring this layered production to life, full of big laughs and heart that...
Natalie (l-r), Josh and Lola Lurie outside of the Macon Opera House after this year’s ballet recital. CONTRIBUTED

Natalie (l-r), Josh and Lola Lurie outside of the Macon Opera House after this year’s ballet recital. CONTRIBUTED

Lurie has spent most of his life in newspaper business

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Sometimes, age just doesn’t matter.Josh Lurie has been in the newspaper business 29 years, starting part-time with The Jones County News when he was 14.Lurie, 43, has stayed in the business.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
“And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?(Matt 27:46) This is the fourth saying of Jesus. God the Father had forsaken God the Son because Jesus, while on the cross, had become sin for us.
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

The Word Became Flesh
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyFor God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court June 12-16, 2026 JUNE 12Dalton James Reynolds to Carlie Laree Bryant JUNE 16Anthony David Eady to Taylor Shyann Dukes Terry Lee Kitchens to Patricia Glass Butler JUNE 18Grady Antoinne Hughes to Siobhan Germaine Richardson Stephen Hollie...
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