Scott named assistant principal of Clifton Ridge

Chance Scott, a Jones Countian known in the community, is now the assistant principal at Clifton Ridge Middle School. He said he’s lived in Jones County his entire life, and lives in River North with his family. He said Jones County is a great place to live and a great place to grow his career.

Clark inducted into Martial Arts hall of fame

A recently retired captain with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office has been busy with a Hall of Fame induction just one of the honors he received as a result of his dedication as a martial arts instructor. Capt. James Clark’s final day with the JCSO was Aug.

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 Aug. 4-11, 2023. Aug. 4 Computer scam Deputy Johnson was dispatched to the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a computer scam.

Superior Court Motions

AUG. 17, 2023 PLEAS State vs. David Raith – 12 months for the offense of simple assault family violence, with the first 180 days served in confinement. The remainder of sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served from 4/6/23 State vs. David Raith – 12 months each ct.

Jail Report

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Real Estate Transactions

AUG. 11-17, 2023 AUG. 11 Stephanie Gonzalez to Christopher Moore; 173 Old Ridge Rd.; parcel J5700004; $337,500.00 Sandra Harrison to Riley’s Properties, LLC; 2495 Graham Rd. Lot 12 Sect. 1-C, Sand Creek Subd. PB 6/36; 3.77 acres; parcel J5800254; $75,000.00 H&A Investment Properties, Inc.

17-year-old arrested for stealing car, fleeing police

Jones County’s Flock cameras were again instrumental in the recovery of a stolen car and apprehension of offenders involved. Lonnie Terrell Brown III, 17, was arrested Aug.

Greene murder trial to begin Monday

The trial of Rashad Anthony Lay, who faces charges in the shooting death of Trentarius Jade Greene, is scheduled to begin Monday with jury selection. Lay was indicted by a Jones County Grand Jury Feb.

BOE hears reports of smooth school opening for 2023-24

The Jones County Board of Education held its first meeting since the beginning of the 2023-24 school year with report of a smooth opening. The Aug. 8 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Ginger Bailey.

Zacarri Thomas