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Jones County commissioners discuss their differing views about requesting a state audit of the county’s property digest and values at the April 16 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County commissioners discuss their differing views about requesting a state audit of the county’s property digest and values at the April 16 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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County discusses future of property values

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Jones County Commissioners dealt with a problem years in the making that has the potential of causing issues with the Georgia Department of Revenue and the assessment of property values.
White shrimp legislated as Georgia’s official crustacean

White shrimp legislated as Georgia’s official crustacean

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White shrimp legislated as Georgia’s official crustacean

Dave Williams
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Gov. Brian Kemp brought his bill-signing tour to Brunswick Thursday, signing a package of measures related to coastal issues.House Bill 1341 declares the white shrimp Georgia's official crustacean.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 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 18-25, 2024.April 18In a hurryDep. Robinson was alerted by dispatch to be on the lookout for a vehicle traveling West on GA Hwy.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
APRIL 19-26, 2024PLEASState vs. Terry Eugene Ross – 12 months for the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude police officer with the first 30 days served in confinement. The remainder of sentence to be served on probation.State vs.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
APRIL 19-25, 2024APRIL 19Gregory Howard Miller to Charles Linville Boulware, Jr.; River Bend Dr.; parcel J6300098; $18,000.00 APRIL 22Alfred A. Smith and Shirley W. Smith to Prime Acres Land Group, LLC a Utah Limited Liability Company; Round Oak Juliette Rd; parcel J1400085; $58,000.

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Man goes missing, found under overturned ATV

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
An ATV accident turned to tragedy last week when a Jones County man who had been missing several hours was found deceased.Daniel Wiggins, 45, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident at 3:30 p.m. April 21 by Jones County Deputy Coroner Stacy Gardner.
Board of Education District 2 candidates Rice Adams (l-r) and Brady Skinner and District 2 commission candidates incumbent John Wood and challenger Micah Harley at the April 23 Candidates Forum held at Butler Hall. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Board of Education District 2 candidates Rice Adams (l-r) and Brady Skinner and District 2 commission candidates incumbent John Wood and challenger Micah Harley at the April 23 Candidates Forum held at Butler Hall. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Forum brings candidates together to face questions

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The candidates in the May 21 primary election attended a forum last week to answer questions from members of the community. For those who were not able to attend, the forum was live streamed and is available to be viewed on the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Ladies in period clothing at Old Clinton War Days gathering in fellowship at the camps. FILE PHOTO

Ladies in period clothing at Old Clinton War Days gathering in fellowship at the camps. FILE PHOTO

WAR DAYS ARE HERE

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Old Clinton War Days will take place May 4 and 5, where re-enactors will engage in battle in the re-enactment of the Battle of Sunshine Church and the Battle of Griswoldville, allowing guests to step into the past.Clinton is located just off U.S. Highway 129, 1.5 miles southwest of Gray.
Mail delays disrupting newspapers, possibly ballots

Mail delays disrupting newspapers, possibly ballots

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Mail delays disrupting newspapers, possibly ballots

Dave Williams
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Delays in processing mail at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto aren’t just affecting individual Georgians trying to obtain vital prescription drugs or pay their monthly rents or mortgages.
VA representatives visit Jones County

VA representatives visit Jones County

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VA representatives visit Jones County

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Representatives from the Dublin Veterans Administration were in Jones County for a town hall recently to assist local veterans with updated information and help with filing claim benefits.The April 11 Resource Fair and Claims Clinic was held at the W.E.
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