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Vehicle Tags

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
OCT. 10-16, 2025Jones County ($7,346.14) City of Gray ($318.30) River North ($124.59) Total tags ($7,789.03)

Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Oct. 10-16, 2025 OCT. 10Blake Anthony Layfield to Jenna Lynn Brantley Christopher Ryan Sweet to Jasmine Cynthia Gaddis Elston OCT. 14Jack Rosser Miller to Amelia Katherine Bowers

Building Permits

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
OCT. 10-16, 202510/14/25 Jason & Jackie Brownlee $269.0010/14/25 Sultan Hassan $132.0010/15/25 Christine Brown $134.00

Real Estate Transactions

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
OCT. 10-16, 2025OCT. 10Bridges Family Properties, LLLP to Rembert Daniel Bridges and Megan Greene Bridges; parcel G0300016; $550,000.00OCT. 14Chad Clanton to Benjamin Keith Wilson; 2164 Old Hwy. 11, Tract D-1, PB 23/538; 2 acres; parcel J1700060E; $40,000.
Curriculum books questioned include “Ready to Fly,” “Starry Messenger,” “When Marian Sang,” “Ruby Bridges Goes to School” and “Amos & Boris.” DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Curriculum books questioned include “Ready to Fly,” “Starry Messenger,” “When Marian Sang,” “Ruby Bridges Goes to School” and “Amos & Boris.” DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

BOE listens to concerns over books, new curriculum

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The October meeting of the Jones County Board of Education began on a high note with the report of a good showing of the district following the release of information from the Office of Federal Programs.The report listed at least one school in the district on the distinguished school list.

Tyler settles in as county EMA director

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Jones County’s Emergency Management Director is originally from Nashville but is part of a family with deep roots in the community.Jessica Tyler was appointed Jones County’s EMA Director June 1 after achieving her certification.
Sam Kitchens speaks at the Oct. 16 Pizza and Politics event hosted by the Jones County Republican Party. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Sam Kitchens speaks at the Oct. 16 Pizza and Politics event hosted by the Jones County Republican Party. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Importance of SPLOST continuation discussed at Pizza & Politics event

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
An informational session sponsored by the Jones County Republican Party presented the opportunity to find out more about the upcoming renewal of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and more.It is important to note the SPLOST vote on the Nov. 4 ballot is not a new tax.
Kenneth Kitchens Jr.

Kenneth Kitchens Jr.

Shooter arrested; victim released from hospital

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
An ongoing feud between a shooter and victim appears to be at the root of a shooting that took place last week in Jones County.Kenneth Don Kitchens Jr., 30, was arrested Oct. 16 and charged with one count of aggravated assault.
Sheriff of the Year Jud Smith (center) receives the plaque in his honor from Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece at the 12th Annual Georgia Sheriff’s Salute held in Jones County Oct. 16. SEE STORY AND PHOTOS >> PAGE A9 CONTRIBUTED

Sheriff of the Year Jud Smith (center) receives the plaque in his honor from Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece at the 12th Annual Georgia Sheriff’s Salute held in Jones County Oct. 16. SEE STORY AND PHOTOS >> PAGE A9 CONTRIBUTED

2025 Sheriff’s Salute

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
2025 Sheriff’s Salutete
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