Real Life

“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, He said, Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit. And having said thus, He gave up the ghost.” --Lk 23:42 After Jesus had shouted “It is finished “, He then surrendered His spirit to His Father and died.

This Week In the Word

Endure temptationMy brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

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 May 9-11, 2026May 93 to 5 grams of marijuanaDep. Morgan conducted a routine traffic stop on Hwy. 57 for speeding.

Jail Report

MAY 8-15, 2026Brayton Allan Bustos, 35, arrested 5/8/26 – 48 hoursLarry Donnell Curry, 34, arrested 5/10/26 – suspended or revoked license, suspended registration, no insuranceEthan Christopher Gardner, 20, arrested 5/12/26 – interference with custody 1st or 2nd conviction misdemeanor, probation...

Superior Court Motions

MAY 14, 2026PLEASState vs. Shadiamond Ashanti Collins – 12 months for the lesser included offense of obstruction of law enforcement misdemeanor. Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 7/27/25 – 7/27/25.State vs. Percy Smith Jr. – three years each ct.

Real Estate Transactions

MAY 8-13, 2026MAY 11Laura Dugick to SJ Homes & Communities, LLC; 4472 Rivercliff Way; parcel J50B00120; $54,000.00 SJ Homes & Communities, LLC to JSAL Properties, LLC; 4472 Rivercliff Way; parcel J50B00120; $200,000.00 Justin F. Johnson to James Nix; 458 Joycliff Terr.; parcel M04C00040; $156,000.

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

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.

BOE invites public input on policy changes

The Jones County Board of Education recognized two award-winning student groups, presented six policy updates and announced an upcoming board retreat at its May business meeting.

Tri-CoGo presents availability of fiber internet for downtown businesses

The May meeting of the Gray Downtown Development Authority started with a presentation of a company also working to help downtown businesses.The May 11 meeting was called to order by DDA Chairman Sherri Rollins. The agenda began with a brief finance report.