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Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
JULY 11-18, 2025John Merrill Beck, 47, arrested 7/17/25 – bench warrant misdemeanorErica Lynn Clark, 31, arrested 7/14/25 – theft by receiving stolen property felonyAmanda Danielle Drye, 37, arrested 7/15/25 – obstruction of law enforcement officers – misdemeanor, passing on shoulder of roadway,...
Joshua S. Fincher

Joshua S. Fincher

Probation violations keep man in prison

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The refusal of a man convicted of aggravated stalking to have no contact with his victim is the reason he will be serving the balance of his 15-year sentence in prison.Joshua Stacy Fincher was in Jones County Superior Court July 11 facing charges of violation of the conditions of his probation.
Parrish Construction and Iconic Crane and Rigging companies work together to get the new press box placed at the top of the bleachers of Jones County’s Greyhound field Friday morning. CONTRIBUTED

Parrish Construction and Iconic Crane and Rigging companies work together to get the new press box placed at the top of the bleachers of Jones County’s Greyhound field Friday morning. CONTRIBUTED

One step closer to the season

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Parrish Construction and Iconic Crane and Rigging companies work together to get the new press box placed at the top of the bleachers of Jones County’s Greyhound field Friday morning.
Jones County Commissioners and Gray Council members are all smiles at the July 14 joint meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Commissioners and Gray Council members are all smiles at the July 14 joint meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

City, county come together on joint projects

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
What has been a contentious negotiation in the past was a congenial meeting last week for Jones County Commissioners and Gray City Council members.The July 14 Special Local Option Sales Tax sessions began with a meeting of four of Jones County’s five county commissioners at 4 p.m.

‘SPLASH’ for water safety

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Georgia Power encourages all lake users to follow “SPLASH” guidelines to stay safe while in or near bodies of water.• Supervision: Designate an adult to watch children at all times.

Georgia Power promotes lake safety

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
With the summer season in full swing, Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility and the largest non-governmental provider of recreation facilities in the state, reminds residents and visitors alike that its lakes and campgrounds are open.
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