Foundation ranks Georgia near bottom for Medicare

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

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

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.

Real Life

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”(Eph 4:32) Second we are to be tender hearted towards one another.

Honor the Father and the Son

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyI and the Father are one.” John 10:30 But Jesus answered them, “My Father has been working until now, and I have been working.

Veterans celebration on track for Nov. 8

Preparations for Jones County’s 25th Veterans Appreciation Day are complete and ready for the Nov. 8 program that begins at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to honor all who have taken the oath to serve their country.The veterans committee had its final meeting Oct.

Jail Report

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Building Permits

OCT. 17-23, 202510/23/25 Geoffrey Hall $150.00

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Oct. 17-23, 2025 OCT. 20Joshua Martin Abarca to Saydi Elyse Smith Mark Reeves to Kim Yvette Barlow OCT. 22David Adam Sementilli to Heather Nicole Scroggins

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Oct.