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What can I do about the leaves?

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
For a couple of months now trees have been transitioning into dormancy, and their leaves have been falling. By now most of the leaves have fallen. To some this display makes for a beautiful backdrop for a family picture. Some see the leaves falling in conjunction with the celebration of the harvest.
The space for the proposed acoustic venue is not the location pictured in last week’s paper. The correct location is on the other side of Madison Street, directly behind Ambi Rae’s (formerly Kema’s Bookstore). The News apologizes for the error. CONTRIBUTED

The space for the proposed acoustic venue is not the location pictured in last week’s paper. The correct location is on the other side of Madison Street, directly behind Ambi Rae’s (formerly Kema’s Bookstore). The News apologizes for the error. CONTRIBUTED

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Acoustic venue location correction

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

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sporting events

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.com Riflery: Dec. 8, vs. Fayette Middle School Wrestling: Dec. 8, at Jackson, 5 p.m. Middle School Basketball: Dec. 8, Clifton Ridge vs. Byron, 4:30 p.m. Middle School Basketball: Dec. 8, Gray Station vs. Monroe, 4:30 p.m. Basketball: Dec.
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Man wanted for murder, armed robbery nabbed

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Deputies with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the location and arrest of a North Carolina man wanted on charges of murder and armed robbery. Taquan Darden was in Jones County Superior Court Dec. 1, and his extradition order was signed by Superior Court Judge Hugh Wingfield.
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Truck crashes through bank

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
A quiet afternoon at Magnolia State Bank in Gray took a sudden turn toward what could have easily been a catastrophe when a driver blacked out and the Jeep pickup he was driving headed across three lanes of traffic toward the bank building. The vehicle went through two brick walls Nov.
Landmark Pointe is located on the corner of Gray Highway and the North Gray Bypass. CONTRIBUTED

Landmark Pointe is located on the corner of Gray Highway and the North Gray Bypass. CONTRIBUTED

Landmark Pointe to set the tone as entry to Gray

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
A company with its roots in Gray and Jones County is investing in the future of the community with two businesses already open, and a third under construction, all creating a gateway to the city.
The Live Nativity includes a depiction of the Holy Family, who are members of the congregation and includes an infant in the role of Jesus. FILE PHOTO

The Live Nativity includes a depiction of the Holy Family, who are members of the congregation and includes an infant in the role of Jesus. FILE PHOTO

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Annual live drive-thru Nativity planned this weekend

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
A tradition to honor the true meaning of Christmas is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend with the Live Drive Thru Nativity presented by Gray United Methodist Church. The dates for the Nativity are Dec. 9-11 from 6-9 p.m., weather permitting.
WIKICOMMONS | SEN. RAPHAEL WARNOCK

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RUNOFF RESULTS: Warnock narrowly wins; Walker has better results locally

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
JONES COUNTY Walker – 7,499, 66.7% Warnock – 3,744, 33.3% BALDWIN COUNTY Walker – 6,854, 49.45% Warnock – 7,007, 50.55% PUTNAM COUNTY Walker – 6,589, 71.01% Warnock – 2,690, 28.99% GREENE COUNTY Walker – 6,277, 64.88% Warnock – 3,398, 35.12% MORGAN COUNTY Walker – 6,845, 72.
In honor of American Recycle Day, The Jones County Transition Academy and Keep Jones County Beautiful teamed up to celebrate the renovated Recycling Center. The Transition Academy has done a lot of work to make this space amazing. They recycle magazines, newspapers and cardboard.

In honor of American Recycle Day, The Jones County Transition Academy and Keep Jones County Beautiful teamed up to celebrate the renovated Recycling Center. The Transition Academy has done a lot of work to make this space amazing. They recycle magazines, newspapers and cardboard.

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American Recycle Day

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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