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In the past few months, the Port of Savannah has handled more than 2.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units. (WikiCommons)

In the past few months, the Port of Savannah has handled more than 2.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units. (WikiCommons)

Ports of Savannah, Brunswick report healthy growth

Dave Williams
Friday, January 31, 2025
The Georgia Ports Authority is reporting a strong first half to the current fiscal year.The Port of Savannah handled more than 2.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containerized cargo from July through December, an increase of 11.4% over the same period the previous year.
My cousin

My cousin

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My cousin

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
It was a simple gesture.Probably meaningless to anyone but me.We were at the funeral home, celebrating the well-lived, godly life of our Aunt Kathleen. Tink and I were seated on the sofa, near her beautiful casket, when my cousin, Wanda, plopped down in my lap and threw her arm around me.
Last week’s weather resulted in a blanket of snow covering Greyhound Field. CONTRIBUTED

Last week’s weather resulted in a blanket of snow covering Greyhound Field. CONTRIBUTED

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Weather brings picturesque winterscapes, alters schedules

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
In the midst of all of the winter scenes from last week’s rare weather event, the snow and ice also forced an alteration of JCHS athletic events.Last Wednesday’s dual wrestling match against Houston County was cancelled with multiple basketball games also postponed.
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Jones unveils Red Tape Rollback of 2025

Dave Williams
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced a new round of legislation Friday aimed at helping small businesses by reducing government regulation.The Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025 is a follow-up to legislation the General Assembly passed last year.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 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. 16-17, 2025.Jan.
There was standing room only for the public comments portion of a Jan. 23 called meeting of the Jones County Board of Education. JAMES COLLINS/Contributed

There was standing room only for the public comments portion of a Jan. 23 called meeting of the Jones County Board of Education. JAMES COLLINS/Contributed

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BOE calls meeting to listen to concerns

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Jones County Board of Education held the second of its required three hearings last week to opt out of HB 581 without any members of the public in attendance. That changed about 30 minutes later when the room started filling up for a public comments session.
Jones County Chief Tax Appraiser Anthony George (right) during the November meeting of the Board of Tax Assessors.

Jones County Chief Tax Appraiser Anthony George (right) during the November meeting of the Board of Tax Assessors.

Report: revaluation, office overhaul needed for Board of Tax Assessors

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The title of the 2024 Performance Review of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors could be “The Buck Stops Here.”The 142-page document is dated Dec. 17, 2024, but it was not received by the Jones County Board of Commissioners until last week.
The ribbon cutting for Cone Crazy on Main took place Aug. 3 and was a joint event with the Jones County/Gray Chamber and Main Street Gray. FILE PHOTO

The ribbon cutting for Cone Crazy on Main took place Aug. 3 and was a joint event with the Jones County/Gray Chamber and Main Street Gray. FILE PHOTO

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Opening of ice cream shop highlights 2024 for DDA

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Gray Downtown Development Authority looked over 2024 finances and discussed new projects for 2025 at its January meeting.Chairman Sherri Rollins called the Jan. 13 meeting to order, and the financial report was first on the agenda.
A rare snow event blanketed Gray and Jones County with up to four inches of snow last week, which can be seen above along West Clinton Street. SEE MORE PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY READERS >> PAGE C5 MATTHEW PITTMAN/Contributed via Facebook

A rare snow event blanketed Gray and Jones County with up to four inches of snow last week, which can be seen above along West Clinton Street. SEE MORE PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY READERS >> PAGE C5 MATTHEW PITTMAN/Contributed via Facebook

Last week’s snow kept first responders busy

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Last weeks’ snow and below freezing temperatures created the perfect storm for vehicle accidents and traffic issues.As snow started falling Jan. 21, so did temperatures, and before long the precipitation started sticking to the streets.
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