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 Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2026Aug. 26Report of gunshot woundDep. Hammond was dispatched to a local hospital for a report of a gunshot wound victim.

Superior Court Motions

SEPT. 3, 2026PLEAState vs. Ontario Laveart Bester - 10 years for the offense of theft by receiving stolen property with the first year served in confinement.The remainder of sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served from 12/9/25.PROBATION MODIFICATIONSState vs.

Real Estate Transactions

AUG. 28 – SEPT. 3, 2026AUG. 28Brandon Spivey to James E. Vaughn and Tamara W. Vaughn; parcel J50D/160; $333,000.00 John Richard Leslie, Jr. to Rita Faye Hopson; 105 GA Hwy. 57; parcel J6900062; $185,000.00 SEPT. 1Fred Richardson Cazort to Jack Pry and Hannah Pry; 633 River North Blvd., Lot 1, Blk.

Jail Report

AUG. 28 – SEPT.

Some believe ‘baby boxes’ can save lives

Amie Anderson’s first instinct was rage.Her daughter, a nurse, had just told her how a young mother had walked into the hospital and surrendered her infant.Under Georgia law, hospitals are among the safe places where a mother can leave her newborn.

This Week In the Word

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.

County to use savings to balance budget

Inflation adds to challenge for commissionersJones County Commissioners held a work session to consider next year’s budget before their first Tuesday board meeting last week.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Sept.

Lady Hounds serving wins

Lady Hounds serving wins

Assessors handle property appeals, plan for new year

The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors moved forward with taking care of department business to begin the new fiscal year at their September meeting.The Sept. 3 meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Leigh Stanford, and board member Joe Rutledge led the prayer and pledge.