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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Oct. 25 – Nov. 6, 2024.Oct. 25Failure to complyCorp.
Arbiters listen to arguments of both sides at the Nov. 6 arbitration held Nov. 6 at the Bibb County Tax Assessors Office. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Arbiters listen to arguments of both sides at the Nov. 6 arbitration held Nov. 6 at the Bibb County Tax Assessors Office. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Arbitration improves sales ratio; peer review coming

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Jones County received another boost to its 2023 Sales Ratio following an arbitration last week that was the last step in a process to correct the county’s failing report.At the conclusion of the Nov.
Chief Appraiser Tony George (far right) prepares to speak to the Board of Assessors at their Nov. 7 meeting.

Chief Appraiser Tony George (far right) prepares to speak to the Board of Assessors at their Nov. 7 meeting.

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Board of Assessors tries to meet without recording

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Jones County Board of Tax Assessors created controversy even before their meeting started last week with a change in venue that appeared to be an attempt to limit public access.
Tally ribbons from the precincts are hung to show totals as the votes are tabulated at the elections office under the oversight of Election Superintendent Marion Hatton. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Tally ribbons from the precincts are hung to show totals as the votes are tabulated at the elections office under the oversight of Election Superintendent Marion Hatton. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Commissioner wins by one vote; package sales approved

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Equipment malfunction delays results for daysLast week’s presidential election was not only historic on a national scale but it will also long be remembered locally. The results of the Nov. 5 election in Jones County were not complete until the afternoon on Nov. 7 due to technical difficulties.
Nicholas Wimbish

Nicholas Wimbish

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Student arrested for threat against election

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Jones County was in the national news last week following the arrest of a Milledgeville college student who, in his apparent attempt to get back at a voter he felt was confrontational, committed several federal offenses.Nicholas Wimbish, 25, was arrested Nov. 4.
Dantonio Anthony Sr.

Dantonio Anthony Sr.

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Bad behavior leads to sentence for probation

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A Jones County defendant will be serving the next five years on probation for what started as bad behavior at a party.Dantonio Jamar Anthony Sr. was in Jones County Superior Court Oct. 24 to enter a guilty plea for the offense of criminal attempt to commit a felony.
Local group attends Innovative Senior Festival

Local group attends Innovative Senior Festival

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Local group attends Innovative Senior Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Innovative Senior Solution of Americus organized the Innovative Senior Festival Sept. 11 to celebrate seniors in the state, and the Middle Georgia area was very excited to have been invited.

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Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Oct. 25-31, 2024 OCT. 28Kelly Cole Thomason to Brianna Nicole Beasley Matthew Benjamin Phaneuf to Krystal Marie Brigham OCT. 29Dylan Larry Chapman to Layla Marie Richardson OCT. 30Noah Caven Faulkner to Madelyn Diana Gore

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Vehicle Tags

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
OCT. 25-31, 2024Jones County ($9,689.56) City of Gray ($698.84) River North ($40.63) Total tags ($10,429.03)
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