Gratitude

Dear Editor,Angry, frustrated, and outraged are a few words to describe most of my emotions in the past few months. As of late, these emotions have consumed me, but last week a thought occurred to me that I thought might help.

Interim superintendent

Dear Editor,As a life-long resident of Jones County; graduating from Maggie Califf High School in 1963; having taught 5th grade at Maggie Califf Elementary and high school psychology, civics, and government; and retired as an elementary school principal in Bibb County; I find it commendable...

Jail Report

AUG. 8-15, 2025Demetric Shawntrese Bazi, 51, arrested 8/12/25 – fleeing or attempting to elude police officer for felony offense, obstruction of law enforcement officer misdemeanor, reckless drivingMelzero Cabiness 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. 7-14, 2025.Aug. 7Possession of controlled substanceSgt. Walker observed a vehicle pulling a trailer on Shurling Dr.

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Aug.

Vehicle Tags

AUG. 8-14, 2025Jones County ($6,195.63) City of Gray ($188.63) River North ($277.53) Total tags ($6,661.79)

Building Permits

AUG. 8-14, 20258/13/25 Derek Davis $150.008/11/25 Jerome & Michelle Foltz $221.00

Chastain enters plea to avoid indictment

It is difficult to believe statements of no wrongdoing by the former varsity football coach for Jones County High School, who recently pled guilty to a felony charge.

BOE considers rollback tax rate due to revaluation

Jones County Board of Education members appear ready to join the Jones County Board of Commissioners in rolling back tax rates to help property owners due to rising property values that are the result of the reassessment of county properties.Tax Commissioner Brian Jackson attended the Aug.

DDA welcomes new board member, hears project update

Gray Downtown Development Authority members welcomed a newcomer to their board and discussed two new projects anticipated to be completed by the fall at their August meeting.Chairman Sherri Rollins called the Aug. 11 meeting to order and introduced the new board member, Anndrea Lumpkin.