The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

John “Harvey” Chase is the local veteran of the week. He joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in the spring of 1937 as a radioman second class (petty officer).

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.

Council saves on insurance, has no interest in package sales

The City of Gray’s meeting of all committees was preceded by a called meeting to take care of the city’s property insurance renewal.The April 20 called meeting was brought to order by Mayor Ed Barbee, and he turned the meeting over to the city’s insurance broker, Tom McEachern.

Man indicted for fleeing police, drug charges

The February arrest that followed a highspeed chase with officers resulted in his arrest for drug and traffic charges and his recent indictment.

Real Life

“But whosoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life“--Jn 4:14 A new water tower has been erected in Jones County.

Be reconciled to God

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Jail Report

APRIL 17-24, 2026Heath Gregory Butler, 58, arrested 4/20/26 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyDana Maurice Chaney, 36, arrested 4/21/26 – speeding in excess of maximum limits, suspended or revoked licenseGlenda Yvette Crosby, 57, arrested 4/22/26 – harassing...

Real Estate Transactions

APRIL 17-23, 2026APRIL 17James Zachary Huckeba to Hunter L. Banknell; parcel J24A00093; $140,000.00 APRIL 20Rochelle Simpson Pickrodt to Gateway Acqusitions, LLC; parcel M084A00137; $145,000.00 APRIL 21Jeffrey Shaw to Sarabeth Ann Jones and Bradley Ethan Jones; 737 Springhill Dr.

Grand Jury Indictments

State v. Tierance Demetrius Samples Jr. – ct. 1: possession firearm by convicted felon, ct. 2: possession marijuana less than ounce, ct. 3: DUI less safe alcohol, ct. 4: driving without a license, ct. 5: failure to yield right of way State v. Alyssa Nicole Ramsey – aggravated assault State v.

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 April 16-19, 2026April 16One warrant, two arrestsDep. Coley responded to a call in reference to serving a probation warrant on a female.