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Jason Moss appeals to Jones County Commissioners in 2023 about his three dogs that were previously deemed as dangerous.

Jason Moss appeals to Jones County Commissioners in 2023 about his three dogs that were previously deemed as dangerous.

Man found guilty of violating county ordinances, trespassing at trial

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
A disagreement between neighbors involving dogs and property evolved into three Superior Court cases that ended in a trial last week.Jason Robert Moss was found guilty of criminal trespass and the violation of two Jones County ordinances at the conclusion of the Jan.
Georgia lawmakers to debate pros and cons of data centers

Georgia lawmakers to debate pros and cons of data centers

Georgia lawmakers to debate pros and cons of data centers

Dave Williams
Monday, January 20, 2025
Business leaders are gearing up to defend the growing proliferation of power-hungry data centers in Georgia from an expected pushback in the General Assembly by critics worried about the industry's impact on electric rates.Gov.
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Healthy surplus, long list of needs driving state budget

Dave Williams
Friday, January 17, 2025
ATLANTA - With tax relief, disaster assistance, infrastructure investments and prison upgrades on his agenda, Gov. Brian Kemp Thursday proposed major budget increases, particularly in the spending plan covering the rest of this fiscal year.Kemp's $40.5 billion fiscal 2025 mid-year budget, $4.
GWM announces 4th annual writers’ retreat

GWM announces 4th annual writers’ retreat

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GWM announces 4th annual writers’ retreat

Lo Patrick
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Whether a writer, published author, or aspiring author, Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) in Eatonton is bringing together budding and experienced wordsmiths for its 4th annual Writers’ Retreat Feb.
Jones County Board of Commissioner members take their oaths of office from Probate Judge Lewis Patterson at a work session held prior to their first meeting of 2025, Jan. 7. The 3:30 p.m. ceremony was the first of three sessions, with the final one beginning at 6 p.m. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Board of Commissioner members take their oaths of office from Probate Judge Lewis Patterson at a work session held prior to their first meeting of 2025, Jan. 7. The 3:30 p.m. ceremony was the first of three sessions, with the final one beginning at 6 p.m. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Senior citizens ask for streetlight funding for safety

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Members of a Jones County neighborhood came to the Board of Commissioners looking for help with streetlights that no longer work, leaving the streets filled with senior citizens in the dark.Chairman Chris Weidner called the Jan. 7 meeting to order.
Local newspapers provide reliable perspective

Local newspapers provide reliable perspective

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Local newspapers provide reliable perspective

Dean Ridings
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meta’s recent decision to replace third-party fact checking with a crowdsourced system called “Community Notes” further highlights the importance of local newspapers in providing reliable, vetted information to their communities.
Exchange Bank Contributes to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

Exchange Bank Contributes to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

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Exchange Bank Contributes to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Exchange Bank is proud to announce a $10,000 contribution to the Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation, reflecting our gratitude and commitment to supporting local law enforcement and public safety initiatives.This contribution was made through Georgia legislation (O.C.G.A. § 48-7-29.
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