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BOE considers rollback tax rate due to revaluation

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Jones County Board of Education members appear ready to join the Jones County Board of Commissioners in rolling back tax rates to help property owners due to rising property values that are the result of the reassessment of county properties.Tax Commissioner Brian Jackson attended the Aug.

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DDA welcomes new board member, hears project update

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Gray Downtown Development Authority members welcomed a newcomer to their board and discussed two new projects anticipated to be completed by the fall at their August meeting.Chairman Sherri Rollins called the Aug. 11 meeting to order and introduced the new board member, Anndrea Lumpkin.
Hounds open season with 35-12 win

Hounds open season with 35-12 win

Hounds open season with over Warhawks

Brad Harrison
Saturday, August 16, 2025
First, the Greyhounds took an early lead in Friday's season opener at Veterans.Then, they poured it on, going on to begin the Justin Montgomery era with a 34-12 win against the Warhawks.Jones County blew the game open with two big first-half plays on each side of the ball.
River (l-r), Sylvan, Brooke (expecting Stetson) Storm, Raelyn, Wendy and Chris. CONTRIBUTED

River (l-r), Sylvan, Brooke (expecting Stetson) Storm, Raelyn, Wendy and Chris. CONTRIBUTED

Life on a Jones County dirt road suits Vaughn just fine

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Wendy Vaughn is no stranger to dirt roads. She has run rescue calls on them, lives on one, and now as their county commissioner, represents her constituents who live on them.Vaughn, 55, has lived in Jones County all her life, graduating from Jones County High in 1988.
Auditions set for Finding Nemo Jr.

Auditions set for Finding Nemo Jr.

Auditions set for Finding Nemo Jr.

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Jones County Arts will hold auditions next week for its fall production of Finding Nemo Jr., open to elementary students who are eight years old or older and to all current middle school students.Finding Nemo Jr.
Richard Latham (center) won a Ruger hunting rifle in the Kiwanis Club annual raffle. He is pictured with Kiwanians Bob Lazenby (left) and Scott Walston. CONTRIBUTED

Richard Latham (center) won a Ruger hunting rifle in the Kiwanis Club annual raffle. He is pictured with Kiwanians Bob Lazenby (left) and Scott Walston. CONTRIBUTED

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Kiwanis Club awards raffle winner

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Kiwanis Club of Jones County held its annual raffle recently to raise money for projects that benefit children in our community.The drawing was held in downtown Gray and a video of the drawing was posted on the Facebook page of the Kiwanis Club.
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, August 13, 2025
MSgt. Robert Thomas is our veteran of the week.Robert served in the US Air Force as a meteorologist for 22 years.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.
Teachers and school staff members are recognized for their years of service as the convocation program for the new school year concludes. CONTRIBUTED

Teachers and school staff members are recognized for their years of service as the convocation program for the new school year concludes. CONTRIBUTED

JCSS convocation kicks off 2025-26 school year

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Jones County School System hosted its annual convocation at Clifton Ridge Middle School to usher in the start of the 2025–26 school year. Faculty and staff gathered just before students returned to campus.
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