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Nicholas Johnson, a young missionary from Jones County who recently returned home, with his family at the airport. CONTRIBUTED

Nicholas Johnson, a young missionary from Jones County who recently returned home, with his family at the airport. CONTRIBUTED

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Recently returned missionary helped others connect with Christ

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Nicholas Johnson, a young member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Gray, served his mission trip to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and recently returned to Jones County with his faith stronger than ever. Johnson said he’s lived in Jones County his entire life.

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Ye are the salt of the earth (Matt 5:13) Each Christian is like a grain of salt for the cause of Christ. Why did Jesus refer to us as salt? Salt adds flavor. What would mashed potatoes taste like without salt? Like tasteless paste! The church adds flavor to life.
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God’s Peace

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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college achievements

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Georgia College & State Univ. The following local students made The College of Health Sciences Dean’s List for Fall 2022 semester; Harlie Adcock of Gray, Madison Bennett of Gray and Jacob Smith of Gray. The following local students made the Dean’s list from the John H.
Thad Childs (center, seated) is surrounded by employees of Morris Bank in Gray during a Dec. 29 reception in honor of his retirement. CONTRIBUTED

Thad Childs (center, seated) is surrounded by employees of Morris Bank in Gray during a Dec. 29 reception in honor of his retirement. CONTRIBUTED

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Childs says retirement will stick this time

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A Jones County man whose name has been synonymous with banking for more than four decades said he has retired from the profession for his final time. A reception in the honor of Thad Childs’ retirement at Morris Bank Dec.
Jones County Commissioners Wendy Vaughn (l-r), Daylon Martin, Sam Kitchens, Chairman Chris Weidner and John Wood with State Reps. Ken Vance and Dale Washburn at the Jan. 3 meeting. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County Commissioners Wendy Vaughn (l-r), Daylon Martin, Sam Kitchens, Chairman Chris Weidner and John Wood with State Reps. Ken Vance and Dale Washburn at the Jan. 3 meeting. CONTRIBUTED

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Legislators speak to BOC during first 2023 meeting

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Jones County Commissioners had a visit from the county’s state representatives at their first board meeting of the year. The Jan. 3 meeting was called to order by Chairman Chris Weidner. He welcomed the first speaker, State Rep. Dale Washburn, who represents Georgia House District 144.

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Council approves repaving roads, changes to employee retirement

Chuck Thompson
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Gray City Council approved an ordinance amending the retirement plan for city employees and approved four resolutions during a short monthly meeting on Jan. 9. The meeting was postponed for a week from the normal first Monday spot on the calendar due to the New Year’s Day holiday.

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Young driver dies in single vehicle wreck

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Another life was lost on Eatonton Highway last week when a 19-year-old was killed after apparently losing control in a curve of the dangerous road just after midnight. Jones County Sheriff’s Office Fatality Investigator Capt. Kenny Allen stated in a Jan.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
JAN. 12, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Tommy Merlin Ledford – five years for the offense of terroristic threats. Sentence to be served on probation. State vs. Tyrone Slater Hitchcock – 25 years ct. 2: trafficking methamphetamine or amphetamine, five years ct.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Jan. 6-12, 2023. Jan.
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