The Jones County News

07/27/2025

*Updated JCHS Open House Date* Due to an unexpected air conditioning issue, the JCHS Open House has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to ensure a comfortable and welcoming environment for our families and staff. We look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday evening! http://edne.tw/n973825

07/25/2025

Yay!

✅ Boil Water Advisory Lifted ✅

The boil water advisory issued on 7/24/25 has officially been lifted.

💧 Recent water quality tests have confirmed that the water supply is safe to drink and use as normal.
✅ You may now use your tap water for drinking, cooking, and all other purposes without boiling.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked to restore service and ensure water safety.

07/24/2025

Due to the ongoing issues with the water pressure, it is uncertain if we will have air conditioning tomorrow for our scheduled open house. We have made the decision to move open house to WEDNESDAY July 30th.

Again, Open House will now be WEDNESDAY July 30th from 4:30-6:30.

07/24/2025

📣 Community Update from Main Street Gray 📣

Due to an unexpected water main break, the City of Gray is currently under a Boil Water Advisory, and all restaurants across the city will be closed on Thursday, July 24 out of caution for public health.

We understand how difficult this is for our small business owners, their staff, and the community who support them. Please know this step is being taken to prioritize your safety and the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and dines in Gray.

💧Water testing is in progress, and as soon as it’s safe, the advisory will be lifted and our restaurants will reopen.

In the meantime, we encourage everyone to:

🔹 Boil tap water before drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth
🔹 Keep supporting local businesses in other ways—shop downtown, leave a positive review, or share their pages

We’re grateful for your patience, resilience, and continued support. We will keep you informed during this temporary challenge.

07/24/2025

✅ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED✅
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🚨 Boil Water Advisory in Effect 🚨

Attention City of Gray Water Customers:

Due to a water main break on 7/24/25, some areas have experienced low water pressure or temporary water outages. As a precaution, a Boil Water Advisory is now in effect for all affected customers.

✅ What you should do:
• Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or preparing food.
• Use bottled water if available.
• This advisory will remain in place until water samples are tested and confirmed safe.

💧 Please note: Water pressure is expected to gradually increase throughout the day as crews complete repairs and restore the system.

✅ We’re working quickly to restore normal water service and will keep you updated as soon as the advisory is lifted.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure your safety and restore full service.

07/24/2025

This is for all of Gray. Main break has been isolated and water pressure should return throughout day.

✅ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED✅
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🚨 Boil Water Advisory in Effect 🚨

Attention City of Gray Water Customers:

Due to a water main break on 7/24/25, some areas have experienced low water pressure or temporary water outages. As a precaution, a Boil Water Advisory is now in effect for all affected customers.

✅ What you should do:
• Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or preparing food.
• Use bottled water if available.
• This advisory will remain in place until water samples are tested and confirmed safe.

💧 Please note: Water pressure is expected to gradually increase throughout the day as crews complete repairs and restore the system.

✅ We’re working quickly to restore normal water service and will keep you updated as soon as the advisory is lifted.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure your safety and restore full service.

07/23/2025

We are so excited for our upcoming State of the Community event! 🎉

Don't forget to get your ticket and join us on August 28th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Butler Hall for an informative look at what's happening in Jones County. Leaders from local government, education, public safety, and more will share updates on current projects and future initiatives. 🎤🏛️📚

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Cadence Bank and supporting sponsors Tri-County EMC , DeLong's Gizzard Equipment , and Amber and Eric Ayers- Ayers Real Estate !

07/23/2025

SERVICE INTERRUPTION!

UPDATE: 7/23/2025 (10:54am) all water services have been restored. No boil water notice.

7/23/2025 (06:45am) We have an emergency service interruption for the River North Neighborhood- more precisely the Plantation Dr area. Our crew is onsite for a water main break that occurred around 6:00-6:15am this morning. The Outage will be on Plantation Dr, River Knoll, Plantation Ct, Old Ridge Rd, and Old Ridge Way.
I will update this posting as soon as I have more information.

Thank you,
Brandon Starkr.

07/22/2025

Join Matthew Forrest from GCSU for Screen Painting. Wednesday, July 23rd at 9AM.

07/16/2025

July 17: 🍎 New principal at Clifton Ridge; 🏈 Greyhounds accelerating - https://mailchi.mp/jcnews/jcn-weekly-headlines-6760974