Suicide Prevention Coalition holds quarterly meeting

Jones County Coalition members considered the direction for year two of a new contract with Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities at its October meeting.The goal of the organization is to bring awareness to the issue and reduce the number of suicides in Jones County.

Pilot Club donates to food pantry

The Pilot Cub’s October project was donations to Sonrise Ministry and Pantry. Members brought contributions to the Oct. 28 meeting, and items were delivered the following day. We were graciously received, and after everything was unloaded, we got to see the food pantry and the refrigerator.

Real Life

“the works of God should be made manifest in him” (Jn 9:3) The blind beggar was born blind by God’s design. It was all God’s doing for a work of God in his life; that on a specific day this beggar would cease to be blind and would leave his begging ways behind.

I am strong in the Lord

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:10-11 Have I not commanded you?

Veterans celebrated at annual event

This year’s Veterans Appreciation Day once again enjoyed beautiful weather and paid tribute to all who served in any branch of the U.S. Military.

Jail Report

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Real Estate Transactions

OCT. 2430, 2025OCT. 31Robert Eugene Sanders to Khalida Khan; Patterson Rd.; 4.13 acres; parcel J6900002; $6,160.00 Robert Eugene Sanders to Antonio Torcasio; 278 Graystone Pointe Dr./543 Windson; parcel J59A00331, J6900339; $7,480.00NOV. 3Lance A. Copeland to Michael K. Clay and Kerry B.

Superior Court Motions

NOV. 6, 2025PLEASState vs. Pamela Jean Summers – three years for the offense of possession of a schedule II controlled substance. Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 2/7/23 – 10/24/25.State vs. Brian Austin Meeks – 36 days for the offense of theft by taking.

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 Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2025.Oct. 30No seatbelt, no licenseSgt. Walker was patrolling the area of Joycliff Rd.

Graves named sole finalist for superintendent

The Jones County Board of Education had a work session last week consisting of three hours of annual training to fulfill requirements for board members, but it began with an announcement that impacted the entire school system.Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Nov.