Valedictorian Ariana Epps and Salutatorian Aaron Varnadoe lead the processional at Jones County High School’s 2026 graduation ceremony that was held on the football field. The ceremony had been held in Milledgeville at Georgia College’s Centennial Center for the past several years. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
– JCHS Principal Dennis WoolfolkHigh school graduations are always notable to those involved, but Jones County High School’s 2026 graduation event not only brought the ceremony back home to Greyhound Field but was also the final graduation ceremony for Dennis Woolfolk as JCHS principal and the…
The May meeting of the Gray Downtown Development Authority started with a presentation of a company also working to help downtown businesses.The May 11 meeting was called to order by DDA Chairman Sherri Rollins. The agenda began with a brief finance report.Rollins said finances were within budget,…
The Jones County Board of Education recognized two award-winning student groups, presented six policy updates and announced an upcoming board retreat at its May business meeting.Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the May 12 meeting to order and before any business was conducted, members of the…
Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition
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…
MAY 8-13, 2026MAY 11Laura Dugick to SJ Homes & Communities, LLC; 4472 Rivercliff Way; parcel J50B00120; $54,000.00 SJ Homes & Communities, LLC to JSAL Properties, LLC; 4472 Rivercliff Way; parcel J50B00120; $200,000.00 Justin F. Johnson to James Nix; 458 Joycliff Terr.; parcel M04C00040; $…
MAY 14, 2026PLEASState vs. Shadiamond Ashanti Collins – 12 months for the lesser included offense of obstruction of law enforcement misdemeanor. Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 7/27/25 – 7/27/25.State vs. Percy Smith Jr. – three years each ct. 1: possession…
MAY 8-15, 2026Brayton Allan Bustos, 35, arrested 5/8/26 – 48 hoursLarry Donnell Curry, 34, arrested 5/10/26 – suspended or revoked license, suspended registration, no insuranceEthan Christopher Gardner, 20, arrested 5/12/26 – interference with custody 1st or 2nd conviction misdemeanor, probation…
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department May 9-11, 2026May 93 to 5 grams of marijuanaDep. Morgan conducted a routine traffic stop on Hwy. 57 for speeding. The vehicle posted 66 MPH in a…
• 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:June1-4• Time…
Growth of volleyball excitement shows in tryouts
The enthusiasm when it comes to volleyball in Jones County is palpable these days. Further proof was shown last week at not just the JCHS gymnasium but even across the way toward Gray Station Middle School.Last week, tryouts for both the high school and middle school teams were held. Through…
