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Temporary businesses presenting challenges

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Members of the Gray City Council and Gray Fire Department took the opportunity last week to honor a long-serving volunteer firefighter who has devoted a big portion of his lifetime to the safety of others.
Karl Zimmer (left) is presented with a plaque from GFD Chief Keith Eisele at the June 16 meeting of city committees. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Karl Zimmer (left) is presented with a plaque from GFD Chief Keith Eisele at the June 16 meeting of city committees. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Deputy chief honored for decades of service

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Gray Fire Department paid tribute last week to a retiring volunteer firefighter who served citizens and fellow firefighters for three decades.
Dr. Greg DeLoach and his class “Dementia, Disabilities and Differences” of Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta toured the local Central State Hospital Museum and discussed mental health history and present-day care with Seeking Asylum founder and museum curator Jessica Whitehead (red shirt, front row). CONTRIBUTED

Dr. Greg DeLoach and his class “Dementia, Disabilities and Differences” of Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta toured the local Central State Hospital Museum and discussed mental health history and present-day care with Seeking Asylum founder and museum curator Jessica Whitehead (red shirt, front row). CONTRIBUTED

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Mercer’s McAfee School of Theology tours CSH museum

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
During the spring semester, Dr. Greg DeLoach and his class “Dementia, Disabilities and Differences” of Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta visited Milledgeville’s Central State Hospital Museum.
Assistants (l-r) Glenn Daniels and Danny Rogers with Patterson behind the 1989 state championship trophy. CONTRIBUTED

Assistants (l-r) Glenn Daniels and Danny Rogers with Patterson behind the 1989 state championship trophy. CONTRIBUTED

Patterson pitches no-hitter as educator, coach

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Cecil Patterson brought success to Jones County schools, both athletically and academically, and he says it is due in large part to the philosophy he learned early in life.Patterson, 70, retired from the local school system in 2013 after a productive career as baseball coach and administrator.

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SPLOST renewal process begins; another look at TSPLOST

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Members of the Jones County Board of Commissioners discussed options for renewing the county’s current Special Local Option Sales Tax and the possibility of trying again for a penny transportation sales tax.Chairman Chris Weidner called the June 3 work session to order.
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, June 18, 2025
Shelby Tucker is the local veteran of the week. He is currently serving in the U.S. Navy with Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo in Japan. Petty Officer 2nd Class Tucker has also received the Navy Achievement Medal.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.

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College Achievements

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityThe following local student made President’s List for Fall 2024: Camryn Caraway from Gray.The following local student was awarded the Spring 2025 Academic Achievement List: Allie Willis of Gray.
Grease Monkey:

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Grease Monkey:

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 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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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheri’s Department and Gray Police Department June 5-11, 2025.June 5Stolen mailLt. Ransom received information reported by a complainant that his mail had been stolen.
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