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The Coulter family some years ago: (l-r) Tonya Knowles, Terri Robertson, Bobby, Tammy Coulter, Tisha Amerson and Joyce in the front. CONTRIBUTED

The Coulter family some years ago: (l-r) Tonya Knowles, Terri Robertson, Bobby, Tammy Coulter, Tisha Amerson and Joyce in the front. CONTRIBUTED

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Coulter recalls years of his, family’s service to help county

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Individuals and even families who provide valuable services don’t always make the headlines, and Bobby Coulter’s clan is a perfect example of that truism.Coulter and his wife and daughters were volunteers in the Jones County Fire-Rescue Department for years, answering hundreds of emergency calls.

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Important dates

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
• Oct.6: Last day to register to vote for Nov. 4 election• Oct.14: Early voting begins • Oct.18: Mandatory Saturday voting • Oct.24: Last day to accept absentee ballot applications• Oct.25: Mandatory Saturday voting • Oct.31: Last day of early voting • Nov.4: Election Day
Twenty-eight local leaders, including elected officials from Jones County and Gray, authority members, business owners and school system employees at the Aug. 12 Georgia Academy Economic Development class. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Twenty-eight local leaders, including elected officials from Jones County and Gray, authority members, business owners and school system employees at the Aug. 12 Georgia Academy Economic Development class. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Georgia Academy comes to Jones County

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The importance of the training of elected officials and community leaders has been at the heart of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development since its creation in 1993.
A journey of perseverance, service and Faith

A journey of perseverance, service and Faith

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A journey of perseverance, service and Faith

Dr. Barbara West
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
“An Educator, Leader, and Community Servant Inspiring Jones County and Beyond” The Jones County community proudly celebrates Dr. Barbara West—an accomplished educator, mentor, and dedicated servant leader—whose remarkable journey continues to inspire generations across Georgia and beyond.

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Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
“I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion”--Rom 9:15 God is God. He is sovereign. He can do anything He desires. God will therefore have mercy on whom He chooses to have mercy on.
The way to the Father

The way to the Father

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The way to the Father

Pastor & Mrs.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
I and My Father are one.John 10:30 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
AUG. 14, 2025PLEASState vs. Jayvyn Whetstone – 10 years for the offense of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute with the first 180 days in confinement. The remainder of sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 4/22/25 – 8/21/25.State vs.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
AUG. 15-21, 2025AUG. 15Estate of William Barron to Dennis Jason Bryant; parcel J30/020 & 021; $75,000.00 Estate of Paul C. Simpson, Jr. & Estate of Marguerite M. Simpson to Justin Blake Connolly; parcel J5200209; $118,000.00AUG. 18Levarn Clemons aka Levarn Bradford to Lonnie Floyd, Jr.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Aug. 15-19, 2025.Aug. 15ShopliftingCorp.
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