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Samantha S. Thomas

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Guilty pleas land burglars in prison

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Two defendants and a 2024 burglary case will be spending time in prison for their roles in the burglary of a home on Curtis James Road.Samantha Shamar Thomas and Deiadre Antwann Jackson were in Jones County Superior Court March 20 to enter guilty pleas to their charges.
Commissioners surround 8-year-old Eli Altamirano, who led the opening prayer and pledge at their March 18 meeting. BETHANY TAPEE/Staff

Commissioners surround 8-year-old Eli Altamirano, who led the opening prayer and pledge at their March 18 meeting. BETHANY TAPEE/Staff

New public works director hired; county gets clean audit

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Jones County Commissioners had a busy meeting night that concluded with the selection of a new public works director. The March 18 meetings included two back-to-back work sessions preceding their monthly business meeting.
Georgia lawmakers focusing on artificial intelligence

Georgia lawmakers focusing on artificial intelligence

Georgia lawmakers focusing on artificial intelligence

Dave Williams
Monday, March 24, 2025
ATLANTA - By the time the 2025 General Assembly session gavels to a close early next month, Georgia lawmakers are expected to have taken the first steps to come to grips with the growth of artificial intelligence technology.
County takes next steps to implement package sales

County takes next steps to implement package sales

County takes next steps to implement package sales

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Jones County Board of Commissioners took the next steps in the approval process for package liquor store sales at their first meeting in March.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the March 4 meeting to order with the opening prayer and pledge led by Brennan Jackson.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department March 6-10, 2025.March 6Giving false nameDeputy Brown was sitting in the area of S.R.
Kirby V. Moore

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Judge denies bond for man held on charges of molestation

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A defendant arrested last month on several child molestation charges was denied bond in Jones County Superior Court.Kirby Vincent Moore, 55, was arrested Feb. 25 and charged with aggravated sodomy, two counts of child molestation and two additional counts of aggravated child molestation.
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