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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
NOV. 16, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Bryant Cole Eskew – three years for the offense of theft by conversion. Sentence to be served on probation. State vs. Jerald Cecil Havis – five years for the offense of cruelty to children in second degree, with the first 150 days served in confinement.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
NOV. 10-16, 2023 NOV. 9 J. C. Dover to Timothy and Elaine Wilkins; 1068 Fortville Milledgeville Rd.; 3.43 acres; parcel J2700080E; $192,500.00 NOV. 13 Mary Freeman to William Brantley and Brandi Goodson; parcel J64B00046; $17,000.
The Nov. 13 meeting was held under the pavilion at Haddock Park with community members and county officials. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

The Nov. 13 meeting was held under the pavilion at Haddock Park with community members and county officials. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Haddock residents provide input on parks to BOC

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The tenacity of Haddock residents concerned about their community’s playground paid off with funds for more equipment in the county budget and a meeting in the park with commissioners. The Nov.
Superintendent Charles Lundy with REACH recipients Cari Green and Kalayah Lawson. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Superintendent Charles Lundy with REACH recipients Cari Green and Kalayah Lawson. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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BOE focuses on family engagement

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Jones County Board of Education members celebrated Family Engagement Month at their November meeting with a focus on welcoming families into schools. Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Nov. 14 meeting to order.
District Attorney Wright Barksdale (right) speaks with probation supervisor Jesse Gibbs (left) and public defender Tom O’Donnell during a break. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH /Staff

District Attorney Wright Barksdale (right) speaks with probation supervisor Jesse Gibbs (left) and public defender Tom O’Donnell during a break. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH /Staff

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Defendant faces prison or addiction treatment

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A probation modification hearing held in Jones County Superior Court appeared frustrating for all involved due to the lack of options or available help for offenders with mental health and medical issues. Walker Pink Kitchens was in court Nov. 16 due to the violation of his probation.
Dames Ferry and Gray Elementary gifted students show off their ‘It’s Not A Turkey’ creativity pictures. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Dames Ferry and Gray Elementary gifted students show off their ‘It’s Not A Turkey’ creativity pictures. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

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DFE and GES gifted students work together

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Dames Ferry Elementary School fifth grade gifted students and Gray Elementary School fifth grade gifted students came together for a Thanksgiving feast filled with Thanksgiving activities.
Don’t miss this weekend’s HONK! Jr.

Don’t miss this weekend’s HONK! Jr.

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Don’t miss this weekend’s HONK! Jr.

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Everyone will be flocking to Jones County Arts production of HONK! JR., a contemporary and comic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling. Based on the award-winning musical Honk! by George Stiles (composer) and Anthony Drewe (books and lyrics), HONK! JR.

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Previously arrested teenager faces new charges

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
A 17-year-old arrested twice in seven months and now facing serious charges was denied bond in Jones County Superior Court. Antonio Davonta Williams was arrested Oct. 6 and charged with aggravated child molestation. He was in court Nov.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Oct. 24 – Nov. 7, 2023. Oct.
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