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The Kiwanis Club donated $500 to the Jones County Library to use for children’s programs. Julie King received the gift for the library from Kiwanis President, Durrett Childs. Ms. King spoke to the club about the many activities available at the library for children and adults. Kiwanis annually supports various programs benefiting children in the community

The Kiwanis Club donated $500 to the Jones County Library to use for children’s programs. Julie King received the gift for the library from Kiwanis President, Durrett Childs. Ms. King spoke to the club about the many activities available at the library for children and adults. Kiwanis annually supports various programs benefiting children in the community

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Kiwanis Club Donates to Jones County Library

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently hosted a Lunch & Learn for their volunteers. Attendees learned about diversity in their advocacy role and then watched an inspirational video about a child in foster care who had a long-lasting relationship with her CASA. A new volunteer training begins April 12. Please call 478-452-9170 for details.

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently hosted a Lunch & Learn for their volunteers. Attendees learned about diversity in their advocacy role and then watched an inspirational video about a child in foster care who had a long-lasting relationship with her CASA. A new volunteer training begins April 12. Please call 478-452-9170 for details.

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CASA hosts lunch and learn

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
–George Sheffield “He is risen” (Matt 28:6) The first people Jesus appeared to after His resurrection was to women.
Students at Gray Elementary School looking through a microscope at the forensics table during Title I Science Night. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

Students at Gray Elementary School looking through a microscope at the forensics table during Title I Science Night. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

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GES holds Title I Science Night

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Gray Elementary School held their Title 1 Science Night before spring break, showcasing science and S.T.E.A.M. activities for the students to immerse themselves in and hopefully find a love for S.T.E.A.M. in the future as they learn more.

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Council to raise water rates to match county increase

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Gray’s City Council took its first step in raising rates for city water customers at their April meeting. The April 3 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee, and the first reading of the ordinance to increase water rates was the first item of New Business.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has brands such as Sealy to help customers with their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has brands such as Sealy to help customers with their sleep needs.

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Macon mattress store invested in community

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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.
Brandon Warrick with Augusta University (right) leads the March 28 meeting of the Jones County Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting held at the Jones County Library. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Brandon Warrick with Augusta University (right) leads the March 28 meeting of the Jones County Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting held at the Jones County Library. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Work continues on suicide prevention

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Jones County’s Suicide Prevention Coalition members recently met at the Jones County Library to continue their work to bring awareness of drug issues and prevention of death by suicide in the community. Brandon Warrick, Community Program Coordinator at Augusta University, led the March 28 meeting.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department March 31 – April 1, 2023. March 31 Hard asleep at the wheel Dep. Sullivan was dispatched to Bowen Hill Rd. at Hwy.
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