Fall fair set Oct. 8-12; Lions also having gun raffle

The Jones County Lions Club has diversified its fundraising efforts in 2024 by holding its first Spring Fair and its first-ever 30-30-30 Gun Raffle that will take place soon after its annual Fall Fair next month.The annual Lions Club Fair is scheduled Oct.

BOE continues to look at safety of students, schools

As expected with the recent tragedy in Winder, school safety was in the minds of Jones County Board of Education members at their September meeting.Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Sept. 10 meeting to order and said she had enjoyed being out and about in the schools.

Fleeing lands woman in prison

A Macon woman who led law enforcement officers on a chase through downtown Gray entered a guilty plea for her offenses and is on her way to prison.Charlyn Gwentte Worthy was in Jones County Superior Court Sept.

Work session focuses on funding, family engagement

The Jones County Board of Education recently held a work session to discuss a revised millage rate, ESSER funds, federal programs and family engagement and student enrollment.Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Sept. 5 meeting to order.

Crime Watch

The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Aug. 31 – Sept. 8, 2024.Aug.

Woods proposes school safety steps in wake of Apalachee High shooting

State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced Monday he will push for additional state funding for school safety initiatives during the 2025 General Assembly session in the aftermath of this month's school shooting in Barrow County.

Fall Festival, Touch-a-Truck set Saturday

Main Street Gray is hosting a Fall Festival this Saturday, ushering in the season with hayrides and pumpkins.The festival will take place downtown on Atlanta Road and Madison Street Sept. 21 from 2-6 p.m.

City considers proposed townhome zoning closed

Gray’s City Council went into closed session last week, citing possible legal litigation, and returned with an announcement that a rezoning issue that had gone on for five months was concluded.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Sept.

First responders honored on 9/11

First responders were remembered by a local ministry with a free lunch and prayer service, which were both intended to remember the sacrifices of 9/11 and show appreciations for what they continue to do every day.The lunch was served Sept.

Guilty plea entered for exploitation of children

A Jones County man was in superior court last week to enter guilty pleas to felony charges of invasion of privacy and the sexual exploitation of children and is on his way to prison.Joseph Hamilton Lunsford, 34, pleaded guilty to the charges Sept. 12.