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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
JAN. 3-9, 2025JAN. 3 Lampkin; 128 East Clinton St.; parcel G0400076; $17,000.00JAN. 6Russell Rd.; 94.29 acres; parcel J1600039; $470,000.00 Hal Locklear to Michael Alan Toivonen and Lesley Pittman Toivonen; 208 Autumn Ridge Ct. Lot 5 Christopher’s Walk Subd. PB 18/202; 0.
Tim Andrews, chairman of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors, speaks to commissioners at the Jan. 7 hearing. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Tim Andrews, chairman of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors, speaks to commissioners at the Jan. 7 hearing. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Chairman: I was not aware; no one told us

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Jones County Board of Commissioners took another step in the process of removing the remaining two members of the Board of Tax Assessors with an appeal to Superior Court by those members the only recourse to impede the process.Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Weidner called the Jan.
Legion Commandant Russell Curry (center left) presents a check to Holly and Jeramie Frasure for the benefit of Bellablue Farm and their work training service dogs for veterans. CONTRIBUTED

Legion Commandant Russell Curry (center left) presents a check to Holly and Jeramie Frasure for the benefit of Bellablue Farm and their work training service dogs for veterans. CONTRIBUTED

American Legion makes donations, presents awards

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Gray American Legion Post 142 recently held its Christmas party with good food, good friends and reports of its good works for the community.The Dec. 18 event was held at the American Legion Post building located at 314 Old Clinton Road. The American Legion now welcomes all veterans to join.
Jones County commissioners take their oaths of office from Probate Judge Lewis Patterson.

Jones County commissioners take their oaths of office from Probate Judge Lewis Patterson.

Senior citizen asks for streetlight funding for safety

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Monday, January 13, 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.
U.S. Capitol (WikiCommons)

U.S. Capitol (WikiCommons)

U.S. House passes Laken Riley Act

Dave Williams
Sunday, January 12, 2025
ATLANTA - The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Republican-backed legislation named in honor of Georgia murder victim Laken Riley as the first act of the new Congress.The Laken Riley Act requires detention of illegal immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes including theft and burglary.
Snow is removed from a runway at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Snow is removed from a runway at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

North Georgia snowstorm lesson in early preparation

Dave Williams
Friday, January 10, 2025
Georgia emergency management officials and motorists appear to be heeding the example of "Snowmageddon" - the snowstorm that paralyzed the state in 2014 with hours-long traffic jams and multiple collisions.
On December 9, Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in three new volunteers who will advocate for children in foster care. Pictured with Juvenile Court Judge Kelli Rutherford are (L-R); Laney Crowder, Daylon Martin and Allison Shepherd. The next new volunteer training is in February 2025. Please call 478-452-9170 for details. CONTRIBUTED

On December 9, Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in three new volunteers who will advocate for children in foster care. Pictured with Juvenile Court Judge Kelli Rutherford are (L-R); Laney Crowder, Daylon Martin and Allison Shepherd. The next new volunteer training is in February 2025. Please call 478-452-9170 for details. CONTRIBUTED

CASA swears in new volunteers

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
CASA swears in new volunteers

college achievements

University Of North Ga
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Avery Jackson of Gray graduated with an Associate of Arts in Business Administration.The following local students made President’s List for fall 2024: Victoria Basista of Gray, Adison Sifford of Gray and Mary Veal of Gray.
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