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Haddock hosting Christmas Festival

Haddock hosting Christmas Festival

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Haddock hosting Christmas Festival

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The community of Haddock is starting a new tradition and bringing back a former holiday tradition this Saturday.The Haddock Christmas Market will take place Nov. 23 beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. with a community Christmas Tree lighting and carols.
Ocmulgee Circuit District Attorney Wright Barksdale (far right) meets with investigators of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office in their conference room Nov. 8 to discuss current cases and their prosecution. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Ocmulgee Circuit District Attorney Wright Barksdale (far right) meets with investigators of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office in their conference room Nov. 8 to discuss current cases and their prosecution. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Sheriff’s office seeking public’s help identifying suspects

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in the arrest of two individuals for a recent armed robbery that took place in the parking lot of a local store.A report of the incident by JCSO Deputy Eric Reno states he was dispatched to the store on Shurling Drive at noon, Nov. 9.
Jones County’s DJ Ingram bulls over East Forsyth tacklers into the end zone for a first-half touchdown in Friday’s first-round playoff win against East Forsyth. The 10-1 Greyhounds play Friday at Marist. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Jones County’s DJ Ingram bulls over East Forsyth tacklers into the end zone for a first-half touchdown in Friday’s first-round playoff win against East Forsyth. The 10-1 Greyhounds play Friday at Marist. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Hounds advance in playoffs

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Hounds advance in playoffs
Matthew T. Neet

Matthew T. Neet

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Man in jail for multi-state football ticket scam

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
A con artist is in the Jones County jail facing charges in multiple states following the investigation of a scam that involved Georgia Bulldog football tickets.Matthew Timothy Neet, 42, was booked into the Jones County Law Enforcement Center Nov. 5 for theft by conversion (felony).

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Commissioners question chief appraiser after report

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Jones County Commissioners had a busy week, beginning with a work session before their November meeting and more meetings that followed.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Nov. 5 work session to order as voting in the presidential election was drawing to a close.

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Council approves brewery downtown

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
It would appear that a brewery is in the future for the City of Gray following a unanimous vote by city council members to approve an important step in the process.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Nov. 4 meeting to order and had a short mayor’s report.“Vote tomorrow,” he said.

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Woman dies after pulling in front of truck

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A Jones County woman recently lost her life in an accident involving a tractor trailer at the intersection of Gray Highway and Joycliff Road.The accident occurred Oct. 23, just after 1 p.m. The deceased was identified as 68-year-old Lily Greer.
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In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need. CONTRIBUTED

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Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there.Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it— before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.

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Jail Report

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
NOV. 18, 2024Ronald Louis Adams, 57, arrested 11/2/24 – suspended or revoked license, suspended registrationDebra Ann Alexander, 54, arrested 11/4/24 – bench warrant felonyShalle C.

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Real Estate Transactions

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
NOV. 17, 2024NOV. 1Key Holders LLC to Vanessa A. Fuller; 228 Jenna Ct.; parcel J65E00274; $210,000.00 James A. Stacy and Stephanie Stacy to Tyrone Andre Richardson; 446 River North Blvd.; parcel J50C00159; $295,000.00NOV. 4Riley’s Rental Properties, LLC to GCSG Investments, LLC; 408 Sandy Ct.
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