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The Jones County High School Greyhounds press box located at the top of the bleachers on the football field needs improvements inside and out. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Jones County High School Greyhounds press box located at the top of the bleachers on the football field needs improvements inside and out. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greyhound press box among renovations at high school

Board of Education members addressed several important items at their June meeting, having their first look at the 2025 budget and approving the contractor for the Jones County High School renovation project.
Fathers and children alike enjoy Saturday’s events inside the library that included crafts, games and most importantly time together. CONTRIBUTED

Fathers and children alike enjoy Saturday’s events inside the library that included crafts, games and most importantly time together. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County Library celebrates Father’s Day

The Jones County Library celebrated fathers last weekend, helping children in the Jones County community celebrate Father’s Day with personalized cards and a game day.

Real Estate Transactions

JUNE 713, 2024JUNE 10Ronnie Charles Ricks to Marquis McMahan; parcel J65C00048; $129,000.00 Emily Clare Tribble to Michael Bloodworth; 610 Comer Rd.; parcel J3700119; $190,000.00JUNE 11Heavenly Harvest Homes, LLC to Kimberly Kay Seley and Ronald Lee Seley; parcel J65E00104; $169,999.00 Rhonda D.

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 May 30 – June 11, 2024.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court June 7-13, 2024 JUNE 11Ngoc H. Tran to Nu Nha Lu Tran

Building Permits

JUNE 613, 20246/11/24 Cedar Creek Land & Development $325.006/11/24 Cedar Creek Land & Development $341.006/11/24 Jeffrey Tanner $899.72

Vehicle Tags

JUNE 714, 2024Jones County ($6,545.26) City of Gray ($938.79) River North ($94.09)Total tags ($7,578.14)

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for June 7-13, 2024VGCSA less than 1 oz.
Entertainment is enjoyed during Fridays on Main in downtown Gray. CONTRIBUTED

Entertainment is enjoyed during Fridays on Main in downtown Gray. CONTRIBUTED

Fridays on Main switches up dates for summer

Fridays on Main, a popular event held in downtown Gray will have entertainment for the whole family this summer.Ashley Roberson, Main Street Gray director, said she’s always excited for the Fridays on Main events. She said the next ‘Fridays on Main’ is June 21 starting at 5 p.m. in downtown Gray.

Board of Health to increase fees to keep up with costs

The Jones County Board of Health approved its budget for the new fiscal year and considered increasing fees for environmental services at its second quarterly meeting of 2024.The June 5 meeting was called to order by chairman Ed Barbee.Approval of the 2025 budget was the first item of business.