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. 7-15, 2024.Sept.

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Sept. 13-19, 2024Speeding – 13 Failure to exercise due care – 1st offense – 1 Leaving scene of accident – 1 Safety belts violation (adults) – 1

Building Permits

SEPT. 13-19, 20249/16/24 Douglas Richardson $837.929/13/24 Hamrick Builders $444.00

Vehicle Tags

SEPT. 13-19, 2024Jones County ($10,130.47) City of Gray ($453.77) River North ($358.43) Total tags ($10,942.67)

State Election Board approves hand-counting of votes on Election Night

The Republican-controlled State Election Board Friday approved a controversial change in election rules requiring counties to hand-count the number of ballots cast at polling places on Election Day.

Recidivist to serve 10 years for aggravated assault

The second defendant in a case that included kidnapping and aggravated assault entered a guilty plea last week and will be spending the next decade in prison.Joshua Ballard was in Jones County Superior Court Sept.

Firefighters climb Stone Mountain on Sept. 11th

Jones County Fire Chief Thomas Coleman said this year’s walk up Stone Mountain was made special, not only remembering the sacrifices of first responders on 9/11 but the continued sacrifices of those dedicated to keeping the public safe.

Fall fair set Oct. 8-12; Lions also having gun raffle

The Jones County Lions Club has diversified its fundraising efforts in 2024 by holding its first Spring Fair and its first-ever 30-30-30 Gun Raffle that will take place soon after its annual Fall Fair next month.The annual Lions Club Fair is scheduled Oct.

BOE continues to look at safety of students, schools

As expected with the recent tragedy in Winder, school safety was in the minds of Jones County Board of Education members at their September meeting.Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Sept. 10 meeting to order and said she had enjoyed being out and about in the schools.

Fleeing lands woman in prison

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.