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Real Estate Transactions

JULY 10-16, 2026JULY 10Melody M. Kelly to Michael W. White; Chippendale Dr., Lot 8 & 10, Blk. F, Stagecoach Estate Subd.; 2 acres; parcel J6300067 & J5700086; $22,000.00 Jamie Lynn Smith to Brittany Waldrop and Khrystina Waldrop; 616 Windsong Way Ct.; parcel J6900312; $260,000.

Jail Report

JULY 10-17, 2026Johnny Anthony Burney, 60, arrested 7/11/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony, possession methamphetamineCathy Diann Edwards, 52, arrested 7/10/26 - possession methamphetamineArmando Javier High, 35, arrested 7/15/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable...

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court July 10-16, 2026 JULY 13Richard Anthony Hill to Jessica Nicole Jones

Vehicle Tags

JULY 10-16, 2026Jones County ($7,174.26) City of Gray ($499.08) River North ($66.74) Total tags ($7,740.08)

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for July 10-16, 2026VGCSA less than 1 oz.
Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.
Darius J. Johnson

Darius J. Johnson

First offender loses status due to violent crimes

An individual serving a 10-year sentence for the charge of manslaughter was recently adjudicated guilty and resentenced in Jones County Superior Court.The resentencing of Darius Julius Johnson took place July 9, with the major significance of the action being the loss of his first offender status.
Clark passionate about what he’s doing now

Clark passionate about what he’s doing now

Clark passionate about what he’s doing now

James Clark has enjoyed three different careers totaling about 57 years, and he continues working today, mostly without pay.Clark, 78, is a Vietnam vet, a former Kaolin company foreman, and a 22-year Jones County deputy, retiring in 2023.
Lt. Travis Walker (fourth from left) was accompanied by Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece (back row), Capt. Kenny Gleaton, Capt. Shane Moody, Chief Deputy Earl Humphries and Capt. Ed Bailey at the July 1 ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

Lt. Travis Walker (fourth from left) was accompanied by Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece (back row), Capt. Kenny Gleaton, Capt. Shane Moody, Chief Deputy Earl Humphries and Capt. Ed Bailey at the July 1 ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

‘I honestly believe Walker saved a deputy’s life’

A deputy with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office recently received a prestigious award from the Georgia Sheriff’s Association for his bravery in a life-threatening situation.Lt.