CORRECTION

In a Nov. 13 article about the Jones County Veterans interview of Ret. Senior Master Sgt. Jerry Mansfield, the name of Tuskegee Airman, Lt. Col. James Harvey III, was incorrect. The News apologizes for the error.

Kiwanis club golf tournament results

The Jones County Kiwanis club recently held its annual Francis Golson Memorial Tournament to raise funds for Scout Troop 485, the Eston Altman Scouting Center and other children’s charities. The first-place winners of the tournament represented Team Woodman sponsored by Heath Greene.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Milton “Tony” Appling is the local veteran of the week.He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963-1966.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.

Powered to Listen

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyGod is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

Exchange Bank contributes $10K to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

Exchange Bank is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to the Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation. This contribution was made through the Georgia Law Enforcement Support Services (LESS) Program, which provides vital funding to help strengthen public safety initiatives across the state.

Real Life

“…be ye thankful.“ (Col 3:15) Thank God: 1. because of who God is and what He has done for you--“Unto Thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto Thee do we give thanks: for that Thy name is near Thy wondrous works declare.” (Ps 75:1).2.

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.

Superior Court Motions

NOV. 20, 2025PLEASState vs. Darrell Dewayne Stanley – two years for the offense of theft by taking.State vs. Zavusis Illajuejan Battle – three years ct. 1: possession marijuana more than an ounce, 12 months ct. 3: driving while license suspended.

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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 Nov. 14, 2025.Nov. 14Stolen cookwareDep. Dennis was dispatched to a local business in reference to shoplifting.