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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
MAY 23-29, 2025MAY 23Linda F. Tyler to Rogelio Vergara Sandoval; 194 Baker Rd.; parcel J64B00030; $5,000.00 Hinesville Home Center, Inc. to Kalyn Hill and Cole Hill; parcel J5400031; $237,000.00 MAY 27Wanda S. Clifton to Amos Ferdinand; 119 Gordon Dr. Lot 6, Blk. C, Sect. 1, PB 8/128; 2.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 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 22-26, 2025.May 22Stress reliefDeputy Sullivan was dispatched to a local residence in regard to a report of gunshots being heard in the area.

Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court May 23-29, 2025 MAY 23Zakery Derek Kohler to Maecey Kay Mortensen MAY 27Colin Bryant Hall to Abigail Grace Williamson MAY 28Gregory Donald Beni to April Lynn Beni

Vehicle Tags

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
MAY 12-29, 2025Jones County ($4,347.82) City of Gray ($1,105.06) River North ($2.70) Total tags ($5,455.58)
Seven pouches of prepackaged marijuana were among the illegal items seized in the drug arrests of three men following an April 24 stop for a traffic violation. CONTRIBUTED

Seven pouches of prepackaged marijuana were among the illegal items seized in the drug arrests of three men following an April 24 stop for a traffic violation. CONTRIBUTED

Traffic stop leads to three arrests for drugs

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Three Jones County men are facing multiple drug charges as the result of a routine traffic stop with a very good chance of more charges to follow.Davian Makar Daniel, 27, Denarian Jovon White, 38, and Tyler Ahmaud Williams, 26, were arrested April 24.
Clinton Burston receives his oath of office for interim JCSS Superintendent from Judge Lewis Patterson. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Clinton Burston receives his oath of office for interim JCSS Superintendent from Judge Lewis Patterson. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Burston sworn in as interim superintendent

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Jones County Board of Education members had a quick called meeting last week to take care of some unfinished business.Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the May 27 meeting to order. The meeting’s agenda contained only three items and did not include a closed session.
Play (rec) ball!

Play (rec) ball!

Play (rec) ball!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
District little league softball and baseball all-star tournaments began last week with teams vying to play for a district title. 
Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner speaks to the Board of Assessors at their May 21 called meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Commission Chairman Chris Weidner speaks to the Board of Assessors at their May 21 called meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Employees work non-stop to repair digest

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Jones County Tax Assessors took the final step before tax assessments were mailed at a called meeting last week. It is important to note that higher property values do not mean higher taxes.
The Jones County Library is a happening place this summer for all ages. FILE PHOTO

The Jones County Library is a happening place this summer for all ages. FILE PHOTO

Summer Reading is here

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Schools out for the summer, and that means it is time for the Summer Reading program at the Jones County Public Library.
Jones County Transportation Director Gregory Lofton

Jones County Transportation Director Gregory Lofton

Lofton named MGRSA transportation director

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Transportation Director for Jones County Schools Gregory Lofton has been elected as the Transportation Director for the Middle Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (MGRESA) for the 2025-26 school year.
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