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Amber N. Griffin

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Parapro indictment reveals leadership concerns

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
What would possess a paraprofessional working in a Jones County Pre-K classroom to take a picture of a child in the bathroom and share it is not clear, but that decision was the reason for an investigation by law enforcement that led to the employee’s arrest and uncovered troubling behavior by...
Cast members of “The Witch’s Princess” as performed at Clifton Ridge Middle School. BETHANY TAPEE/Staff

Cast members of “The Witch’s Princess” as performed at Clifton Ridge Middle School. BETHANY TAPEE/Staff

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The Witch’s Princess performed at Clifton Ridge

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Clifton Ridge Middle School Drama Club presented their spring play, The Witch’s Princess, by Don Zolidis.The students prepared for this performance since the beginning of the spring semester, a full-length production featuring 16 students in the cast who portray over 40 characters on the stage.
Billy and Fay Mathews at Jekyll Island . CONTRIBUTED

Billy and Fay Mathews at Jekyll Island . CONTRIBUTED

Mathews enjoys retirement after multiple attempts

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Billy Mathews worked for nearly four decades in the education field in addition to ‘part-time’ jobs in government and the funeral home business. That is all in his rearview mirror now.“I am really enjoying retired life,” the former educator said last week.

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Trucks to get grace period before citations

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
“No Thru Trucks” was the message from the City of Gray’s All Committee meeting last week in reference to a city ordinance that is once again being revised.Mayor Ed Barbee brought the May 19 called council meeting to order that had two quick items on the agenda.
Pilot Club awards scholarships

Pilot Club awards scholarships

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Pilot Club awards scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Pilot Club awards two Miriam Ethridge Scholarships to high school Seniors each year. This year’s recipients are Emmie Edwards and Lizzie Merritt. They were announced at JCHS Senior Honors Night held May 1.
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, June 4, 2025
Terry A. Towles is the local veteran of the week. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He received a certificate of service October 30, 1981, after completing 32 months of distinguished service with America’s finest all-Americans.
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

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This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
Alexa Williams (third from left), owner of Winning Halters, won the first-place prize at the final competition for Jones County Entrepreneurs May 8. The prize included a big $1,500 check. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Alexa Williams (third from left), owner of Winning Halters, won the first-place prize at the final competition for Jones County Entrepreneurs May 8. The prize included a big $1,500 check. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Williams wins Young Entrepreneurs program

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Jones County Young Entrepreneurs finals were held at the W.E. Knox Civic Center, marking the completion of a program spotlighting young business owners.
Ronnie Atkinson

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Atkinson pleads guilty in bank fraud case

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Documents received from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia in Macon show a man indicted for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft has entered a guilty plea to the charges.
Audience member Pearl Solomon (left) had questions at the Commissioners May 21 meeting following a presentation by Board of Tax Assessors Chairman Leigh Stanford. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Audience member Pearl Solomon (left) had questions at the Commissioners May 21 meeting following a presentation by Board of Tax Assessors Chairman Leigh Stanford. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Citizen shares concerns on affect of property revaluation

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Jones County Commissioners approved funds for a countywide revaluation at their second May meeting.Chairman Chris Weidner called the May 21 meeting to order. The opening prayer and pledge were led by Commissioner Sam Kitchens.
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