Public library invites all for adventureThe Jones County Library is kicking off their summer reading program May 23, and this year’s theme is all about different adventures, which can be found in books.Julie King, the branch manager of the Jones County Public Library, said she is ready for…
The first of four men arrested for January 2023 crimes of armed robbery and a home invasion received 30 years to serve in prison following his entry of a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court last week.Corey Termain Wallace, 24, entered his plea May 9 and received 20 years each for four counts…
When Gray Mayor Ed Barbee called the May meeting of the City Council to order, he did so from behind the bench at the front of the D.V. Childs Civic Center for the first time since the May 1, 2023, meeting.Barbee went into septic shock May 4, 2023, following a routine procedure to remove kidney…
The Jones County Board of Commissioners held a work session with the county’s chief appraiser last week to clear up issues of rising property values, but it was not apparent at meeting’s end if that was accomplished.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the May 7 meeting to order. Commissioner John…
Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for May 3-9, 2024VGCSA less than 1 oz. – 1 VGCSA less than 1 oz. 2nd offense – 1 Over weight limit – 1 Operating vehicle without valid tag/decal – 4 Driving with suspended license 1st offense – 2 Driving without proof of insurance – 1 No…
MAY 3-9, 2024Jones County ($4,615.19) City of Gray ($1,157.29) River North ($299.14) Total tags ($6,071.62)
MAY 3-9, 20245/3/24 Bonnie Hopkins Kester and Donald Kester $626.005/3/24 Tony Butler $513.005/3/24 Tony Butler $484.005/3/24 Tony Butler $484.005/8/24 Rickey Ricardo Rushin Jr. $150.00
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court May 3-9, 2024 MAY 6John Edward Kile to Lindsey Rae Rodgers MAY 8Zachary Taylor Allen to Katie Marie Alford
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department May 4-9, 2024.May 4You’re taking me to jail anywayDeputy Morris was dispatched to Bethune Ave. near Flora Wyche Dr. in reference to a suspicious…
MAY 3-9, 2024MAY 6Julie Haselden to Eli Anthony Herring; parcel J56A00001AL33; $103,000.00 MAY 7Larry George Howard to Jones County Sports Authority, LLC; 1512 Hwy. 22; 11.97 acres; parcel J3400009; $90,000.00 Annete A. Little to Brandon V. Teague; 132 S. Robbie Dr. Lot 6, Blk. C, Sect. 4 Pt.2…
MAY 9, 2024PLEASState vs. Robert Owen Nicholson – two years for the offense of possession methamphetamine with the first 90 days served in jail suspended upon entry into a state probation detention center for 120 days. The remainder of sentence to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive…

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Public library invites all for adventure The Jones County Library is kicking off their summer reading program May 23, and this year’s theme is all about different adventures, which can be found in books. Julie King, the branch manager of the Jones County Public Library, said she is ready for adventures in summer reading.
The first of four men arrested for January 2023 crimes of armed robbery and a home invasion received 30 years to serve in prison following his entry of a…
When Gray Mayor Ed Barbee called the May meeting of the City Council to order, he did so from behind the bench at the front of the D.V. Childs Civic Center for…
The Jones County Board of Commissioners held a work session with the county’s chief appraiser last week to clear up issues of rising property values, but it…
Softball Camp• June3-6,9a.m.-Noon• Ages:5torising8thgraders• Cost:$110or$100beforeMay24• Info:E-mailaburt@jones.k12.ga.us or JCHS softball on FacebookSoccer…
Over the past few seasons, one constant leader for the Greyhounds golf program has been that of Ben Ridley. His impact was enough to gain the eye of Fisk…
The multi-sport Lady Greyhound career of Kimber Kent will last a bit longer.By way of her round of 84 in last week’s GHSA golf sectionals, the senior will…
Salem AME Church 115 Holloman Road, will be celebrating its 141st Church Anniversary on Sunday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Bernard Sutton of…
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court April 26 – May 2, 2024 MAY 2Justin Phillip Barlow to Stephanie Michelle Moore
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.…
Mrs. Nancy Jane (Edwards) Miles, 65, of Jones County, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at home.Fourth of five surviving children of Frank Dewey and Virginia…
Ms. Debra Crumley, 73, of Gray, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. Graveside funeral services were at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Macon, Georgia, on…
Anthony Perna entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 26, 2024. He fought a long and courageous battle against heart disease, but passed away peacefully at…