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Escapee from jail now going to prison

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
One of four inmates who escaped from the Bibb County Detention Center in October of last year was a Jones County probationer who was back in Jones County Superior Court last week to face his probation violation charges.
Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner reads to children at Jones Head Start dressed as Cat in the Hat. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner reads to children at Jones Head Start dressed as Cat in the Hat. CONTRIBUTED

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Read Across America

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Jones Head Start held their spirit week recently for Read Across America, and their focus for the week was all about Dr. Seuss.Christina Patterson, the center manager, said being a part of Jones Head Start is not a job, it is a passion.
District 1 Commissioner Sam Kitchens was accompanied by his wife and granddaughter as he qualified last Wednesday. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

District 1 Commissioner Sam Kitchens was accompanied by his wife and granddaughter as he qualified last Wednesday. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Several local races have competition in this year’s election

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Qualifying for Jones County’s local elections took place last week with a few surprises, including unexpected qualifiers and one unexpected non-qualifier.

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Council denies zoning for new townhomes

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Gray City Council members once again said no to housing needs of families with the denial of an upscale development by a local developer who has a track record of quality construction and working with the city.Gray Mayor Ed Barbee called the March 4 meeting to order.
Kiwanis donates to Scouting Committee of Jones County

Kiwanis donates to Scouting Committee of Jones County

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Kiwanis donates to Scouting Committee of Jones County

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Kiwanis Club donated $2,385 to the Scouting Committee of Jones County, Inc., which manages the Eston Altman Scouting Center. Kiwanis President Charles Newberry presented the check to Brandy Spires, President of the scouting committee. Mrs.
Neremiah T. Johnson

Neremiah T. Johnson

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Man stopped from stealing cars with prison sentence

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
A 19-year-old defendant is on his way to serve five years in prison due to his persistent car thefts and fleeing from law enforcement.Neremiah Terrell Johnson was in Jones County Superior Court Feb. 28 to enter a guilty plea for offenses of fleeing from police officers and theft by taking.
Incumbents Chris Weidner (center, then right), Wendy Vaughn, John Wood and Butch Reece were the first qualifiers for Jones County’s 2024 election. PHOTOS BY DEBBIE-LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Incumbents Chris Weidner (center, then right), Wendy Vaughn, John Wood and Butch Reece were the first qualifiers for Jones County’s 2024 election. PHOTOS BY DEBBIE-LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Qualifying open; voting underway

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Advance voting will continue through March 8 during the hours of 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Elections Office located inside the Government Center at 166 Industrial Boulevard in Gray.Georgia’s Presidential Primary is Tuesday, March 12.
The room in Ever Be Beauty where clients can get their skincare needs met in Jones County. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

The room in Ever Be Beauty where clients can get their skincare needs met in Jones County. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

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Ever Be Beauty open for skincare needs

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Hannah Layfield, a local esthetician, just opened Ever Be Beauty, a business centered around skincare and skincare needs, in a new location in Gray.The business is located at 300 West Clinton Street in suite J in Gray, and appointments can be booked by visiting www. everbebeauty.
Get rid of your Bradford Pears

Get rid of your Bradford Pears

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Extension Service

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Brennan JacksonCounty Extension/ANR AgentThere are several trees in bloom right now including the saucer magnolia, cherry trees, and Eastern redbuds.Another tree that is in bloom is the Bradford pear also known as the Callery pear.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Feb. 23-27, 2024.Feb. 23Burglary at local businessSgt. Humphries responded to a call in reference to a burglary at a local business.
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