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Speaker Belinda Chaney posted a list comparing the qualifications of the sole candidate (on left) and the current interim superintendent. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Citizens’ questions on superintendent sole finalist go unanswered

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The November meeting of the Jones County Board of Education was a marathon, including two hours of presentations from the administrative staff and comments from concerned citizens.Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Nov.

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

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Freddie Ammons is the local veteran of the week. A 1966 graduate of Maggie Califf High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort Benning and was stationed there from 1968 to 1969. He also served one tour of duty at Pielku, Vietnam from 1969 to July 13, 1970, in transportation.

Retiree now enjoying his woodworking business

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Retiree now enjoying his woodworking business

Greenberry Moore

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Lynn Dugger lives in the woods outside Haddock, and he uses the privacy of the trees there to stay busy with wood from trees cut elsewhere.Dugger is a professional woodworker, escalating from part-time when he retired from Grumman Aerospace in Milledgeville seven years ago.

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Commissioners rescind data center amendment

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Jones County Board of Commissioners dealt with zoning requests, cleaned up one text amendment and approved beginning another at their first meeting in November.Chairman Chris Weidner called the Nov. 4 meeting to order. The chairman also led the opening prayer and pledge.

Suicide Prevention Coalition holds quarterly meeting

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Suicide Prevention Coalition holds quarterly meeting

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Jones County Coalition members considered the direction for year two of a new contract with Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities at its October meeting.The goal of the organization is to bring awareness to the issue and reduce the number of suicides in Jones County.

Pilot Club donates to food pantry

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Pilot Club donates to food pantry

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Pilot Cub’s October project was donations to Sonrise Ministry and Pantry. Members brought contributions to the Oct. 28 meeting, and items were delivered the following day. We were graciously received, and after everything was unloaded, we got to see the food pantry and the refrigerator.

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Real Life

–george Sheffield

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

“the works of God should be made manifest in him” (Jn 9:3) The blind beggar was born blind by God’s design. It was all God’s doing for a work of God in his life; that on a specific day this beggar would cease to be blind and would leave his begging ways behind.

I am strong in the Lord

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I am strong in the Lord

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:10-11 Have I not commanded you?