JCSO joins effort to combat internet crimes against children

The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is now one of the law enforcement agencies across the state working to fight the sexual abuse of children via the internet.Investigator Lt.

BOE receives Award of Excellence; year 75% complete

The April meeting of the Jones County Board of Education marked the completion of 75 percent of the school year.Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the April 9 meeting to order.Following the opening prayer and pledge, she opened the reports with her chairman’s comments.

BROOD XIX & XIII cicada mania hits Middle Georgia

How to protect young trees from potential damageThey are not poisonous.They don’t bite or sting. And they offer an exotic culinary feast to wildlife, pets, and gourmet foodies who appreciate a taste for the wild. Most of the rest of us have never considered eating one.

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 April 13-16, 2024.April 13Driver and passenger arrestedDep.

Fire department proceeds with part-time plans

Members of Jones County Fire Rescue filled the Charlotte Wilson Conference Room to attend a work session about the selection of a new fire chief for the county due to the pending retirement of EMA Director and Fire Chief Don Graham.

Indictments include charges of aggravated child molestation

A Jones County man was indicted by a grand jury last week for three counts of aggravated child molestation and other related crimes he committed over a span of two years.

A look at the future of the water system

COUNTY COMMISSIONERSThe Jones County Water System is in the midst of a significant expansion of its service area, and the effort is being driven in large part by need.

Playing for something bigger

Cason Taylor winds up to throw during Tuesday’s 8-0 win against Warner Robins which was also the Greyhounds’ Strike Out Cancer game. 

BOC District 2 Commissioner John Wood

In my opinion, a good county commissioner possesses a combination of experience, compassion, community engagement, investment in the community, ethical decision making, and diverse experience.

BOC District 2 Candidate Micah Harley

A good county commissioner should be able to work well and communicate effectively with other government officials, be knowledgeable of local government, county policies, budgets, economic development, and community development.