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Three ladies in the group look at cross stitching as they talk during the session at the Jones County Library. CONTRIBUTED

Three ladies in the group look at cross stitching as they talk during the session at the Jones County Library. CONTRIBUTED

Stitch ‘n’ Such event showcases women’s history

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Stitch ‘n’ Such, a sewing group at the Jones County Public Library, showcased the history of sewing for Women’s History Month.Angie Hunt, who leads the group, said she was excited to start Stitch ‘n’ Such at the library. She said showcasing the history of sewing skills is important.

Candidate forum set April 23

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Jones County voters will have the opportunity to meet and question local candidates in the upcoming primary election during a candidates’ forum sponsored by the Gray/Jones County Chamber of Commerce, Jones County Republican Party and The Jones County News.
Phyllis Tufts Hightower holds a 1983 copy of The Jones County News that features an article about her father, and she is also in the photo. CONTRIBUTED

Phyllis Tufts Hightower holds a 1983 copy of The Jones County News that features an article about her father, and she is also in the photo. CONTRIBUTED

Candidate with Jones County roots running for House District 149

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Phyllis Tufts Hightower knows she faces a challenge in taking on Floyd Griffin in a state legislative seat contest, but she is conceding nothing to her Democratic opponent in the upcoming General Primary.
Defendant fires lawyer, enters plea before trial

Defendant fires lawyer, enters plea before trial

Defendant fires lawyer, enters plea before trial

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Bad decision upon bad decision by a Jones County defendant came perilously close to landing him in jail last week, but he ultimately got a two-month reprieve.Andrew Robert Hall, 40, was in Jones County Superior Court March 27 expecting his trial to begin that afternoon.
Board of Health rolls back body art ordinance

Board of Health rolls back body art ordinance

Board of Health rolls back body art ordinance

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Jones County Board of Health members heard about Georgia’s high HIV numbers and a change in body art rules at their March quarterly meeting.The March 20 meeting was called to order by Jones County’s Board of Health Chairman Ed Barbee.

Difficult case ends with a not-guilty verdict

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
It did not appear to come as a surprise to anyone in Jones County Superior Court last week when the not-guilty verdict was read following a trial in which the evidence boiled down to the testimony of the complainant.Without physical evidence, it was a tough case to win.
Clifton Ridge’s Asbell named Teacher of the Year

Clifton Ridge’s Asbell named Teacher of the Year

Clifton Ridge’s Asbell named Teacher of the Year

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Jones County School System celebrated its teachers last week with a banquet recognizing the best of the best.The 2023-24 Teacher of the Year ceremony was held March 28 at Butler Hall. At the conclusion of the program, Chelsey Asbell was named Jones County’s Teacher of the Year.
12-year-long search for Macon giant ends

12-year-long search for Macon giant ends

12-year-long search for Macon giant ends

Bailey Mccully
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
American Giant hunter Joel Baker made a dream discovery in the woods of Jones County near Milledgeville. Located near its original home, a 20-foot former Phillips 66 cowboy was found and rescued for restoration on March 14.
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