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College Achievements

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Georgia Southern University The following local students made President’s List for Fall 2023 semester: Caitlyn Mccrary of Gordon, Stedman Coons of Macon, Avery Robinson of Gray, Lily Nolan of Gray, Carson Varnadoe of Gray, Grayson Waddell of Haddock, Samuel Phillips of Macon, Anna Barnett of Gray,...

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City, county considering TSPLOST

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Jones County Commissioners followed through with last month’s vote to begin the process for placing a referendum for a Single-County Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax on the ballot in November. The commissioners took the next step of holding a meeting with the City of Gray Feb.
Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner (left) was one of many volunteers at the Feb. 9 Night to Shine held at Bradley Baptist.

Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner (left) was one of many volunteers at the Feb. 9 Night to Shine held at Bradley Baptist.

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Night to Shine

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Sheriff Butch Reece

Sheriff Butch Reece

Reece running for re-election as sheriff

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Sheriff Butch Reece ended any speculation about his future plans as Jones County’s top law enforcement officer with last week’s announcement that he will run for re-election. Reece talked about his 44 years as sheriff in a Feb.

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Student teachers share experiences with BOE

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Jones County Board of Education members heard from outgoing student teachers at their February meeting and celebrated achievements of students and school programs. Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Feb. 13 meeting to order and gave the first report.
Michael R. Snider

Michael R. Snider

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DUI becomes felony after fight attempt

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A series of bad decisions escalated traffic offenses to felony charges that were recently indicted by a Jones County Grand Jury. Michael Rawlins Snider was indicted Feb. 5 on three counts of felony obstruction of an officer. Snider was arrested Nov.
Woodmen Life present a check in the amount of $4,840 to the Gray Police Department for the purchase of eight bulletproof vests at the city’s Feb. 5 council meeting. Pictured (l-r) are: Heath Greene, GPD Chief Adam Lowe, Mayor Ed Barbee, Cissy Lamb and Teresa and Fred Allen. CONTRIBUTED

Woodmen Life present a check in the amount of $4,840 to the Gray Police Department for the purchase of eight bulletproof vests at the city’s Feb. 5 council meeting. Pictured (l-r) are: Heath Greene, GPD Chief Adam Lowe, Mayor Ed Barbee, Cissy Lamb and Teresa and Fred Allen. CONTRIBUTED

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Council introduces ordinances related to breweries

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The City of Gray’s February meeting began with a gift to help keep Gray Police officers safe. The Feb. 5 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee.
CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AND CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Main Street Gray and Ashley Roberson

CIVIC ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AND CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Main Street Gray and Ashley Roberson

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Chamber gives annual awards

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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