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Be Pro Be Proud brings career exploration to students

Be Pro Be Proud brings career exploration to students

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Be Pro Be Proud brings career exploration to students

Bethany Tapee
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Jones County eighth graders explored hands-on career simulations during the Be Pro Be Proud event, which featured a mobile workshop designed to introduce students to high-demand skilled trades.Justina Brown, project manager for Be Pro Be Proud, explained the purpose of the program.
Carrollton was much bigger than Gray, but the downtown area was not. Gray Police Chief Adam Lowe said he was recently in Watkinsville, and it had a great public venue near its downtown. Collins announced the Employee of the Month, Adarius Gray, who has been working in public works since July of 2024. Morgan said Gray has already earned several water certifications and is an asset to the city and community.

Carrollton was much bigger than Gray, but the downtown area was not. Gray Police Chief Adam Lowe said he was recently in Watkinsville, and it had a great public venue near its downtown. Collins announced the Employee of the Month, Adarius Gray, who has been working in public works since July of 2024. Morgan said Gray has already earned several water certifications and is an asset to the city and community.

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Holiday events announced at council meeting

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The November All Committees meeting for the City of Gray included a visit from officers of Cadence Bank with news of the bank’s merger with a larger bank corporation headquartered in Ohio and reassurance that the city’s accounts were in good hands.Mayor Pro Tem James Collins called the Nov.
Let’s honor Charles Person

Let’s honor Charles Person

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Let’s honor Charles Person

Randall Harman
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Charles Person’s last speaking appearance was right here in Lake Country at the movie theater. It was a republican gathering with the theme… when blacks and whites come together for a common cause…Show of unity.However, Charles was a democrat.

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CORRECTION

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
In a Nov. 13 article about the Jones County Veterans interview of Ret. Senior Master Sgt. Jerry Mansfield, the name of Tuskegee Airman, Lt. Col. James Harvey III, was incorrect. The News apologizes for the error.
Kiwanis club golf tournament results

Kiwanis club golf tournament results

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Kiwanis club golf tournament results

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Jones County Kiwanis club recently held its annual Francis Golson Memorial Tournament to raise funds for Scout Troop 485, the Eston Altman Scouting Center and other children’s charities. The first-place winners of the tournament represented Team Woodman sponsored by Heath Greene.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Milton “Tony” Appling is the local veteran of the week.He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963-1966.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.
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News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyGod is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Exchange Bank contributes $10K to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

Exchange Bank contributes $10K to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

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Exchange Bank contributes $10K to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Exchange Bank is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to the Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation. This contribution was made through the Georgia Law Enforcement Support Services (LESS) Program, which provides vital funding to help strengthen public safety initiatives across the state.

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Real Life

–george Sheffield
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
“…be ye thankful.“ (Col 3:15) Thank God: 1. because of who God is and what He has done for you--“Unto Thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto Thee do we give thanks: for that Thy name is near Thy wondrous works declare.” (Ps 75:1).2.
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