McDonald pleads guilty to theft, drugs

A Macon man entered a guilty plea to theft and drug charges in Jones County Superior Court and received a total sentence of three years probation.Christopher Jermaine McDonald was in court July 11 and entered his plea to the three charges against him.

Deputies see drug sale; dealer suspect arrested

A Macon man was arrested and faces charges of possession with intent to distribute after being observed taking part in a drug transaction.Devondrae Marquez Harper, 34, was arrested July 18 after failing to comply with a traffic stop and for having illegal drugs in his vehicle.

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 June 28 – July 1, 2024.JULY 5Going the wrong wayOfficer Pointer was patrolling the area of GA 11 around 3:07 a.m.

Wastewater treatment capacity now available in Gray

Federal and State officials came to Gray to celebrate the completion of the city’s new wastewater treatment plant last week.The July 12 ribbon cutting was attended by EPA Executive Director Cesar Zapata, GEFA Executive Director Hunter Hill and the GEFA Project Manager Jamelle Cherry.

Superior Court Motions

JULY 11, 2024PLEASState vs. Martha Viola Herrera-Tapia – three years for the offense of possession methamphetamine. Sentence to be served on probation.State vs. Christopher Jermaine McDonald – three years each ct. 1: theft by receiving stolen property, ct.

Jail Report

JULY 5-12, 2024Kaylyn Ruth Ashley, 34, arrested 7/9/24 – possession methamphetamineJoshua Glenn Beasley, 39, arrested 7/9/24 – possession alprazolam, possession methamphetamineTrina Laschell Bliss, 52, arrested 7/7/24 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyBritney Lynn Brown, 31,...

Gray Computers continues providing tech needs

Gray Computers has been a staple of the Jones County community for almost two decades, helping people fix their computers and helping them stay safe while they use their various devices.The business is located at 189 West Clinton Street in Gray, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m.

Defendant pleads guilty to burglary, to serve probation

A homeless man entered a guilty plea to burglary in Jones County Superior Court and received a sentence of 10 years on probation.Anthony Upshaw was in court July 11 to enter his plea to burglary in the first degree.

K9 sniffs out drugs during traffic stop

A Florida man was arrested following an early morning traffic stop on Highway 49 that occurred due to the offense of speeding.

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