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Reagan Crawford delivers here award-winning speech. CONTRIBUTED

Reagan Crawford delivers here award-winning speech. CONTRIBUTED

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Crawford named FFA state champion

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Clifton Ridge Middle School eighth-grade student and Future Farmers of America (FFA) officer Reagan Crawford celebrated a significant achievement, winning first place in the Creed Speaking Competition at the Georgia FFA State Convention and securing her spot at the national competition.
Beth Coon, Debbie Scarbrough, Cindy Jones, Fay Mathews, Kathy Jackson, and Wanda Bush at Stone Mountain Convention. CONTRIBUTED

Beth Coon, Debbie Scarbrough, Cindy Jones, Fay Mathews, Kathy Jackson, and Wanda Bush at Stone Mountain Convention. CONTRIBUTED

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Pilot Club of Jones County wins Governor’s Cup

Faye Mathews
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The 2025 Georgia District Pilot Convention was held May 2-4 at the Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort in Stone Mountain.The East Central District that includes Jones County hosted the event.
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, May 21, 2025
Oliver Tooley is the local veteran of the week. He was a private first class in the U.S.Army, serving three years. He did his basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., followed by a tour of duty at a military base in Aberdeen, Md. He was a mechanic and repaired and maintained tanks and trucks.

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
–George Sheffield “Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow-disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with Him.” (Jn 11:16) Bethany, where Lazarus lived, was in Judea. Judea was where the Jerusalem Pharisees ruled.
Jesus came to the world

Jesus came to the world

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Jesus came to the world

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyJesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. And he who sees Me sees Him whosentMe. Ihavecome as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should notabideindarkness.
Trina Earwood Hathway in front her restaurant Trinabell’s Diner sign that had its grand opening Saturday. Contributed

Trina Earwood Hathway in front her restaurant Trinabell’s Diner sign that had its grand opening Saturday. Contributed

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Trinabell’s Diner opens as namesake’s lifelong dream

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Gray’s newest restaurant is a dream come true for its owner, who has three decades of experience in the business and a devotion to home cooking.Trinabell’s Diner had a soft opening May 15 and officially opened for business Saturday. The owner of the restaurant is Trina Earwood Hathaway.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

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Macon mattress store invested in community

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
MAY 28, 2025MAY 12Franklyn Thompson and Corinthia Thompson to Elan Phillip Davis; parcel M04D00032; $170,000.00 Peachtree Building Group LLC to Tyler A. Brock and Christina Marie Brock; parcel J3300347; $378,000.00 Aleta Owens to Donald W. Baker and Machan R. Baker; parcel J45C00071; $415,000.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
MAY 916, 2025PLEASState vs. Kasey Starr Williams – three years ct. 2: possession methamphetamine, 12 months ct. 3: failure to maintain lane. Counts to run concurrently for a total of three years.Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served from 2/17/25 – 2/22/25.State vs.
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