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–george Sheffield
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth--2 Tim 2:15 Every Thursday morning at Jarocho’s Mexican Restaurant here in Gray, a body of believers gather to study the Bible.
GWM’s Haunted Eatonton tours return

GWM’s Haunted Eatonton tours return

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GWM’s Haunted Eatonton tours return

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Several people were recently asked about their spookiest experience ever and several mentioned the movie, The Exorcist, while others recalled a particularly bad nightmare – but (maybe) 68% said Haunted Eatonton was the scariest of all!
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

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This Week In the Word

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Pastor & Mrs.Joe L. RidleyFear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Micheal Dorough

Micheal Dorough

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Former deputy to serve 30 years for incest

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Sheriff, investigator disagree on plea dealEmotions ran high in Superior Court last week when a former Bibb County law enforcement officer entered a guilty plea to three counts of incest after fathering a child with a stepdaughter he had raised since she was four years old.
An American Tactical 5.56 pistol with over 40 rounds of ammunition was found on the rear seat of the Altima. CONTRIBUTED

An American Tactical 5.56 pistol with over 40 rounds of ammunition was found on the rear seat of the Altima. CONTRIBUTED

Flock cameras respond to BOLO; four arrested

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Three men from Athens and one with a Camilla address are spending time in the Jones County jail following their recent arrests.The men were taken in custody Sept.
Michael Scott Dourough

Michael Scott Dourough

Former Bibb deputy pleads guilty to incest

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, September 10, 2026
It took a second attempt for a negotiated plea to be accepted by Jones County Superior Court Judge Stephen Bradley, but former Bibb County Police Officer Michael Scott Dourough did enter his guilty plea to three counts of incest this afternoon.
The Jacksons on a trip to Cherokee, N.C. CONTRIBUTED

The Jacksons on a trip to Cherokee, N.C. CONTRIBUTED

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Jackson has enjoyed psychology, helping others

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
One would not necessarily expect that a young man who grew up on a farm helping tend to cows and cut hay would be into psychology, but Brian Jackson was — and still is.

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Commissioners hold public hearing

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Jones County Board of Commissioners met for what was advertised as a meeting to adopt the county’s 2027 budget but ended up being a session to determine how much of the county’s reserve fund to use to grant requests of department heads.Chairman Chris Weidner called the Sept.
Bobby Daniels, of Gray, is the local veteran of the week. He was in the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Division, Hotel Company H, and was attached to an artillery unit. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1970 and received two Purple Hearts.

Bobby Daniels, of Gray, is the local veteran of the week. He was in the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Division, Hotel Company H, and was attached to an artillery unit. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1970 and received two Purple Hearts.

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929.
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