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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Charles G. Washburn Jr. is the local veteran of the week. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in November of 1942. After attending various AAF schools, he graduated as an engineer and top turret gunner and achieved the rank of technical sergeant. He flew 25 missions over Germany and other places.
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The God of all Comfort

This Week In The Word Pastor & Mrs. Joe L.
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

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Study shows county water rates need increase

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Jones County Commissioners listened to the results of a water and sewer rate study to consider how to keep the enterprise fund sustainable and affordable for customers. Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the June 7 work session to order.
The winning daylilies from the June 4 daylily display set out in a row to show off to the public. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

The winning daylilies from the June 4 daylily display set out in a row to show off to the public. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed

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Gray Garden Club hosts daylily display and sale

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Gray Garden Club held their annual daylily display and sale at the W.E. Knox Civic Center on June 4.

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The News earns awards from Georgia Press Association

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Jones County News accepted numerous awards from the Georgia Press Association at its annual conference earlier this month. Brad Harrison won a firstplace award for sports coverage, his second consecutive year to be awarded for coverage of the Greyhounds.
Miracle Treat day is coming

Miracle Treat day is coming

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Miracle Treat day is coming

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
It started June 1 with the sale of balloon cutouts at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Gray in exchange for a $1 donation to the Children’s Miracle Network, and the outcome of the 2022 Children’s Miracle Network fund-raising campaign is once again in the hands of the community of Gray and Jones County.

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Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Brent Cameron Bass, 35, arrested 6/2/22 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Calvin Marqueez Brown, 31, arrested 6/2/22 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Qualametrice Nashae Burnette, 31, arrested 5/29/22 – disorderly conduct Michael Ulysses Center, 40,...

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Vehicle Tags

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Jones County ($4,564.93) City of Gray ($419.99) River North ($148.09) Total tags ($5,133.01)

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Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
JUNE 1 Kara Breanna Ames to Jackson D. Hunter Bass JUNE 2 Christa Elaine Matthews to Akeema Sharde Jones-Greene

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Traffic Citations

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Operating Vehicle Without Valid Tag/Decal (4) Driving With Suspended License – 1st (3) Driving With Suspended License – 2nd (1) License: Driving While Unlicensed (1) No License on Person (2) No Insurance (2) Suspended Registration, Cancellation-1st (4) Speeding (22) Speeding in a work zone...
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