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News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Thanks to early detection and improved therapies, many cases of breast cancer are successfully treated.However, the Susan G. Komen organization reports breast cancer survival rates vary depending on the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis.
ew citizens, candidates show up for forum

ew citizens, candidates show up for forum

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Few citizens, candidates show up for forum

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
If voter turnout in the upcoming General Election in Gray mirrors the attendance at a meet-the-candidates forum last week, poll workers will have a lot of idle time on their hands Nov. 4.The problem is, while basically no disinterested party showed up at Butler Hall Sept.
Ron Houze reads during a previous Bible reading. CONTRIBUTED

Ron Houze reads during a previous Bible reading. CONTRIBUTED

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Read Thru the Bible event starts Saturday

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
A dedicated group of Christians is starting their biggest event of the year Saturday, reading through the entire Bible.The “Read Thru the Bible” event is scheduled to take place Oct. 11-18, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the gazebo at Carol’s Park and everyone is invited to participate.

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News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Read thru the BibleCommunity wide event Oct. 11 18, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily at Carol’s Park Gazebo. Come to the park at your convenience or reserve a specific time by contacting kbomin092@gmail.com or text 478-456-1597.
Brad, Joy, Bonnie and Frank Duke in 1987. CONTRIBUTED

Brad, Joy, Bonnie and Frank Duke in 1987. CONTRIBUTED

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Duke has continued volunteer work in retirement

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Frank Duke has been retired for more than 25 years, but he has not stopped trying to do his part to help his community in a variety of ways.A Georgia Power retiree, Duke, 82, had to go to work early in life. His dad died in 1954 at the age of 54.
The ribbon cutting for Willoway Preschool is celebrated by the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Gray Sept. 24 at its location at 133 Bill Conn Parkway. Executive Director Ashley Williams is surrounded by staff and chamber members as she cuts the ribbon. Williams said the Gray location is the first of three for the company to open, and the estimated opening date is Oct. 27. For more information, go to www.willowaypreschool.com or call 478-219-8760. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

The ribbon cutting for Willoway Preschool is celebrated by the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Gray Sept. 24 at its location at 133 Bill Conn Parkway. Executive Director Ashley Williams is surrounded by staff and chamber members as she cuts the ribbon. Williams said the Gray location is the first of three for the company to open, and the estimated opening date is Oct. 27. For more information, go to www.willowaypreschool.com or call 478-219-8760. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Willoway Preschool cuts ribbon

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Willoway Preschool cuts ribbon
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 1, 2025
W. H. “Wink” DuBose Jr. is out local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.
Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

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Grease Monkey:

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 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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City again talks temporary businesses, restaurants

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The city’s September committee meeting started with a public hearing for the city of Gray’s 2026 budget.With no questions about the budget, the public hearing was adjourned. Approval of the city’s 2026 budget and millage rate will be on the Oct. 6 meeting agenda.

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–george Sheffield
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils--I Tim 4:1 A few weeks ago, I discussed how many have departed from the truth of the Gospel to be seduced by demonic spirits into believing demonic...
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