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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department July 23-27, 2024.
Forsyth Antiques and More offers oodles of goods

Forsyth Antiques and More offers oodles of goods

Forsyth Antiques and More offers oodles of goods

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Forsyth Antiques and More, an antiques mall that sells more than just antiques, is open for anyone looking to shop in the area and find something unique.The antiques mall is located at 816 U.S.Highway 41 in Forsyth, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stolen vehicle found before being reported

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A Jones County Sheriff’s Deputy recovered a stolen vehicle last week before it was reported missing.Deputy Jarrod Elrod said he was monitoring traffic with a LIDAR unit Aug. 1 about 6:30 a.m. on Highway 18 East when he clocked a vehicle coming from the City of Gray traveling 77 mph in a 55 mph zone.
Cone Crazy offering sweet treats downtown

Cone Crazy offering sweet treats downtown

Cone Crazy offering sweet treats downtown

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Jones County’s first ice cream shop opened last weekend with an enthusiastic welcome from the community.Cone Crazy on Main officially opened for business at 11:30 a.m.Saturday, Aug. 3. The ice cream shop is located at 123 W. Clinton Street in Gray and is owned by Paige and Billy Horne.
Around 1% of property values appealed after revaluation

Around 1% of property values appealed after revaluation

Around 1% of property values appealed after revaluation

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Jones County Tax Assessors’ Office undertook a full re-evaluation of some 16,000 parcels of real property this year, but the reassessments produced only a small number of appeals and will apparently not delay the setting of a tax millage for the upcoming fiscal year.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Jan. 30 – Feb.
Dr. Mary Bell Vaughn (center) cuts the ribbon at the July 25 ribbon cutting to celebrate the Vineville Internal Medicine office now open in Gray. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Dr. Mary Bell Vaughn (center) cuts the ribbon at the July 25 ribbon cutting to celebrate the Vineville Internal Medicine office now open in Gray. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Vineville Internal Medicine cuts ribbon at Gray office

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Vineville Internal Medicine celebrated its new office in Gray with a ribbon cutting jointly sponsored by the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Gray.The July 25 event took place at the newly renovated office building located at 147 James Street, next to the Gray Police Department.
Current Juvenile Court Judge Kelli Rutherford with previous Juvenile Court Judge Phil Spivey. CONTRIBUTED

Current Juvenile Court Judge Kelli Rutherford with previous Juvenile Court Judge Phil Spivey. CONTRIBUTED

CASA celebrates 25 years’ service

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) celebrated with a reception at the Eatonton- Putnam Chamber of Commerce June 12, a quarter century of serving as a powerful voice in children’s lives.
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