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SPLOST renewal process begins; another look at TSPLOST

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Members of the Jones County Board of Commissioners discussed options for renewing the county’s current Special Local Option Sales Tax and the possibility of trying again for a penny transportation sales tax.Chairman Chris Weidner called the June 3 work session to order.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Shelby Tucker is the local veteran of the week. He is currently serving in the U.S. Navy with Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo in Japan. Petty Officer 2nd Class Tucker has also received the Navy Achievement Medal.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.

College Achievements

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityThe following local student made President’s List for Fall 2024: Camryn Caraway from Gray.The following local student was awarded the Spring 2025 Academic Achievement List: Allie Willis of Gray.
Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheri’s Department and Gray Police Department June 5-11, 2025.June 5Stolen mailLt. Ransom received information reported by a complainant that his mail had been stolen.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
JUNE 10, 2025PLEASState vs. James Bradley Spicer Jr - five years for the offense of burglary in second degree.Defendant shall remain in the Jones County jail until bed space becomes available at a probation detention center for 120 days.Serve time begins 6/10/25.
The Crossing Food Mart at the intersection of Eatonton Highway and East Clinton Street is now under control of the DDA. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

The Crossing Food Mart at the intersection of Eatonton Highway and East Clinton Street is now under control of the DDA. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

DDA buys The Crossing

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Gray Downtown Development Authority members announced the acquisition of a long-sought-after building during their business meeting last week.
Interim School Superintendent Clinton Burston (r) with the new principal of Gray Station Middle School, Zachary Griffin. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Interim School Superintendent Clinton Burston (r) with the new principal of Gray Station Middle School, Zachary Griffin. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

New principal appointed to Clifton Ridge Middle School

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Jones County Board of Education welcomed the school system’s interim superintendent and announced a new principal at its meeting last week.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department May 31 – June 2.May 31“Not doing much”Deputy Morris was patrolling the area of Hwy.
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