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Charlie Newberry braves the whitewater rapids of the Nantahala River in 1998. CONTRIBUTED

Charlie Newberry braves the whitewater rapids of the Nantahala River in 1998. CONTRIBUTED

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Newberry has enjoyed interests beyond legal career

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Charles Newberry has enjoyed a successful career as an attorney- at-law in Jones County, but, for the record, history is what has inspired him.Known as ‘Charlie’ by his many friends, Newberry is a man with many talents, interests, and hobbies.

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Strange but true facts in Charlie’s life

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
• Rode Trailways bus home from Macon every day after school in 8th grade for 35 cents• Hosted and accompanied for dinner reigning Miss America in 1970 (he was President of Circle K Club at Mercer, and the club sponsored Miss Mercer Pageant)• Smoked cigar while trying a criminal jury trial in court•...
The Kiwanis Club demonstrated its support for the local Dairy Queen’s superb effort to raise money for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital by giving $750 to Justin Kelly to add to his fundraiser. Some of the members also agreed to volunteer at the Dairy Queen on the day of the fundraiser. Charlie Newberry, President of Kiwanis, praised Kelly’s efforts and his contributions to our community. All funds raised go directly to help children at the hospital. CONTRIBUTED

The Kiwanis Club demonstrated its support for the local Dairy Queen’s superb effort to raise money for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital by giving $750 to Justin Kelly to add to his fundraiser. Some of the members also agreed to volunteer at the Dairy Queen on the day of the fundraiser. Charlie Newberry, President of Kiwanis, praised Kelly’s efforts and his contributions to our community. All funds raised go directly to help children at the hospital. CONTRIBUTED

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Kiwanis Club raises money for children’s hospital

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Kiwanis Club demonstrated its support for the local Dairy Queen’s superb effort to raise money for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital by giving $750 to Justin Kelly to add to his fundraiser. Some of the members also agreed to volunteer at the Dairy Queen on the day of the fundraiser.

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Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
“The wicked shall be turned into hell. And all the nations that forget God.” (Ps 9:17) When a nation turns away from God--forgets God--that nation will be turned into hell. If you resist God, then all that’s left is hell.

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K9 helps locate enough meth for trafficking arrest

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A Bibb County man was arrested last week as part of an ongoing investigation and faces charges of trafficking as well as possession.Nicholas Terrell Dillard, 39, was arrested July 17 at a retail center just after he entered Jones County.
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

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, July 24, 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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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department July 9-15, 2024.July 9Speeding and warrantDeputy Marcum was patrolling Highway 44 and noticed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
JULY 18, 2024PLEASState vs. Chad Russell Nelson – 12 months for the offense of unlawful dumping. Sentence to be served on probation.State vs. Victor James Hall – 10 years for the offense of burglary in the first degree.Sentence to be served on probation.PROBATION MODIFICATIONSState vs.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
JULY 12-18, 2024JULY 12Charles Donald Cobb to Siobhan Richardson; 222 Laura Lane; parcel G0800206; $350,000.00 JULY 15Bonobo Investments, LLC to Kevin J. Buchli, Dorothy R. Buchli and Tamara J. Buchli; 635 Whispering Pines Dr.; 0.31 acres; parcel J50D00129; $479,450.
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