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Greene back for 9th year of calling Hounds

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Jones County’s favorite sports broadcaster will be back again this year with Jones County High School alumnus Adam Geene broadcasting the majority of the Greyhounds games for the 2026 football season.This will be Greene’s ninth year in the broadcast booth, and he will be in good company.
The owner of Friendly Gus, Guy Cochran (center), cuts the ribbon at the new store’s Aug. 11 grand opening.

The owner of Friendly Gus, Guy Cochran (center), cuts the ribbon at the new store’s Aug. 11 grand opening.

Friendly Gus cuts ribbon for new convenience store

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The ribbon cutting for the new Friendly Gus located at 240 James Street in Gray was well attended by those who planned to be there and a constant stream of customers who were surprised by the event.The Aug. 11 event was hosted by the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce, and attendees welcomed by...
Jones County High School graduates Phyllis Kitchens Thurmond (Class of 1981), Chair of the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter, and Bonita J. Jenkins (Class of 1982), 2026 Augusta Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chair, pause for a photo on Capitol Hill during the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County High School graduates Phyllis Kitchens Thurmond (Class of 1981), Chair of the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter, and Bonita J. Jenkins (Class of 1982), 2026 Augusta Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chair, pause for a photo on Capitol Hill during the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County graduates attend National Alzheimer’s Advocacy Forum

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Two Jones County High School graduates recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent not only their respective communities but also their hometown of Gray, Georgia, at the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum.Phyllis Kitchens Thurmond, a member of the Jones County High School...
Chief of Operations Greg Beni (l-r) received a 5-year service award, Tim Daniel a 15-year award, and Stephen Holloway for 20 years. William Swift (not pictured) was given a 25-year service award .

Chief of Operations Greg Beni (l-r) received a 5-year service award, Tim Daniel a 15-year award, and Stephen Holloway for 20 years. William Swift (not pictured) was given a 25-year service award .

Firefighters honored at annual appreciation dinner

Story And Photos By Debbie Lurie-smith
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The annual Jones County Fire Rescue Volunteer Appreciation dinner took place last weekend, recognizing the volunteers who help keep the county safe, with a special remembrance for one of their own.The event took place Aug. 8 at Bradley Baptist Church, whose members both hosted and catered the...
Travious B. Glover

Travious B. Glover

Driver pleads guilty, gets 12 months for hit and run

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A Warner Robins man was sentenced to 12 months on probation after being tracked down for a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Highway 49 in Jones County.Travious Brandon Glover entered a guilty plea and was sentenced July 23 to 12 months for the offense of hit and run.

College Achievements

Southern New Hampshire University
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The following local students made President’s List for Spring semester: Cora Berrian of Macon, Sha-shana TeBout of Macon, Dequazia Richardson of Macon, Kashunda Corker of Macon and Andrea Theriault of Gray.Middle Tennessee State UniversityThe following local student made Dean’s List for Spring 2026...

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
“Jesus left Judaea and departed again into Galilee. And He must needs go through Samaria.”

Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
JULY 31 AUG. 7, 2026Alex Hughes Appling, 50, arrested 8/4/26 - sale of methamphetamineTyler Michael Beckham, 33, arrested 7/31/26 - theft by shopliftingKeambre Bryant, 31, arrested 8/5/26 suspended or revoked license, expired registration, failure to obey traffic control device, no expired Georgia...
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