Haney has enjoyed life thus far, counting on more

Rev. John Haney has been in the ministry 46 of his 73 years, but he is no longer active as a pastor. He plans to stay that way for at least the next 20 years, and he fully expects to be around at age 93.“I plan to,” he declared without hesitation recently. “My mother died four years ago at 97.

BOC discusses package sales after 2024 referendum

Jones County Commissioners discussed the rules for package liquor sales in Jones County for the first time in 11 months with more work needed before applications for permits can be accepted.The liquor store work session preceded the third Tuesday Board meeting April 21.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

John “Harvey” Chase is the local veteran of the week. He joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in the spring of 1937 as a radioman second class (petty officer).

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.

Council saves on insurance, has no interest in package sales

The City of Gray’s meeting of all committees was preceded by a called meeting to take care of the city’s property insurance renewal.The April 20 called meeting was brought to order by Mayor Ed Barbee, and he turned the meeting over to the city’s insurance broker, Tom McEachern.

Man indicted for fleeing police, drug charges

The February arrest that followed a highspeed chase with officers resulted in his arrest for drug and traffic charges and his recent indictment.

Real Life

“But whosoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life“--Jn 4:14 A new water tower has been erected in Jones County.

Be reconciled to God

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Jail Report

APRIL 17-24, 2026Heath Gregory Butler, 58, arrested 4/20/26 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyDana Maurice Chaney, 36, arrested 4/21/26 – speeding in excess of maximum limits, suspended or revoked licenseGlenda Yvette Crosby, 57, arrested 4/22/26 – harassing...