Marriage Licenses
News Staff
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court July 10-16, 2026 JULY 13Richard Anthony Hill to Jessica Nicole Jones
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Vehicle Tags
News Staff
JULY 10-16, 2026Jones County ($7,174.26) City of Gray ($499.08) River North ($66.74) Total tags ($7,740.08)
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Traffic Citations
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Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for July 10-16, 2026VGCSA less than 1 oz.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service
Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service
News Staff
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
BOE prepares for upcoming school year
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Jones County Board of Education members welcomed a new principal, received policy updates and heard about a new program of interest as part of their July business meeting.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Darius J. Johnson
First offender loses status due to violent crimes
Debbie Lurie-Smith
An individual serving a 10-year sentence for the charge of manslaughter was recently adjudicated guilty and resentenced in Jones County Superior Court.The resentencing of Darius Julius Johnson took place July 9, with the major significance of the action being the loss of his first offender status.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Clark passionate about what he’s doing now
Clark passionate about what he’s doing now
Greenberry Moore
James Clark has enjoyed three different careers totaling about 57 years, and he continues working today, mostly without pay.Clark, 78, is a Vietnam vet, a former Kaolin company foreman, and a 22-year Jones County deputy, retiring in 2023.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Lt. Travis Walker (fourth from left) was accompanied by Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece (back row), Capt. Kenny Gleaton, Capt. Shane Moody, Chief Deputy Earl Humphries and Capt. Ed Bailey at the July 1 ceremony. CONTRIBUTED
‘I honestly believe Walker saved a deputy’s life’
Debbie Lurie-Smith
A deputy with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office recently received a prestigious award from the Georgia Sheriff’s Association for his bravery in a life-threatening situation.Lt.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Hazel Farmer (center) with daughters Denise (left) and Debbie. CONTRIBUTED
Farmer enjoyed very long career as a court reporter
Greenberry Moore
‘God moves in mysterious ways’ is a saying — paraphrased — with which Hazel Farmer definitely agrees.Farmer, who will be 90 in November, retired from her career just over two years ago, and her decision was somewhat forced upon her.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week
News Staff
Thomas L. Collum is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Army from June 1942 to October 1945. He was a tech sergeant and received jungle combat training in Panama; he was also assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 81st Infantry, Pacific Command Headquarters in the Philippines.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
