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Artist rendering of the Juliette bridge and the river as it looked prior to the construction of the new bridge. CONTRIBUTED

Artist rendering of the Juliette bridge and the river as it looked prior to the construction of the new bridge. CONTRIBUTED

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Marker installed at East Juliette community

Christine Daniels
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Jones County History and Heritage dedicated a historical marker in the Juliette Community April 13. The site of the marker is near the East Juliette Community Cemetery on J. H. Aldridge Road, located just off Round Oak/ Juliette Road.
One of Georgia’s first medical cannabis dispensaries is located in Macon on Riverside Drive. FACEBOOK

One of Georgia’s first medical cannabis dispensaries is located in Macon on Riverside Drive. FACEBOOK

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First medical cannabis dispensaries open in Georgia

Dave Williams
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Two medical cannabis dispensaries are open for business in Georgia, just days after the state agency in charge of the state's medical marijuana program issued the first five dispensary licenses. Trulieve Georgia held grand openings Friday for dispensaries in Macon and Marietta.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
APRIL 21-27, 2023 APRIL 21 Steven Brown to James Mapp and Charm Ellis Pace; 1068 Boulder Dr.; parcel J45D00038; $310,000.00 APRIL 24 Benjamin McWilliams to Andrew Ashburn and Aaron Ashburn; 238 River North Blvd.; parcel J50C00094; $259,900.00 Estate of Charles R.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
APRIL 24, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Xavier Sharnard Dixon – 10 years each ct. 1: possession of firearm by convicted felon, ct. 2: violation of street gang terrorism and prevention act. Counts to run concurrently for a total of 10 years with the first three years served in confinement.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department April 22-24, 2023. April 22 Useless excuse Deputy Shurley was on routine patrol of GA Hwy.
Cheryl Thomas (l) is recognized by Pilot Club President Beth Coon as one of the charter members of the club. CONTRIBUTED

Cheryl Thomas (l) is recognized by Pilot Club President Beth Coon as one of the charter members of the club. CONTRIBUTED

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Pilot Club celebrates 50th anniversary, charter members

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Members of the Pilot Club of Jones County celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a reception including the recognition of five active members who were members when the chapter was chartered.

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County works toward bulk water rate for city

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Jones County Commissioners appear to be ready to make an offer to the city that has been discussed for decades. The City of Gray is and has been the county’s biggest water customer. An April 18 work session was held to discuss bulk water sales to the city.
After their question and answer session with Jones County Commissioners, Cub Scout Troop 485 Webelos took the commissioners’ seats, including access to the chairman’s gavel. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

After their question and answer session with Jones County Commissioners, Cub Scout Troop 485 Webelos took the commissioners’ seats, including access to the chairman’s gavel. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Scouts bring tough questions to commissioners

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Jones County Commissioners held a work session to answer questions for local Cub Scouts working on their merit badges. The April 18 work session was one of four held prior to the board’s regular business meeting.
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