The Image of God

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyAnd the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

A Mother’s Day gift we won’t forget

Mother’s Day is a day I have never really reflected much on until now, because I never thought it would happen for me.I just celebrated my first Mother’s Day with my beautiful baby girl, but it was a struggle to get to this day. I want to share my story because motherhood isn’t an easy journey.

BOC approves T-SPLOST list, hears update on cemetery

Jones County Commissioners considered zoning items and got an update on the county’s indigent cemetery and fire and ambulance coverage during a long first Tuesday business meeting.Board Chairman Chris Weidner began the May 7 meeting by leading the opening prayer and pledge.

Forsyth Antiques and More offers oodles of goods

Forsyth Antiques and More, an antiques mall that sells more than just antiques, is open for anyone looking to shop in the area and find something unique.The antiques mall is located at 816 U.S.Highway 41 in Forsyth, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jail Report

MAY 3-10, 2024Damian Warren Battle, 18, arrested 5/9/24 – suspended or revoked license, expired registrationDesmond Rashard Choate, 23, arrested 5/8/24 – failure to appear in court as summonedAlex McCater Coats, 17, arrested 5/6/24 – aggravated assault (x2), possession of firearm or knife during...

Superior Court Motions

MAY 9, 2024PLEASState vs. Robert Owen Nicholson – two years for the offense of possession methamphetamine with the first 90 days served in jail suspended upon entry into a state probation detention center for 120 days. The remainder of sentence to be served on probation.

Real Estate Transactions

MAY 3-9, 2024MAY 6Julie Haselden to Eli Anthony Herring; parcel J56A00001AL33; $103,000.00 MAY 7Larry George Howard to Jones County Sports Authority, LLC; 1512 Hwy. 22; 11.97 acres; parcel J3400009; $90,000.00 Annete A. Little to Brandon V. Teague; 132 S. Robbie Dr. Lot 6, Blk. C, Sect. 4 Pt.

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 May 4-9, 2024.May 4You’re taking me to jail anywayDeputy Morris was dispatched to Bethune Ave. near Flora Wyche Dr.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court May 3-9, 2024 MAY 6John Edward Kile to Lindsey Rae Rodgers MAY 8Zachary Taylor Allen to Katie Marie Alford

Building Permits

MAY 3-9, 20245/3/24 Bonnie Hopkins Kester and Donald Kester $626.005/3/24 Tony Butler $513.005/3/24 Tony Butler $484.005/3/24 Tony Butler $484.005/8/24 Rickey Ricardo Rushin Jr. $150.00