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DDA wraps up year, looks ahead to 2025

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The Gray Downtown Development Authority reflected on the accomplishments of the past year while looking toward an exciting new year at its recent meeting.Chairman Sherri Rollins called the Dec. 9 meeting to order, and the financial report was first on the agenda.
Ashley Prager (at podium) shares statistics at the Dec. 10 Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting held in the Community Room at Jones County High School. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Ashley Prager (at podium) shares statistics at the Dec. 10 Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting held in the Community Room at Jones County High School. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Suicide prevention grant extended another five years

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The final meeting of the Jones County Suicide Prevention Coalition for 2024 had good news for the initiative.The first good news at the Dec. 10 meeting was there had not been a death by suicide since the October meeting.
Dairy Queen owner and manager Justin Kelly (left) speaks at Gray City Council’s All Committees meeting Dec. 16.

Dairy Queen owner and manager Justin Kelly (left) speaks at Gray City Council’s All Committees meeting Dec. 16.

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DQ approved to celebrate ‘No. 1 on planet’ status

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The final meeting of Gray’s City Council included two visitors who shared important news with council members and the community.The Dec. 16 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee, who moved the visitors to the first items on the agenda.
Georgia energy regulators have signed off on a 3.5% rate increase for customers of Georgia Power.

Georgia energy regulators have signed off on a 3.5% rate increase for customers of Georgia Power.

Georgia Power hiking rates next month

Dave Williams
Friday, December 20, 2024
ATLANTA - Georgia energy regulators have signed off on a 3.5% rate increase for customers of Georgia Power.Members of the state Public Service Commission (PSC) unanimously approved the increase Tuesday, which will raise average residential customer bills by $5.48 per month.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former University of Georgia football standout Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former University of Georgia football standout Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.

Trump names Herschel Walker to ambassador post

Dave Williams
Friday, December 20, 2024
ATLANTA - President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former University of Georgia football standout Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.Trump recruited Walker, a longtime friend and ally, to run for the U.S. Senate in 2022, but the Republican lost to incumbent Democratic Sen.
Matt Simms (far right) presents a petition to the commissioners at their Dec. 3 meeting requesting removal of the Board of Assessors. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Matt Simms (far right) presents a petition to the commissioners at their Dec. 3 meeting requesting removal of the Board of Assessors. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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BOC approves removal letter for assessors

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Community members stepped up to show their support for the removal of members of the Jones County Tax Assessors at the Board of Commissioners December meeting.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Dec. 3 meeting to order.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
DEC. 512, 2024DEC. 5Sylvan Lane, LLC to Lake Park Real Estate, Inc.; parcel J38/039B & 039D; $167,231.00DEC. 6U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee to Willwood Realty, LLC a Georgia Limited Liability Company; parcel M08C00007K; $111,987.
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Second time not the charm for bond attempt

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
A Macon barber charged with trafficking will remain in the Jones County jail for now after his bond was denied the second time in Jones County Superior Court.Billie Michael Corley was in court Dec. 12 asking for bond, represented by defense attorney Paula Kapiloff.
Grand Marshals Joe Partenza and Rhonda Hart greeted the crowd from a fishing boat during last week’s Gray Christmas Parade.

Grand Marshals Joe Partenza and Rhonda Hart greeted the crowd from a fishing boat during last week’s Gray Christmas Parade.

Parade grand marshals appreciate community

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Members of Sincerity Lodge #430 hosted another successful Christmas Parade for the City of Gray last week with amazing floats and an enthusiastic crowd.It may have seemed like deja vu at the Dec. 12 event for grand marshals Joe Partenza and Rhonda Hart, who previously shared the honor in 2011.
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