Real Estate Transactions

AUG. 1-7, 2025AUG. 4Connie Dougherty and Thomas Dougherty to Lisa B. Patzlaff; 211 Oak Valley Dr.; parcel J5900107; $155,000.00 Larry H. Jackson to John William Johnson and Kimberly Dawn Seibenmorgan; Luke Smith Rd. Lot 3, Kellogg Acres, Ph. II, PB 11/30; 4.24 acres; parcel J5800097; $28,500.

Grand Jury Indictments

AUG. 5, 2025State v. Nathaniel Dallas Stevie Clark – ct. 1: fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer felony, ct. 2: cruelty to children in second degree, ct. 3: interference with government property, ct. 4: possession firearm by convicted felon State v.

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 July 29 — Aug. 6, 2025.July 29Possible scamLt. Gleaton was called to a local bank in reference to a possible scam involving a bank customer.

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Aug. 1-7, 2025Tire requirements — 1 Commercial vehicle seatbelt violation — 1 Operating a CMV without a valid medical card — 1 Operating vehicle without valid tag/decal — 1 Driving with suspended license 1st offense — 1 Speeding — 2

Vehicle Tags

AUG. 1-7, 2025 Jones County ($8,330,38) City of Gray ($346.67) River North ($378.49) Total tags ($9,055.54)

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Aug. 1-7, 2025 AUG. 1 Charles James Brewer to Rachel Elizabeth Mooney AUG. 4 Kirk Shane Tillison to Jennifer K. Howard

Building Permits

AUG. 1-7, 2025 8/6/25 Stanley Bennett $488.00 8/6/25 Michael Hinson $105.00

Mail issues cause some to miss appeal deadline

The August meeting of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors included several property owners who let it be known they missed the appeal deadline because of issues with mail delivery.The Aug. 7 meeting was called to order by Chairman Leigh Stanford.

Jones releases album ahead of Macon performance

David Jones has a big weekend coming up soon with a new album being released at midnight before he performs in a unique Middle Georgia venue.In an Aug. 8 interview, Jones talked about his Aug. 23 show at the Society Garden on Ingleside Avenue in Macon.

Collins announces bid for re-election

Gray’s mayor pro tem is seeking another term in the office, which would be his second full term, although he has been in office since 2018.In an Aug. 1 interview, James Collins talked about how he came to live in Gray, his accomplishments to date and his hope for the future of the city.