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Chris Jameson, the owner of CJ’s Cards and Collectibles, outside of his shop in Milledgeville.

Chris Jameson, the owner of CJ’s Cards and Collectibles, outside of his shop in Milledgeville.

CJ’s Cards and Collectibles brings unique touch

Story And Photos By Alaina Clarke
Thursday, May 26, 2022
CJ’s Cards and Collectibles in downtown Milledgeville is open for business for those who enjoy collecting items for various fandoms. The shop is located at 136 South Wayne Street in Milledgeville, and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Jones County Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 2006 and is located next to the Jones County Courthouse in downtown Gray. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

The Jones County Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 2006 and is located next to the Jones County Courthouse in downtown Gray. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Gray Memorial Chapel honors veterans it serves

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The owner of a local funeral home is commemorating Memorial Day by honoring the service of Jones County veterans and their families. Gray Memorial Chapel and Crematory owner Scott Walston said he had the idea in mind of purchasing pavers for veterans served by the funeral home for some time.
Jone County Commissioner Wendy Vaughn (left) displays the Community Pride Clean Up trophy May 17 won by Distirct 3 during last month’s county-wide clean up sponsored by Keep Jones Beautiful. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jone County Commissioner Wendy Vaughn (left) displays the Community Pride Clean Up trophy May 17 won by Distirct 3 during last month’s county-wide clean up sponsored by Keep Jones Beautiful. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Commissioners discuss employee pay, IT expansion

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Funding issues appeared to be at the heart of most of the agenda items considered by the Jones County Board of Commissioners at its third Tuesday meeting.

College news

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Piedmont University The 4th Annual Piedmont University Symposium showcased the undergraduate research and creative inquiry projects of 389 students on April 6, including that of Whitley Ward of Gray.
Ginger Bailey

Ginger Bailey

Bailey to serve fourth term as BOE chair

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Jones County voters re-elected the current Board of Education chair by a resounding 53.66 percent, easily avoiding a runoff. Ginger Bailey will return for a fourth term as chair. She was elected for the first time in 2010, and this year was her first time being opposed since her election.
Ocean themed displays, such as this coral display made of pool noodles, was made by the library staff. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Ocean themed displays, such as this coral display made of pool noodles, was made by the library staff. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Summer reading

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The Jones County Public Library started their summer reading program May 23 and plans on doing a lot of different activities with everyone who participates in the Oceans of Possibilities themed summer reading program.

JDA seeks full-time director

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Jones County Commissioners listened to the reasons a full-time executive director is needed for the Jones County Development Authority at a work session held prior to their third Tuesday meeting.
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