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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
MARCH 7, 2024PLEASState vs. Marion Prentice Mullis III – 90 days for the offense of procuring tobacco or tobacco product for inmate. Defendant to receive credit for time served in custody from 2/10/24.State vs.

Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
MARCH 1-8, 2024John Wesley Arnold, 61, arrested 3/4/24 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony, pedestrian in roadwayJames Franklin Asbell, 53, arrested 3/4/24 – criminal trespass, parole violationLisa Michelle Barnes, 43, arrested 3/1/24 – u/sent JC jailKevin Carl Betts, 45,...
Dreams of Glory is the black history play the students at Mattie Wells Elementary School students put together for the community. CONTRIBUTED

Dreams of Glory is the black history play the students at Mattie Wells Elementary School students put together for the community. CONTRIBUTED

Mattie Wells students put on Black History program

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Mattie Wells Elementary School students put together a play for black history month on Feb. 29 and March 1, highlighting important black historical figures for the community to learn about.
Marc K. Anderson

Marc K. Anderson

Escapee from jail now going to prison

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
One of four inmates who escaped from the Bibb County Detention Center in October of last year was a Jones County probationer who was back in Jones County Superior Court last week to face his probation violation charges.
Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner reads to children at Jones Head Start dressed as Cat in the Hat. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner reads to children at Jones Head Start dressed as Cat in the Hat. CONTRIBUTED

Read Across America

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Jones Head Start held their spirit week recently for Read Across America, and their focus for the week was all about Dr. Seuss.Christina Patterson, the center manager, said being a part of Jones Head Start is not a job, it is a passion.

Council denies zoning for new townhomes

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Gray City Council members once again said no to housing needs of families with the denial of an upscale development by a local developer who has a track record of quality construction and working with the city.Gray Mayor Ed Barbee called the March 4 meeting to order.
Kiwanis donates to Scouting Committee of Jones County

Kiwanis donates to Scouting Committee of Jones County

Kiwanis donates to Scouting Committee of Jones County

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Kiwanis Club donated $2,385 to the Scouting Committee of Jones County, Inc., which manages the Eston Altman Scouting Center. Kiwanis President Charles Newberry presented the check to Brandy Spires, President of the scouting committee. Mrs.
Neremiah T. Johnson

Neremiah T. Johnson

Man stopped from stealing cars with prison sentence

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
A 19-year-old defendant is on his way to serve five years in prison due to his persistent car thefts and fleeing from law enforcement.Neremiah Terrell Johnson was in Jones County Superior Court Feb. 28 to enter a guilty plea for offenses of fleeing from police officers and theft by taking.
Incumbents Chris Weidner (center, then right), Wendy Vaughn, John Wood and Butch Reece were the first qualifiers for Jones County’s 2024 election. PHOTOS BY DEBBIE-LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Incumbents Chris Weidner (center, then right), Wendy Vaughn, John Wood and Butch Reece were the first qualifiers for Jones County’s 2024 election. PHOTOS BY DEBBIE-LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Qualifying open; voting underway

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Advance voting will continue through March 8 during the hours of 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Elections Office located inside the Government Center at 166 Industrial Boulevard in Gray.Georgia’s Presidential Primary is Tuesday, March 12.
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