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Jail Report

JUNE 9-16, 2023 Thomas Daniel Bacon, 50, arrested 6/14/23 – possession schedule II with intent to distribute (x2), possession schedule II narcotic with intent (x2), trafficking in cocaine, obstruction of law enforcement officers misdemeanor Amarrie Quaviyuan Clowers, 21, arrested 6/13/23 –...

Real Estate Transactions

JUNE 9-15, 2023 JUNE 9 J. Emory Tribble to Steven Lunsford; Genie Ethridge Rd.; 169.77 acres; parcel J5300163; $595,000.00 Ronnie Hinson to Kristin Yates; 207 Walnut Ridge Dr.; parcel J6400088; $195,000.00 JUNE 12 Jeremy Harper to James Smallwood and Nakita Smallwood; 119 N. Robbie Dr.

Superior Court Motions

JUNE 8, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Anthony Albert Lattimore – 12 months each ct. 1: simple battery family violence, ct. 2: simple assault fv, ct. 3: reckless conduct, ct. 4: criminal trespass, 10 years ct. 5: possession of firearm by convicted felon.

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 June 8-15, 2023. June 8 “I’m not driving, I’m traveling” Deputy Sullivan was patrolling the area of Hwy.
Main Street Gray introducing farmers market

Main Street Gray introducing farmers market

Main Street Gray introducing farmers market

Main Street Gray is hosting a farmers market every two weeks in downtown Gray, and the first event will be on June 24, offering fresh vegetables, meat and other items for people to purchase from local farmers in the community.
Jeremy Butts

Jeremy Butts

Bond unchanged, trial on hold for 2021 murder

Motions presented in Jones County Superior Court pertaining to defendants charged in a 2021 case felony murder were continued to allow attorneys to submit briefs, but the question of bond was not that complicated.
GACP Certification Coordinator Chuck Groover (left) congratulates Gray Police Sgt. Mark Robinson, who served as the certification manager for GPD, following the June 5 announcement of the department’s state certification. DEBBIE LURIESMITH/Staff

GACP Certification Coordinator Chuck Groover (left) congratulates Gray Police Sgt. Mark Robinson, who served as the certification manager for GPD, following the June 5 announcement of the department’s state certification. DEBBIE LURIESMITH/Staff

GPD completes certification in less than 14 months

The Gray Police Department is now one of 139 law enforcement agencies in Georgia that is state certified. Chuck Groover is the State Certification Coordinator for the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.
Roberts Propane available for propane needs in the area

Roberts Propane available for propane needs in the area

Roberts Propane available for propane needs in the area

Roberts Propane, a propane company that has been in Milledgeville for years, is still available in the area to help serve customers with all of their propane needs. The business is located at 149 Garrett Way Northwest in Milledgeville, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Frederick L. Rahn

Frederick L. Rahn

Man pleads guilty to aggravated assault, thefts

One of two suspects indicted on multiple charges last month entered a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court. Frederick Lyman Rahn entered his plea June 1 and received a sentence that totaled 10 years with 180 days to serve in confinement. He will receive credit for time served from his Jan.