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Superior Court Motions

APRIL 9, 2026PLEASState vs. McKayla Marie Whittington – 12 months for the lesser included offense of obstruction of law enforcement officer misdemeanor.Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 11/24/25.State vs.

Real Estate Transactions

APRIL 3-9, 2026APRIL 3Cleo Johnson to Aixla Jenkins; parcel M04A00060; $245,000.00 Alexis Sade Thompson to Cleo Johnson; 227 Dusty Lane, Lot 14, Sect. 1, Clifton Ridge Subd.; parcel M04A00057; $228,000.00APRIL 6Four Winds Construction, LLC to Timothy E. Gray; 148 Country World Dr.

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 April 4-7, 2026April 4White powdery rocks foundDeputy Dominguez was on routine patrol in the area of New Clinton Rd.

Jail Report

APRIL 3-10, 2026Ana Ajoct, 23, arrested 4/8/26 – speeding in excess of maximum limit, driving without a license.
JCHS hosts annual senior-parent breakfast

JCHS hosts annual senior-parent breakfast

JCHS hosts annual senior-parent breakfast

Jones County High School hosted its annual Senior-Parent Breakfast, welcoming seniors and their families for a morning of celebration, reflection, and important information about upcoming milestones.
Shamica S. Burney

Shamica S. Burney

Woman speeds 120+ in attempt to elude police

A recent high-speed chase beginning in Gray and ending at a Macon hospital was not fooling around, reaching speeds of in excess of 120 mph.At conclusion of the April 1 pursuit, the driver was arrested on multiple charges.
Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Weidner (left) and Commissioner Sam Kitchens share the March 28 Clean Up trophy at the conclusion of last week’s county commission meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Weidner (left) and Commissioner Sam Kitchens share the March 28 Clean Up trophy at the conclusion of last week’s county commission meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Success of cleanup day discussed at BOC meeting

The Jones County Board of Commissioners took care of two appointments for the Central Georgia Joint Development Authority and raised the county’s capitalization threshold at it first April business meeting.
Registration deadline looming for May election

Registration deadline looming for May election

Registration deadline looming for May election

Important dates for the upcoming May 19 election that includes a local race for Jones County’s Board of Education chairman are coming up with the final day to register to vote in the election only days away.
Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

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.