Council approves new roof; Main Street Gray accredited

The March business meeting of Gray City Council members was brief but included a visit from the new superintendent of the Jones County School System.The March 2 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee. Instead of his mayor’s report, Barbee introduced JCSS Superintendent Dr. Jessica Graves.

Clifton Ridge hosts Black History Month program

Clifton Ridge Middle School held a school-wide Black History Month program in the gym, featuring speeches, performances, and student presentations centered on culture, history, and the arts.The Feb. 27 program was emceed by Megan Western, a journalist with 13WMAZ.

Jail Report

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Real Estate Transactions

FEB. 27 – MARCH 5, 2026FEB. 27Peachtree Building Group, LLC to Victor Vaughn and Pamela Vaughn; 190 Chapman Ridge. Rd.; parcel J5800422; $309,990.00 Kady Elizabeth Hamrick to James F. Malone and Angela C. Malone; Fire Tower Rd.; 259 acres; parcel J3600031; $920,000.

Superior Court Motions

MARCH 5, 2026PLEASState vs. Kylee Schroeder – 12 months each cts. 1-2: obstruction of officer. Counts to run concurrently for a total of 12 months.Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 7/25/25 and 2/19/26 – 3/5/26.State vs. Donald Blakley Burnham Jr.

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 Feb. 16-26, 2026Feb. 16No thru trucksOfficer Holloway was patrolling the area of West Clinton St.

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Feb. 27 – March 5, 2026Speeding – 10 DUI 1st offense – 1 Fail to yield while turning left – 1 Safety belts violation (adults) – 2

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Feb. 27 – March 5, 2026 FEB. 27 MAR. 2Samuel Colton Lee Blount to Sydni Brooke Parker

Vehicle Tags

FEB. 27 – MARCH 5, 2026 Jones County ($4,053.10) City of Gray ($434.63) River North ($22.45) Total tags ($4,510.18 )