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Capt. Donnie Lee Maynard, whose plane went down just outside a German town in 1975, and son Eric, who is a Gray Police Department captain. CONTRIBUTED

Capt. Donnie Lee Maynard, whose plane went down just outside a German town in 1975, and son Eric, who is a Gray Police Department captain. CONTRIBUTED

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German town regards veteran Maynard as hero

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
A Jones County family recently received answers to questions about the death of a husband and father in a small town in Germany, 50 years after the plane crash that took his life.Capt. Donnie Lee Maynard and 1st Lt. John Wayne Roberts were killed Oct.
Javian Gibson (center) with his notice of selection for a place on the Georgia Department of Education Advisory Council. CONTRIBUTED

Javian Gibson (center) with his notice of selection for a place on the Georgia Department of Education Advisory Council. CONTRIBUTED

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JCHS senior named to state student advisory council

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Javian Gibson, a senior at Jones County High School, has earned a place on the Georgia Department of Education’s Student Advisory Council. He is one of 78 students selected from more than 1,250 applicants across the state.

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Georgia preps for ‘hard to beat’ Mississippi State

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
After knocking off Florida last Saturday, No. 5 Georgia will face Mississippi State on the road this week.The Bulldogs of Starkville (5-4, 1-4) got their first conference win last week, defeating Arkansas 38-35 in a thriller.
2025 City of Gray, SPLOST election results

2025 City of Gray, SPLOST election results

2025 City of Gray, SPLOST election results

News Staff
Monday, November 3, 2025
Gray City Council - District 1Rick Tipton – 27.41% – 37David Tufts (I) – 72.59% – 98Gray City Council - District 2Ikea Simmons – 70.18% – 40Lehman R. Wood – 29.82% – 17Gray City Council - District 3Terrell Fulford (I) – 63.43% – 137Natalie A. Lurie – 36.
Paul and Trina at Trinabell’s diner. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Paul and Trina at Trinabell’s diner. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

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New business owner realizes childhood dream

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up, and many of them act out their fantasies. Of course, most never realize their childhood dreams as an adult.Trina Hathaway is one of those who did.

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City council seats, SPLOST renewal on ballot

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Early voting ends at the Jones County Government Center Oct 30, and for those not taking advantage of early voting, Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.All Jones County precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Nov.

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Foundation ranks Georgia near bottom for Medicare

Ty Tagami
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Georgia ranked near the bottom of a first-ever analysis of Medicare performance by a foundation that promotes access to quality health care.The new rankings by The Commonwealth Fund put Georgia in 42nd place out of 50 states and Washington, D.C. — behind Alaska and ahead of New Mexico.
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
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Francis M. Stewart is the local veteran of the week.He was a member of the U.S. Army in 1918.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.
Middle East peace

Middle East peace

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Middle East peace

Randall Harman
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The saying used to be “Trump could find a cure for cancer, and you’d still have problems with him” in that your hatred for our President runs so deep.Add to his Abraham Accords in his first term, six more treaties and cease fires, and then the Middle East… which has been going on for 3000 years.
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