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Congratulations to Stevie Johnson, who recently received the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Water Operator of the Year Award. With over six years of dedicated service to Jones County Water Systems, Stevie has demonstrated exceptional expertise and commitment to the industry. This prestigious award is granted to only a select few water professionals once a year, recognizing outstanding performance and skill. CONTRIBUTED

Operator of the Year Award

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Operator of the Year Award

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon mattress store invested in community

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.

Bailiff James Bland (left) hands court paperwork to Clerk Julia Oxford during a Superior Court session April 3 with presiding Superior Court Judge Stephen Bradley. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR: Hall-of-fame coach serving another court

Greenberry Moore

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

James Bland has been around courts most of his adult life. Though there have been two different types, the common theme is that he has been successful and influential in both.

Real Life

–george Sheffield

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

“The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” (1 Cor 1:18 NLT) The message of the cross is this--we are sinners. Sin brings eternal death, the wrath of God on sin. We can’t save ourselves. We need a Savior.

Seek the Lord while He may be Found

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleySeek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.

Crime Watch

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department March 27 – April 2, 2025. March 27 Warrant, no car seat and suspended license Lt.

Real Estate Transactions

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

MARCH 31 – APRIL 3, 2025MARCH 31Sheilah M. Feagin to Judy Clay; 2179 Plantation Dr.; parcel J56B00054; $400,000.00 Logan P. Jones to David L. Stonecipher; 186 Garrison Rd.; parcel J59A00170; $160,000.00 Tracy M. Simmons to Gregory Neering and Christopher Darrell Roland, Jr.

Marriage Licenses

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court March 28 – April 3, 2025 MARCH 28 Anthony Quendavious Dennis to Shaniqua Nichelle Williams Logan Carl McCoy to Marina Jade Nunes Foster MARCH 31 Manuel Zapata Xochimitl to...

Jail Report

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

MARCH 28 – APRIL 4, 2025Savanna Nicole Batchelor, 37, arrested 4/2/25 – marijuana possession less than ounceEdward Jeroe Broadus Jr.

Building Permits

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

MARCH 28 – APRIL 4, 2025 3/31/25 Lynden Moore $108.00 3/28/25 Christian Collins $276.00

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