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Brother Stewart’s pavilion at the Walnut Creed Shooting Preserve in Jones County was filled as usual for the 12th Annual Salute to Georgia Sheriffs held Oct. 16. CONTRIBUTED

Brother Stewart’s pavilion at the Walnut Creed Shooting Preserve in Jones County was filled as usual for the 12th Annual Salute to Georgia Sheriffs held Oct. 16. CONTRIBUTED

Salute honors Georgia Sheriff of the Year

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The 12th annual Salute to Georgia Sheriffs took place last week and honored the sheriff of Barrow County, who navigated through a tragedy felt nationwide one year ago.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
OCT. 16, 2025PLEASState vs. Kasey Rodney Soles – 12 months each ct. 1: battery family violence, ct. 3: cruelty to children in third degree. Counts to run consecutively for a total of 24 months.Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 5/3/25 – 5/6/25.State vs.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 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. 4-16, 2025.Oct. 4DUI refusalOfficer Joiner was dispatched to a local business in reference to an intoxicated person driving a vehicle.

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Traffic Citations

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Oct.

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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)

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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

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Building Permits

News Staff
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

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
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

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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.
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