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In the home stretch

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Mid-term election cycles tend to not favorthe party in power in the White House. True to form, President Joe Biden and the Democratic Majority in the U.S. House and tie balance in the U.S.

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BOE recaps school visits, approves purchases

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Jones County Board of Education members shared their gratitude for community support and JCSS staff at September’s business meeting. Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Sept. 13 meeting to order.
Grandma and grandpa enjoying breakfast during Grandparent’s Day at Dames Ferry Elementary School with a student.

Grandma and grandpa enjoying breakfast during Grandparent’s Day at Dames Ferry Elementary School with a student.

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Dames Ferry Elementary hosts Grandparent’s Day

Story And Photos By Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Dames Ferry Elementary School recently hosted Grandparent’s Day after not having the event for two years, helping to create fond memories for their students and grandparents.

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
–George Sheffield The neighbors therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he. (Jn 9:8-9). The blind beggar now could see, healed by Jesus.
Jones County’s middle school runners lead the pack as Saturday’s race begins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County’s middle school runners lead the pack as Saturday’s race begins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Sanchez wins again as Greyhounds thrive on home course

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Like their high school counterparts, Jones County’s middle school runners had the chance to run in front of a hometown crowd on Saturday morning in the Greyhound Invitational. And like the high school runners, they were among the top finishers.
Lady Hounds ninth grade coach Harlie Sharp gives her team instructions during a timeout last week against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds ninth grade coach Harlie Sharp gives her team instructions during a timeout last week against Houston County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Ninth-grade program key to helping Lady Hounds grow sport

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Compared to teams from surrounding counties such as Henry and Houston counties in the sport of volleyball, Jones County is at a disadvantage due to the Lady Hounds not competing in the sport prior to 2020. But efforts such as a feeder system are helping to close that gap.
Madison Maxwell’s play near the net helped the Lady Hounds maintain their advantage against Rutland. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Madison Maxwell’s play near the net helped the Lady Hounds maintain their advantage against Rutland. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Volley Hounds return to action, dispatch Rutland

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Call it rust needing to be knocked off. Call it going against an opponent that was not on the level of this week’s region matches. Regardless, the Volley Hounds fought through it last Thursday, toppling Rutland 2-0 with wins of 25-17 and 25-6.
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey cuts up field before stepping out-of-bounds on a catch against Kent State. JACK OZMER/UGA Athletics

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey cuts up field before stepping out-of-bounds on a catch against Kent State. JACK OZMER/UGA Athletics

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Georgia defeats Golden Flashes in ugly win

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Georgia’s matchup with Kent State didn’t go as planned; however, the No. 1 Bulldogs still defeated the Golden Flashes 39-22 Saturday at Sanford Stadium. Kent State (1-3) played well and kept Georgia (4-0, 1-0 SEC) off balance in all facets of the game.

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STATS VS. MISSOURI

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Last Matchup: Nov. 6, 2021 UGA 43 • Missouri 6 Record: 10-1 Longest Winning Streak 8 games First Matchup: Jan. 1, 1959 UGA 14 • Missouri 0 Largest Margin of Victory 43-6 • Nov. 6, 2021 Last 10 Matchups: 9-1
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