Board appointments delayed; flags honoring service presented

The Jones County Board of Commissioners encountered a hiccup in the appointment of members of the Historic Preservation Commission at their second meeting in February.Chairman Chris Weidner called the Feb.

Abuser pleads guilty; will serve 2 years in prison

Aggravated assault and battery charges resulted in a total sentence of 15 years in Jones County Superior Court following the entry of a negotiated guilty plea.

Night to Shine 2026

Night to Shine was hosted by Bradley Baptist Church Feb. 13, welcoming 131 guests from ages 14 to 69.Guests enjoyed a prom experience, including photos, dinner, dancing, a limo ride, make up, flowers, a balloon drop and being crowned kings and queens.

Real Estate Transactions

FEB. 24-26, 2026FEB. 24AGM Properties, LLC to John Chadwick Adkins and Jordan Chase Adkins; Tr. 6 Salem Church Miller Rd.; 19.7 acres; parcel portion of J4700086; $137,900.00 Robie Swinford to Daniel Gossett; 210 Cheehaw Tr. Parcel 12-A, Chehaw Woods Subd.; Ph.

Superior Court Motions

FEB. 25-26, 2026PLEASState vs. April Wheeler – one year ct. 1: obstruction of officer, 12 months ct. 2: simple battery. Counts to run concurrently for total of one year. Credit for time served 10/26/24 – 10/26/25.State vs. April Shontell Wheeler – one year for the offense of obstruction of officer.

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. 16-21, 2026Feb. 16“You know I’m drunk”Dep. Dominguez was on patrol in the area of Joycliff Rd. near New Clinton Rd.

Jail Report

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