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Jaiden Bond (12) beats Union Grove’s defensive pressure to take the ball towards the hoop. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Greyhounds seeking consistency amid crowded region race

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

In a region ripe with parity, every game matters for teams seeking to improve their region standings position going into the second half of the season.Jones County certainly finds itself within that boat, and it’s still a team that is confident it can string a few wins together.

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Hungry Hounds

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Greyhounds eyeballing state duals after close runner-up region finishIt’s not a stretch to say that the Greyhounds are dealing with a dose of the bittersweet this week.

Kamiyah Adams torched Union Grove with 25 points in Friday’s win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds steaming forward in second half of region schedule

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Lady Greyhounds are now more than halfway there through the region title race. And their hopes to repeat as region champions are a lot more than living on a prayer.After a 93-21 road flummoxing of McDonough on Saturday, Jones County is 12-4 overall and 9-1 in the region.

New year opens with parks & rec basketball

Photos By Brad Harrison/staff

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The turning of the calendar to 2026 saw play continuing at the Government Center Gymnasium last week for Jones County Parks & Recreation’s youth basketball leagues.Competition last week included the boys instructional league, which hosted three games on Friday night.

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Hounds aim to peak at right time entering region duals

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Placed on a shelf in the Greyhounds’ wrestling room are a collection of trophies with one common thread. All of them have been earned as a team through the past four years, but all of them are of the region runner-up variety.

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RECREATION UPDATE

Baseball, Softball Registration Now Open

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Baseball and softball registration is underway for both the Highway 18 and Highway 49 complexes.Jones County Little League registration for the 2026 season at Highway 18 ballpark is now open online and extends through Jan. 31. In-person registration will take place at the Knox Civic Center on Jan.

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sporting events

News Staff

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Basketball: Jan. 9 vs. Union Grove, 6 p.m.Wrestling: Jan. 9, Region 2-AAAA Duals, at Locust Grove Basketball: Jan. 10 at McDonough Basketball: Jan. 13 at Eagles Landing, 6 p.m.

The Lady Hounds suffocated Putnam County in the second quarter on Saturday, holding them to two points. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds topple unbeaten, top-ranked Putnam County

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

A lot can happen in a matter of 24 hours. Just ask the Jones County Lady Greyhounds.After stumbling into the new year in with a 58-42 road loss to a Josey team rated second in Class AA, Jones County welcomed Putnam County a night later.

Rudy Bowden scored 25 points for JCHS in Saturday’s win. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Bowden, Ray come through for resilient Greyhounds

Brad Harrison

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The opportunities abounded for the Greyhounds to fold and relent on Saturday night against Putnam County.The War Eagles, regarded as among middle Georgia’s most talented teams, had beaten Jones County by 21 points two weeks prior.

The Lady Greyhounds begin the new year ranked eighth among AAAA teams in the state rankings. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Destiny in Lady Hounds’ hands as second half of region schedule begins

Brad Harrison

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Lady Greyhounds have enjoyed the luxury of all but one of their region games being at home so far this season. And for the most part, Jones County has taken full advantage of the opportunity.

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