Library celebrates love and Black history

The Jones County Library has lots going on for the month of February filled with love, knowledge and books. Julie King, the branch manager of the Jones County Library, said she’s excited for the month and all they have planned at the library.

Defendant pleads guilty for shooting

A defendant arrested in connection with a November shooting in a Jones County neighborhood received a 10-year sentence last week after entering a guilty plea. Jesus Antonio Oberle, 23, was in Jones County Superior Court Jan. 29 to enter his plea to the charge of aggravated assault.

Oconee Ranger District hosts annual forestry meeting

More than two dozen members of local, regional, and state Forest Service personnel gathered at Oconee Ranger District facilities near Rock Eagle Jan. 25, for an annual meeting about the Oconee Forest Health and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project (OFHWHIP).

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 Jan. 21, 2024. Jan. 21 They didn’t realize mushrooms were illegal Sgt. Carr was working routine patrol on Gray Hwy.

City council considers lighting, safety needs

Gray’s City Council members held their meeting of all committees with news about progress at the new wastewater treatment plant, tweaks to the new brewery ordinance and needed safety improvements at intersections. Gray Mayor Ed Barbee called the Jan.

Probationer going to prison for felony shoplifting

A defendant well known by law enforcement officers in Jones County and the City of Gray was revoked to prison due to the violation of his probation. Willie Earl Sanders Jr. was revoked to serve two years in prison Jan. 25 due to new charges that were a violation of his probation.

Kiwanis Club donates to Jay’s Hope

The Kiwanis Club of Jones County donated $750 to Jay’s Hope Foundation to support the outstanding work done by Jay’s Hope, helping families who have a child battling cancer. Charles Newberry, Kiwanis President, right, presented a check to Cindy Gaskins, founder and director of Jay’s Hope.

Real Life

God’s design for the home. Husband--Love your wife, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it. Don’t be bitter or harsh against her. Love her as you do your own body, for he that loves his wife, loves himself.

Jail Report

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Real Estate Transactions

JAN. 19-25, 2024 JAN. 19 Annette Alewine to Groveland Estates, LLC; parcel G04/395A & portion of 397; $18,000.00 Jared Brandon Baggarly and Beverly Taylor Baggarly to William N. Lawless; 338 Hwy. 57; parcel J6900166; $338,000.00 JAN. 23 U.S.