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Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.

County to use savings to balance budget

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Inflation adds to challenge for commissionersJones County Commissioners held a work session to consider next year’s budget before their first Tuesday board meeting last week.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Sept. 1 meeting to order, and the prayer and pledge were led by Tim Ingram of Ingram...
Molly Register and the Volley Hounds remain among their classification’s top ten teams in the power rankings after taking three of four last week. SEE FULL COVERAGE >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Molly Register and the Volley Hounds remain among their classification’s top ten teams in the power rankings after taking three of four last week. SEE FULL COVERAGE >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds serving wins

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Lady Hounds serving wins

Assessors handle property appeals, plan for new year

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors moved forward with taking care of department business to begin the new fiscal year at their September meeting.The Sept. 3 meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Leigh Stanford, and board member Joe Rutledge led the prayer and pledge.
Cindy (standing) and Heather ready to work. CONTRIBUTED

Cindy (standing) and Heather ready to work. CONTRIBUTED

King has enjoyed his career; anticipating the future

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Local attorney Bert King has decided 42 years is long enough to practice law, and he is taking down the shingle effective Oct. 1.“I just want to do some things that I’ve never had time to do,” he shared last week, then added with a chuckle, “As a solo practitioner, you don’t get a month off paid;...
Brian A. Meeks

Brian A. Meeks

Defendant pleads guilty after multiple arrests

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
A Jones County man arrested twice in a two-month span entered a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court and received a 15-year sentence that included confinement.Brian Austin Meeks, 34, was in court Aug. 20 to enter his plea.
Christopher Stokes visited the Jones County Library recently and presented a copy of the 2025 Register of Qualified Huguenot Ancestors. This will be added to the genealogy area for reference only. CONTRIBUTED

Christopher Stokes visited the Jones County Library recently and presented a copy of the 2025 Register of Qualified Huguenot Ancestors. This will be added to the genealogy area for reference only. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County Library guest

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Christopher Stokes visited the Jones County Library recently and presented a copy of the 2025 Register of Quali ed Huguenot Ancestors. This will be added to the genealogy area for reference only.
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, September 2, 2026
Anthony Terrell Curry is the local veteran of the week. He is a proud member of the U.S. Navy, grade E-6, and is currently stationed in San Diego, California. He has also done tours of duty in Japan; Jacksonville, Florida; and Nevada.Do you know a veteran we can feature?
Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
A family-owned business built on perseverance, opportunity and community connection is continuing to make its mark in Jones County.Marco’s Pizza, located at 198 W. Clinton Street in Gray, opened its doors in June 2023, expanding from a successful operation in Madison that was purchased by Ryan...
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