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Real Estate Transactions

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
FEB. 2-8, 2024 FEB. 6 Melissa Cowart Cown to Jason Smith; 304 Willow Oak Dr. East Lot 7-A Ph. 1 Rock Creek Ridge; parcel J5800049; $238,000.00 Michael D. Nobles to Jeffery J. Pitts; 129 Oak Dr. Lot 118 Stone Brooke Subd. PB 15/219-221; 0.43 acres; parcel J45D00118; $320,000.

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Superior Court Motions

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
FEB. 8, 2024 PLEAS State vs. Meredith Nunn Josey – three years for the offense of possession methamphetamine. Sentence to be served on probation. State vs. Dontrez Caleb Price – five years ct. 1: interference with government property, 12 months ct. 2: obstruction of officer.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 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. 1-2, 2024. Feb. 1 Jury Duty Scam Deputy Johnson was dispatched to a local residence in reference to a scam.
The request for a conditional use to allow a retreat venue on Otis Redding Road was the first item discussed at the Feb. 6 meeting. CONTRIBUTED

The request for a conditional use to allow a retreat venue on Otis Redding Road was the first item discussed at the Feb. 6 meeting. CONTRIBUTED

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Citizens turn out en masse to address BOC

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Jones County Commissioners heard concerns of residents for more than an hour during their first meeting in February following a meeting agenda that contained two topics that brought out a crowd that filled the room and the hallway. Chairman Chris Weidner called the Feb.
Seventh grade students from Gray Station Middle School dancing and socializing during the Sneaker Ball. CONTRIBUTED

Seventh grade students from Gray Station Middle School dancing and socializing during the Sneaker Ball. CONTRIBUTED

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Gray Station hosts 7th grade Sneaker Ball

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Gray Station Middle School hosted their seventh grade Sneaker Ball on Feb. 2, giving students a chance to relax and enjoy an evening at school dancing with friends and making memories. Meredith Barnwell, PEC teacher at Gray Station Middle School, said she was excited for the Sneaker Ball.
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Eric D. Bell

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Man pleads guilty to fleeing from cops, to serve two years

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
A Jones County defendant who attempted to run from law enforcement during a traffic stop received two years to serve in confinement following the entry of a guilty plea last week. Eric Deshawn Bell entered his plea Jan. 29 following plea negotiations with the state.
Project Greenhound gets new equipment

Project Greenhound gets new equipment

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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.

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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

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Health Department holds cutting ribbon for renovated facility

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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