Vehicle Tags
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MAY 3-9, 2024Jones County ($4,615.19) City of Gray ($1,157.29) River North ($299.14) Total tags ($6,071.62)
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Traffic Citations
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Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for May 3-9, 2024VGCSA less than 1 oz. – 1 VGCSA less than 1 oz.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Jones County Chief Appraiser Anthony George explains how property values have been affected by the volatile housing market since 2022 at the May 7 work session.
Chief appraiser questioned by commissioners
Debbie Lurie-Smith
The Jones County Board of Commissioners held a work session with the county’s chief appraiser last week to clear up issues of rising property values, but it was not apparent at meeting’s end if that was accomplished.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the May 7 meeting to order.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Gray Mayor Ed Barbee is once again behind the podium at the May 6 City Council meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
City council grants zoning rehearing
Debbie Lurie-Smith
When Gray Mayor Ed Barbee called the May meeting of the City Council to order, he did so from behind the bench at the front of the D.V. Childs Civic Center for the first time since the May 1, 2023, meeting.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Corey T. Wallace
Defendant enters guilty plea; to serve 30 years
Debbie Lurie-Smith
The first of four men arrested for January 2023 crimes of armed robbery and a home invasion received 30 years to serve in prison following his entry of a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court last week.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A photo from last year’s summer reading program, where students got a chance to learn about snakes. CONTRIBUTED
Summer Reading
Alaina Clarke
Public library invites all for adventureThe Jones County Library is kicking off their summer reading program May 23, and this year’s theme is all about different adventures, which can be found in books.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Bond granted for man facing violent charges
Bond granted for man facing violent charges
Debbie Lurie-Smith
A Jones County man arrested for aggravated assault was granted bond in Superior Court last week.Michael Todd Randall was arrested April 14 following the report of a family disturbance. In addition to the aggravated assault charge, he was charged with battery and criminal trespass.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Flying Double A Farms partners with JCHS FFA
Flying Double A Farms partners with JCHS FFA
Debbie Lurie-Smith
The entry and success of 11 Jones County FFA and 4H students at the Georgia Junior Livestock Show earlier this year is the product of a relationship that has come full circle.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Data centers pit industry against environmentalists
Data centers pit industry against environmentalists
Dave Williams
The debate over a tax break the data center industry has enjoyed in Georgia for the last six years has moved from the General Assembly to the governor's office.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
May is National Wildfire Awareness Month
News Staff
National Wildfire Awareness Month dedicates the month of May to prevention and preparedness. While wildfires may not be prevalent in all states, we all need to be aware and alert. Wildfires can occur in every state, and as mobile as our lifestyles have become, we all need to be prepared.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
