Outstanding Quality of Life.

Some places have just one or two things going for them – it’s up to you to decide if the benefits of living there outweigh the sacrifices you’ll have to make.

And, then there are those rare places where everything is in sync, and the biggest debate is over which benefit you love the most.

Jones County is that kind of place: not just a place with an affordable cost of living, but also with easy access to goods and services; not just a place to do business, but also to serve others through social and community outreaches; and not just a place to have a good time, but also to feed the mind and soul through the arts and education.

Put it all together and you have a place where you’re free to pursue your happiness among people committed to your well-being and even better living in the future.

How do we know? Well, we live here. But don’t take our word for it: in 2006, The Clarion-Ledger, one of the state’s largest newspapers, awarded Jones County’s largest city Laurel the prestigious “Livable Community Award” for the third time. This award recognizes cities or towns who have made a concerted effort to dramatically improve the lives of their citizens.

Quality of life – it’s not just a catch-phrase in Jones County: it’s really living!