JCHS students working to reach out to peers

Eight Jones County High School students breathed new life into a meeting of the Jones County Suicide Prevention Coalition last week, bringing not only their concerns about the mental health of their friends and classmates but also a plan of ways to help.The Aug.

Assessor: I’m embarrassed by this, and it makes me sick

Two employees of the Jones County Tax Assessors office risked their jobs to speak to Jones County Commissioners about problems within the department that they believe are affecting property values and audits by the state.The 5 p.m.

City hears updates on sewer, city events

Gray’s City Council had its meeting of all committees Aug. 19, which mostly consisted of updates and bid openings.Mayor Ed Barbee called the meeting to order. Councilmen in attendance were Terrell Fulford, Terry Favors and Mayor Pro Tem James Collins.

Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Aug. 23-29, 2024 AUG. 23Joshua Blake Cannon to Riley McKay Griffin AUG. 26Patrick Kells Peebles to Sophia Bridget Grimes Felix Eduardo Lopez Henriquez to Megan Danielle Campbell AUG. 29Adam David Martin to Samantha Danielle Skinner

Building Permits

AUG. 23-29, 20248/23/24 Thomas Jarrell $168.008/26/24 Rex Lee $251.00

Vehicle Tags

AUG. 23-29, 2024Jones County ($5,161.36) City of Gray ($542.28) River North ($11.35) Total tags ($5,714.99)

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Aug. 23-29, 2024VGCSA less than 1 oz.

Real Estate Transactions

AUG. 23-29, 2024AUG. 23Bruce A. Countryman to Dana Richard Denson and Edith T. Denson; 463 River North Blvd.Lot 22 Blk. M River North Subd. Unit 1 Sec.II; parcel J57A00075; $377,500.00 Jeremy Keith Samples as Administrator of The Estate of Patricia A.

Superior Court Motions

AUG. 25-29, 2024PLEASState vs. Dara Yvonne Johnson – 10 years aggravated assault, 12 months cruelty to children in third degree. Counts to run concurrently for a total of 10 years with the first 180 days in the Jones County jail.Credit for time served from July 18, 2024.