Community invited to share ideas for future of Jones County

Jones County is asking residents, business owners, employees, students and visitors to help shape the future of the community by participating in a countywide community survey.

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 July 20 – Aug. 3, 2026July 20Speeding with marijuana possessionOfficer Holloway was stationary on Gray Hwy.

Student absenteeism a persistent problem, but Georgia is doing better than most

When COVID-19 struck, schools closed, students “attended” from home, and too many got out of the habit of going to school when the doors reopened.In 2022, nearly a quarter of Georgia’s students had absenteeism rates high enough to be considered “chronic” — nearly double the rate before the pandemic.

Jail Report

JULY 24-31, 2026Cameron Jacob Allen, 34, arrested 7/24/26 - driving without license, driving unsafe/improperly equipped vehicleJaycobe Kanye Bryant, 44, arrested 7/25/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyMarcello Santana Clover, 19, arrested 7/24/26 - impeding the flow of...

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 July 19, 2026July 19Stolen BBQ suppliesDep. Hammond was dispatched to a local business in reference to a shoplifting call.

Real Estate Transactions

JULY 27-29, 2026JULY 27James Steven Crutchfield to Tall Shadows Farm LLC, parcel J1200001; $450,000.00.JULY 28Randy R. Eaton to Steven C. Stancil, Stewart Farm Road; parcel portion of J4600031B; land district 6; 57.88 acres; land lot 158, 181, 182; Tr B2; PB 23/702; $393,584.00.

EarliPoint program can help identify autism spectrum disorder

Jones County Family Connection recently hosted a program about new help for families with questions about the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Jones County Health Department.

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

A family-owned business built on perseverance, opportunity and community connection is continuing to make its mark in Jones County.Marco’s Pizza, located at 198 W.

Another former lawmaker pleads guilty to pandemic fraud

A third former Georgia lawmaker has pleaded guilty to unemployment assistance fraud in federal court in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.