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Malone (right) fights for ball in a Jones County High School game, where she still holds records for prolific scoring. CONTRIBUTED

Malone (right) fights for ball in a Jones County High School game, where she still holds records for prolific scoring. CONTRIBUTED

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Malone says faith, family, sports a big part of her life

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Edna Malone acknowledges she has had some struggles in her life, but there have been success stories as well.Malone lost one of her children, Dale Doster, to a vehicle accident in 1979 when he was just nine years old. There have been issues with marriages as well.
Youngsters enjoy ice skating inside Butler Hall, which is a new event this year as part of Main Street Gray’s Christmas Market. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Youngsters enjoy ice skating inside Butler Hall, which is a new event this year as part of Main Street Gray’s Christmas Market. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Christmas events underway in Gray

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
It is hard to believe its that time again with Christmas decorations everywhere and annual holiday events in full swing.
Woodmen LIfe Chapter 542 representatives President Chris Smarr (3rd left) and Sales Representative Heath Green (2nd right) present a check to the Jones County Veterans Committee at their Oct. 16 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Woodmen LIfe Chapter 542 representatives President Chris Smarr (3rd left) and Sales Representative Heath Green (2nd right) present a check to the Jones County Veterans Committee at their Oct. 16 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Woodmen of the World donate to veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Woodmen LIfe Chapter 542 representatives President Chris Smarr (3rd left) and Sales Representative Heath Green (2nd right) present a check to the Jones County Veterans Committee at their Oct. 16 meeting.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Calvin W. Avant is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1969. After completing his basic training in San Diego, California, he was assigned to an aircraft carrier, the USS Hancock, where he served three tours in Vietnam as an AB3 petty officer third class.

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Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
“And He (Jesus) said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer“(Lk 22:15) Jesus desired to eat the Passover with His disciples before His arrest. He had eaten other Passovers with them, but this Passover was special. It would be His last Passover.
To the Church

To the Church

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To the Church

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyBehold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

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Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.

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Vehicle Tags

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
NOV. 21-25, 2025Jones County ($4,055.60) City of Gray ($488.50) River North ($47.89) Total tags ($4,591.99)
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