News
News Staff
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2025.Nov. 27Passenger fled the sceneDep. Elliot conducted a traffic stop on GA Hwy.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Dr. Jessica Graves (seated, center) surrounded by family and friends attending the Dec. 1 swearing-in ceremony. CONTRIBUTED
New superintendent Graves: teachers make the difference
Debbie Lurie-Smith
If the recent display of displeasure at the appointment of the new superintendent of Jones County Schools bothered Dr. Jessica Graves, it was not evident when she took her oath of office last week.Probate Judge Lewis Patterson did the official swearing in of Graves at a Dec.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Zoning for 26 townhomes on Highway 18 East voted down
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Gray’s City Council members wasted no time denying a rezoning request that would allow townhouse apartments to be built between two churches on Highway 18 East at the December business meeting.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Dec. 1 meeting to order and gave a brief mayor’s report.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Man arrested for aggravated assault, blue lights
Debbie Lurie-Smith
A Jones County man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, following shots being fired at his residence.Garrik Hogan, 36, was arrested Nov.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Nativity comes to life in Gray this weekend
Debbie Lurie-Smith
The Live Nativity at Gray Methodist Church is this weekend with a hint of the addition of a couple of surprise animal characters.The annual nativity will be presented Dec. 12-14 from 6-9 p.m. The church is located at 121 Gordon St.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Malone (right) fights for ball in a Jones County High School game, where she still holds records for prolific scoring. CONTRIBUTED
Malone says faith, family, sports a big part of her life
Greenberry Moore
Edna Malone acknowledges she has had some struggles in her life, but there have been success stories as well.Malone lost one of her children, Dale Doster, to a vehicle accident in 1979 when he was just nine years old. There have been issues with marriages as well.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Youngsters enjoy ice skating inside Butler Hall, which is a new event this year as part of Main Street Gray’s Christmas Market. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
Christmas events underway in Gray
Debbie Lurie-Smith
It is hard to believe its that time again with Christmas decorations everywhere and annual holiday events in full swing.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Woodmen LIfe Chapter 542 representatives President Chris Smarr (3rd left) and Sales Representative Heath Green (2nd right) present a check to the Jones County Veterans Committee at their Oct. 16 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
Woodmen of the World donate to veterans
News Staff
Woodmen LIfe Chapter 542 representatives President Chris Smarr (3rd left) and Sales Representative Heath Green (2nd right) present a check to the Jones County Veterans Committee at their Oct. 16 meeting.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week
News Staff
Calvin W. Avant is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1969. After completing his basic training in San Diego, California, he was assigned to an aircraft carrier, the USS Hancock, where he served three tours in Vietnam as an AB3 petty officer third class.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Real Life
–george Sheffield
“And He (Jesus) said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer“(Lk 22:15) Jesus desired to eat the Passover with His disciples before His arrest. He had eaten other Passovers with them, but this Passover was special. It would be His last Passover.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025