Bailey wins fifth term as BOE chair; runoff set
The May 19 primary resolved one non-partisan contest in Jones County but resulted in several runoffs statewide, including who the Republican candidate for Governor will be in November.The only local contest in the election was for the Board of Education Chairman. Incumbent Ginger Bailey was…
The Johnson Law Office at its new location with the address of 426 Madison St. in Clinton. CONTRIBUTED
A 200-year-old law office continues to attract attention for its historic significance with the most recent accolade from Georgia Trust in recognition of its preservation and restoration.The Johnson Law Office was presented the Georgia Trust Historic Preservation Excellence in Restoration Award…
Commissioners heard the county’s Fiscal Year 2025 audit review at last week’s meeting and made a decision about the purchase of golf carts, but those interested in the adoption of Jones County’s package sales ordinance will be waiting until June.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the May 19…
MAY 21, 2026PLEASState vs. Tresa Tate – one year for the offense of possession methamphetamine. Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served from 8/22/25 – 8/22/25.State vs. Adrian Keith White – six months each ct. 1: possession marijuana less than ounce, ct. 2: giving false…
MAY 813, 2026MAY 18Peachtree Building Group, LLC to Nelson Henry Mose Buckland, Jr.; 250 Stone Brook Dr.; parcel J45D00133; $362,912.00 Russell Gene Moses to Kenneth Edward McCrimmon, Jr.; 104 Henry Dr.; parcel J44A00336; $328,000.00 Gary R. Morofka to Job Moxley; 197 Stone Edge Dr.; parcel…
MAY 1522, 2026Demarco Torrell Austin, 48, arrested 5/22/26 – suspended or revoked licenseBenjamin Ameer Billingslea, 31, arrested 5/19/26 – improper display of tag, suspended or revoked license, open container of alcohol in motor vehicleSharcorra Tysheara Devereaux, 28, arrested 5/15/26 – suspended…
Late May once again means the start of all-star baseball and softball tournaments, and two teams will be able to play close to home.District tournaments for both coach pitch softball and rookie baseball will be hosted in Jones County. Games began Wednesday of this week with bracket play scheduled…
Football• Dates:June1-4• Time:4p.m.to6p.m.• Ages:Risingsixthtoeighthgraders• Cost:$20• Forinfo,pleaseemailjustin. montgomery@jones.k12.ga.usSoftball• Dates:June1-4• Time:9a.m.tonoon• Ages:Risingkindergartenthrough eighth grade• Cost:$100• Forinfo,pleaseemailaburt@jones. k12.ga.usSoccer• Dates:June1…
This Week In the Word
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyUnderstand temptationLet no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives…
–George Sheffield “The veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.”--Mt 27:51 The moment Jesus died on the cross some strange things happened. The first thing was the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.This veil was 60 feet high, 30 feet wide, some…
