Flying cars might seem like something out of the distant future, zipping back and forth like in 'The Jetsons,' the Hanna-Barbera Space Age animated TV series of the 1960s. But Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), as the technology is known, is about to land at a general aviation airport near you.

Phillip McNeal is the local veteran of the week. He served in the U.S. Navy from 19891997. His primary specialty was as an S-3A system organizational maintenance technician and a P-3 system organizational maintenance technician. He received the following medals: Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (with two Bronze Stars), Good Conduct Medal (with one Bronze Star), Navy Battle “E” Ribbon (with two Silver “Es”), Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and National Defense Medal. Phil honorably served his country with the Navy before enlisting with the Georgia Air National Guard, where he worked as a full-time crew chief civilian technician. He deployed on several occasions in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

One of the strongest tenets of our U.S. Constitution is our right to freedom of speech, leading the Bill of Rights along with freedom to worship as we choose.

–George Sheffield “I and my Father are one.“ (Jn 10:30) So many people refuse to accept that Jesus is God. A prophet, yes.

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Mother’s Day is a day I have never really reflected much on until now, because I never thought it would happen for me. I just celebrated my first Mother’s Day with my beautiful baby girl, but it was a struggle to get to this day.

Jones County Commissioners considered zoning items and got an update on the county’s indigent cemetery and fire and ambulance coverage during a long first Tuesday business meeting. Board Chairman Chris Weidner began the May 7 meeting by leading the opening prayer and pledge.

Forsyth Antiques and More, an antiques mall that sells more than just antiques, is open for anyone looking to shop in the area and find something unique. The antiques mall is located at 816 U.S.

MAY 3-10, 2024 Damian Warren Battle, 18, arrested 5/9/24 – suspended or revoked license, expired registration Desmond Rashard Choate, 23, arrested 5/8/24 – failure to appear in court as summoned Alex McCater Coats, 17, arrested 5/6/24 – aggravated assault (x2), possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, firearms: possession by minor Michelle Leigh Fussell, 53, arrested 5/3/24 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Jason Steven Hanna, 32, arrested 5/9/24 – parole violation, marijuana possession less than ounce Cole Wayne Harper, 28, arrested 5/9/24 probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Jerald Cecil Havis, 33, arrested 5/7/24 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Jada Kimala Hudson, 24, arrested 5/3/24 – suspended registration, expired registration, no insurance, suspended or revoked license Betty Ann Jones, 42, arrested 5/5/24 – DUI less safe alcohol, suspended or revoked license, tag registration requirements Shirley Nicole Lavender, 39, arrested 5/5/24 – simple battery family violence Jessica Lynn Lusher, 37, arrested 5/9/24 – unlawful conduct during 911 calls or contacts 911 and fails to hang up/disengage connection Felicia Ann Mercer, 46, arrested 5/9/24 probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony (x2) Calvin Nelson Jr., 39, arrested 5/6/24 probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Tyler Austin Pate, 27, arrested 5/3/24 – suspended or revoked license, expired registration John Charles Prosser, 28, arrested 5/10/24 – terroristic threats and acts (x2) Sheryl Lakita Rowland, 56, arrested 5/6/24 – theft by taking felony Travis Lee Rutland, 41, arrested 5/8/24 probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Haley Loana Marie Shurley, 26, arrested 5/4/24 – failure to appear in court as summoned Derrian Stone, 20, arrested 5/10/24 – suspended or revoked license, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer Sergio Torres-Perez, 55, arrested 5/3/24 – theft by conversion misdemeanor Jenna Christine Wells, 30, arrested 5/9/24 probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Keon Michael Williams, 31, arrested 5/6/14 – bench warrant felony Troy Truelle Williams, 34, arrested 5/5/24 probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony.

MAY 9, 2024 PLEAS State vs. Robert Owen Nicholson – two years for the offense of possession methamphetamine with the first 90 days served in jail suspended upon entry into a state probation detention center for 120 days.