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Gray Fire Department’s newest firefighter, Bryce Bullock, is pinned by his mother at the Sept. 8 Gray City Council meeting. Fire Chief Keith Eisele (left) also presented Bullock with his firefighter certificate. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Gray Fire Department’s newest firefighter, Bryce Bullock, is pinned by his mother at the Sept. 8 Gray City Council meeting. Fire Chief Keith Eisele (left) also presented Bullock with his firefighter certificate. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Council rolls back millage rate, amends sign ordinance

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
City Council members agreed on a proposed millage rate, amended the city’s sign ordinance and recognized a new firefighter at their September meeting.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Sept. 8 meeting to order. The opening prayer was led by Gray Fire Department Chaplin Lt. Aubrey Register.
WE MAY BE COMING TO A TURNING POINT

WE MAY BE COMING TO A TURNING POINT

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WE MAY BE COMING TO A TURNING POINT

Randall Harman
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Charlie Kirk’s brutal murder has shaken us all and, if it didn’t, that is scary, too. We cannot be immune to an unhinged murder that is shown repeatedly on social media and took place in front of 3000 young people.
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, September 17, 2025
C.S. “Red” Coleman is the local veteran of the week. He was a proud member of the U.S. Army and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.

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–george Sheffield
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
“O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor 15:55, 57).For believers’ death is only a doorway to eternal joy when we enter into the arms of Jesus. In many ways death is like birth.
Prayer for Spiritual Strength

Prayer for Spiritual Strength

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Prayer for Spiritual Strength

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, sothatChristmaydwell in your hearts through...

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Georgia lawmakers coming to grips with mill closings

Dave Williams
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The impact of International Paper’s decision to close two pulp and paper mills in Coastal Georgia at the end of this month will spread far beyond those workers directly affected, state Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper said Wednesday.
Alan Childs

Alan Childs

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Childs pleads guilty; to serve one year in prison

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
At the conclusion of a long day in a federal courtroom, Alan Childs was sentenced to 12 months plus one day in prison, with restitution to be decided within 90 days.U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell pronounced the sentence following eight hours listening to witness testimonies and arguments by U.S.

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BOC increases coroner pay; discusses vendor choice

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Jones County Board of Commissioners increased pay for the coroner and deputy coroners at last week’s meeting, which was the first time it had been increased in 34 years.Chairman Chris Weidner called the Sept. 2 meeting to order, and the opening prayer and pledge were led by Greg Mullis.

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Program addresses food insecurity through schools

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Food insecurity was one of the topics discussed at the Jones County Board of Education’s September business meeting with one school putting forth the effort to do more than talk about it.Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Sept.9 meeting to order and welcomed those in the audience.
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