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Jesus came and stood in their midst, and said to them, Peace be with you.
(Jn 20:19) The next people the resurrected Jesus appeared to on that first Easter was to His disciples that evening in what many believe to be the upper room. This event is also recorded in Mark 16:14 and Luke 24:36.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Sachy pleads guilty; sentenced to time served
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Doctor charged with two opioid deaths to surrender medical license
It appears that federal charges levied against a Gray physician more than five years ago have a final resolution with a negotiated guilty plea that includes no additional prison time.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
A student and his family go through the research paper together at Turner Woods Elementary School. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff
TWES students present papers at publishing party
Alaina Clarke
A second-grade class at Turner Woods Elementary School had a publishing party to present an animal they researched about, wrote a paper about and made a video about while using the writing and editing process.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Flock cameras can be found at the entrances to Jones County and the City of Gray. DEBBIE LURIESMITH/Staff
Flock cameras keeping track of who enters Jones County
Debbie Lurie-Smith
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office and Gray Police Department have added another tool to keep the community safe with the installation of cameras that monitor entry roadways for the city and the county.
JCSO Capt.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Jones County Emergency Management Director Don Graham listens to the concerns of Ruby Potts at the May 2 Board of Commissioners Meeting. DEBBIE LURIESMITH/Staff
BOC welcomes constituents to speak at meetings
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Most places where people go to complain are not exactly welcoming, but that is not the case with the Jones County Board of Commissioners.
Constituents who come to complain at board meetings are routinely thanked and invited back. That was the case with two visitors to their May 2 meeting.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Wilkinson Used Cars strives for customer satisfaction
Alaina Clarke
Wilkinson Used Cars and Title Pawn, a family- owned business in Milledgeville, offers customer service with satisfaction above all else.
The business is located at 410 North Wayne Street in Milledgeville and is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
City expedites drainage project; water rates increased
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Gray City Council members quickly worked through a brief agenda at their May monthly business meeting.
The May 1 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee. All council members were in attendance with the exception of Councilman Benny Gray.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Union soldier re-enactors fire at Confederate soldier re-enactors at Old Clinton War Days in Jones County. NATHAN CLARKE/Contributed
Historical Society hosts 42nd Old Clinton War Days
Alaina Clarke
The 42nd Old Clinton War Days took place May 6 and 7, where re-enactors engaged in battle and cannons could be heard for miles of the re-enactment of the Battle of Sunshine Church and the Battle of Griswoldville.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Crime Watch
News Staff
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department April 28 – May 1, 2023.
April 28
BUSTED: Cocaine and Marijuana Officer Josey was on patrol in the area of West Clinton St.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Superior Court Motions
News Staff
MAY 4, 2023
State vs. Latoshua Coach – three years each ct. 1: possession cocaine, ct. 2: possession methamphetamine and 12 months ct. 3: driving while license suspended. Counts to run concurrently for a total of three years. Sentence to be served on probation.
State vs.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023