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 March 14-20, 2025.March 14Defiant driverDep. Elrod was conducting a road check at the intersection of Bowen Hill Road and Hwy.

Building Permits

MARCH 14-20, 20253/17/25 Robert McDugald $186.003/17/25 Melinda Ingram/Sinclair Oconee Milledgeville $2863/18/25 Daryl Ward $300.003/19/25 Kalyn Hill $269.003/20/25 Austin Floyd $330.00

Vehicle Tags

MARCH 14-20, 2025Jones County ($5,981.69) City of Gray ($580.58) River North ($202.25) Total tags ($6,764.52)

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court March 14-20, 2025 MARCH 14Jody Michael Jones to Mari Christine Hutto MARCH 19Brandon Lee Thompson to Amy Janna Pitts MARCH 20John Eric Hinson to Jennifer Larrabee Dobson

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for March 14-20, 2025Driving without a tag — 1 Operating vehicle without valid tag/decal — 5 Driving with suspended license 1st offense — 1 Driving with suspended license 2nd offense — 1 License: driving while unlicensed — 1 No insurance —...

Council looks at improving safety after fatal accident

A tragic pedestrian accident that occurred on Eatonton Highway was the catalyst for a discussion about the need for sidewalks on the dangerous roadway that has claimed the life of more than one young person.The March 17 meeting of all City of Gray Committees was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee.

Guilty pleas land burglars in prison

Two defendants and a 2024 burglary case will be spending time in prison for their roles in the burglary of a home on Curtis James Road.Samantha Shamar Thomas and Deiadre Antwann Jackson were in Jones County Superior Court March 20 to enter guilty pleas to their charges.

New public works director hired; county gets clean audit

Jones County Commissioners had a busy meeting night that concluded with the selection of a new public works director. The March 18 meetings included two back-to-back work sessions preceding their monthly business meeting.

Judge hears arguments on removal of BTA members

A hearing in Jones County Superior Court about the rare move to remove two board of tax assessor members became even more uncommon when a county commissioner decided to testify on the assessors’ behalf.

Georgia lawmakers focusing on artificial intelligence

ATLANTA - By the time the 2025 General Assembly session gavels to a close early next month, Georgia lawmakers are expected to have taken the first steps to come to grips with the growth of artificial intelligence technology.