Watson opens Honey Heating & Air

A Jones County man is doing his part to provide good service that people in the community can afford by opening his own heating and air conditioning company.Blake Watson has been an HVAC technician for 16 years and provides everything from repairs and installation to sales.

Driver forgiven by family but gets probation

The daughter of a woman killed in a motorcycle accident last year looked the man responsible in the eye and forgave him as he accepted responsibility by entering a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court.

BrainMinders

In recognition of Brain Awareness Month, the Pilot Club visited the Jones County Pre-K Center to share Pilot International’s signature program, BrainMinders. The program was presented using puppets, and the puppets focused on Brain Safety and Fitness.

Barbara Merritt

• 478-986-1800• bmerritt@exch.bank • 4306GrayHwy.,GrayMy Mission: Exchange Bank’s mission is to maximize our potential through customer relevancy, operating leverage and human capital.My Strengths: Great customerservice.Why did you choose this type of business?

Dr. Debbie Lucado-Gadd

Gadd's Animal Doctors of Gray ( GADOG)• 300BillConnParkway,Gray • 478-986-3784 • www.grayvet.com • drdebbiegadd@grayvet.comOur Missionhasalwaysbeentobe JonesCounty'sfirstchoiceforcompassionateveterinarycare.Werecently expandedthismissiontoinclude'We areanimaladvocates.

Real Life

The tithe is first mentioned in Gen. 14:20 when Abram tithed to the priest Melchizedek. In Gen. 28:22, Jacob vowed to give God a tenth of all he should ever receive. In Mal. 3: 8-10, God states that anyone who withholds tithes is actually stealing from Him. And Jesus never did away with the tithe.

Lafayette historic celebration set at Butler Hall

The return of General Marquis de Lafayette will be celebrated in Gray this week with a short parade, formal greeting event and reception. The public is invited to attend and be part of the historic occasion.The event will begin at 3 p.m., March 27, at Butler Hall, located at 117 Ross Street.

Real Estate Transactions

MARCH 14-20, 2025MARCH 14The Bank of New York Mellon Trust company, N.A. as Successor-in-Interest to all permitted Successors to Richard Cunningham; 221 Griswoldville; parcel J6100171F; $31,000.00 Natural Resources Conservancy Properties, LLC to CCH Land Holdings, LLC; Overland Way; 305.

Jail Report

MARCH 14-21, 2025Timothy Nathan Barefoot, 24, arrested 3/15/25 – possession schedule II narcotic, possession controlled substance or marijuana, marijuana possession less than ounce, possession and use of drug related objectsShelton Bonner, 26, arrested 3/15/25 – lighted headlights other lights...

Superior Court Motions

MARCH 20, 2025PLEASState vs. Charles Cleveland Cochran – 12 months each cts. 1-3: lesser included offense of pointing a pistol at another.Counts 1 & 3 to run concurrently and Ct.2 consecutively for a total of 24 months.Sentence to be served on probation.