Woman indicted for high-speed chase, drugs

An Eatonton woman was among those recently indicted by a Jones County Grand Jury and faces charges of drug possession with the intent to distribute and fleeing from law enforcement officers.Leigh Anne Johnson, 53, was indicted Oct.

K9 deputy Jones tracks down first arrest

An alert about a stolen truck from Baldwin County ultimately resulted in two arrests for multiple charges following a chase through southern Jones County.Travis Lamar Harrison, 34, of Fort Gaines, was arrested Oct.

Appeal nets little change for 2023 sales ratio study

The result of an appeal of Jones County’s 2023 sales ratio study resulted in three sample properties being removed, increasing the sales ratio from 31.26 to 31.43. The goal to be in compliance is 36.The 2023 ratio is actually worse than 2022’s ratio of 32.

TSPLOST aims for better roads, less property taxes

One of the least discussed items on the Nov. 5 ballot could make a big difference for the day-to-day lives Jones County residents if it is approved.That item is the question of approval of a Transportation Local Option Sales Tax for Jones County.

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 Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2024Sept. 29Unknown subjectDeputy Elrod was dispatched to a local business in reference to shoplifting.

Georgia election offices recovering from Helene

Hurricane Helene isn’t going to get in the way of preparations for the Nov.5 election, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Monday.“We may have to move a few voting locations,” Raffensperger told reporters during a news conference at the state Capitol. “(But) we’re going to be ready.

Georgia Supreme Court reinstates abortion ban

The Georgia Supreme Court Monday reinstated Georgia’s six-week abortion ban while the state appeals last week’s Fulton County Superior Court decision declaring the law unconstitutional.

Grand Jury Indictments

OCT. 1, 2024State v. Brandon Edward Madison – ct. 1: possession methamphetamine with intent to distribute, ct. 2: driving while license suspended misdemeanor, ct. 3: failure to register vehicle, ct. 4: altered license plate State v. Leigh Anne Johnson – ct.

Real Estate Transactions

SEPT. 30 – OCT. 2, 2024SEPT. 30Shandriyel Marie Ben to Kyle Phipps; 436 Mossy Lane; parcel J45A00408; $223,000.00 Buyside Capital Advisors, LLC to DiBo Properties, LLC; 328 Amanda Dr.

Superior Court Motions

OCT. 3, 2024PLEASState vs. Christopher Ryan Yates – 30 days for the offense of criminal trespass. Count to run concurrently with any existing sentences. Credit for time served from 9/21/24.State vs. Barbara Ann Waters – 12 months each ct. 1: failure to maintain lane, and ct.