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State Senate bill targets cyberbullying

Dave Williams
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
State Sen. Jason Anavitarte introduced legislation this week aimed at protecting teenagers from cyberbullying and other negative effects of social media. Anavitarte, R-Dallas, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who presides over the Senate, first announced they planned to target social media last summer.
Gray’s premier wedding venue Butler Hall is exceeding all expectations with an income in 2023 of $100,000. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Gray’s premier wedding venue Butler Hall is exceeding all expectations with an income in 2023 of $100,000. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Butler Hall a big success in 2023; DDA looks ahead

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Gray Downtown Development Authority met for a strategic planning session for Main Street Gray at the conclusion of their first meeting of the year. DDA Chairman Sherri Rollins called the Jan. 8 meeting to order, and the finance report was first.

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Extension Service

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Brennan Jackson County Extension/ANR Agent If you’re looking to develop a new habit for the new year then consider composting. Many people today are looking for ways to engage in sustainable practices to reduce waste and create a better environment to live in.

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Bulging budget surplus driving ambitious spending plans

Dave Williams
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
A sure sign that Georgia's coffers are flush with an unprecedented budget surplus is that for the first time in memory, the state plans to fund its annual list of building projects with cash instead of bonds. The budget proposals Gov.
K9 Nesa serves with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office and is a recipient of the new bulletproof vest, valued at $1,000, from the Georgia Police K9 Foundation. CONTRIBUTED

K9 Nesa serves with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office and is a recipient of the new bulletproof vest, valued at $1,000, from the Georgia Police K9 Foundation. CONTRIBUTED

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Georgia’s police K-9s receive top-of-the-line bulletproof vest

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Georgia Police K9 Foundation is proud to announce that K9 Nesa with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office is the latest canine to receive an Elite K9 Stealth Fighter K9 Vest, a $1,000 value. The foundation has vested 186 Georgia Law Enforcement K9s.
Literacy Specialist Kristen Beaver speaks to Board of Education members at a Jan. 4 workshop that focused on the curriculum in all Jones County schools. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Literacy Specialist Kristen Beaver speaks to Board of Education members at a Jan. 4 workshop that focused on the curriculum in all Jones County schools. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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BOE looks at curriculum changes, test scores

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Jones County Board of Education members listened to curriculum updates and testing results in January’s work session. The Jan. 4 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Ginger Bailey and Superintendent Charles Lundy started with information from the state. He said Gov.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Jan. 4-7, 2024. Jan. 5 Cracked windshield leads to arrest Sgt.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
JAN. 11, 2024 State vs. Michael David Smith – defendant shall be revoked to the Jones County jail for 24 months, with credit for time served. He shall be released at the discretion of the sheriff. Upon release, he shall return to regular probation supervision. All conditions now special. State vs.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
JAN. 5-11, 2024 JAN. 5 Gary Earl King to Holden Park Burford; 250 River North Cir. Lot 13, Blk. 1, River North S/D; parcel J50C00110; $250,000.00 Kimberly L. Nichols to Latesha Roquemore; 807 Ashley Ct.; parcel J65E00228; $175,000.00 Dylan L. Smith to Daniel A. Martynowski and Krystal N.
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