Antonio Gibson (left) was more than surprised when his boss Justin Kelly handed him the keys and clear title to the Slim Chickens Hummer after work Sept. 18. CONTRIBUTED
There are bonuses, and then there are bonuses. And it could be said that an employee at a local restaurant got a ‘hum’ dinger!It was a typical workday for Antonio Gibson — who has been an employee of Slim Chickens in Gray since its opening — until his boss Justin Kelly called an employee meeting…
Jones County pitcher Kaleigh Scarborough rifles a pitch toward the plate in last week’s run-rule win against Warner Robins. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
Having gone through the meat of their region schedule, the Lady Greyhounds biggest challenges of the regular season have come and gone. But that does not mean that there is a reason for Jones County to relent.Following last week’s sweep of Warner Robins and Jackson, Jones County (18-7) found itself…
Defensive end Isaac Elliott careens in to disrupt a passing attempt by Union Grove quarterback Tristin Sharpe. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
For those Greyhounds fans that have been unable to follow Jones County on the road since their multi-game win streak, they were able to see first-hand why the Greyhounds are now tied for the region lead during Friday’s 65-7 homecoming win against Union Grove with the purple and gold dominating on…
From around the state and beyond, the tributes began to roll in last Monday for Ella Jenkins. A standout for the Lady Greyhounds on the softball field who was starting her collegiate career at Brewton-Parker College, Jenkins died last Sunday evening.Softball was a major part of Jenkins’ life, and…
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSATURDAY, OCT. 10What: Jones County Friends of the Library Book Sale When: Sat., Oct. 10, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Where: Jones County Pre-K…
Attentive Georgia voters will notice something different when they go to their polling places on Election Day: pen and paper.Poll workers will log each voter in electronically, but they will also be recording voters’ names on a backup log using pen and paper.The retro method is required by a rule…
Sept. 20, 1946 - Sept. 21, 2026Bobbie Morrison Hutto, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by faith, family, hard work, and love.Bobbie began her career with Southern Bell Telephone Co. as a…
Oct. 15, 1962 - Sept. 30, 2026Patricia Elaina Maxwell, 63, of Round Oak, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, Sept.30, 2026. Funeral services will be private for the family.Daughter of the late Mathey Earl Spires and Anna Shire Spires, Patricia was born in Macon, GA on Oct. 15, 1962.Patricia had a…
July 3, 1938 - Sept. 15, 2026Melvin Stanley Davidson, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and hardworking man, passed away on Sept. 15, 2026. Born on July 3, 1938, Melvin lived a life defined by love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family.Melvin proudly served his…
Aug. 12, 2008 - Sept. 27, 2026Ella Jenkins, 18, of Gray, GA, passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Gray, 134 West Clinton Street, Gray, GA, with the Reverends Matt Price, John Mark Cooling, and Marshall…
Oct. 6, 1945 - Sept. 28, 2026Roy Lee “RL” Farrell 80, of Gray, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday Oct. 2, 2026, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, GA, with Reverend Emory Howell officiating. Burial followed at Plentitude…
Antonio Gibson (left) was more than surprised when his boss Justin Kelly handed him the keys and clear title to the Slim Chickens Hummer after work Sept. 18. CONTRIBUTED
Attentive Georgia voters will notice something different when they go to their polling places on Election Day: pen and paper.Poll workers will log each voter…
The City of Gray had a short meeting of city committees as scheduled, despite most everything else in the city being shut down because of a city water issue…
A Jones County man entered a guilty plea to 20 counts of sexual exploitation of children and will be spending the next 18 years in prison.Jonathan Dylan Wright…
Having gone through the meat of their region schedule, the Lady Greyhounds biggest challenges of the regular season have come and gone. But that does not mean…
Defensive end Isaac Elliott careens in to disrupt a passing attempt by Union Grove quarterback Tristin Sharpe. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
For those Greyhounds fans that have been unable to follow Jones County on the road since their multi-game win streak, they were able to see first-hand why the…
From around the state and beyond, the tributes began to roll in last Monday for Ella Jenkins. A standout for the Lady Greyhounds on the softball field who was…
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSATURDAY,…
Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSATURDAY…
July 3, 1938 - Sept. 15, 2026Melvin Stanley Davidson, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and hardworking man, passed away on Sept. 15, 2026.…
