Many teachers say they are overworked, underpaid and exposed to violence

Educators in Georgia’s public schools blame long work hours, low pay and misbehaving and even violent students for teacher shortages that undermine education, says the latest annual workforce survey from the largest teacher association in Georgia.

Rev. Greene: fulfilling dreams of his childhood

Not many people can claim ‘Hog Creek’ as their first home, but Rev. Wilbur Greene can do just that.“Hog Creek is what they call it,” the 65-year old minister shared last week. “That’s where my mother came from up around Bradley.”The area is close to the church he pastors, New Damascus.

Registration begins for Willoway Preschool, opening soon in Gray

Willoway Preschool, a bold and modern early childhood education center, is proud to announce the grand opening of its first location in Gray.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

J. B. “Snooks” Ethridge is the local veteran of the week. He was a private in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He did his training at Miami Beach, Fla., then was stationed at Trumbull Field, Groton, Conn.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.

Christ-disciplined life

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6:24 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them.

Real Life

“Then saith He unto His disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few.--Mt 9:37 This past Monday we celebrated Labor Day, a day set aside to honor the working American, the Laborer of this great land.Jesus is looking for laborers to work in His field.

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

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.

Jail Report

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Real Estate Transactions

AUG. 25-26, 2025AUG. 25Stephen P. Bailey and Jaymie L. Bailey to Martin Morris and Minnie Morris; 704 Ethridge; parcel J3300057; $36,500.00 Estate of Shirley Parker Cooper to Erin Elizabeth Paulk; parcel G08039; $245,000.00 AUG. 26Robert Justin Ruff to Bruce Lamey, Jr.

Crime Watch

The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Aug. 22-25, 2025.Aug. 24Forgot about the marijuanaDep. Robinson was on patrol in the area of GA Hwy.