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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
JUNE 9-17, 2026JUNE 8Beola Matthews to Jeffery Greene and Kimberly Barnes; parcel J27000047B; $185,000.00.Alicia Farrell to REI Velocity II LLC; 540 Dusty Lane; parcel M03B00044; land lot 78; Lot 9, Block B; $175,000.00.JUNE 9Caleb J. Shipp to Jacob A.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department June 10-13, 2026 June 10Unlawfully carrying a firearmCapt. Hunnicutt was patrolling the area of Gray Hwy.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
JUNE 18, 2026PLEASState vs. Kelly Edward Cleary Sr. – 15 years for the offense of aggravated assault with the first 60 days served in confinement. The remainder of sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served from 5/1/26.
Jones County veteran Frank Duke — escorted by JCSO Deputy Sgt. Boisey Hunt — carry a folded flag to the fire pit during the June 15 flag retirement ceremony. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County veteran Frank Duke — escorted by JCSO Deputy Sgt. Boisey Hunt — carry a folded flag to the fire pit during the June 15 flag retirement ceremony. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Retiring Old Glory: Sheriff’s office hosts ceremony to honor used flags

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The first official retirement ceremony for the American Flag at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office was held last week, complete with all the honor and reverence possible for the solemn occasion.
Jones wins Jones but loses nomination

Jones wins Jones but loses nomination

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Jones wins Jones but loses nomination

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Jones County voters made their choices known in last week’s primary runoff with a turnout total close to 20 percent of registered voters.The primary runoff was needed in several contests because no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in the May 19 Primary Election.

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Future of State Place Cemetery remains uncertain

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Jones County Board of Commissioners discussed a familiar issue at a brief business meeting last week.The June 16 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Chris Weidner, and the opening prayer and pledge were led by Rev. John Haney.

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Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
“When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy Mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
Kiwanis President, Joe Briley Jr. presented a donation of $750 from the Jones County Kiwanis Club to Pam Peek, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Jones County. Peek is also CEO of the Baldwin County Boys & Girls Club. She made an inspirational talk on the work of the organization and presented an informative slide show of its activities this past year. CONTRIBUTED

Kiwanis President, Joe Briley Jr. presented a donation of $750 from the Jones County Kiwanis Club to Pam Peek, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Jones County. Peek is also CEO of the Baldwin County Boys & Girls Club. She made an inspirational talk on the work of the organization and presented an informative slide show of its activities this past year. CONTRIBUTED

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Boys and Girls Club donation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Kiwanis President, Joe Briley Jr. presented a donation of $750 from the Jones County Kiwanis Club to Pam Peek, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Jones County. Peek is also CEO of the Baldwin County Boys & Girls Club.
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