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Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.
Georgia Rural Water and Gray Water Department officials look at a map of Gray’s 70 miles of water lines while looking for a solution last week. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Georgia Rural Water and Gray Water Department officials look at a map of Gray’s 70 miles of water lines while looking for a solution last week. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

City water woes costly to businesses, schools

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Vacations are intended to be a time of rest and enjoyment, but the City of Gray’s superintendent continues to recuperate from the repercussions of his trip south, as does the city’s water system and local businesses.Cheyenne Morgan said he returned to Gray Sept. 16 and still had time left on his...
Jones County Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Weidner (second left) presents Adult Education Students with a proclamation honoring Adult Literacy Day. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Weidner (second left) presents Adult Education Students with a proclamation honoring Adult Literacy Day. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

BOC approves CGTC, transit agreements in quick meeting

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
September’s second Tuesday meeting of the Board of Commissioners took less than 10 minutes with board members making quick work of the short meeting agenda.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Sept. 15 meeting to order and led the opening prayer and pledge.The first item was board appointments.

College achievements

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Southern New Hampshire UniversityThe following local students made President’s List for Summer 2026 semester: Bryanna Bacon of Macon, Kashunda Corke of Macon, Sha-Shana Tebout of Macon, Camille Tebout of Macon, Shalondra Barbour of Macon, Mokwa Ferdinand of Macon and Chandler Knowles of Hddock.The...
Miracle Day check presented to children’s hospital

Miracle Day check presented to children’s hospital

Miracle Day check presented to children’s hospital

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
A heartfelt thank you was extended to Justin Kelly, Dairy Queen and the entire #OurTown Jones County community by the Navicent Health Foundation for going above and beyond on Miracle Treat Day.
Dames Ferry student Dallas Carey was recognized as the Spotlight Student. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Dames Ferry student Dallas Carey was recognized as the Spotlight Student. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Graves asserts strong financial position for school system

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The September meeting of the Jones County Board of Education began with a spotlight on Dames Ferry Elementary School and a focus on the success of students and faculty.Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Sept. 14 meeting that followed a workshop on district facilities and future ESPLOST...

Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
SEPT. 11-18, 2026Bradley Jermaine Baker, 52, arrested 9/13/26 possession and use of drug related objects, possession of controlled substance crack cocaine, unlawful to come inside guard lines to deliver inmate controlled substance, tampering with evidence felonyMark Andrews Belanger, 52, arrested...
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