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Some of the prizes children can win this summer by participating in the summer reading program. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Some of the prizes children can win this summer by participating in the summer reading program. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

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Library displays kindness, kicks off summer reading

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Jones County Library is kicking off their summer reading program June 7, making the library a place for inclusion and kindness for all, and combining reading with the Jones County Schools to make everything one seamless program.
Jones County High School principal Lance Rackley speaks to the Class of 2023 at the graduation ceremony held May 23 at the Centennial Center in Milledgeville.

Jones County High School principal Lance Rackley speaks to the Class of 2023 at the graduation ceremony held May 23 at the Centennial Center in Milledgeville.

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Congratulations, graduates!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Smoke and flames appeared to come from every eve of the home during the blaze. CONTRIBUTED

Smoke and flames appeared to come from every eve of the home during the blaze. CONTRIBUTED

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Fire destroys home on Amanda Drive

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
A home in the City of Gray received devastating damage from a fire that may have started in an outdoor trash can. A report of the May 25 fire that took place on Amanda Drive by City of Gray Fire Chief Keith Eisele states the home was fully involved in flames when firefighters arrived on the scene.
Wall of Books has tons of selections to choose from; from children’s books to adult mysteries. CONTRIBUTED

Wall of Books has tons of selections to choose from; from children’s books to adult mysteries. CONTRIBUTED

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

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for the avid reader. 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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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.com See more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM Memorial Day office closing In observance of Memorial Day, The Jones County News will be closed Monday, May 29.

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BOE holds final meeting of school year

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Board of Education members held their final meeting before school lets out for the summer and the school year winds down. Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the May 9 meeting to order and talked about several events she recently attended at the schools.
Fresh fruit and other healthy food items will be provided to children at the sites in Jones County. CONTRIBUTED

Fresh fruit and other healthy food items will be provided to children at the sites in Jones County. CONTRIBUTED

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Children eat free with Seamless Summer Program

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Jones County Nutrition Department is offering the Seamless Summer Program again this year from June 5 through 29 to children in Jones County who wish to participate in healthy meals.
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in two new volunteers on May 17. These volunteers will serve as advocates for children in foster care. Pictured with the Ocmulgee Circuit’s Juvenile Court Judge Kelli Rutherford are (L-R): Joyce Street and Tori Jackson. Welcome, Joyce and Tori. CONTRIBUTED

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in two new volunteers on May 17. These volunteers will serve as advocates for children in foster care. Pictured with the Ocmulgee Circuit’s Juvenile Court Judge Kelli Rutherford are (L-R): Joyce Street and Tori Jackson. Welcome, Joyce and Tori. CONTRIBUTED

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Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates swore in two new volunteers

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Commissioners lead another successful clean-up

Commissioners lead another successful clean-up

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Commissioners lead another successful clean-up

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Above: Jones County Commissioners got their hands dirty Saturday morning picking up trash in Jones County. District 3 Commissioner Wendy Vaughn took the trophy for the district collecting the most trash.

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Bookings continue at Butler Hall; DDA looks at screetscape

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Gray Downtown Development Authority members looked at streetscape improvements and discussed charitable contributions at this month’s meeting. DDA Chairman Sherri Rollins called the May 8 meeting to order, and the first order of business was the financial report.
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