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Jail Report

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
MAY 1522, 2026Demarco Torrell Austin, 48, arrested 5/22/26 – suspended or revoked licenseBenjamin Ameer Billingslea, 31, arrested 5/19/26 – improper display of tag, suspended or revoked license, open container of alcohol in motor vehicleSharcorra Tysheara Devereaux, 28, arrested 5/15/26 – suspended...

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Real Estate Transactions

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
MAY 813, 2026MAY 18Peachtree Building Group, LLC to Nelson Henry Mose Buckland, Jr.; 250 Stone Brook Dr.; parcel J45D00133; $362,912.00 Russell Gene Moses to Kenneth Edward McCrimmon, Jr.; 104 Henry Dr.; parcel J44A00336; $328,000.00 Gary R. Morofka to Job Moxley; 197 Stone Edge Dr.

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Superior Court Motions

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
MAY 21, 2026PLEASState vs. Tresa Tate – one year for the offense of possession methamphetamine. Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served from 8/22/25 – 8/22/25.State vs. Adrian Keith White – six months each ct. 1: possession marijuana less than ounce, ct.
Volunteers with community ministries bag food, led by Hannah Foval (far left), to address access to food for students outside of the school day. CONTRIBUTED

Volunteers with community ministries bag food, led by Hannah Foval (far left), to address access to food for students outside of the school day. CONTRIBUTED

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Food insecurity

Bethany Tapee-ward
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Ministries work together to feed childrenLocal churches and community partners across Jones County are working together to address food insecurity among students through outreach programs that provide meals beyond the school day.

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Replacement golf carts approved; package sales tabled

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Commissioners heard the county’s Fiscal Year 2025 audit review at last week’s meeting and made a decision about the purchase of golf carts, but those interested in the adoption of Jones County’s package sales ordinance will be waiting until June.
The Johnson Law Office at its new location with the address of 426 Madison St. in Clinton. CONTRIBUTED

The Johnson Law Office at its new location with the address of 426 Madison St. in Clinton. CONTRIBUTED

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Law office restoration awarded

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
A 200-year-old law office continues to attract attention for its historic significance with the most recent accolade from Georgia Trust in recognition of its preservation and restoration.
Bailey wins fifth term as BOE chair; runoff set

Bailey wins fifth term as BOE chair; runoff set

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Bailey wins fifth term as BOE chair; runoff set

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The May 19 primary resolved one non-partisan contest in Jones County but resulted in several runoffs statewide, including who the Republican candidate for Governor will be in November.The only local contest in the election was for the Board of Education Chairman.
Bailey wins re-election as BOE chair; more May 19 results

Bailey wins re-election as BOE chair; more May 19 results

Bailey wins re-election as BOE chair; more May 19 results

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Board of Education Chair Ginger Bailey was elected to a fifth term Tuesday night, defeating challenger Marilyn Norfleet in the nonpartisan contest 3,523 to 2,132. Two other members of the board were up for re-election but were not opposed, meaning leadership is set to stay the same until 2029.
Evelyn Hill’s granddaughter Erica (l-r) with Skylar, Asha (Alethea’s goddaughter), Evelyn and Alethea Shun. CONTRIBUTED

Evelyn Hill’s granddaughter Erica (l-r) with Skylar, Asha (Alethea’s goddaughter), Evelyn and Alethea Shun. CONTRIBUTED

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Hill enjoyed life in education; now enjoys life in retirement

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Evelyn Barnes started her life in Haddock, and Evelyn Hill plans to be in Haddock when her time here is up.“Grew up in Haddock, Georgia; still in Haddock; Haddock, Georgia all my life,” Hill declared recently.Evelyn Barnes met her future husband, Leroy Hill, through a mutual friend.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Vernon Kirk Choates is the local veteran of the week. He was a private first class in the U.S. Army, serving from April 30, 1973 - May 13, 1976. He did his basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and was also stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, and in Korea. He was also a Hawk FC crewman.
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