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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
JULY 14-20, 2023 JULY 14 WJH LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Co. to Ian Simpson; parcel J65E0048; $230,990.00 Nelson Williams to Oliver Kendrick; 420 Morris Stevens Rd.; 1.18 acres; parcel J5300127; $1,500.00 JULY 17 Doug Koger, Jr. to Jules Real Estate Solutions, LLC; parcel J6300066; $1,000.

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Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
JULY 14-21, 2023 John Wesley Arnold, 60, arrested 7/21/23 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Chadwick Ramon Barber, 23, arrested 7/18/23 – suspended or revoked license, suspended registration Joshua Glenn Beasley, 38, arrested 7/18/23 – suspended or revoked license Jennifer...
A student receives a notebook from one of the vendors giving out school supplies at the Back to School Bash. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

A student receives a notebook from one of the vendors giving out school supplies at the Back to School Bash. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

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Back to School Bash a success for students

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Jones County Family Connection sponsored its annual Back to School Bash at Gray Station Middle School last week, giving away backpacks and school supplies to Jones County students, so they can start the school year off prepared.
Jones County High School Principal Dennis Woolfolk speaks to Board of Education members at a July 20 called meeting. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County High School Principal Dennis Woolfolk speaks to Board of Education members at a July 20 called meeting. CONTRIBUTED

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Woolfolk named JCHS principal; Carr promoted

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A called meeting of the Board of Education last week ended with the announcement of two new principals for Jones County schools less than two weeks before the start of the school year.
Dennis Woolfolk speaks to the Board of Education after being named the next principal of Jones County High School.

Dennis Woolfolk speaks to the Board of Education after being named the next principal of Jones County High School.

Woolfolk to succeed Rackley as JCHS principal; Carr to take over at CRMS

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Dennis Woolfolk was named as Jones County High School's new principal and Stacy Carr the new principal of Clifton Ridge Middle School following this afternoon's called meeting of the Jones County Board of Education. Both Woolfolk and Carr were in attendance at the meeting to accept the positions.

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College news

Kennesaw State
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Kennesaw State Kennesaw State University has named nearly 5,400 students to the President’s List in recognition of their academic excellence for the Spring 2023 semester.
Tekton Electrical Services, located on Gray Highway, is available to help Jones Countians with their electrical needs. CONTRIBUTED

Tekton Electrical Services, located on Gray Highway, is available to help Jones Countians with their electrical needs. CONTRIBUTED

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Tekton Electrical Services available for electrical needs

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Tekton Electrical Services, owned by Mason Valier and Harley Adams-Valier, is a new business in Jones County to provide electrical services to those who may need it in Jones County. The business is located at 2225 Gray Highway and is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
JULY 7-14, 2023 Gabriela Elizabeth Aguilar, 20, arrested 7/13/23 – failure to appear in court as summoned (x2) Alton Claude Ashley, 51, arrested 7/12/23 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge misdemeanor Manuel Chavez Mariscal, 32, arrested 7/11/23 – tag/ registration requirements, no...
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