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The Jones County Public Library extended its appreciation to the Kiwanis Club of Jones County for its donation. Pictured is Bill Goodman, vice president, presenting the check to Julie King, branch manager. CONTRIBUTED

The Jones County Public Library extended its appreciation to the Kiwanis Club of Jones County for its donation. Pictured is Bill Goodman, vice president, presenting the check to Julie King, branch manager. CONTRIBUTED

Kiwanis donates to library

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Kiwanis donates to library
The lobby of the W. E. Knox Center was beautiful June 6, when the Gray Garden Club held its annual daylily display. Over 100 specimens were entered into the competition. Winners were Deon Hutcheson, first place; Greg Thompson, second place; and Lynn Edwards, third place; Best in Show: Deon Hutcheson, first place; and Marcia Whidby, second place. CONTRIBUTED

The lobby of the W. E. Knox Center was beautiful June 6, when the Gray Garden Club held its annual daylily display. Over 100 specimens were entered into the competition. Winners were Deon Hutcheson, first place; Greg Thompson, second place; and Lynn Edwards, third place; Best in Show: Deon Hutcheson, first place; and Marcia Whidby, second place. CONTRIBUTED

GGC daylily display

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
GGC daylily display

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
JULY 10, 2026PLEASState vs. Makayla Faith Smith – 12 months each ct. 1: public drunkenness, ct. 2: criminal trespass. Counts to run concurrently for a total of 12 months.

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
JULY 29, 2026JULY 2Edgar Hughston Builder, Inc. to Adam Alicea Brooks and Christina Zeppa; 700 Jasmine Dr.; parcel M03A00041; $270,400.00 James Joseph Eugene Comer to Brenton Lee Skinner and Melinda Rebecca Skinner; parcel G0800130; $215,000.00 Mandy Barber Vaughan to Reframe Houses GA, LLC; 2203...

Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
JULY 310, 2026Jay Wendell Barnes, 38, arrested 7/5/26 – suspended or revoked licenseDayne Gary Billie, 40, arrested 7/6/26 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyJerome Andre Brewer, 41, arrested 7/7/26 – weight restrictions/no thru trucks, holding/supporting wireless...
New standards in place for upcoming school year

New standards in place for upcoming school year

New standards in place for upcoming school year

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The status quo is not what the leaders of the Jones County School System are looking for when the new school year begins next month.During a conversation with three school system leaders — the new principal of Jones County High School, Chance Scott, new JCSS Communications Director Adam Gillhouse...
Brett McMichael (left) and father Glenn with one of their favorite pastimes, rebuilding Farmall tractors. CONTRIBUTED

Brett McMichael (left) and father Glenn with one of their favorite pastimes, rebuilding Farmall tractors. CONTRIBUTED

McMichael remembered for faith, family, firefighting

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Helps others keep living through organ donationA Jones County family who has given decades of service to their community by saving lives and property as Fire/Rescue volunteers are receiving comfort with the knowledge that a beloved family member will continue to help others.The honor walk for Brett...
Members of the Jones County 8U Coach Pitch State Champion softball team and their coaches are celebrated by the Jones County Board of Commissioners at their July 6 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Members of the Jones County 8U Coach Pitch State Champion softball team and their coaches are celebrated by the Jones County Board of Commissioners at their July 6 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

BOC approves $3.5M bid for Hwy. 49 water

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Last week’s Jones County Commission meeting had an exciting beginning with accolades for a team of small girls who brought a state championship to the county in Girls Coach Pitch.Board Chairman Chris Weidner opened the July 7 meeting with prayer and called the champions to the front to lead the...

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department June 24, 2026June 24More than an ounceDep.
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