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County Administrator Jason Rizner displays the check from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for the CHIP Grant. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

County Administrator Jason Rizner displays the check from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for the CHIP Grant. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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BOC hears water challenges; GEFA loan approved

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The November third Tuesday meeting of the Jones County Commissioners started with a familiar theme of the need for public water in unserved areas of the county. Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Nov.
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in five new volunteers on November 13, 2023. These volunteers will advocate for the best interests of children in foster care in the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Pictured with Judge Kelli Rutherford are (L-R): Kamiikia Hill, Perdeda Dwight, Barbara Scott, Kristen Blascovich and Kathy King. CONTRIBUTED

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) swore in five new volunteers on November 13, 2023. These volunteers will advocate for the best interests of children in foster care in the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Pictured with Judge Kelli Rutherford are (L-R): Kamiikia Hill, Perdeda Dwight, Barbara Scott, Kristen Blascovich and Kathy King. CONTRIBUTED

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CASA swears in new volunteers

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Cameren D. Freeman

Cameren D. Freeman

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Defendant avoids trial with guilty plea, gets 15 years

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
A defendant slated for trial opted to enter a guilty plea and received a sentence of 15 years that may be served on probation, due to plea negotiations. Cameren Dillion Freeman, 23, was in Jones County Superior Court Nov. 30.
Eagle visit

Eagle visit

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Eagle visit

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The symbolism of seeing a bald eagle resting in a tree above a veteran’s grave and an American Flag at an entrance to the Veterans Memorial Parkway in Jones County was not lost on Dana Brooke Leavins who could not resist taking a picture of the scene.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
NOV. 23-30, 2023 NOV. 28 Walter Pavao to Shanda Cravey; 4476 Rivercliffs Way Lot 19, Rivercliffs Subd. PB 18/246-248; 0.95 acres; parcel J50B00119; $22,000.00 John Anderson to Claire Jones; Homer Roberts Rd.; 75.15 acres; parcel J4400060A; $103,331.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
NOV. 30, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Cameren Dillion Freeman – 10 years ct. 1: possession marijuana with intent to distribute, 5 years ct. 2: possession firearm during commission of felony, 12 months ct. 3: obstruction of officer.
Jesus A. Oberle

Jesus A. Oberle

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Bond denied for man accused of firing shots

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Bond was denied a Macon man facing charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threats who was in court seeking bond 10 days after his arrest. Jesus Antonio Oberle, 23, was in Jones County Superior Court Nov. 30.
Members of the First Baptist Church Kids Ministry enjoy the annual Gray Jaycees Christmas Parade that took place Dec. 13, 2022. The Jaycees sponsored the parade from 2001-22. BRANDY ROUND/File photo

Members of the First Baptist Church Kids Ministry enjoy the annual Gray Jaycees Christmas Parade that took place Dec. 13, 2022. The Jaycees sponsored the parade from 2001-22. BRANDY ROUND/File photo

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Annual Christmas parade hosted by Sincerity Lodge 430

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Sincerity Lodge 430 in Gray, a Masonic Lodge, is hosting the annual Gray Christmas parade this year Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. to spread the Christmas spirit and keep traditions alive. Bruce Stanford, the lodge’s Worshipful Master, said he’s excited for the parade this year and all it will bring.
Neremiah T. Johnson

Neremiah T. Johnson

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Offender repeats auto theft, nabbed again

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Two auto thefts 10 months apart were almost identical including the crime, the offender and even several of the law enforcement officers involved. Neremiah Terrell Johnson, 18, was arrested Nov.
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