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Jones County Commissioners surround Jones County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Earl Humphries (front row holding proclamation), Deputy Al Elliot (center front) and Lt. Brent Skinner. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Commissioners surround Jones County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Earl Humphries (front row holding proclamation), Deputy Al Elliot (center front) and Lt. Brent Skinner. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Commissioners recognize role of law enforcement

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Jones County Board of Commissioners celebrated the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, declaring June 8-15 Law Enforcement Week at their first meeting in June.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the June 4 meeting to order, and the prayer and pledge were led by Vice Chairman Sam Kitchens.
Smith Communications Inc. General Manager Matt Smith (left) and President/CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. accepted nearly 50 awards on behalf of the company’s newspapers and magazines. CONTRIBUTED

Smith Communications Inc. General Manager Matt Smith (left) and President/CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. accepted nearly 50 awards on behalf of the company’s newspapers and magazines. CONTRIBUTED

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News earns third-place award for general excellence

Josh Lurie
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
An election year when national media outlets are questioned for objectivity reinforces the importance of locally owned media that bring community news to readers who are most affected in their cities and counties.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Newman Moore is the local veteran of the week. He enlisted in the U.S.Navy in April of 1943 and was in boot camp at Eglin Air Force Base, four months of electrical school at Morehead State College, and four months of submarine school at New London, Connecticut.
Overcoming the World

Overcoming the World

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Overcoming the World

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyWhosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat him also that is begotten of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments.
Andrew R. Hall

Andrew R. Hall

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Defendant avoids jail by fulfilling order to pay fine

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
When a Jones County defendant walked out of Superior Court in March pledging to return in two months with $5,000 to stay out of jail, the odds did not seem to be in his favor.Andrew Robert Hall was back in court to enter his guilty plea May 16 with the $5,000 in cash.
Anndrea Lampkin (center) with her team at Allure Aesthetics in Gray to help serve the community.

Anndrea Lampkin (center) with her team at Allure Aesthetics in Gray to help serve the community.

Allure Aesthetics offers skin care services

Story And Photos By Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Allure Aesthetics of Gray, a skin care and beauty services shop, offers services to help people with various skin care needs in downtown Gray.The shop just relocated to 126 West Clinton Street in Gray and can be reached by calling 478-221-3075 or emailing info@allureaestheticsga.com.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
MAY 2430, 2024MAY 24Kiki Kazazakis to Jacob P. Tucker and Peyton A. Tucker; 3399 Trotters Ridge Trail; parcel J44A00524; $288,900.00 Rhonda Snow to Leaba Biggs; 977 GA. Hwy.49; parcel J5900128; $45,000.00MAY 28Dylan Dodson to Robert Ellis Nelson; 203 Autumn Ridge Ct.; 0.
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