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–george Sheffield
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
“My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” (Ex 33:14).Too many people are restless in their souls.God wants to give your soul rest; relief, repose.Ps 23:2 tells us Jesus wants us to lie down in green pastures…beside the still waters.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
NOV. 14, 2024PLEASState vs. Shallee C. Bond – 12 months ct. 1: giving false information to law enforcement officer, three years ct. 2: possession schedule I controlled substance. Counts to run concurrently for a total of three years.Sentence to be served on probation.State vs.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Nov. 8-9, 2024.Nov. 8Probation violationSgt.

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
NOV. 8-14, 2024NOV. 12Brandi Inez Goodson to Anthony L. Pike; Morris Stevens Rd.; parcel J6100190; $52,000.00 Bonobo Investments, LLC to Karen Crowley and Sean Crowley; 623 Whispering Pines Dr.; parcel J50D00132; $414,900.00NOV. 13Scott A. Powell to Britton Noland and Brandi Nolan; 136 Parker Dr.
Haddock hosting Christmas Festival

Haddock hosting Christmas Festival

Haddock hosting Christmas Festival

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The community of Haddock is starting a new tradition and bringing back a former holiday tradition this Saturday.The Haddock Christmas Market will take place Nov. 23 beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. with a community Christmas Tree lighting and carols.
Ocmulgee Circuit District Attorney Wright Barksdale (far right) meets with investigators of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office in their conference room Nov. 8 to discuss current cases and their prosecution. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Ocmulgee Circuit District Attorney Wright Barksdale (far right) meets with investigators of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office in their conference room Nov. 8 to discuss current cases and their prosecution. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Sheriff’s office seeking public’s help identifying suspects

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in the arrest of two individuals for a recent armed robbery that took place in the parking lot of a local store.A report of the incident by JCSO Deputy Eric Reno states he was dispatched to the store on Shurling Drive at noon, Nov. 9.
Jones County’s DJ Ingram bulls over East Forsyth tacklers into the end zone for a first-half touchdown in Friday’s first-round playoff win against East Forsyth. The 10-1 Greyhounds play Friday at Marist. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County’s DJ Ingram bulls over East Forsyth tacklers into the end zone for a first-half touchdown in Friday’s first-round playoff win against East Forsyth. The 10-1 Greyhounds play Friday at Marist. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Hounds advance in playoffs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Hounds advance in playoffs
Matthew T. Neet

Matthew T. Neet

Man in jail for multi-state football ticket scam

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
A con artist is in the Jones County jail facing charges in multiple states following the investigation of a scam that involved Georgia Bulldog football tickets.Matthew Timothy Neet, 42, was booked into the Jones County Law Enforcement Center Nov. 5 for theft by conversion (felony).

Commissioners question chief appraiser after report

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Jones County Commissioners had a busy week, beginning with a work session before their November meeting and more meetings that followed.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Nov. 5 work session to order as voting in the presidential election was drawing to a close.
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