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Board of Assessors Chairman Tim Andrews raises his hand to vote during the Dec. 5 meeting.

Board of Assessors Chairman Tim Andrews raises his hand to vote during the Dec. 5 meeting.

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Assessors issue reprimands to employees who blew whistle on management

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The opinions expressed at last week’s meeting of the Jones County Tax Assessors were so different it is hard to comprehend that the opinions were about the same department.Chief Appraiser Tony George spoke at the Dec.
John Silvia, president of Dynamic Economic Strategy, discusses the Georgia Economic Outlook presented by UGA’s Terry College of Business at the Georgia Aquarium on Friday. (Photo by Richard Hamm)

John Silvia, president of Dynamic Economic Strategy, discusses the Georgia Economic Outlook presented by UGA’s Terry College of Business at the Georgia Aquarium on Friday. (Photo by Richard Hamm)

Georgia economy to grow in 2025 but more slowly

Dave Williams
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Georgia's economy will continue growing next year but at a slower rate than in 2024, the dean of the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business said Friday.The state's economy is projected to grow by 2.4% in 2025, down from 3.
A reindeer family has made Lockerly Arboretum their home for the season. The mother cow is always looking out for visitors on the path as the father watches the calf. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

A reindeer family has made Lockerly Arboretum their home for the season. The mother cow is always looking out for visitors on the path as the father watches the calf. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

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Lockerly Arboretum and Forest Forms light up

Bailey Mccully
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Lockerly Arboretum is decorated in a festive glow for the holiday season and invites everyone to view Lockerly in Lights before they leave Dec. 21.Lockerly in Lights runs every Thursday through Saturday night. Thursdays are drive-thru only from 6-9 p.m.
Floats line up in the Ingles parking lot for the 2023 Christmas Parade. Ingles is being honored this year by having its managers serve as grand marshals. FILE PHOTO

Floats line up in the Ingles parking lot for the 2023 Christmas Parade. Ingles is being honored this year by having its managers serve as grand marshals. FILE PHOTO

Christmas Parade, drive-thru nativity set next week

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The City of Gray will be in full-blown Christmas mode next week with the annual Christmas Parade Dec. 10 followed by the weekend presentation of the Live Drive-Thru Nativity.The parade will line up in Ingles parking lot and head toward Downtown Gray at 7 p.m.
The recently renovated law office of Judge Richard Johnson now sets only a few lots from its original location on Madison Street in Clinton. Contributed

The recently renovated law office of Judge Richard Johnson now sets only a few lots from its original location on Madison Street in Clinton. Contributed

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OCHS celebrates 50 years of preserving Clinton

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The Old Clinton Historical Society celebrated 50 years of historic preservation with an open house that included the opening of the newly renovated Johnson Law Office.
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, December 4, 2024
Charles M. Farrar was drafted into the Army on April 1, 1969. Charles completed basic infantry training at Fort Benning, GA then completed advance infantry training at Fort Polk, LA and sent to Vietnam as a member of the 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) on Sept. 1, 1969.

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BOE approves expenses, listens to achievements

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The Jones County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Nov. 12 to discuss various purchases for the benefit of the Jones County School System.The meeting began with a report from Chairman Ginger Bailey, who thanked all Jones County School System employees for their contributions.
Cast photo for the Jones County Arts presentation of Annie Jr. that will take place this weekend at the W.E. Knox Center. CONTRIBTUED

Cast photo for the Jones County Arts presentation of Annie Jr. that will take place this weekend at the W.E. Knox Center. CONTRIBTUED

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Jones County Arts presents Annie Jr.

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
A talented Jones County Arts cast is presenting a heartwarming production of Annie Jr. this weekend, just in time to spread the spirit of the holidays.Performances will be at the W.E. Knox Civic Center on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m.
God the Son

God the Son

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God the Son

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
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