Chairman Chris Weidner hands the proclamation in honor of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office to Lt. Travis Walker, who was joined by Dispatcher Devin Comer (in blue) and Cpl. Christopher Stewart, who works in the jail. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Chairman Chris Weidner hands the proclamation in honor of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office to Lt. Travis Walker, who was joined by Dispatcher Devin Comer (in blue) and Cpl. Christopher Stewart, who works in the jail. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

BOC presents proclamation, considers historic marker

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Jones County Commissioners honored law enforcement officers and heard a request for more funds for the tax assessors’ office at last week’s meeting.The June 2 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Chris Weidner, and the prayer and pledge were led by Jones County Sheriff’s Office Deputy…
Nominees for state office to be decided next Tuesday

Nominees for state office to be decided next Tuesday

Nominees for state office to be decided next Tuesday

Josh Lurie
With the field of dozens of candidates for state office narrowed down, final choices for party nominee will be chosen June 16 with early voting wrapping up Friday.Voters who chose a party in the May 13 primary will only be able to vote for the same party in Tuesday’s runoff unless a non-partisan…
Melzar Nye, president of Technical Appraisal Services (far right), gives a summary report to the Board of Assessors June 4. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Melzar Nye, president of Technical Appraisal Services (far right), gives a summary report to the Board of Assessors June 4. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Revaluation complete as work on tax digest wraps up

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Jones County Board of Tax Assessors got a welcome report about the county’s 2026 tax digest and said farewell and thank you to their interim chief appraiser at their June meeting.Board Chairman Dr. Leigh Stanford called the June 4 meeting to order, and the opening prayer and pledge were led by…
Michael Youngblood

Michael Youngblood

Victim’s visit to ICU leads to additional charge

Debbie Lurie-Smith
A suspect in an aggravated battery case is currently held without bond in the Jones County jail following an additional charge filed due to the condition of the victim in the case.Michael Adams Youngblood, 40, was arrested May 26 and charged with simple battery and aggravated battery. A report of…
Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

News Staff
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey. “We take convenience, customer opinion, the vehicle and more into consideration for…
Hounds Academy strengthens roots among middle schoolers, JCHS coaches

Hounds Academy strengthens roots among middle schoolers, JCHS coaches

Hounds Academy strengthens roots among middle schoolers, JCHS coaches

News Staff
The time for middle schoolers to suit up for the Greyhounds on Friday nights is yet to come. But last week, strong roots were planted for the course of that journey as the Jones County High School football program hosted its inaugural Hounds Academy. Over a span of four days, roughly 50 rising…
Rookie Baseball All Stars

Rookie Baseball All Stars

Rookie Baseball All Stars

Photos By Brad Harrison/staff
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Summer workouts underway for Hounds

Summer workouts underway for Hounds

Summer workouts underway for Hounds

Story And Photos By Brad Harrison
Alan Jackson may have sung a version of the song in the 1990s about the “Summertime Blues,” but there’s nothing blue about the acceleration of Jones County’s summer football workouts.When the calendar turned over to June last week, the Greyhounds kicked off the summer portion of their offseason, a…

Board appoints new secretary, seeks additional funds

Debbie Lurie-Smith
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors had a called meeting May 28 to appoint a new board secretary and approve a request for additional funds from the county.Chairman Dr. Leigh Stanford called the May 28 meeting to order at 9 a.m., and the prayer and pledge were led by Board Member Joe Rutledge.…

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–george Sheffield
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43) On the cross, Jesus spoke what is known as “The Last Seven Words”. The first saying He spoke was a prayer of forgiveness, praying for the Father to forgive sinners. The second saying was that…
Jackson receives scholarship, quilt

Jackson receives scholarship, quilt

Jackson receives scholarship, quilt

News Staff
Gavin Jackson receives his memory quilt from Carla Gibson. Gavin is the 2026 recipient of the Gibson Family One Team ~ One Heartbeat Scholarship. 
The Jones County News e-Edition
Chairman Chris Weidner hands the proclamation in honor of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office to Lt. Travis Walker, who was joined by Dispatcher Devin Comer (in blue) and Cpl. Christopher Stewart, who works in the jail. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Chairman Chris Weidner hands the proclamation in honor of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office to Lt. Travis Walker, who was joined by Dispatcher Devin Comer (in blue) and Cpl. Christopher Stewart, who works in the jail. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

BOC presents proclamation, considers historic marker

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Jones County Commissioners honored law enforcement officers and heard a request for more funds for the tax assessors’ office at last week’s meeting.

News 

Les Dames Magnifique awards scholarship

News Staff
Les Dames Magnifique is proud to announce the recipient of a $1000 academic scholarship for 2026 is Terrell Vashaon Glover. He is the son of Terelle Glover, Sr…
The Norfleets in 2009: (l-r) Matthew, John, Marilyn, and John Norfleet III. CONTRIBUTED

The Norfleets in 2009: (l-r) Matthew, John, Marilyn, and John Norfleet III. CONTRIBUTED

Norfleet’s outlook on life not changed by election

Greenberry Moore
Marilyn Norfleet has had an interesting, busy career, and she perhaps capped it off this year with a run for Chairperson of the Jones County Board of Education…

Council considers downtown truck parking

Debbie Lurie-Smith
A discussion about truck parking took up the majority of time in the June meeting of Gray’s City Council.The June 1 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed…
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Sports 

Hounds Academy strengthens roots among middle schoolers, JCHS coaches

Hounds Academy strengthens roots among middle schoolers, JCHS coaches

Hounds Academy strengthens roots among middle schoolers, JCHS coaches

News Staff
The time for middle schoolers to suit up for the Greyhounds on Friday nights is yet to come. But last week, strong roots were planted for the course of that…
Rookie Baseball All Stars

Rookie Baseball All Stars

Rookie Baseball All Stars

Photos By Brad Harrison/staff
Scan this QR code to see more photos and order reprints from Jones County sporting events.
Summer workouts underway for Hounds

Summer workouts underway for Hounds

Summer workouts underway for Hounds

Story And Photos By Brad Harrison
Alan Jackson may have sung a version of the song in the 1990s about the “Summertime Blues,” but there’s nothing blue about the acceleration of Jones County’s…
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community 

Jackson receives scholarship, quilt

Jackson receives scholarship, quilt

Jackson receives scholarship, quilt

News Staff
Gavin Jackson receives his memory quilt from Carla Gibson. Gavin is the 2026 recipient of the Gibson Family One Team ~ One Heartbeat Scholarship. 
Jackson speaks to Garden Club

Jackson speaks to Garden Club

Jackson speaks to Garden Club

News Staff
Brannon Jackson, Jones County Extension Agent, was guest speaker at the April meeting of the Gray Garden Club. He presented a most informative program on…

CALENDAR

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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,…
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Obituaries 

Janet Miller Bowden

Janet Miller Bowden

Janet Miller Bowden

News Staff
Nov. 1, 1942 - June 4, 2026Janet Bowden, 83, of Gray, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. A graveside service at Cedar Ridge Cemetery was held on Tuesday,…
Susan D. Burgamy

Susan D. Burgamy

Susan D. Burgamy

News Staff
June 18, 1956 - May 31, 2026Susan D. Burgamy passed away Sunday evening, May 31, 2026, at Brightmore Hospice surrounded by her loving family. A memorial…
William Benjamin Boyd

William Benjamin Boyd

William Benjamin Boyd

News Staff
June 6, 2026William Benjamin Boyd, 84, of Gray, passed away at Autumn Lane Health and Rehabilitation on Saturday, June 6, 2026. A memorial service will be held…
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