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Dr. Rebecca Husted (standing), Kathy Simmons (left seated), and Brenda Irwin prior to the Oct. 20 Planning and Zoning meeting. CONTRIBUTED

Dr. Rebecca Husted (standing), Kathy Simmons (left seated), and Brenda Irwin prior to the Oct. 20 Planning and Zoning meeting. CONTRIBUTED

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The facts about data centers, SPLOST renewal

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Commissioners approve 90-day moratoriumThe question of a data center in Jones County has been a hot topic since before the first application was received.
Family and friends of the late Benny Gray Jr., who served 35 years on Gray’s City Council, celebrate the dedication. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Family and friends of the late Benny Gray Jr., who served 35 years on Gray’s City Council, celebrate the dedication. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Street named for former long-serving councilman

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
City of Gray councilmen paid tribute to one of their own last week with the dedication of a city street in his honor.What was formerly North Jefferson Street that runs beside First Baptist Church is now Benny Gray Jr. Drive. The unveiling of the sign and dedication of the road took place Oct. 22.

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Commissioners look at fixing future drainage problems

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Jones County Commissioners dealt with a text amendment that has nothing to do with data centers at their second meeting in October but will nevertheless have impact on county residents.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Oct. 21 meeting to order with the opening prayer and pledge led by Rev.
Nora Lee earlier this year. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Nora Lee earlier this year. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Nora Lee Byron: devoted, loved caregiver

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Nora Lee Byron has spent considerably more time in other people’s homes than her own much of her life and helped raise many more children than she birthed.Byron, 85, is now a semi-retired caregiver, only helping a couple of families much less frequently than during her nearly 40 years ‘on the job.
At the October meeting of Gray Garden Club, Tia Litke of Bramble Bottom Farms in Haddock presented a program entitled Lavender, about healing properties of lavender and how to propagate. She brought fresh cuttings and dried flowers for members.

At the October meeting of Gray Garden Club, Tia Litke of Bramble Bottom Farms in Haddock presented a program entitled Lavender, about healing properties of lavender and how to propagate. She brought fresh cuttings and dried flowers for members.

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Gray Garden Club

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Gray Garden Club

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Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”(Eph 4:32) This verse should be underlined in your Bible and burned onto your heart! This verse speaks of a kindness that we as Christians are to have.
I am free

I am free

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I am free

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyThere is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

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Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.
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