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County takes next steps to implement package sales

County takes next steps to implement package sales

County takes next steps to implement package sales

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Jones County Board of Commissioners took the next steps in the approval process for package liquor store sales at their first meeting in March.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the March 4 meeting to order with the opening prayer and pledge led by Brennan Jackson.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 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 6-10, 2025.March 6Giving false nameDeputy Brown was sitting in the area of S.R.
Kirby V. Moore

Kirby V. Moore

Judge denies bond for man held on charges of molestation

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A defendant arrested last month on several child molestation charges was denied bond in Jones County Superior Court.Kirby Vincent Moore, 55, was arrested Feb. 25 and charged with aggravated sodomy, two counts of child molestation and two additional counts of aggravated child molestation.
James Davis (second left) was appointed Interim chief appraiser at a March 10 called meeting of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors. Davis has 50-plus years of experience in the field, including serving as chief appraiser in four counties and as a Georgia Department of Revenue training Instructor. Board members Leigh Stanford (l-r), Andrea Riley and Joe Rutledge are also pictured.

James Davis (second left) was appointed Interim chief appraiser at a March 10 called meeting of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors. Davis has 50-plus years of experience in the field, including serving as chief appraiser in four counties and as a Georgia Department of Revenue training Instructor. Board members Leigh Stanford (l-r), Andrea Riley and Joe Rutledge are also pictured.

Davis to oversee correction of tax digest

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors held two called meetings last week. The first was to appoint an interim chief appraiser, and the second was their rescheduled monthly meeting.Board Chairman Leigh Stanford led both meetings.The March 10 meeting took less than 15 minutes.
Mattie Wells Elementary students went fishing for prizes during the school’s literacy event last month. BETHANY TAPEE/Staff

Mattie Wells Elementary students went fishing for prizes during the school’s literacy event last month. BETHANY TAPEE/Staff

Reading is ‘snow much fun’ at Mattie Wells

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Mattie Wells Elementary School hosted a literacy event called “Reading is Snow Much Fun” for students and their families, featuring interactive activities, educational games, and exciting prizes.
Lamar (l-r) with wife Geraldine, Charisee, Austin and Yul. CONTRIBUTED

Lamar (l-r) with wife Geraldine, Charisee, Austin and Yul. CONTRIBUTED

Longtime educator rose above early challenges

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
It is probably safe to say there are not too many school administrators who are professional house painters as well, but Emory Lamar has proven he can do both jobs — successfully.Lamar is a lifelong Jones Countian and a retired school administrator who has been painting since his teens.
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