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Board of Tax Assessor members with Jones County’s new chief appraiser, Lori Buchanan (third from right), after the April 2 board meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Board of Tax Assessor members with Jones County’s new chief appraiser, Lori Buchanan (third from right), after the April 2 board meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Chief appraiser hired by board of tax assessors

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Not many government meetings conclude with a celebratory air, but last week’s meeting of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors did just that.Board Chairman Dr. Leigh Stanford called the April 2 meeting to order, and board member Joe Rutledge led the opening prayer and pledge.

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Another dirt road side-by-side accident proves fatal

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A Milledgeville man lost his life last weekend after being thrown from a side-by-side after losing control of the vehicle on a dirt road.Jordan Dewayne Norville, 40, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident by Jones County Deputy Coroner Wayne Grier.

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Council hears subdivision proposal; well still unresolved

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Gray’s City Council members got news about banking changes and discussed the possibility of saving money on water at their All Committees meeting.Mayor Pro Tem James Collins called the March 16 meeting to order and asked for the first committee report.
Students at Mattie Wells Elementary made presentations on Black figures from history and the modern day. CONTRIBUTED

Students at Mattie Wells Elementary made presentations on Black figures from history and the modern day. CONTRIBUTED

Fifth-graders bring Black history to life through living museum

Bethany Tapee-ward
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Mattie Wells Elementary School fifth graders presented a “Living Museum” for Black History Month, featuring presentations on historic and modern African American figures brought to life through student-led exhibits.Fifth-grade teacher Stephanie Shi explained the project.
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, April 1, 2026
Otis Broaddrick is the local veteran of the week. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954, serving as a boatswain’s mate aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CV-47), in Korea.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department March 7-25, 2026March 20You’re not homeDep. Steib was responding to a trespassing call on Upper River Rd.

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Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court March 20-26, 2026MARCH 20Darrell Roan Grimes to Michelle C. Womble Dawson Peyton Ezzell to Sarah Skyler Thomas Dennis Jason Bryant to Julie Anna BurkhalterMARCH 25Patrick Ryan Bowen to Traci Lynn Cohen

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Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
MARCH 2027, 2026Christopher Lee Avery, 28, arrested 3/20/26 – DUI, failure to maintain lane, aggressive driving, reckless driving, lighted headlights/ other lights required, too fast for conditions, obstruction of law enforcement officers misdemeanor, DUI refusalDevonta Brayon Baker, 24, arrested...
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