Newby named new Hay House director

The Georgia Trust is pleased to announce that Aubrey Newby has been named director of Hay House, effective May 15.He replaces Ennis Willis, who is retiring after four years in the position.Georgia Trust President and CEO W.

Bond denied for suspected county check forger

A suspect in a forgery case concerning a check written on one of Jones County’s governmental accounts brought out the county’s chief finance officer to argue against his release.Tyron Vonterra Volley, 33, was arrested April 25 on the charge of forgery third degree.

Georgia unemployment rate stays flat despite April job surge

Georgia's unemployment rate held steady at 3.1% in April for the fourth month in a row, even as several jobs categories reached all-time highs, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.The state's labor force was up by 13,655 last month to a record high of nearly 5.4 million.

Real Life

“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.“(Prov 15:12)Spiritually foolish people hate (loveth not) to be reproved--correctedwith scripture. They scorn the word of God and will hate the messenger who brings it.

Trials and Temptation

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyMy brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Students create carnival games

Fourth grade students at Turner Woods Elementary School created carnival games using simple machines and invited their family to play the games at the school recently.

Macon mattress store invested in community

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.

Superior Court Motions

MAY 16, 2024PLEASState vs. Aahil Madhani – 12 months for the offense of possession marijuana less than ounce. Sentence to be served on probation. State vs. Andrew Robert Hall – two years for the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude police officer.

Real Estate Transactions

MAY 316, 2024MAY 3Matthew David Jones to REI Velocity, LLC; 458 Madison St.; parcel G1000008; $65,000.00MAY 10Henry M. Henderson to Catherine Crawford; 139 Candler Dr. Lot 4 The Cleo N. Roberts Subd., Sec. 1; parcel J5100243; $216,000.

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 May 9-14, 2024.May 9Attempt to eludeSgt. Walker was monitoring traffic on Hwy.