New laws will affect elections, taxes, health care

Most new laws the General Assembly enacted this year took effect in July. But some significant legislation or portions of legislation lawmakers passed pertaining to elections, taxes, and health care don't become operative until New Year's Day.

Real Life

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say into thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3).The term born again is used only twice in the Bible and it’s only Jesus who uses it--Jn 3:3 and Jn 3:7. The term born again simply means saved.

Western Auto, Cobbs made an impact in Gray

With the turn of the 20th century, a new mode of transportation quickly evolved with the automobile. It was soon apparent there was a need for car owners to make basic repairs and it was not convenient for everyone to reach a manufacturing facility to get the items needed for those repairs.

Gray Station hosts ‘Reading Roundup’

During the school year, the Jones County School System holds many Title I Family Engagement Nights.

ALUMNI UPDATE

Zion Ragins concluded his freshman season by setting season highs in the receiving department as part of Oklahoma’s offense during a 21-20 loss to Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl, rushing once for three yards and catching four passes for 20 yards.

Greyhounds place five in finals at Raider Invitational

Adversity in the way of injuries and ailments prevented the Greyhounds from finishing as high as expected at this past weekend’s Raider Invitational at West Laurens, as Jones County battled to finish fourth overall.

Macon mattress store invested in community

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Dec. 20-26, 2024 DEC. 23Tan Dat Huynh to Le Thuy Trang Huynh Zachary Hunter James to Kassidy Hope Lowe DEC. 26Shikeem Tyrek Johnson to Taliyah Nicole Wimes

Jail Report

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Crime Watch

The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Dec. 20-22, 2024.Dec. 20Resisting arrestDeputy Elrod and Inv.