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Project Greenhound gets new equipment

Project Greenhound gets new equipment

Project Greenhound gets new equipment

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Keep Jones Beautiful purchased a new piece of equipment for students in the Project Greenhound Program at Jones County High School Transition Academy to use at the recycling center.

Man charged for wife’s accidental murder dies

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The death of a Jones County murder defendant was the end of a tragedy that began with the declining mental health of an aging parent and led to an unforeseen chain of deadly events. District Attorney Wright Barksdale said he was notified of the death of 87-year-old Charles Hill Sr. Feb. 1.
The Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Jan. 31 to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the Jones County Health Department located at 114 Forest Street in Gray. The ribbon cutting was held in conjunction with an open house for the community to tour the facility. CONTRIBUTED

The Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Jan. 31 to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the Jones County Health Department located at 114 Forest Street in Gray. The ribbon cutting was held in conjunction with an open house for the community to tour the facility. CONTRIBUTED

Health Department holds cutting ribbon for renovated facility

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Pruning your crape myrtles

Pruning your crape myrtles

Extension Service

Brennan Jackson
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
After much consideration, I believe that an annual article about pruning crape myrtles is in order. Generally speaking, pruning is a great tool to utilize to promote growth, prevent disease, and maintain a better aesthetic look. Pruning will encourage your plant to grow, flower, or fruit.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
JAN. 29, 2024 PLEAS State vs. Brian Gerard Hopkins – 10 years for the lesser included offense of possession marijuana more than an ounce felony. Sentence to be served on probation. State vs. Anthony Charlsten Galoppa – five years ct. 1: criminal damage to property in second degree, 12 months ct.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Jan. 19-30, 2024. Jan.

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
JAN. 26 – FEB. 1, 2024 JAN. 26 AP SFR LLC to Christopher Bradley Colvin and Autumn Gailynn Gillis; 349 Cypress Dr. Lot 14, Big Creek Preserve Subd. Ph. 1 PB 20/48-50; 0.15 acres; parcel J45A00414; $251,650.00 William P. Hannah to JW Properties of Georgia, LLC; Chapel Hill Cir.
Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age. Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.
Wilber F. Walton Jr.

Wilber F. Walton Jr.

Car thief arrested after alert from camera

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
A Flock camera alert resulted in the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of a stolen vehicle last week. Wilber Franklin Walton Jr., 54, was arrested Jan. 31 and charged with felony theft by receiving stolen property.
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