Building Permits
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OCT. 10-16, 202510/14/25 Jason & Jackie Brownlee $269.0010/14/25 Sultan Hassan $132.0010/15/25 Christine Brown $134.00
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Real Estate Transactions
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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.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Curriculum books questioned include “Ready to Fly,” “Starry Messenger,” “When Marian Sang,” “Ruby Bridges Goes to School” and “Amos & Boris.” DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
BOE listens to concerns over books, new curriculum
Debbie Lurie-Smith
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.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Tyler settles in as county EMA director
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Jones County’s Emergency Management Director is originally from Nashville but is part of a family with deep roots in the community.Jessica Tyler was appointed Jones County’s EMA Director June 1 after achieving her certification.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Sam Kitchens speaks at the Oct. 16 Pizza and Politics event hosted by the Jones County Republican Party. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
Importance of SPLOST continuation discussed at Pizza & Politics event
Debbie Lurie-Smith
An informational session sponsored by the Jones County Republican Party presented the opportunity to find out more about the upcoming renewal of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and more.It is important to note the SPLOST vote on the Nov. 4 ballot is not a new tax.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Kenneth Kitchens Jr.
Shooter arrested; victim released from hospital
Debbie Lurie-Smith
An ongoing feud between a shooter and victim appears to be at the root of a shooting that took place last week in Jones County.Kenneth Don Kitchens Jr., 30, was arrested Oct. 16 and charged with one count of aggravated assault.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Sheriff of the Year Jud Smith (center) receives the plaque in his honor from Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece at the 12th Annual Georgia Sheriff’s Salute held in Jones County Oct. 16. SEE STORY AND PHOTOS >> PAGE A9 CONTRIBUTED
2025 Sheriff’s Salute
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2025 Sheriff’s Salutete
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Terry Favors with his daughter Haley
Favors announces campaign for re-election
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My name is Terry Favors, and I’ve proudly called Gray home for the past 22 years. I’ve built a life here with my family and served this community for 16 years as your City Councilman for District 4.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Tink’s perfection
Tink’s perfection
Ronda Rich
Sometimes when my husband, John Tinker, finishes writing a television script, he will skip down the stairs to find me.It’s funny but I can tell his mood or what kind of news he is going to deliver by the gait he uses as he tumbles down the stairs.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Newspaper week a salute to local journalism
Newspaper week a salute to local journalism
Dick Yarbrough
I am a week late getting to this because I wanted to share my experiences of being in Iraq 20 years ago with the brave men and women of Georgia’s 48th Brigade Combat Team and meeting an IED (a bad guy’s homemade bomb) up close and personal.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
