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Jones County’s Chief Financial Officer Lavita Crutchfield speaks to board members. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County’s Chief Financial Officer Lavita Crutchfield speaks to board members. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

County gets good news from audit

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The second Tuesday meeting for the Board of Commissioners started on a positive note with its annual audit report highlighting the strength of the county’s finances.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the meeting to order, and the prayer and pledge were led by Josh Echols of Gray Community Church.
All ages appeared to enjoy the community Easter egg hunt March 23 hosted by Bradley Baptist Church. The event was coordinated by children’s director Bethany Herin, and all were invited back to celebrate Easter Sunday this weekend. PHOTOS BY BRANDY ROUND

All ages appeared to enjoy the community Easter egg hunt March 23 hosted by Bradley Baptist Church. The event was coordinated by children’s director Bethany Herin, and all were invited back to celebrate Easter Sunday this weekend. PHOTOS BY BRANDY ROUND

Happy Easter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Wright Barksdale at his desk in the Jones County District Attorney’s Office. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Wright Barksdale at his desk in the Jones County District Attorney’s Office. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Barksdale looks forward to four more years as DA

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
When qualifying ended at noon March 8, the Ocumulgee Judicial Circuit district attorney had no opposition, which means another four years in the office for T. Wright Barksdale III.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
MARCH 14, 2024PLEASState vs. Jason Eugene Tarte – five years for the offense of theft by receiving. Sentence to be served on probation.State vs. Krishun Markeith Williams – five years for the offense of violation of street gang terrorism and prevention act. Sentence to be served on probation.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department March 6-14 2024.March 6Erratic drivingLt.

BOE thanks Pitts, approves expenses

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Jones County Board of Education members took an opportunity at their March meeting to express their appreciation to one of their own who will not be running for re-election in May.The March 12 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Ginger Bailey.
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