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Grand jury hands down 29 indictments

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Jones County’s Grand Jury met last week and brought back 29 bills of indictment for a wide variety of crimes, including drugs, firearms, armed robbery, a home invasion, aggravated assault and abandonment of a dead body. The grand jury was convened Aug.
Dog pulled from fire, brought back to life

Dog pulled from fire, brought back to life

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Dog pulled from fire, brought back to life

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Jones County Fire Rescue helps victims of all shapes and sizes, sometimes even those with four legs. When firefighters arrived at the scene of a structure fire on Mathis Road in Haddock July 29, the two juveniles who were home at the time of the blaze were already outside.
R. Linton Jordan

R. Linton Jordan

R. Linton Jordan

William C. Mathews Jr.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
I was in the halls of Jones County High School next to a portrait of R. Linton Jordan, and a new teacher asked, “Who is that?” My answer was that he could not be described, only experienced. If you know, you know. So much of who we are is because of his years of service.
One of the many Jones County self-defense classes taught by Capt. James Clark. He started teaching in 1980 after the violent death of a 19-year-old friend. CONTRIBUTED

One of the many Jones County self-defense classes taught by Capt. James Clark. He started teaching in 1980 after the violent death of a 19-year-old friend. CONTRIBUTED

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Clark retires from with more than 20 years of service

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
A law enforcement officer with more than 20 years of service retired last week, in essence wrapping up his third career. While Jones County Sheriff’s Office Capt.
Wilkerson’s Martial Arts continues to offer training

Wilkerson’s Martial Arts continues to offer training

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Wilkerson’s Martial Arts continues to offer training

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Wilkerson’s Martial Arts, an ATA martial arts school in Gray, has been around a while and wants to talk about what they offer to the community of Jones County through martial arts.
Dealing with Leyland Cypress trees

Dealing with Leyland Cypress trees

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Extension Service

Brennan Jackson
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Leyland Cypress trees are beautiful trees that are fast growing and their care is somewhat easy; however, there are several things to keep in mind if you are looking at growing them. First, Leyland Cypress trees really only live to be about 15-20 years old.

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County approves agreement with city for bulk water

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Jones County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Gray for the purchase of water and received good news from the recreation department at their first Tuesday meeting. Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Aug.
Local prosecutors file suit to block new state oversight board

Local prosecutors file suit to block new state oversight board

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Local prosecutors file suit to block new state oversight board

Dave Williams
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Four Georgia district attorneys filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of controversial legislation the General Assembly passed this year creating an oversight board for local prosecutors.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
JULY 28 – AUG. 3, 2023 JULY 31 Brittany Lewis-Suddeth to Michael Rozar; 239 Autumn Ridge Court; parcel G0800314; $230,000.00 AUG. 1 WJH LLC to Kimberly Tucker; parcel J59A00613; $219,990.00 Avery Communities LLC to Lee Mauldin and Karley Logue Mauldin; 849 Natures Walk Lot 83, Nature’s Walk Subd.
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