Multi-county fugitive finally found hiding in dresser

A Macon woman had been sought a few years by authorities in several Middle Georgia counties until last week, when deputies found her hiding in a chest of drawers.

Sheriff: state let victims continue to lose money

Multiple delays in the process of dealing with Cedar Ridge Cemetery created frustration for law enforcement and those who own plots.Sheriff Butch Reece recalled that frustration following the recent purchase of the cemetery, which was ultimately placed in receivership by the state in 2021.

Georgia lawmakers to weigh repealing income tax

Policy wonks on both sides of an upcoming debate in the General Assembly over whether to eliminate Georgia’s income tax are advocating a cautious approach.“That’s a very lofty goal,” said Danny Kanso, senior fiscal analyst with the progressive- leaning Georgia Budget & Policy Institute.

Husted finds calling in helping horses, rescuers

Rebecca Husted has been across the United States and in other countries utilizing her expertise in large animal rescues, but she and her husband share their talents locally as well.

Pavilion for food distribution approved

Jones County Commissioners once again showed support for the City of Gray at their recent board meeting, agreeing with the need to keep large trucks from traveling through the city.

With school about to start, state anticipates release of rest of federal education funding

The federal government has told Georgia it will soon release the rest of the education funding it had held back from public K-12 schools.

Marine retires after decades of service

A former Jones County Greyhound has traveled the world for the past 30 years, serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps while steadily moving up the ranks.CWO5 Jason A. Foster retired from the military May 16 in a ceremony held at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Real Life

–George Sheffield “I am the resurrection and the life” (Jn 11:25) Jesus arrived four days after Lazarus died and met with Martha, the sister of Lazarus. Jesus told her that Lazarus would rise again (v23).Martha knew her Bible.She knew that her brother would rise at the last day (v24).

Jail Report

JULY 18-25, 2025Trina Laschell Bliss, 53, arrested 7/23/25 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyZack Daniel Chapman, 34, arrested 7/23/25 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge misdemeanorErica Lynn Clark, 31, arrested 7/23/25 – theft by shopliftingToby Demactrick...

Real Estate Transactions

JULY 18-23, 2025JULY 18Melvin Deshazer to Acres Beyond Horizon, LLC; parcel J5700135B; $41,500.00 Peachtree Building Group, LLC to Kyle J.Simmons; 2244 Fox Creek Dr.; parcel J3300350; $407,632.00JULY 22Donald Joe Bass, Jr. and Sheree Ann Bass to Suzan Elizabeth Harris; Hadaway Rd.