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Council considers revisiting outdated charter rewrite

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The city’s July meeting of all committees started with committee reports as usual but got into some tough issues as it drew to a close.Mayor Ed Barbee called the July 15 meeting to order, and Finance Chairman Councilman Terrell Fulford presented the finance report.
Chairman Chris Weidner presents a commendation from the county to Albert Bonner, who received the Employee of the Year award from the American Public Works Association. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Chairman Chris Weidner presents a commendation from the county to Albert Bonner, who received the Employee of the Year award from the American Public Works Association. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Family proposes skate park to honor memory

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Jones County Commissioners had a full agenda at their second July meeting with a church needing a place to meet, a neighborhood barking dog issue and the first discussion about a proposed skate park.
Representatives of Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge visited the Jones County Library as part of the Summer Reading Program last week. Jones County has over a 1,100 summer readers signed up, leading the region. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Representatives of Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge visited the Jones County Library as part of the Summer Reading Program last week. Jones County has over a 1,100 summer readers signed up, leading the region. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Wildlife talk at library

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Representatives of Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge visited the Jones County Library as part of the Summer Reading Program last week. Jones County has over a 1,100 summer readers signed up, leading the region.
Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

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McDonald pleads guilty to theft, drugs

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A Macon man entered a guilty plea to theft and drug charges in Jones County Superior Court and received a total sentence of three years probation.Christopher Jermaine McDonald was in court July 11 and entered his plea to the three charges against him.
Devondrae M. Harper

Devondrae M. Harper

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Deputies see drug sale; dealer suspect arrested

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A Macon man was arrested and faces charges of possession with intent to distribute after being observed taking part in a drug transaction.Devondrae Marquez Harper, 34, was arrested July 18 after failing to comply with a traffic stop and for having illegal drugs in his vehicle.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department June 28 – July 1, 2024.JULY 5Going the wrong wayOfficer Pointer was patrolling the area of GA 11 around 3:07 a.m.
Wastewater treatment capacity now available in Gray

Wastewater treatment capacity now available in Gray

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Wastewater treatment capacity now available in Gray

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Federal and State officials came to Gray to celebrate the completion of the city’s new wastewater treatment plant last week.The July 12 ribbon cutting was attended by EPA Executive Director Cesar Zapata, GEFA Executive Director Hunter Hill and the GEFA Project Manager Jamelle Cherry.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
JULY 11, 2024PLEASState vs. Martha Viola Herrera-Tapia – three years for the offense of possession methamphetamine. Sentence to be served on probation.State vs. Christopher Jermaine McDonald – three years each ct. 1: theft by receiving stolen property, ct.

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Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
JULY 5-12, 2024Kaylyn Ruth Ashley, 34, arrested 7/9/24 – possession methamphetamineJoshua Glenn Beasley, 39, arrested 7/9/24 – possession alprazolam, possession methamphetamineTrina Laschell Bliss, 52, arrested 7/7/24 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyBritney Lynn Brown, 31,...
Gray Computers continues providing tech needs

Gray Computers continues providing tech needs

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Gray Computers continues providing tech needs

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Gray Computers has been a staple of the Jones County community for almost two decades, helping people fix their computers and helping them stay safe while they use their various devices.The business is located at 189 West Clinton Street in Gray, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m.
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