Extension Service

After much consideration, I believe that an annual article about pruning crape myrtles is in order. Generally speaking, pruning is a great tool to utilize to promote growth, prevent disease, and maintain a better aesthetic look. Pruning will encourage your plant to grow, flower, or fruit.

Jail Report

JAN. 26 – FEB.

Superior Court Motions

JAN. 29, 2024 PLEAS State vs. Brian Gerard Hopkins – 10 years for the lesser included offense of possession marijuana more than an ounce felony. Sentence to be served on probation. State vs. Anthony Charlsten Galoppa – five years ct. 1: criminal damage to property in second degree, 12 months ct.

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. 19-30, 2024. Jan.

Real Estate Transactions

JAN. 26 – FEB. 1, 2024 JAN. 26 AP SFR LLC to Christopher Bradley Colvin and Autumn Gailynn Gillis; 349 Cypress Dr. Lot 14, Big Creek Preserve Subd. Ph. 1 PB 20/48-50; 0.15 acres; parcel J45A00414; $251,650.00 William P. Hannah to JW Properties of Georgia, LLC; Chapel Hill Cir.

Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age. Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.

Car thief arrested after alert from camera

A Flock camera alert resulted in the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of a stolen vehicle last week. Wilber Franklin Walton Jr., 54, was arrested Jan. 31 and charged with felony theft by receiving stolen property.

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).