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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department March 27 – April 1, 2026March 27Drug related objectsDeputy Dominguez was on routine patrol on the Gray Bypass near Eatonton Hwy.

Traffic Citations

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for March 27 – April 2, 2026Take big game animal, other than deer, within 200 — 1 Hunting over bait – turkey — 2 Driving with suspended license — 1 Speeding — 12

Vehicle Tags

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
MARCH 27 – APRIL 2, 2026 Jones County ($3,727.22) City of Gray ($3,811.04) River North ($12.28) Total tags ($7,550.54)

Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court March 27 – April 2, 2026 MARCH 27Jacob David Barnes to Jessica Melissa Greene MARCH 30Keith Davison to Susanna Ilene Vaillancourt MARCH 31Wendell Wayne Henry to Yvette Marie Perry APRIL 2Norman Houston Monfort to Lakota Schell Milner
Daniel R. Garrett

Daniel R. Garrett

Inmate who escaped from hospital nabbed

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A Jones County Sheriff’s Office inmate receiving treatment at what was believed to be a secure mental health facility escaped for a short time from a Macon hospital last weekend.Daniel Ross Garrett was back in custody before lunch Saturday, April 4, according to Capt. Kenny Gleaton with the JCSO.
Jones County High School students take turns on the Seatbelt Convincer April 3, set up at the school by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in coordination of a grant received by the Gray Police Department. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County High School students take turns on the Seatbelt Convincer April 3, set up at the school by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in coordination of a grant received by the Gray Police Department. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

BUCKLE UP! Grant helps provide real-life simulations

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Students at Jones County High School received an up-close-and-personal lesson about the importance and effectiveness of seatbelts last week as part of a safety education grant received by the Gray Police Department.
Board of Tax Assessor members with Jones County’s new chief appraiser, Lori Buchanan (third from right), after the April 2 board meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Board of Tax Assessor members with Jones County’s new chief appraiser, Lori Buchanan (third from right), after the April 2 board meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Chief appraiser hired by board of tax assessors

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Not many government meetings conclude with a celebratory air, but last week’s meeting of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors did just that.Board Chairman Dr. Leigh Stanford called the April 2 meeting to order, and board member Joe Rutledge led the opening prayer and pledge.

Another dirt road side-by-side accident proves fatal

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A Milledgeville man lost his life last weekend after being thrown from a side-by-side after losing control of the vehicle on a dirt road.Jordan Dewayne Norville, 40, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident by Jones County Deputy Coroner Wayne Grier.
Students at Mattie Wells Elementary made presentations on Black figures from history and the modern day. CONTRIBUTED

Students at Mattie Wells Elementary made presentations on Black figures from history and the modern day. CONTRIBUTED

Fifth-graders bring Black history to life through living museum

Bethany Tapee-ward
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Mattie Wells Elementary School fifth graders presented a “Living Museum” for Black History Month, featuring presentations on historic and modern African American figures brought to life through student-led exhibits.Fifth-grade teacher Stephanie Shi explained the project.
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