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Fleeing lands woman in prison

Fleeing lands woman in prison

Fleeing lands woman in prison

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
A Macon woman who led law enforcement officers on a chase through downtown Gray entered a guilty plea for her offenses and is on her way to prison.Charlyn Gwentte Worthy was in Jones County Superior Court Sept.

Work session focuses on funding, family engagement

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Jones County Board of Education recently held a work session to discuss a revised millage rate, ESSER funds, federal programs and family engagement and student enrollment.Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Sept. 5 meeting to order.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Aug. 31 – Sept. 8, 2024.Aug.
Fall Festival, Touch-a-Truck set Saturday

Fall Festival, Touch-a-Truck set Saturday

Fall Festival, Touch-a-Truck set Saturday

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Main Street Gray is hosting a Fall Festival this Saturday, ushering in the season with hayrides and pumpkins.The festival will take place downtown on Atlanta Road and Madison Street Sept. 21 from 2-6 p.m.
Pastor Ricky Feagin, GPD Officer Brent Zimmerman, Capt. Eric Maynard, Officer Daniel Pointer and ministry leader Debra Hall at the 9/11 lunch

Pastor Ricky Feagin, GPD Officer Brent Zimmerman, Capt. Eric Maynard, Officer Daniel Pointer and ministry leader Debra Hall at the 9/11 lunch

First responders honored on 9/11

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
First responders were remembered by a local ministry with a free lunch and prayer service, which were both intended to remember the sacrifices of 9/11 and show appreciations for what they continue to do every day.The lunch was served Sept.
Guilty plea entered for exploitation of children

Guilty plea entered for exploitation of children

Guilty plea entered for exploitation of children

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
A Jones County man was in superior court last week to enter guilty pleas to felony charges of invasion of privacy and the sexual exploitation of children and is on his way to prison.Joseph Hamilton Lunsford, 34, pleaded guilty to the charges Sept. 12.
New director of choral activities named at JCHS

New director of choral activities named at JCHS

New director of choral activities named at JCHS

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Jones County High School welcomes a new Director of Choral Activities this school year, Hayden (Luke) Baker of Macon.Before joining JCHS faculty and staff, Baker taught one year of chorus at Rockdale County High School in Conyers.
Bond denied for alleged thief already out on bond

Bond denied for alleged thief already out on bond

Bond denied for alleged thief already out on bond

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Bond was denied a Sparta man facing charges in multiple Georgia counties for taking money from gambling machines.Quinton Terrel Watts, 26, was arrested Aug. 15 and charged with falsely making, altering, forging, passing or counterfeiting lottery tickets and felony theft by taking.
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