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Citizens speak on data centers; process explained

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The possibility of a data center in Jones County was the topic of most of the citizens’ comments portion of last week’s meeting of the Jones County Board of Commissioners.The Oct. 7 meeting was called to order by Chairman Chris Weidner, and the prayer and pledge led by Commissioner Wendy Vaughn.
Chairman takes trophy

Chairman takes trophy

Chairman takes trophy

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Weidner (center) was presented the Community Pride Cleanup Trophy at the Oct. 7 board meeting. The trophy had previous been won by District 1 and District 3
Greyhounds drain Chargers; tied for second in region

Greyhounds drain Chargers; tied for second in region

Greyhounds drain Chargers; tied for second in region

Brad Harrison
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Led by a pair of big second-half touchdown catches by Nate Vaughn, Jones County exerted control on Friday against ELCA, winning 33-21.Ahead 13-7 at halftime, the Greyhounds raced to a 33-7 lead early in the fourth quarter prior to the Chargers adding a pair of late scores.
Mallory Lundsford (l-r), Chloe Crutchfield and Ashley Roberson at the State of the Community event held Aug. 28 at Butler Hall. CONTRIBUTED

Mallory Lundsford (l-r), Chloe Crutchfield and Ashley Roberson at the State of the Community event held Aug. 28 at Butler Hall. CONTRIBUTED

Meet the new Chamber of Commerce leaders

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The move to a central location for the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Gray, Gray Downtown Development Authority, Development Authority of Jones County and Keep Jones Beautiful has been a long-time goal and has shown to be an asset to all five organizations.
Lion classroom explores pets and reading

Lion classroom explores pets and reading

Lion classroom explores pets and reading

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Students in Ashley Denaro and Cindy Melendez’s Lion Classroom at Jones County Pre-K recently picked out their first school library books and explored a fun classroom unit all about pets.Melendez introduced her pet tortoise, Georgina, to the class.
Jones County author visits

Jones County author visits

Jones County author visits

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Beth Parker Passante hosted a meet and greet for celebrated Jones County author, John T. Edge, at the Stratford Olson Library where she is Head of Library Services. Beth also from Jones County promoted John T’s new book “House of Smoke” which is a memoir of his life growing up in the south. John T.
Russell Mercer Gordon is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Army from 1971 1973, during the Vietnam era. Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.

Russell Mercer Gordon is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Army from 1971 1973, during the Vietnam era. Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Russell Mercer Gordon is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Army from 1971 - 1973, during the Vietnam era.
Pilot Club shows support for school nutrition employees

Pilot Club shows support for school nutrition employees

Pilot Club shows support for school nutrition employees

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Pilot Club delivered gift bags to the School Nutrition Employees at the four elementary schools. One of Pilot International’s initiatives is “Supporting Those Who Care for Others”, and these employees certainly do that daily, and we want them to know that they are remembered and appreciated.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon mattress store invested in community

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.
Tipton announces bid for Gray city council

Tipton announces bid for Gray city council

Tipton announces bid for Gray city council

Rick Tipton
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Richard “Rick” Tipton qualified for his candidacy for Gray City Council, District 1. He resides in the Graystone Park Subdivision with his wife Ann and their three sports-minded grandchildren, Chase Ham, Skylar Wall and Kamden Williams.As a retired U.S.
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