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New street signs in downtown Gray are easy to read and complement the decorative street lights recently installed. CONTRIBUTED

New street signs in downtown Gray are easy to read and complement the decorative street lights recently installed. CONTRIBUTED

City plans to fill vacant seat in general election

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Gray City Council members took care of several items of business during a brief monthly meeting last week, including voting themselves a raise.The question of an additional election this year due to the resignation of Councilman Benny Gray was discussed near the conclusion of the meeting.
JCHS students get experience interviewing for future jobs

JCHS students get experience interviewing for future jobs

JCHS students get experience interviewing for future jobs

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Jones County High School’s College and Career Academy organized community-led mock interview sessions for students enrolled in thirdyear career pathway courses to gain real-world experience in preparation for their future careers.
John W. Childers

John W. Childers

Violent re-offender to serve 10 years

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Another chapter in the saga of a violent Jones County offender played out in superior court last week with the result more prison time for the repeat criminal.John Wayne Childers, 49, was revoked to serve 10 years in prison March 6 following a probation revocation hearing.

13-year-old pedestrian dies on Eatonton Highway

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A 13-year-old lost her life crossing Eatonton Highway Saturday, despite all efforts by medical and rescue personnel.Rylee Baird was pronounced deceased on the scene March 8 by Jones County Deputy Coroner Wayne Greer. The time of death was listed as 7:27 p.m.
James Davis (second left) was appointed Interim chief appraiser at a March 10 called meeting of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors. Davis has 50-plus years of experience in the field, including serving as chief appraiser in four counties and as a Georgia Department of Revenue training Instructor. Board members Leigh Stanford (l-r), Andrea Riley and Joe Rutledge are also pictured. Check out the full story in next week’s edition. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

James Davis (second left) was appointed Interim chief appraiser at a March 10 called meeting of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors. Davis has 50-plus years of experience in the field, including serving as chief appraiser in four counties and as a Georgia Department of Revenue training Instructor. Board members Leigh Stanford (l-r), Andrea Riley and Joe Rutledge are also pictured. Check out the full story in next week’s edition. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Interim chief appraiser hired

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
James Davis (second left) was appointed Interim chief appraiser at a March 10 called meeting of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors.
Crossover Day casualties include sports betting, DEI

Crossover Day casualties include sports betting, DEI

Crossover Day casualties include sports betting, DEI

Ty Tagami
Monday, March 10, 2025
ATLANTA - Sports betting struck out again this year in the General Assembly.The state House of Representatives passed 75 bills Thursday in the daylong flurry of activity known as Crossover Day, the annual deadline for legislation to clear either the House or Senate to remain alive for the year.
Students practice “hibernating” on the play mat. BETHANY TAPPEE/Staff

Students practice “hibernating” on the play mat. BETHANY TAPPEE/Staff

Turtle Classroom learns about surviving winter

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Students in Teacher Page Sole’s Turtle Classroom, along with Paraprofessional Kristen Bunce, have engaged in discussions about how people and animals care for themselves during the winter. They have also collaborated to complete various winter-themed small group activities.
Ashton Jones on American Idol

Ashton Jones on American Idol

Ashton Jones on American Idol

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Residents of Brookstone Village were treated to a concert by singer, songwriter and American Idol contestant Ashton Jones Feb. 27. The 20-year-old was born and raised in Gray and has been playing the guitar and singing since the age of 16.
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