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Sheldon Hicks and Bobby Dixon adjust the water flow. CONTRIBUTED

Sheldon Hicks and Bobby Dixon adjust the water flow. CONTRIBUTED

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Freezing blast causes water emergency

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Dedication and teamwork with Jones County and City of Gray water employees kept a bad situation from getting worse.
One of the many skate games the children play while at Gray-8-Skate during the New Year’s Eve skate event. CONTRIBUTED

One of the many skate games the children play while at Gray-8-Skate during the New Year’s Eve skate event. CONTRIBUTED

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Gray-8-Skate hosts annual New Year’s Eve skate event

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The annual New Year’s Eve skate event at Gray-8-Skate was held Dec. 31, ringing in 2023 with a glow theme for families and teenagers. Joel Shiver, employee and future owner of Gray-8-Skate, said he was excited for the event. He said it’s always exciting, and everyone looks forward to it.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The theme of 2022 appeared to be getting back to normal with the court system working to clear cases that were stalled during the pandemic and governing bodies catching up on delayed projects.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
DEC. 22, 2022 PLEAS State vs. Keedrick De Anthony Malik Washington – 10 years for the offense of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Count to run concurrently with any existing sentences for a total of 10 years. Sentence to be served on probation.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
DEC. 22-29, 2022 DEC. 22 Mitchell Hopson to Robert Reeves and Donna Reeves; parcel M0200037; $20,000.00 Kevin Smith to Ruben Barbosa and Migdalia Barbosa; 168 Jackson Ave. Lot 11 Jackson Heights Subd.; parcel G0300131; $185,000.00 DEC.
Brandon Perry (right) is named Firefighter of the Year by Chief Keith Eisele. CONTRIBUTED

Brandon Perry (right) is named Firefighter of the Year by Chief Keith Eisele. CONTRIBUTED

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GFD honors firefighters at annual banquet

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Gray Fire Department capped off a busy year with its annual award banquet, recognizing the exceptional dedication of the city’s volunteer firefighters. A Dec. 15 press release by the department’s public information officer Rebecca Husted provided a report of the event.
Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart displays the Peach Bowl trophy after the Bulldogs secured their trip to Los Angeles to face TCU. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart displays the Peach Bowl trophy after the Bulldogs secured their trip to Los Angeles to face TCU. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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LA Bound: No. 1 Bulldogs to play No. 3 TCU for title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
No. 1 Georgia is headed to the College Football Playoff title game for a second straight year. The Bulldogs will face off against No. 3 TCU at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Monday, Jan. 9. Georgia defeated No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in the Peach Bowl on Saturday night.

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sporting events

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Basketball: Jan. 6, vs. Dutchtown, 7 p.m. (JV at 4 p.m.) Middle School Wrestling: Jan. 7, Lake Country Duals at Morgan County Wrestling: Jan. 7, region duals, at Ola Basketball: Jan. 10, at Northside, 6 p.m. (JV boys at 4:30 p.m.
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