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New director of choral activities named at JCHS

Bethany Tapee

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Jones County High School welcomes a new Director of Choral Activities this school year, Hayden (Luke) Baker of Macon.Before joining JCHS faculty and staff, Baker taught one year of chorus at Rockdale County High School in Conyers.

Bond denied for alleged thief already out on bond

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Bond denied for alleged thief already out on bond

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Bond was denied a Sparta man facing charges in multiple Georgia counties for taking money from gambling machines.Quinton Terrel Watts, 26, was arrested Aug. 15 and charged with falsely making, altering, forging, passing or counterfeiting lottery tickets and felony theft by taking.

Board of Assessors takes no action after 3 hours

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Board of Assessors takes no action after 3 hours

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Despite the attention being paid in the news and on social media to issues between Jones County and the State of Georgia with property values, the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors appeared to be unprepared to have elected officials and members of the community in attendance for their recent...

SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

JCHS students working to reach out to peers

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Eight Jones County High School students breathed new life into a meeting of the Jones County Suicide Prevention Coalition last week, bringing not only their concerns about the mental health of their friends and classmates but also a plan of ways to help.The Aug.

Assessor: I’m embarrassed by this, and it makes me sick

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Assessor: I’m embarrassed by this, and it makes me sick

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Two employees of the Jones County Tax Assessors office risked their jobs to speak to Jones County Commissioners about problems within the department that they believe are affecting property values and audits by the state.The 5 p.m.

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City hears updates on sewer, city events

Debbie Lurie-Smith

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Gray’s City Council had its meeting of all committees Aug. 19, which mostly consisted of updates and bid openings.Mayor Ed Barbee called the meeting to order. Councilmen in attendance were Terrell Fulford, Terry Favors and Mayor Pro Tem James Collins.

Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

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Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.

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Marriage Licenses

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Aug. 23-29, 2024 AUG. 23Joshua Blake Cannon to Riley McKay Griffin AUG. 26Patrick Kells Peebles to Sophia Bridget Grimes Felix Eduardo Lopez Henriquez to Megan Danielle Campbell AUG. 29Adam David Martin to Samantha Danielle Skinner

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Building Permits

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

AUG. 23-29, 20248/23/24 Thomas Jarrell $168.008/26/24 Rex Lee $251.00

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Vehicle Tags

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

AUG. 23-29, 2024Jones County ($5,161.36) City of Gray ($542.28) River North ($11.35) Total tags ($5,714.99)

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