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Griswoldville Industrial Park

Griswoldville Industrial Park

Lawsuit stalls progress at industrial park

Josh Lurie
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
“We essentially have a lame duck property right now,” Eric Varnadoe, chairman of the Jones County Development Authority, said in refence to Griswoldville Industrial Park.“We’re dead in the water,” Kevin Brown, JDA attorney, agreed.A group of Jones County residents filed a lawsuit against Jones...

Les Dames Magnifique awards scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Les Dames Magnifique is proud to announce the recipient of a $1000 academic scholarship for 2026 is Terrell Vashaon Glover. He is the son of Terelle Glover, Sr. and Charmisey Glover.
The Norfleets in 2009: (l-r) Matthew, John, Marilyn, and John Norfleet III. CONTRIBUTED

The Norfleets in 2009: (l-r) Matthew, John, Marilyn, and John Norfleet III. CONTRIBUTED

Norfleet’s outlook on life not changed by election

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Marilyn Norfleet has had an interesting, busy career, and she perhaps capped it off this year with a run for Chairperson of the Jones County Board of Education.Though she came up short in her bid against four-term incumbent Ginger Bailey, Norfleet declared there are no hard feelings.“When we got...
Jones campaigns in Gray

Jones campaigns in Gray

Jones campaigns in Gray

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones made a stop at Old Clinton Barbecue in Jones County Thursday, June 4, greeted by a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters. Left: Jones (far right) speaks to BOC Chairman Chris Weidner (center). Above: Jones is introduced by Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece (far right)
Trying to deal with Artie Fishel Intelligence

Trying to deal with Artie Fishel Intelligence

Trying to deal with Artie Fishel Intelligence

Columnist
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
RING! RING! RING!“Hello. Dick Yarbrough speaking. How may I direct your call?”“Dick, it’s me. Artie.” “I’m sorry. Artie who?” “Artie Fishel, you harebrained humanoid, of Artie Fishel Intelligence. You surely remember me.
AltAunt Fairy

AltAunt Fairy

Aunt Fairy

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Every time we sing “Precious Memories” at church or for a funeral, I always think of my daddy’s Aunt Fairy who raised him.His daddy beat him, his mama left him so, without hesitation, Aunt Fairy and Uncle Oscar took him and raised him on their farm in the shadows of the Appalachian trail.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43) On the cross, Jesus spoke what is known as “The Last Seven Words”. The first saying He spoke was a prayer of forgiveness, praying for the Father to forgive sinners.

Board appoints new secretary, seeks additional funds

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors had a called meeting May 28 to appoint a new board secretary and approve a request for additional funds from the county.Chairman Dr. Leigh Stanford called the May 28 meeting to order at 9 a.m., and the prayer and pledge were led by Board Member Joe...
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