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Old Clinton War Days Returns to Gray

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, May 4th, 2012, 2:59pm

The 31st annual Old Clinton War Days will be held in Old Clinton, Georgia, Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6.

Authentic camps open to the public beginning at 10:05 a.m. each day featuring period demonstrations and walking tours of the area. Food and hand crafted items will be available for purchase. A narration of battle history begins at 1:35 p.m. each day.

On Saturday, the Battle of Sunshine Church will be presented at 2:05 p.m., with the closing of the camp at 5:05 p.m. and a free memorial service at the Old Clinton Cemetery at 8:05 p.m.

Sunday features an 11:05 a.m. church service at the McCarthy/Pope House and the Battle of Griswoldville at 2:05 p.m. followed by the closing of the camp at 4:05 p.m.

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Saturday, April 28th, 2012, 4:00pm

ROBINS, AFB., GA.--The Air Show lineup features performers including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-18 Hornets, the C-130 Hercules, and the Air Force F-22 Raptor.

The air show is free and open to the public and starts at 11:30 a.m.

You can park at the Macon Airport, McConnell-Talbert Stadium and Anchor Glass and then catch bus transportation to the show. The shuttle starts at 9:45 a.m. both days and gates open at 10 a.m.

The shuttle runs until 5 p.m.

See the Dos and Donts of attending.

PHOTOS | Blue Angels Arrive at Robins AFB

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 5th, 2012, 2:10pm

Turner Woods Elementary Hosts Family-Oriented Spring Fling

GRAY, GA.--Turner Woods Elementary School holds a spring fling on Saturday, April 14.

Events will include a rock wall, pony rides, inflatables, kiddie train, games, tie dye, face painting, cake walk, karaoke, cookie decorating, bingo and a silent auction.

That's from 2-6 p.m. at Turner Woods Elementary School.

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 4:05pm

Nominate Your Town for "Best of the Road"

'Help put your town on the map!'

USATODAY teams up with Rand McNally in a search for the Best Small Towns in the United States.

You can nominate your town online through May 15.

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Submitted by Kema's Hobby - Your Hometown Bookstore, Kema Clark, Bookstore Blogger

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 8:23am

April is National Poetry Month and we're looking for your original poems at the bookstore in Downtown Gray. Bring your original poems in and get a free gift, plus be registered for the grand prize to be drawn the end of April. With your approval, we'll be publishing original poems on Kema's Bookstore facebook page.

We'll also be publishing in the bookstore newsletter and in the Jones County News.

All ages are invited to submit your poetry, so we can share your thoughts and ideas.

Jean Wooten, a resident at Lynn Haven Health & Rehabilitation, is one of our very talented local poets and has submitted several poems in this year's national poetry recognition. Several of our local Jones County teens have also submitted poetry.