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Early Voting Details

Early Voting Details

Early Voting Details

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Advanced voting is April 29 through May 17 at the Jones County Elections Office, located in the Government Center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The date for the  General Election is Nov. 5. The final day to register for the General Election is Oct. 7.
Leland Olinger contends that legalization would lead to fewer crimes and overall savings to the state. CONTRIBUTED

Leland Olinger contends that legalization would lead to fewer crimes and overall savings to the state. CONTRIBUTED

Senate candidate focuses on marijuana legalization

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Leland Olinger knows he isn’t your typical candidate for a state legislative seat, and a look at a photo of him tends to support that conclusion. However, the Senate hopeful says his message goes beyond his physical appearance.“The way I look gets people’s attention,” Olinger said recently.
Matthew Forest from GCSU and Jones County Library Branch Manager Julie King with the county’s newest Little Library located in Haddock Park. The Little Library is courtesy of GCSU and Tri-County EMC and features free books for local readers to take home as well as a place to add a book for someone else to enjoy. CONTRIBUTED

Matthew Forest from GCSU and Jones County Library Branch Manager Julie King with the county’s newest Little Library located in Haddock Park. The Little Library is courtesy of GCSU and Tri-County EMC and features free books for local readers to take home as well as a place to add a book for someone else to enjoy. CONTRIBUTED

Little Library in Haddock Park

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Little Library in Haddock Park
Jones County commissioners discuss their differing views about requesting a state audit of the county’s property digest and values at the April 16 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County commissioners discuss their differing views about requesting a state audit of the county’s property digest and values at the April 16 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

County discusses future of property values

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Jones County Commissioners dealt with a problem years in the making that has the potential of causing issues with the Georgia Department of Revenue and the assessment of property values.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department April 18-25, 2024.April 18In a hurryDep. Robinson was alerted by dispatch to be on the lookout for a vehicle traveling West on GA Hwy.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
APRIL 19-26, 2024PLEASState vs. Terry Eugene Ross – 12 months for the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude police officer with the first 30 days served in confinement. The remainder of sentence to be served on probation.State vs.

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
APRIL 19-25, 2024APRIL 19Gregory Howard Miller to Charles Linville Boulware, Jr.; River Bend Dr.; parcel J6300098; $18,000.00 APRIL 22Alfred A. Smith and Shirley W. Smith to Prime Acres Land Group, LLC a Utah Limited Liability Company; Round Oak Juliette Rd; parcel J1400085; $58,000.

Man goes missing, found under overturned ATV

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
An ATV accident turned to tragedy last week when a Jones County man who had been missing several hours was found deceased.Daniel Wiggins, 45, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident at 3:30 p.m. April 21 by Jones County Deputy Coroner Stacy Gardner.
Board of Education District 2 candidates Rice Adams (l-r) and Brady Skinner and District 2 commission candidates incumbent John Wood and challenger Micah Harley at the April 23 Candidates Forum held at Butler Hall. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Board of Education District 2 candidates Rice Adams (l-r) and Brady Skinner and District 2 commission candidates incumbent John Wood and challenger Micah Harley at the April 23 Candidates Forum held at Butler Hall. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Forum brings candidates together to face questions

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The candidates in the May 21 primary election attended a forum last week to answer questions from members of the community. For those who were not able to attend, the forum was live streamed and is available to be viewed on the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
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