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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Dec. Jan. 8-12, 2026Jan. 8Failure to registerCorp. Sullivan was contacted by Lt. Gay in reference to one of the sex offenders he monitors. Lt.
The commission meeting room and the overflow area at the Government Center were filled well before the Jan. 16 called meeting began, including members of local broadcast media stations. CONTRIBUTED

The commission meeting room and the overflow area at the Government Center were filled well before the Jan. 16 called meeting began, including members of local broadcast media stations. CONTRIBUTED

County approves data center amendment

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Jones County appeared to be at the center of the broadcast news cycle Friday night with reporters from four stations crowded into the front of the Charlotte Wilson Conference Room for a called county commissioners’ meeting.The broad topic of the Jan.
Jones County residents woke up Sunday morning to a blanket of snow that made the perfect winterscape until the sun came out. The courthouse can be seen in the background. SEE MORE PHOTOS >> PAGES B7-8 CHARLES NEWBERRY/Contributed

Jones County residents woke up Sunday morning to a blanket of snow that made the perfect winterscape until the sun came out. The courthouse can be seen in the background. SEE MORE PHOTOS >> PAGES B7-8 CHARLES NEWBERRY/Contributed

Short-lived Winter Wonderland

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Jones County residents woke up Sunday morning to a blanket of snow that made the perfect winterscape until the sun came out. The courthouse can be seen in the background.Click the Facebook post below for a lot more pictures!

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Widespread flu activity in Georgia

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Flu activity is widespread and severe in Georgia, and cases are likely to increase following the holidays and as Georgians return to work and school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also projects a severe flu season.
The Greenes with their grandchildren this past summer at the beach. CONTRIBUTED

The Greenes with their grandchildren this past summer at the beach. CONTRIBUTED

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Greene loved her pre-school children and her work

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
There are those who like their work, some who really like what they do.Then there is Diane Greene, the founder and former Director of the First Baptist Church Pre-school Program in Gray.
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, January 14, 2026
Albert Fredrick Bentley is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S.Air Force from 1955-1959. He was stationed at Kelly Air Force Base, Texas; Lackland Air Force Base, Texas; Eigin Air Force Base, Florida; and Spandaughlin Air Force Base, Germany.Do you know a veteran we can feature?

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Dec. Jan. 2-4, 2026Jan. 3Dog biteDep.
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