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Richard Latham (center) won a Ruger hunting rifle in the Kiwanis Club annual raffle. He is pictured with Kiwanians Bob Lazenby (left) and Scott Walston. CONTRIBUTED

Richard Latham (center) won a Ruger hunting rifle in the Kiwanis Club annual raffle. He is pictured with Kiwanians Bob Lazenby (left) and Scott Walston. CONTRIBUTED

Kiwanis Club awards raffle winner

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Kiwanis Club of Jones County held its annual raffle recently to raise money for projects that benefit children in our community.The drawing was held in downtown Gray and a video of the drawing was posted on the Facebook page of the Kiwanis Club.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
MSgt. Robert Thomas is our veteran of the week.Robert served in the US Air Force as a meteorologist for 22 years.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.
Teachers and school staff members are recognized for their years of service as the convocation program for the new school year concludes. CONTRIBUTED

Teachers and school staff members are recognized for their years of service as the convocation program for the new school year concludes. CONTRIBUTED

JCSS convocation kicks off 2025-26 school year

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Jones County School System hosted its annual convocation at Clifton Ridge Middle School to usher in the start of the 2025–26 school year. Faculty and staff gathered just before students returned to campus.

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
AUG. 1-7, 2025AUG. 4Connie Dougherty and Thomas Dougherty to Lisa B. Patzlaff; 211 Oak Valley Dr.; parcel J5900107; $155,000.00 Larry H. Jackson to John William Johnson and Kimberly Dawn Seibenmorgan; Luke Smith Rd. Lot 3, Kellogg Acres, Ph. II, PB 11/30; 4.24 acres; parcel J5800097; $28,500.

Grand Jury Indictments

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
AUG. 5, 2025State v. Nathaniel Dallas Stevie Clark – ct. 1: fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer felony, ct. 2: cruelty to children in second degree, ct. 3: interference with government property, ct. 4: possession firearm by convicted felon State v.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department July 29 — Aug. 6, 2025.July 29Possible scamLt. Gleaton was called to a local bank in reference to a possible scam involving a bank customer.

Traffic Citations

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Aug. 1-7, 2025Tire requirements — 1 Commercial vehicle seatbelt violation — 1 Operating a CMV without a valid medical card — 1 Operating vehicle without valid tag/decal — 1 Driving with suspended license 1st offense — 1 Speeding — 2
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