New well performing well; savings found for sludge

Gray City Councilmen heard good news about the city’s most recently drilled water well and had a lengthy discussion about trash cans at their July meeting of all committees.Mayor Pro Tem James Collins called the July 20 meeting to order, and the first report was from the finance committee.

Gray DQ ready for Miracle Treat Day

The day the communities of Gray and Jones County come together to take care of the children of Middle Georgia and beyond is back, with expectations high for another miracle at the “Busiest Dairy Queen on Earth.

Midnight Madness

The Lady Greyhounds started working toward the offi cial opening of fall sports with Midnight Madness Monday at Jones County High School.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Richard Combs is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1965 - 1991, achieving the rank of colonel.He was in the combat infantry and was also a platoon commander in Vietnam during the late 1960s.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.

This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs.Joe L.

Real Life

“His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it.” (John 2:5).The wedding party had run out of wine. Mary told Jesus.She was confident in her son, knowing her son is God’s Son.She had confident faith and in that faith she tells the servants to do as He commands them.

Superior Court Motions

JULY 16, 2026PLEASState vs. Rebekah Lynn Stuart - 10 years ct. 1: cruelty to children first degree, five years each cts. 2-3: terroristic threats, 12 months ct. 4: cruelty to animals. Counts to run concurrently for a total of 10 years. Sentence to be served on probation.

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 July 7-12, 2026July 7Under the influenceOfficer Holloway was on patrol when he observed a tractor trailer truck traveling East on West Clinton...

Real Estate Transactions

JULY 10-16, 2026JULY 10Melody M. Kelly to Michael W. White; Chippendale Dr., Lot 8 & 10, Blk. F, Stagecoach Estate Subd.; 2 acres; parcel J6300067 & J5700086; $22,000.00 Jamie Lynn Smith to Brittany Waldrop and Khrystina Waldrop; 616 Windsong Way Ct.; parcel J6900312; $260,000.

Jail Report

JULY 10-17, 2026Johnny Anthony Burney, 60, arrested 7/11/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony, possession methamphetamineCathy Diann Edwards, 52, arrested 7/10/26 - possession methamphetamineArmando Javier High, 35, arrested 7/15/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable...