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Brandon Warrick with Augusta University (right) leads the March 28 meeting of the Jones County Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting held at the Jones County Library. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Brandon Warrick with Augusta University (right) leads the March 28 meeting of the Jones County Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting held at the Jones County Library. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Work continues on suicide prevention

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Jones County’s Suicide Prevention Coalition members recently met at the Jones County Library to continue their work to bring awareness of drug issues and prevention of death by suicide in the community. Brandon Warrick, Community Program Coordinator at Augusta University, led the March 28 meeting.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department March 31 – April 1, 2023. March 31 Hard asleep at the wheel Dep. Sullivan was dispatched to Bowen Hill Rd. at Hwy.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
MARCH 31 – APRIL 6, 2023 MARCH 31 Lori Hamilton to Melanie Maldonado and Joseph Maldonado, III; 610 County Line Rd.; parcel J4800005; $250,000.00 APRIL 3 Mildred Farley to Jenny Franklin, Christopher Franklin and Mitchell Franklin; 518 Ellis Church Rd.; parcel J1900023 & J1900024; $75,000.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
APRIL 6, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Samantha Nicole Barlow – three years each cts. 1-3: lesser included offense of use of a telecommunication device. All counts to run concurrently for a total of three years. Sentence to be served on probation. State vs. Jonathan Paul Snellgrove – three years ct.

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Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
MARCH 31 – APRIL 7, 2023 Alton Claude Ashley, 51, arrested 4/2/23 – theft by shoplifting Timothy Corbin Bartlett, 42, arrested 4/5/23 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Lamarjelo Quandae Brookins, 34, arrested 3/31/23 – suspended or revoked license, tag/registration...
Michael A. Lester

Michael A. Lester

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Lester gets life sentence on molestation charges

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Michael Anthony Lester had to wait a week to find out if he would be spending the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty by Jones County jury last week on both counts for which he was charged.
Gray Garden Club members visit the Jones County Public Library during the Growing Greyhounds event, helping children plant plants. CONTRIBUTED

Gray Garden Club members visit the Jones County Public Library during the Growing Greyhounds event, helping children plant plants. CONTRIBUTED

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Library blossoms into spring

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Jones County Public Library has a lot planned for April, and the staff are ready to welcome in guests this spring for all of the activities, programs and more.

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County to work on drains, culverts to address flooding

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Water issues in a Jones County neighborhood were front and center at the Board of Commissioners last week, but this time it was about too much water. Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the April 4 meeting to order, and Rev. John Haney led the opening prayer and pledge.
Donny’s Propane employees gather around one of the propane trucks for a photo at the company. ADAM SEGERS/Contributed

Donny’s Propane employees gather around one of the propane trucks for a photo at the company. ADAM SEGERS/Contributed

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Donny’s Propane provides personal propane needs

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Donny’s Propane, a local propane company, is open for customers who are looking for a personal touch with their propane needs. The business is located at 8323 Rivoli Road in Juliette, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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