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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
FEB. 14-20, 2025FEB. 14Cheyenne Zammit to Nicole Weprek; 2004 Graham Rd.; parcel J6400144; $204,900.00FEB. 18Melissa D. Brown to Dale Gerard Eich and Katrina S. Eich; 945 GA Hwy. 22 E Tract 2-B PB 23/435; 13.761 acres; parcel J39A00016A; $675,000.

Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
FEB. 14-21, 2025Eric Joseph Batchelor, 46, arrested 2/19/25 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyChaunce Michael Braun, 29, arrested 2/20/25 – Henry CoHunter Harrison Bridges, 22, arrested 2/16/25 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge misdemeanorEdward Jerome Broadus Jr.
The Newberry family surrounds James Newberry (second from left) at the Feb. 13 meeting and annual banquet of Jones County History and Heritage after he was named the Hamilton-Williams Preservationist of the Year for 2024. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

The Newberry family surrounds James Newberry (second from left) at the Feb. 13 meeting and annual banquet of Jones County History and Heritage after he was named the Hamilton-Williams Preservationist of the Year for 2024. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Newberry wins historic preservation award

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Jones County History and Heritage celebrated a young man whose love of history began as a teenager and has continued throughout his college and professional career.
Former Jones County chief appraiser Tony George speaks to the Board of Tax Assessors at a Feb. 20 called meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/ Staff

Former Jones County chief appraiser Tony George speaks to the Board of Tax Assessors at a Feb. 20 called meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/ Staff

Chief appraiser fired by tax assessors board

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors got down to business quickly at a called meeting last week with a clear goal of correcting problems in the tax assessors office.The Feb.
Former chief appraiser Tony George stands in front of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors.

Former chief appraiser Tony George stands in front of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors.

Chief appraiser fired after four-hour-long meeting

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Jones County’s chief tax appraiser was fired at the conclusion of a Feb. 20 called meeting that lasted more than four hours. The motion to remove Tony George was made by Jones County Board of Tax Assessors member Joe Rutledge.
Georgia Senate backs bill to increase state child care tax credit

Georgia Senate backs bill to increase state child care tax credit

Georgia Senate backs bill to increase state child care tax credit

Ty Tagami
Thursday, February 20, 2025
ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate unanimously backed a bill Wednesday that would give parents of young children a bigger tax break.The goal of Senate Bill 89 is to help more parents stay in the workforce, said the chief sponsor, Sen. Brian Strickland, R-McDonough.
Jones County JROTC cadets with State Sen. Rick Williams during their recent visit to the Capitol.

Jones County JROTC cadets with State Sen. Rick Williams during their recent visit to the Capitol.

11 JROTC cadets visit Georgia Capitol

Brandy Round
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Eleven Jones County High School Greyhound Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets visited the Capitol for Youth in Government Day at the Capitol Feb. 4.The cadets, other JROTC units, the Georgia Girl Scouts, and advocacy groups all were present at the capitol.
Cliff and Valerie Douglas inside Faith Ann’s Antiques and More located at 250 W. Clinton St. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Cliff and Valerie Douglas inside Faith Ann’s Antiques and More located at 250 W. Clinton St. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Faith Ann’s antiques a lifelong dream for owner

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The owner of Gray’s newest antique shop is living a dream that started with family and continues to be a family affair.Faith Ann’s Antiques had its ribbon cutting and official grand opening Feb. 4, but the store, located at 250 West Clinton Street, opened in September.
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