Qualifying for this year’s city election next week

Qualifying for the City of Gray’s election of mayor and council members will take place next week with more than one newcomer anticipated to be in the race.The dates for qualifying are Aug. 19-21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

City council approves truck route changes at short meeting

The August business meeting of Gray mayor and council included the final vote for the change in the city’s truck ordinance and the appointment of a new member of the Gray Downtown Development Authority.The Aug.

Jail Report

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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