GCSU director of museums prepares to pass baton

Director of Historic Museums Matt Davis, at Georgia College & State University, is preparing to say his farewells to the university as of July. Davis, who lives in Gray, has been a cornerstone to the development of GCSU’s three museums and the establishment of the department that preserves them.

School breakfast, lunch to be free to students for 5 years

The cost of school lunches, especially for families with multiple children, can be a challenge, but that will no longer be a problem for the families in Jones County.

Independence Day Extravaganza brings community together

The Independence Day Extravaganza took place Thursday evening, where the community celebrated freedom with food, fun and fireworks.Hailey Robinson, executive director of the Jones County/ Gray Chamber of Commerce, said she was very excited to be at the Independence Day Extravaganza.

Defendant enters guilty plea to 19 charges

A Jones County man indicted in April on 16 counts of sexual exploitation of children and three firearm possession charges entered guilty pleas on all charges in Superior Court last week.

Graham leaves county better than he found it

Jones County’s Emergency Management Director and Fire Chief opted to forgo the usual farewell receptions and recognitions due to his aversion to saying goodbye to people he cares about.

CASA hosts Champion for Children event

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer Lee Ann Emerson and her husband Brian recently hosted a Champion for Children event: Margaritas and Mexican Munchies. CASA staff had a great time sharing their mission with attendees.

Vehicle Tags

JUNE 14-20, 2024Jones County ($5,797.27) City of Gray ($580.96) River North ($191.85) Total tags ($6,570.08)

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court June 14-20, 2024 JUNE 14Peyton Elwin Norman to Angelina Kathryn McCauley JUNE 20Sharif Rashid O. Johnson to Shandoria D. Williams Braxton Tyrell Barton to Triston Alise Skinner

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for June 14-20, 2024VGCSA less than 1 oz. – 2 VGCSA less than 1 oz.

Real Estate Transactions

JUNE 7-13, 2024JUNE 10Ronnie Charles Ricks to Marquis McMahan; parcel J65C00048; $129,000.00 Emily Clare Tribble to Michael Bloodworth; 610 Comer Rd.; parcel J3700119; $190,000.00 JUNE 11Heavenly Harvest Homes, LLC to Kimberly Kay Seley and Ronald Lee Seley; parcel J65E00104; $169,999.00 Rhonda D.