Jordan Chapel A.M.E. Anniversary
Jordan Chapel A.M.E. Church is celebrating its 157th Church Anniversary and Homecoming Oct. 13, 2:00 p.m. at Adams Tabernacle in Haddock. Rev.
Wilbur Greene and the New Damascus Baptist Church family will be guests. The community is invited.
Head Start Applications
Apply online at www.mgcaa. org or call 478-922-4464.
Required documentation: birth certificate, social security card, immunization record form 3231, proof of income, GA Public Health Form 3300 (4 yr. olds) Medicaid/insurance card, well child/dental check and verification of income and housing. CDA Scholarship opportunities available for those with a High School Diploma. Contact MGCAA for more information.
Book Sale
The Jones County Friends of the Library will have their book sale Saturday, Oct. 12, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 273 Railroad Street, Gray, building next to the JCHS track. Thousands of books and audio visuals of all types for all ages. Amazing prices – many are free. Feature of the month – mystery.
Holliman Grove Pentecostal Church
Holliman Grove Pentecostal Church will have its Family and Friends Day Oct. 20, 2:00 p.m., at 280 Vinson Road, McIntyre.
The public is invited to join.
There will be a baking contest and awards will be given.
Contact Pastor Norman White for contest registration at 478 283-2600.
Lions Club Fair
Sponsored by the Jones County Lions Club. Oct. 8-12 at the Lions Club fair grounds.
Voices of the Past Lantern Tour
Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12, at 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Reservations required. Call (478) 986-5172.
Tours start at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. The 6 p.m. tour is a twilight tour for those that want to see more of the historic site or don’t want to walk in the dark. The tour will be a half mile walk up and down hill terrain in limited light that will last approx. 1.5 hours. 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette, GA 31046.
Southeast of Juliette, 18 miles from I-75 Forsyth exit #185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit #171.
Breakfast, Bike and Zumba for Breast Cancer
When: Oct. 12, 8 a.m. start Where: BodyPlex in Milledgeville More information: The Morning Grind Coffee Truck will be there at 8 a.m. Biking takes place at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. and Zumba is at 10 a.m. First 20 to register for each class receive a Susan Komen Coffee Mug. To register, call 478-414-1444.
Col. Allen Carr Memorial 5K
Sat., Nov. 9, W. E. Knox Civic Center, 161 W. Clinton Street, Gray. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 9:00 a.m. Early registration $25, late registration $30. T-shirts are guaranteed to pre-registered runners and will be available at check-in. Mail completed registration form with payment to Veterans 5K, P.O. Box 733, Gray, GA 31032 or call Joy Carr with questions at 478-3198209.
Salem AME Church
Salem AME Church, 115 Holloman Road, will have its Family and Friends Day Celebration on Sunday, Oct.
20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Troy Daniel from Hunt’s Chapel AME Church will be the guest speaker.
Lions Club Gun Raffle
30 guns in 30 days. Daily drawings start on Nov. 1-30.
Each day’s winning number is based on the Georgia CASH 3 lottery drawing for that day. All proceeds benefit the Jones County Lions Club. For more information contact the Lions Club at 478-731-2341 or lionsclubofjonescountyga@gmail.com.
Not-So-Scary Grayberry Spectacular
Not-So-Scary Grayberry Spectacular will be Oct. 26, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., in downtown Gray.
Fields of Faith
Fields of Faith will be held Nov. 6, at the Jones County High School football stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Event starts at 6:30 p.m. Free to public.
24th Annual Veterans Day Celebration
Sat. Nov. 9, at the W. E.
Knox Center. 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cruise in car show, food vendors, Honor Flight information, music, entertainment, Field of Flags. Each veteran attending will receive a gift. Veterans Program at 11:00 a.m.
American Legion Drawings at 1:00 p.m.
