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Jesus Christ the Eternal Son of God

Jesus Christ the Eternal Son of God

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Jesus Christ the Eternal Son of God

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyBut to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
Happy 30th birthday in Heaven my sweet son

Happy 30th birthday in Heaven my sweet son

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Happy 30th birthday in Heaven my sweet son

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
If I could have one wish in life, that wish would have to be that God would take away my pain and send you back to me. Only flowers I now can give you, which I place down where you lie. You are so loved and sadly missed Troy!

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–george Sheffield
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
“Whoso eateth My flesh and drinketh My blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day“-Jn 6:54 Jesus tells us that we must eat His flesh and drink His blood or we can’t be saved.

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Some things new amid all that is old under the Gold Dome in Atlanta

Ty Tagami
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
When Georgia lawmakers return to Atlanta for the new legislative session, they will proceed to their weathered wooden desks, and if they are observant, they will notice something new.The carpeted floor will offer a little more give, and the old stains will be gone.
K9 officers assist in locating the suspect following the Jan. 2 pursuit. CONTRIBUTED

K9 officers assist in locating the suspect following the Jan. 2 pursuit. CONTRIBUTED

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Driver of stolen truck tracked down, arrested

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
An Atlanta man wanted for stealing a truck was apprehended in Jones County at the conclusion of a high-speed vehicle chase that was followed by a foot chase.Vantavious Merritt, 47, was arrested Jan.
Probate Judge Lewis Patterson gives the oath of office to councilmen Terrell Fulford (left), Terry Favors (white shirt, then l-r), David Tufts and Ikea Simmons before the Jan. 5 council meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Probate Judge Lewis Patterson gives the oath of office to councilmen Terrell Fulford (left), Terry Favors (white shirt, then l-r), David Tufts and Ikea Simmons before the Jan. 5 council meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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City officials take oaths with new council member

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Gray’s Mayor and Council were sworn in and took care of all the first of the year business at their January meeting.The first order of business was the oath of office for Mayor Ed Barbee given by Probate Judge Lewis Patterson.
Public Works employee John Simmons (second from right) is presented with a plaque for his work on the county’s Christmas float by Chairman Chris Weidner surrounded by Jones County commissioners. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Public Works employee John Simmons (second from right) is presented with a plaque for his work on the county’s Christmas float by Chairman Chris Weidner surrounded by Jones County commissioners. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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BOC awards bid for Highway 49 water expansion

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The first January meeting for the Jones County Board of Commissioners had positive news about the coming year concerning multiple ongoing projects.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Jan. 6 meeting to order, and the prayer and pledge were led by Tim Ingram.
The Beans with some nice catches. CONTRIBUTED

The Beans with some nice catches. CONTRIBUTED

Bean knew what he wanted; knows now what’s needed

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
It is doubtful that most five-year-olds really know what path they will be following later in life, but Dr. Rusty Bean declares he definitely knew at that age what he would be doing as an adult.Bean, 65, grew up on Wesleyan Drive in Macon.

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For Dr. Rusty Bean

Dr. Jennifer Proctor
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Thirty years with steady hands, a listening heart, a healer’s art, mending bodies, calming fears, compassion present from the start.From puppies’ first unsure hello to old friends eased with grace, you practiced medicine with mercy and kindness set the pace.
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