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Jones County Board of Commissioner members take their oaths of office from Probate Judge Lewis Patterson at a work session held prior to their first meeting of 2025, Jan. 7. The 3:30 p.m. ceremony was the first of three sessions, with the final one beginning at 6 p.m. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Board of Commissioner members take their oaths of office from Probate Judge Lewis Patterson at a work session held prior to their first meeting of 2025, Jan. 7. The 3:30 p.m. ceremony was the first of three sessions, with the final one beginning at 6 p.m. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Senior citizens ask for streetlight funding for safety

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Members of a Jones County neighborhood came to the Board of Commissioners looking for help with streetlights that no longer work, leaving the streets filled with senior citizens in the dark.Chairman Chris Weidner called the Jan. 7 meeting to order.
Local newspapers provide reliable perspective

Local newspapers provide reliable perspective

Local newspapers provide reliable perspective

Dean Ridings
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meta’s recent decision to replace third-party fact checking with a crowdsourced system called “Community Notes” further highlights the importance of local newspapers in providing reliable, vetted information to their communities.
Exchange Bank Contributes to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

Exchange Bank Contributes to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

Exchange Bank Contributes to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Exchange Bank is proud to announce a $10,000 contribution to the Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation, reflecting our gratitude and commitment to supporting local law enforcement and public safety initiatives.This contribution was made through Georgia legislation (O.C.G.A. § 48-7-29.

Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Jan. 3-9, 2025 JAN. 3 Blake Avery Colley to Regan Eve Cheyney JAN. 6 Edward Louis Wright to Nanette Cherie Greene JAN. 7 Gavin Bishop Giles to Carrington Rhea Lindsey JAN.

Vehicle Tags

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
JAN. 3-9, 2025 Jones County ($7,237.69) City of Gray ($1,148.12) River North ($56.38) Total tags ($8,442.19)

Traffic Citations

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Jan. 3-9, 2025 VGCSA less than 1 oz. 2nd offense – 1 Operating vehicle without valid tag/decal – 1 Speeding – 11 Safety belts violation (adults) – 1

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
JAN. 5, 2025PLEA DAYState vs. Dylan Michael Duncan – three years for the offense of possession methamphetamine. Sentence to be served on probation.State vs. Alex McCater Coats – 20 years for the offense of aggravated assault with the first four years served in confinement.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Jan. 2-8, 2025.Jan.
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