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The Nov. 8 program begins as usual with the Posting of the Colors by the JROTC and the singing the national anthem. CONTRIBUTED

The Nov. 8 program begins as usual with the Posting of the Colors by the JROTC and the singing the national anthem. CONTRIBUTED

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Veterans interviewed as part of annual event

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The 25th Veterans Appreciation Day is now history, but it will be remembered as bringing back the interviews with local veterans and showing an inspiring example of the reason Jones County veterans are respected and beloved by the community.Ret. Col.

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GPD wins grant to focus on safety through driver education

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Gray Police Department issued a press release Nov. 12 following the award of a grant from the Governor’s Office of Safety.The release states the GPD is pleased to announce it has received a $33,144 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
Ice skating coming to Butler Hall

Ice skating coming to Butler Hall

Ice skating coming to Butler Hall

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
One of the more exciting portions of this month’s Downtown Development Authority meeting was the announcement of an upcoming Main Street Gray event, perfect for the Christmas season.Main Street Gray Director Ashely Roberson announced plans at the Nov.
Speaker Belinda Chaney posted a list comparing the qualifications of the sole candidate (on left) and the current interim superintendent. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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

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

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

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

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.
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