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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMSonrise ServiceSonrise service will be held April 20, at 7 a.m. at the Round Oak Ancestors’ Memory Park in Round Oak.
Martha and Ted Stone at Ted’s retirement reception in 2010. FILE PHOTO

Martha and Ted Stone at Ted’s retirement reception in 2010. FILE PHOTO

Stone oversaw expansion of schools, birth of recreation

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
If you had to pick one word to describe Ted Stone’s life prior to retirement, it would be an easy choice: busy.Stone, who turns 89 on May 7, over the years has been a member of more than 20 different organizations of various types and held office in close to 10.
Keep Jones Beautiful Cleanup

Keep Jones Beautiful Cleanup

Keep Jones Beautiful Cleanup

Debbie Luriesmith
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Jones County’s March 29 Cleanup Day brought out a smaller but dedicated crowd and returned the trophy back to its original owner. The group gathered at Carol’s park after the trash was collected to count the bags, enjoy food and drinks and crown the winner.
Les Dames Magnifique initiates new members

Les Dames Magnifique initiates new members

Les Dames Magnifique initiates new members

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Les Dames Magnifique is very proud to announce that eight talented, professional women became members of this elite organization on March 15. The club has existed since 1961.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Byron Thompson is the local veteran of the week. He joined the naval reserve while still in high school, February 1955 until December 1959. He volunteered for the U.S. Army draft in January 1960, then completed basic training at Fort Benning and advanced training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
“I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” (Matt 28:5-6) The women arrived early Sunday morning at the tomb. They had planned to finish anointing a dead Jesus with sweet spices.
God’s Word is a Lamp

God’s Word is a Lamp

God’s Word is a Lamp

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyThy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments. I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.
Gray Mayor Ed Barbee and Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner sign a Garden Week in Georgia Proclamation for April 20-26. CONTRIBUTED

Gray Mayor Ed Barbee and Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner sign a Garden Week in Georgia Proclamation for April 20-26. CONTRIBUTED

National Garden Week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Gray Mayor Ed Barbee and Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner sign a Garden Week in Georgia Proclamation for April 20-26.
Jones County Fire Chief Thomas Coleman (far right) speaks to the Board of Commissioners at work session April 1 with an ISO update and improvement ideas. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Fire Chief Thomas Coleman (far right) speaks to the Board of Commissioners at work session April 1 with an ISO update and improvement ideas. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Fire chief updates county commissioners

Debbie
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Jones County Commissioners received an update from the county fire chief at a recent work session, including the most recent ISO inspection results.
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