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Gray Mayor Ed Barbee is once again behind the podium at the May 6 City Council meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Gray Mayor Ed Barbee is once again behind the podium at the May 6 City Council meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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City council grants zoning rehearing

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
When Gray Mayor Ed Barbee called the May meeting of the City Council to order, he did so from behind the bench at the front of the D.V. Childs Civic Center for the first time since the May 1, 2023, meeting.
Corey T. Wallace

Corey T. Wallace

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Defendant enters guilty plea; to serve 30 years

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The first of four men arrested for January 2023 crimes of armed robbery and a home invasion received 30 years to serve in prison following his entry of a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court last week.
A photo from last year’s summer reading program, where students got a chance to learn about snakes. CONTRIBUTED

A photo from last year’s summer reading program, where students got a chance to learn about snakes. CONTRIBUTED

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Summer Reading

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Public library invites all for adventureThe Jones County Library is kicking off their summer reading program May 23, and this year’s theme is all about different adventures, which can be found in books.
Bond granted for man facing violent charges

Bond granted for man facing violent charges

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Bond granted for man facing violent charges

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A Jones County man arrested for aggravated assault was granted bond in Superior Court last week.Michael Todd Randall was arrested April 14 following the report of a family disturbance. In addition to the aggravated assault charge, he was charged with battery and criminal trespass.
Flying Double A Farms partners with JCHS FFA

Flying Double A Farms partners with JCHS FFA

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Flying Double A Farms partners with JCHS FFA

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The entry and success of 11 Jones County FFA and 4H students at the Georgia Junior Livestock Show earlier this year is the product of a relationship that has come full circle.

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May is National Wildfire Awareness Month

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
National Wildfire Awareness Month dedicates the month of May to prevention and preparedness. While wildfires may not be prevalent in all states, we all need to be aware and alert. Wildfires can occur in every state, and as mobile as our lifestyles have become, we all need to be prepared.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 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 26 - May 1, 2024.APRIL 26Entering autoDeputy Shurley was dispatched to a residence in reference to an entering auto.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
MAY 2, 2024PLEASState vs. Alexis Danae Howard-Khan – seven days for the lesser included offense of theft by taking misdemeanor. Defendant is to receive credit for time served from 4/25/24. State vs. Geneo Lavell Taylor – three years ct.

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Traffic Citations

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for April 26 – May 2, 2024Driving without a tag (2) Operating vehicle without valid tag/decal (4) Driving with suspended license – 1st (1) Operating commercial vehicle without valid license (1) Instruction or restricted temporary permit...
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