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Jones County Commissioners and Tri-CoGo officials at the Aug. 24 groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of high-speed fiber internet in unserved and underserved areas of Jones County. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County Commissioners and Tri-CoGo officials at the Aug. 24 groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of high-speed fiber internet in unserved and underserved areas of Jones County. CONTRIBUTED

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Tri-CoGo, county break ground on fiber expansion

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
A groundbreaking and pizza party was held in a Jones County neighborhood last week to announce the expansion of broadband internet service.
Ed Barbee was named Marine of the Year for the state in 2021. FILE PHOTO

Ed Barbee was named Marine of the Year for the state in 2021. FILE PHOTO

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Barbee battling to get back to mayor’s duties

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Courage, bravery and strength of character are qualities that show up during times of adversity, and they are certainly evident at the Barbee household.

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BOC considers funding requests from department heads

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Jones County Commissioners agreed to fund a majority of the special requests made by department heads for the coming year using several different sources. Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Aug. 15 meeting to order, and the opening prayer and pledge were led by Pastor Olanda DeShazier of Mt.
A photo of Sariah Palmer on the beach in Oaxaca, Mexico during her mission trip to spread the gospel. CONTRIBUTED

A photo of Sariah Palmer on the beach in Oaxaca, Mexico during her mission trip to spread the gospel. CONTRIBUTED

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Young missionary returns back with faith strengthened

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Sariah Palmer, a young member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Gray, recently came back from her mission trip from Oaxaca, Mexico, where she spread the gospel to others with the hope they would come to Christ.
Donnie Melton speaks with council members Aug. 7 about his concerns of allowing alcohol consumption at city events. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Donnie Melton speaks with council members Aug. 7 about his concerns of allowing alcohol consumption at city events. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Long-absent council member appears virtually for vote

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A member of Gray’s City Council, who has been missing from council meetings for an extended period of time, made an appearance at the August meeting, albeit virtually. Mayor Pro Tem James Collins called the Aug.
Kiwanis Club makes donation to Jay’s Hope

Kiwanis Club makes donation to Jay’s Hope

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Kiwanis Club makes donation to Jay’s Hope

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Cindi Gaskins, Founder and Executive Director of Jay’s Hope in Macon Georgia attended the Jones County Kiwanis club meeting Monday night to accept a donation from Kiwanis president Durrett Childs (on the left).
Chance Scott, the new assistant principal of Clifton Ridge Middle School in Jones County. CONTRIBUTED

Chance Scott, the new assistant principal of Clifton Ridge Middle School in Jones County. CONTRIBUTED

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Scott named assistant principal of Clifton Ridge

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Chance Scott, a Jones Countian known in the community, is now the assistant principal at Clifton Ridge Middle School. He said he’s lived in Jones County his entire life, and lives in River North with his family. He said Jones County is a great place to live and a great place to grow his career.
The Hall of Fame ring is another of the awards Clark received as part of the Aug. 12 event. CONTRIBUTED

The Hall of Fame ring is another of the awards Clark received as part of the Aug. 12 event. CONTRIBUTED

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Clark inducted into Martial Arts hall of fame

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A recently retired captain with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office has been busy with a Hall of Fame induction just one of the honors he received as a result of his dedication as a martial arts instructor. Capt. James Clark’s final day with the JCSO was Aug.
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