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Senior pitcher Ensley Barnes rips the ball toward the plate in last week’s extra-inning win against Union Grove. The Lady Hounds began the week in a three-way tie for second place in the region. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Senior pitcher Ensley Barnes rips the ball toward the plate in last week’s extra-inning win against Union Grove. The Lady Hounds began the week in a three-way tie for second place in the region. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lady Hounds roll to 7-2

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Senior pitcher Ensley Barnes rips the ball toward the plate in last week’s extra-inning win against Union Grove. The Lady Hounds began the week in a three-way tie for second place in the region.
Historic marker dedicated for Bradley

Historic marker dedicated for Bradley

Historic marker dedicated for Bradley

Earl Colvin
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Jones County covers a vast area, but it is those small pockets within that larger area that become a community with its citizens, making it a more personal place to live. Bradley has been one of those communities since Aug. 9, 1886, when the Central of Georgia Railroad was built through the area.

Rate hike likely for city water, sewer to cover debt

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The August meeting of Gray’s committees had a good news/bad news theme going on with good news about a new well and clean audit but bad news about the need for a possible rate hike for city water and sewer customers.The Aug. 17 meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem James Collins with the...
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Terrie and Hal Creek are the local veterans of the week.Terrie served in the U.S. Army from 1974 - 1980. After completing Russian language cryptanalysis training, she worked at the National Security Agency for a year, then in Augsburg, Germany, for three years as a Russian intelligence analyst.
Downtown growth

Downtown growth

Downtown growth

Paige Horne
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
A few Sundays ago, Billy and I drove to downtown Macon for dinner and couldn’t find a place to park.The sidewalks were crowded with people.Outdoor tables at The Rookery, Parish, and Oliver’s were full. Dogs rested beneath chairs while children darted between families enjoying the warm evening.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.” (Matt 10:29) Jesus was sovereign concerning His earthly life even before He entered this world physically. He was sovereign in where He would be born (Micah 5:2).
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Pastor & Mrs.Joe L. RidleyGrace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
AUG. 714, 2026Tabyan D. Denmark, 24, arrested 8/18/26 suspended or revoked license, seatbelt adultCamryn Alexandria Dobbs, 21, arrested 8/14/26 driving without license, suspended or revoked licenseWesley Brian Dubose, 48, arrested 8/14/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge...

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
AUG. 20, 2026PLEASState vs. Kimberly Denise Pitts - 12 months each cts. 1-2: theft by taking. Counts to run concurrently for a total of 12 months.Sentence to be served on probation.
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