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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
JUNE 18, 2026PLEASState vs. Kelly Edward Cleary Sr. – 15 years for the offense of aggravated assault with the first 60 days served in confinement. The remainder of sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served from 5/1/26.
Jones County veteran Frank Duke — escorted by JCSO Deputy Sgt. Boisey Hunt — carry a folded flag to the fire pit during the June 15 flag retirement ceremony. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County veteran Frank Duke — escorted by JCSO Deputy Sgt. Boisey Hunt — carry a folded flag to the fire pit during the June 15 flag retirement ceremony. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Retiring Old Glory: Sheriff’s office hosts ceremony to honor used flags

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The first official retirement ceremony for the American Flag at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office was held last week, complete with all the honor and reverence possible for the solemn occasion.
Jones wins Jones but loses nomination

Jones wins Jones but loses nomination

Jones wins Jones but loses nomination

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Jones County voters made their choices known in last week’s primary runoff with a turnout total close to 20 percent of registered voters.The primary runoff was needed in several contests because no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in the May 19 Primary Election.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
“When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy Mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
Kiwanis President, Joe Briley Jr. presented a donation of $750 from the Jones County Kiwanis Club to Pam Peek, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Jones County. Peek is also CEO of the Baldwin County Boys & Girls Club. She made an inspirational talk on the work of the organization and presented an informative slide show of its activities this past year. CONTRIBUTED

Kiwanis President, Joe Briley Jr. presented a donation of $750 from the Jones County Kiwanis Club to Pam Peek, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Jones County. Peek is also CEO of the Baldwin County Boys & Girls Club. She made an inspirational talk on the work of the organization and presented an informative slide show of its activities this past year. CONTRIBUTED

Boys and Girls Club donation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Kiwanis President, Joe Briley Jr. presented a donation of $750 from the Jones County Kiwanis Club to Pam Peek, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Jones County. Peek is also CEO of the Baldwin County Boys & Girls Club.
Cogburn with Georgia Organization of Nurse Leaders award in 2016. CONTRIBUTED

Cogburn with Georgia Organization of Nurse Leaders award in 2016. CONTRIBUTED

Cogburn has used her career as nurse to help many

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A man with any sense at all would never call a woman old, but Becky Cogburn uses that term for herself — and a lot of friends.Cogburn, now 69, recently shared that she had a thought when she retired from nursing in 2023.“I said, ‘God, I still feel like I got some good years in me.
Dr. Jake Jenkins (left) and Dr. Kenneth Kay in front of Jenkins’ certificates and degrees displayed at the dental practice. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Dr. Jake Jenkins (left) and Dr. Kenneth Kay in front of Jenkins’ certificates and degrees displayed at the dental practice. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jenkins now leading West Clinton Family Dentistry

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A local dental office is under new management with the former management sticking around to enjoy watching the transition.The name of the office of Dr. Kenneth Kay DMD has been changed to West Clinton Family Dentistry.In a recent interview with the doctor, he explained that Dr.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Benjamin Andrew Gordon is the local veteran of the week. He was a petty officer third class in the US Navy from 1964-1969 and did his basic training in San Diego, CA. He is a Vietnam War veteran and served in the Pacific aboard the USS Coontz.Do you know a veteran we can feature?
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