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Doctors Jake Jenkins (l-r), Kenneth Kay and Scott Silliman in front of the dental office located at 250 W. Clinton Street. Jenkins and Silliman recently joined the office to assist Kay and expand services. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Doctors Jake Jenkins (l-r), Kenneth Kay and Scott Silliman in front of the dental office located at 250 W. Clinton Street. Jenkins and Silliman recently joined the office to assist Kay and expand services. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Dr. Kay adds new dentists, office space to serve community

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Dr. Kenneth Kay recently announced the expansion of his dental practice in Gray that includes more office space and two additional dentists.

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ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Tyler Stewart played a sizeable role on special teams in Temple’s season-opening 42-10 against UMASS, returning one punt for 24 yards and running back three kicks for a combined 50 yards. The Owls host Oklahoma next week, where Zion Ragins is among the receivers in the rotation.
The Coulter family some years ago: (l-r) Tonya Knowles, Terri Robertson, Bobby, Tammy Coulter, Tisha Amerson and Joyce in the front. CONTRIBUTED

The Coulter family some years ago: (l-r) Tonya Knowles, Terri Robertson, Bobby, Tammy Coulter, Tisha Amerson and Joyce in the front. CONTRIBUTED

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Coulter recalls years of his, family’s service to help county

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Individuals and even families who provide valuable services don’t always make the headlines, and Bobby Coulter’s clan is a perfect example of that truism.Coulter and his wife and daughters were volunteers in the Jones County Fire-Rescue Department for years, answering hundreds of emergency calls.

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Important dates

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
• Oct.6: Last day to register to vote for Nov. 4 election• Oct.14: Early voting begins • Oct.18: Mandatory Saturday voting • Oct.24: Last day to accept absentee ballot applications• Oct.25: Mandatory Saturday voting • Oct.31: Last day of early voting • Nov.4: Election Day
Twenty-eight local leaders, including elected officials from Jones County and Gray, authority members, business owners and school system employees at the Aug. 12 Georgia Academy Economic Development class. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Twenty-eight local leaders, including elected officials from Jones County and Gray, authority members, business owners and school system employees at the Aug. 12 Georgia Academy Economic Development class. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Georgia Academy comes to Jones County

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The importance of the training of elected officials and community leaders has been at the heart of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development since its creation in 1993.
A journey of perseverance, service and Faith

A journey of perseverance, service and Faith

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A journey of perseverance, service and Faith

Dr. Barbara West
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
“An Educator, Leader, and Community Servant Inspiring Jones County and Beyond” The Jones County community proudly celebrates Dr. Barbara West—an accomplished educator, mentor, and dedicated servant leader—whose remarkable journey continues to inspire generations across Georgia and beyond.

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Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
“I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion”--Rom 9:15 God is God. He is sovereign. He can do anything He desires. God will therefore have mercy on whom He chooses to have mercy on.
The way to the Father

The way to the Father

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The way to the Father

Pastor & Mrs.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
I and My Father are one.John 10:30 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
AUG. 14, 2025PLEASState vs. Jayvyn Whetstone – 10 years for the offense of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute with the first 180 days in confinement. The remainder of sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 4/22/25 – 8/21/25.State vs.
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