Debbie Lurie-Smith

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Qualifying open for November election of probate judge

Smash-and-grabbers nab wrong ATM

BOE reports smooth start to beginning of school year

Friends of the Library donates $6,000 from book sales

Sears, Greene to live broadcast every Greyhound game

Suspected armed robber indicted with help of security footage

New arrest leads to prison for probationer

Nine store clerks cited for alcohol sales violations

City, county negotiate LOST split for next 10 years

Two RICO defendants plead guilty, get 10 years on probation

Scenic Byway a main attraction for Jones County

City gets clean audit; water fund posts a loss

Man halts assault after being struck by hammer

$ 81,000 and counting...

Sheriff’s office makes it easier to get in touch

Prisoner requests sentence reduction; judge says no

Man pleads guilty, to serve 5 years on drug charges

Couple arrested for cruelty to 9-year-old child

Courthouse in need of emergency repairs

DDA resolves to protect Ocmulgee scenic byway

City, county to negotiate split of local sales tax revenue

Altercation leads to arrests for assault, weapons, drugs

Supreme Court decision leads to reduced sentence for molester

Restaurant employee arrested for thefts

Local agencies train for active shooter response

City denies request for new cell phone tower

City council prepares for LOST negotiations; audit scheduled

Rental assistance still available for those impacted by pandemic

Joint Comprehensive Plan adopted by city, county

Mountain bike trail on track for south complex

Sex offender denied access to public park

17-year-old indicted for dangerous prank at high school

Bond denied for alleged marijuana grower

Board of Health hears reports on COVID, renovation

Signs stolen from biking event; suspect arrested

Felony murder charge among 19 indictments

Contraband of ‘Grizzly’ nature found in trash can

Resisting arrest leads to dangerous situation for deputy

Stone Brooke Suites closing effective Sept. 1

BOE adopts FY23 budget, thanks bookkeepers