Business, elected leaders share state of the community
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Amber Ayers closes out the Aug. 13 State of Community meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/ Staff
Gray Mayor Ed Barbee speaks at the event that included 75 attendees to hear about the State of the Community. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
Chief Deputy Earl Humphries spoke for the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
Superintendent Dr. Jessica Graves represented the Board of Education. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner was the first speaker. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
The Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce had its second-annual State of the Community event with another good turnout to hear updates from local leaders in government, education and law enforcement.
Chamber President Chloe Crutchfield welcomed attendees and introduced branch manager Candace Pharr of the presenting sponsor, Huntington Bank in Gray. Pharr said Huntington is a top 10 bank founded in …