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Impact of data centers in Georgia communities ‘a mixed bag’

Dave Williams
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Whether the quick rise of data centers in Georgia will ultimately prove good or bad for the state’s economy is a hotly debated topic this summer.Georgia boasts the fastest growing data center market in the nation, behind only Virginia — the world’s largest data center market — in volume.
The patriotic hats given to each veteran who attends Jones County Veterans Appreciation Day are always a big hit. FILE PHOTO

The patriotic hats given to each veteran who attends Jones County Veterans Appreciation Day are always a big hit. FILE PHOTO

Veterans committee considers return of interviews

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Jones County Veterans Committee had its first meeting of 2025 last week to begin preparations for the 25th Veterans Appreciation Day celebration.The June 26 meeting was called to order by committee chairman Ret. Col. Richard Combs, who has led the committee since 2008.

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
JUNE 27 – JULY 2, 2025JUNE 27Jerry W. Edmonson to Michael Pippenger; 502 Griswoldville Rd.; parcel J65D00136; $200,000.00 REI Velocity LLC, a Georgia Limited Liability Company to Belinda Graham; 118 Amie Ct.; parcel J65E00507; $156,000.00 JUNE 30Bruce C. Paul Sr. to James J.

Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
JUNE 29 – JULY 4, 2025Darien Donte Allen, 34, arrested 7/2/25 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyJoshua Glenn Beasley, 40, arrested 7/4/25 – criminal trespassRickita Leshae Callaway, 34, arrested 6/29/25 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge misdemeanorRodney Recardo...

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
JULY 3, 2025PLEAState vs. Jason Edward Franks – five years each cts. 1-2: entering auto, 12 months each cts. 3-4: theft by taking, cts. 5-6: two years for the lesser included offense of financial transaction card fraud.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department June 23-25, 2025.
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors’ first meeting as a full board July 3. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors’ first meeting as a full board July 3. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

BTA swears in fifth member; appeals low

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors had its first meeting with a full board in more than a year.Board Chairman Leigh Stanford called the July 3 meeting to order and welcomed new board member Tina Presley. The new board member was sworn in by Superior Court Clerk Pam Dixon June 28.
Smoke poured from the Stan’s Body Shop building when firefighters arrived the morning of July 6. CONTRIBUTED

Smoke poured from the Stan’s Body Shop building when firefighters arrived the morning of July 6. CONTRIBUTED

Arson suspect found dead in apparent suicide

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
A fire at a local business Sunday morning was discovered not to be accidental when the person who set the blaze was located deceased inside with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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