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Pilot Club awards scholarships

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

The Pilot Club awards two Miriam Ethridge Scholarships to high school Seniors each year. This year’s recipients are Emmie Edwards and Lizzie Merritt. They were announced at JCHS Senior Honors Night held May 1.

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Terry A. Towles is the local veteran of the week. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He received a certificate of service October 30, 1981, after completing 32 months of distinguished service with America’s finest all-Americans.

This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

Alexa Williams (third from left), owner of Winning Halters, won the first-place prize at the final competition for Jones County Entrepreneurs May 8. The prize included a big $1,500 check. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Williams wins Young Entrepreneurs program

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Jones County Young Entrepreneurs finals were held at the W.E. Knox Civic Center, marking the completion of a program spotlighting young business owners.

Ronnie Atkinson

Atkinson pleads guilty in bank fraud case

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Documents received from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia in Macon show a man indicted for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft has entered a guilty plea to the charges.

Audience member Pearl Solomon (left) had questions at the Commissioners May 21 meeting following a presentation by Board of Tax Assessors Chairman Leigh Stanford. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Citizen shares concerns on affect of property revaluation

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Jones County Commissioners approved funds for a countywide revaluation at their second May meeting.Chairman Chris Weidner called the May 21 meeting to order. The opening prayer and pledge were led by Commissioner Sam Kitchens.

Jones County honors 2025 retirees

Bethany Tapee

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

The Jones County School System celebrated its 2025 retirees with a luncheon where honorees received goodie bags and a personalized glass clock, symbolizing the time, dedication, and impact they have made throughout their careers.

State tax rebates on the way

Dave Williams

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

The checks are about to go out in the mail.The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin issuing one-time state income tax refunds to taxpayers this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.The General Assembly approved the rebate - the third this decade - during this year’s legislative session.

Traffic Citations

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for May 23-29, 2025VGCSA less than 1 oz.

Jail Report

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

MAY 23-30, 2025Conner William Adkins, 17, arrested 5/29/25 – simple battery family violenceChaunte Joy Allen Boges, 41, arrested 5/26/25 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyTorey Demarcus Brown, 20, arrested 5/27/25 probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyJason...

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