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Jail Report

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
MARCH 13-20, 2026Jose Alexander Borromeo, 17, arrested 3/13/26 – marijuana possession less than ounceRyshon Marquiez Carswell, 44, arrested 3/14/26 – marijuana possession less than ounceJose Carmen Castaneda, 55 arrested 3/13/26 – unlicensed driver, giving false name, address or birthdate to law...
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Michael Dorough

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Bibb County deputy and wife arrested by JCSO

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
March 17 was not a lucky day for a Bibb County Deputy and his wife who were arrested by Jones County officers and are facing multiple charges.Michael Scott Dorough was arrested while on the job in Macon with assistance of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
JCSS 2025 Teacher of the Year Charm Mapp and her CRMS class after finding out she is a finalist for the state title. CONTRIBUTED

JCSS 2025 Teacher of the Year Charm Mapp and her CRMS class after finding out she is a finalist for the state title. CONTRIBUTED

Teacher of the Year a finalist for state title

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Jones County School System’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Charm Mapp, was surprised last week with a visit from Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods and the announcement that she is a finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year.
Earl and Herschel Walker at annual event in Jones County in 2022. CONTRIBUTED

Earl and Herschel Walker at annual event in Jones County in 2022. CONTRIBUTED

Jones chief deputy enjoying his job, family, life

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Earl Humphries held his first civilian job for about four days, then began one that has now lasted 40 years. He started in an entry-level position and has risen to second-in-command.

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County approves bids for next phase of water expansion

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Jones County Board of Commissioners had a short business session with the approval of bids for the next phases of the county’s project to extend water to more areas of the county the biggest agenda item.The March 3 meeting was called to order by Chairman Chris Weidner.
Pictured are (l-r): Michael Corbin, Dustin Riley, Ryan Bray, Evan Pope, George King, Kathy Simmons, Alexandra Lefholz and Jack Lefholz. Not pictured is Cherie Mock. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Pictured are (l-r): Michael Corbin, Dustin Riley, Ryan Bray, Evan Pope, George King, Kathy Simmons, Alexandra Lefholz and Jack Lefholz. Not pictured is Cherie Mock. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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Citizens clean up community

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A group of citizens from across Jones County gathered on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 7, for a roadside cleanup along Griswoldville Rd. Organized by Alex Lefholz and Dustin Riley, the effort resulted in the collection of 31 bags of trash from the roadside and adjacent wood lines.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Joseph Benjamin Jackson, Jr. is the local veteran of the week. He served in the United States Marine Corps. as a Lance Corp. from 1941 to 1945. After he completed his basic training at Paris Island, SC, he was assigned to the Accounting Dept. at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
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