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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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.

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Superior Court Motions

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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.
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Jessica Graves

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Graves named sole finalist for superintendent

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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.
The 25th Jones County Veterans Appreciation Day this past Saturday brought back the interviews of local veterans and paid tribute to the late Susan Holmes for her support while serving in the Georgia House. SEE MORE PHOTOS >> PAGE A9 CONTRIBUTED

The 25th Jones County Veterans Appreciation Day this past Saturday brought back the interviews of local veterans and paid tribute to the late Susan Holmes for her support while serving in the Georgia House. SEE MORE PHOTOS >> PAGE A9 CONTRIBUTED

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Veterans celebrated

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The 25th Jones County Veterans Appreciation Day this past Saturday brought back the interviews of local veterans and paid tribute to the late Susan Holmes for her support while serving in the Georgia House.
Kirby V. Moore

Kirby V. Moore

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Child molester sentenced to 95 years total

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A Jones County man found guilty of two counts of aggravated child molestation and one count of child molestation by a jury of his peers Oct. 31 was sentenced this week in Jones County Superior Court.Kirby Vincent Moore was sentenced Nov.
Councilman Terrell Fulford and challenger Natale at the Nov. 3 City Council meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Councilman Terrell Fulford and challenger Natale at the Nov. 3 City Council meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Council will have just one new member; SPLOST approved

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
It was a good night for incumbents in the City of Gray’s election with all three re-elected, albeit a close call for one.The Nov. 4 election also had good news with the renewal of Jones County’s Special Local Option Sales Tax.
Georgia duck hunting season opens soon

Georgia duck hunting season opens soon

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Georgia duck hunting season opens soon

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Waterfowl hunters will soon be able to return to their favorite spots as Georgia’s duck season kicks off Nov. 22, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) confirmed.
City Council members at their Oct. 20 All Committees Meeting held in the Business Development Center. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

City Council members at their Oct. 20 All Committees Meeting held in the Business Development Center. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Council meets in new Business Development Center

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The meeting of all committees for the City of Gray was held in the Gray/ Jones County Business Development Center last week to showcase the new facility and its capabilities.The Oct. 20 meeting was preceded by a special called council meeting, and Mayor Ed Barbee called that meeting to order at 6 p.
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