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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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.
Dr. Jessica Graves (seated, center) surrounded by family and friends attending the Dec. 1 swearing-in ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

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
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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.

Zoning for 26 townhomes on Highway 18 East voted down

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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.
Local families help bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life. FILE PHOTO

Local families help bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life. FILE PHOTO

Nativity comes to life in Gray this weekend

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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.
Malone (right) fights for ball in a Jones County High School game, where she still holds records for prolific scoring. CONTRIBUTED

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
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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.
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

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
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
It is hard to believe its that time again with Christmas decorations everywhere and annual holiday events in full swing.
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 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
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.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
“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.
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