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Real Estate Transactions

DEC. 8-14, 2023 DEC. 8 Perez Leasing Inc. to Cameron Properties of Georgia, LLC; 1362 Hwy. 49/120 Kitchens Rd.; Track A, PB 16/189 & PB 12/279; 3.45 acres; parcel J5300078, J5300079, J5300080; $300,000.00 DEC. 11 Gwenelle Irvin to Letha Losey and John D. Losey II; Camp Joy Cliff Rd.
This new EV charging station is located in front of Butler Hall, but there are several others in Gray. There are charging stations at the Village and Gray Station shopping centers in addition to the Tri-County EMC parking lot. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

This new EV charging station is located in front of Butler Hall, but there are several others in Gray. There are charging stations at the Village and Gray Station shopping centers in addition to the Tri-County EMC parking lot. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

DDA ends year with good news on venue

The final meeting of the year for Gray’s Downtown Development Authority began and ended on a positive note. The Dec. 12 meeting was called to order by Chairman Sherri Rollins. After approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, the first agenda item was the financial report.
For vehicles that qualify as MPOHVs, owners will be able to register their vehicles and receive a certificate of registration and a license plate. Courtesy Georgia Department of Public Safety

For vehicles that qualify as MPOHVs, owners will be able to register their vehicles and receive a certificate of registration and a license plate. Courtesy Georgia Department of Public Safety

Chief clarifies multi-purpose vehicles law

A new law that went into effect the first of this month has the public asking questions about registering multipurpose vehicles and where they can be driven. Gray Police Chief Adam Lowe said his department has been receiving calls about HB 121, which was signed into law by Gov.
Angel Lee Robertson

Angel Lee Robertson

Woman caught in stolen car pleads guilty

A defendant facing multiple charges, after being arrested in a stolen vehicle, entered a guilty plea to the charges against her in Jones County Superior Court. Angel Lee Chastain Robertson, 30, entered her plea Dec.
Santa and his mini-me, Michael Kuehl, at Gray’s Hometown Christmas Market are wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Little Santa’s parents are Amy Young Kuehl and Bill Kuehl, and Michael’s Santa suit was made by his grandmother, Alethea Young. Photo contributed by Kayla Faith Photo

Santa and his mini-me, Michael Kuehl, at Gray’s Hometown Christmas Market are wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Little Santa’s parents are Amy Young Kuehl and Bill Kuehl, and Michael’s Santa suit was made by his grandmother, Alethea Young. Photo contributed by Kayla Faith Photo

Santa and his mini-me

The Faro scanner operates on a tripod that is moved incrementally, creating a series of pictures that are combined to create 3D images. CONTRIBUTED

The Faro scanner operates on a tripod that is moved incrementally, creating a series of pictures that are combined to create 3D images. CONTRIBUTED

New 3D laser scanner will help with investigations

Jones County’s most recent fatality brought to light a state-of-the-art piece of equipment now in the hands of Jones County Sheriff’s Office investigators for more complete, accurate and faster investigations of accidents and crime scenes.
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