College Achievements

Georgia College and State UniversityThe following local students graduated Winter 2025: Bethany Tapee of Gray, Harlee Langford of Gray, Natalie Wommack of Gray, Rachel Lumpkin of Gray, Taylor Pruitt of Gray and Tessa Butler of Juliette.

Real Life

On March 28, at 10am, we will have the 3rd “Walk With The Cross” event. We will walk from the gazebo at Carol’s Park down the sidewalk to in front of Ingles. There Pastor Randy Darnell will speak a short devotional, after which we will walk back to Carol’s Park. It’s a silent walk. No talking.

The Preeminence of Christ

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

Council approves new roof; Main Street Gray accredited

The March business meeting of Gray City Council members was brief but included a visit from the new superintendent of the Jones County School System.The March 2 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee. Instead of his mayor’s report, Barbee introduced JCSS Superintendent Dr. Jessica Graves.

Clifton Ridge hosts Black History Month program

Clifton Ridge Middle School held a school-wide Black History Month program in the gym, featuring speeches, performances, and student presentations centered on culture, history, and the arts.The Feb. 27 program was emceed by Megan Western, a journalist with 13WMAZ.

Jail Report

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Real Estate Transactions

FEB. 27 – MARCH 5, 2026FEB. 27Peachtree Building Group, LLC to Victor Vaughn and Pamela Vaughn; 190 Chapman Ridge. Rd.; parcel J5800422; $309,990.00 Kady Elizabeth Hamrick to James F. Malone and Angela C. Malone; Fire Tower Rd.; 259 acres; parcel J3600031; $920,000.

Superior Court Motions

MARCH 5, 2026PLEASState vs. Kylee Schroeder – 12 months each cts. 1-2: obstruction of officer. Counts to run concurrently for a total of 12 months.Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 7/25/25 and 2/19/26 – 3/5/26.State vs. Donald Blakley Burnham Jr.

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 Feb. 16-26, 2026Feb. 16No thru trucksOfficer Holloway was patrolling the area of West Clinton St.

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Feb. 27 – March 5, 2026Speeding – 10 DUI 1st offense – 1 Fail to yield while turning left – 1 Safety belts violation (adults) – 2