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

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

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

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
NOV. 14-20, 2025NOV. 14Nathan J. Livingston to Thomas Damratowski, Deborah Marie Williams and William G. Williams II; 3091 Gray Hwy.; parcel J5800068C; $490,000.00 Rebecca Leah Henderson to John Jacob Watson; 102 Watson Dr.; 2 acres; parcel J59A00149; $55,000.00 Ralph E.
Dr. Jessica Graves speaks at the Nov. 20 meeting, with her family seated behind her, after the vote appointing her superintendent. DEBBIE LURIESMITH/Staff

Dr. Jessica Graves speaks at the Nov. 20 meeting, with her family seated behind her, after the vote appointing her superintendent. DEBBIE LURIESMITH/Staff

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Graves officially hired as next superintendent

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
What was expected to be a joyous occasion of welcoming a new Jones County School Superintendent was utilized by members of the community who have felt disrespected and unheard to express their displeasure at being shut out of the process again.The Nov.
The 2025 Gray Christmas Parade will again line up at the Ingles parking lot before delighting onlookers. FILE PHOTO

The 2025 Gray Christmas Parade will again line up at the Ingles parking lot before delighting onlookers. FILE PHOTO

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Christmas parade upcoming; entry applications welcomed

Greenberry Moore
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The annual Christmas parade in Gray is just around the corner, and this year’s holiday event is more special than usual: It marks the 25th time local residents have enjoyed the procession down one of the busiest small-town streets in Middle Georgia.The parade is scheduled for Dec.

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Commissioners continue to listen on future of industrial zoning

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Unlike other local governing authorities, Jones County Commissioners go above and beyond when it comes to listening to the concerns and opinions of their constituents.That was evidenced by the second meeting on the “Impacts of Zoning” Nov. 17 prior to the monthly Planning and Zoning meeting.
Book signing for ‘Go Light the World’ planned Saturday

Book signing for ‘Go Light the World’ planned Saturday

Book signing for ‘Go Light the World’ planned Saturday

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The author of a book inspired by the annual Gray Methodist Church live Nativity will be at the Jones County Library Saturday for a book signing.The latest southern fiction novel by Katie Hart Smith is “Go Light the World.” Smith will be at the library, located at 146 Railroad St. in Gray, Nov.

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City awaits news on funds from DOT

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Gray’s City Council members wrapped up their monthly business meeting in five minutes on the eve of Tuesday’s election.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Nov. 3 meeting to order and led the opening prayer. Councilman David Tufts led the pledge.
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