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Traffic Citations

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for May 9-15, 2025 Hunting out of season – turkey – 1 Overweight – 1 Commercial vehicle seatbelt violation – 2 Operating vehicle without valid tag/decal – 2 Operating commercial vehicle w/o valid license – 1 Speeding – 6...
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills (l-r) Jones County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Earl Humphries, Capt. Travis Douglas and Investigator John Simmons at May 16 press conference. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills (l-r) Jones County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Earl Humphries, Capt. Travis Douglas and Investigator John Simmons at May 16 press conference. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Suspect killed after drawing gun on deputy

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Jones County experienced an officer-involved shooting last week that resulted in the death of the offender and an investigation by a neighboring sheriff’s department.

Board OKs proposal for county-wide revaluation

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors had an early called meeting last week to award a bid for the county’s revaluation of all county properties.The May 15 meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Chairman Leigh Stanford, and the opening prayer and pledge were led by board member Joe Rutledge.
Defense played a big role in last Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage as players on that side of the ball were also able to score points. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Defense played a big role in last Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage as players on that side of the ball were also able to score points. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Purple vs. White Hounds hold J-Day game

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Purple vs. White Hounds hold J-Day game
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills (far left) is investigating the shooting of a suspect by a Jones County deputy.

Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills (far left) is investigating the shooting of a suspect by a Jones County deputy.

Man shot and killed after aiming rifle at Jones County deputy

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Friday, May 16, 2025
An early Friday morning shooting in south Jones County is being investigated by Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills, who released information at a press conference at his office Friday afternoon.Sills said Ronald R. Evans, 54, was shot several times by a Jones County deputy about 1:30 a.m.

Another GOP contender joins Georgia race for U.S. Senate

Ty Tagami
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
John King, Georgia’s insurance commissioner, has joined the Republican primary election in hopes of unseating Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff next year.Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement last week that he would not be running for the Senate opened the door to a host of potential candidates.
State Rep. Floyd Griffin is in his first term in the Georgia House of Representatives. CONTRIBUTED

State Rep. Floyd Griffin is in his first term in the Georgia House of Representatives. CONTRIBUTED

Commissioners recognize law enforcement

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
debbie@jcnews.comJones County Commissioners started their first meeting in May by paying tribute to law enforcement with a presentation to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office.JCSO Lt. Wesley Ransom accepted the resolution on behalf of the department.

Council approves ban for heavy trucks on city streets

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Gray City Council members made it official at their May meeting that it is unlawful for vehicles in excess of 8,000 lbs. to drive on city streets.Mayor Ed Barbee called the May 5 meeting to order, and the second reading of the amended truck ordinance was first on the agenda.
John T. Edge (2nd left) greeting friends at the Jonesco Club House April 29, including some he had not seen in more than 30 years. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

John T. Edge (2nd left) greeting friends at the Jonesco Club House April 29, including some he had not seen in more than 30 years. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

TrueSouth host, Jones County native, visits Jonesco

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A small group met at Jonesco Clubhouse last week to meet with the host of an award-winning television show and author who happens to be from Jones County.John T. Edge is the host of TrueSouth on the SEC Network. Edge also writes a restaurant column for Garden & Gun.
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