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Shooting on Kingsview Circle results in arrest

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The suspect in a shooting that occurred in a neighborhood in southern Jones County last week was identified and is in custody at the Macon Regional Youth Detention Center. A report of the shooting on the Jones County Sheriff’s Facebook page stated deputies responded to the Dec.
Antonio Lee Neal

Antonio Lee Neal

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Argument on school bus leads to indictment

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
An argument that started on a school bus escalated to threats involving a firearm, which led to an arrest and now an indictment for charges of aggravated assault. Antonio Lee Neal was indicted by a Jones County Grand Jury Dec. 11 for two counts of aggravated assault.
Oh, deer: danger to motorists continues into winter

Oh, deer: danger to motorists continues into winter

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Oh, deer: danger to motorists continues into winter

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Deer encounters while hunting are the goal for the hunter, but deer-car collisions are not a happy ending for either party involved. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department has reports of 241 deer accidents in 2023.
Members of the Gray Fire Department gather before their Dec. 7 banquet and award celebration. CONTRIBUTED

Members of the Gray Fire Department gather before their Dec. 7 banquet and award celebration. CONTRIBUTED

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GFD honors top firefighters of the year

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The Gray Fire Department held its annual banquet and awards ceremony Dec. 7 at Butler Hall with a focus on pride in the training and professionalism of the volunteer firefighters who protect the City of Gray.
Clients begin in the secure lobby of the health department and then move to a private intake area, where information is gathered.

Clients begin in the secure lobby of the health department and then move to a private intake area, where information is gathered.

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Board of Health meets in renovated office

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Jones County Board of Health members held their first meeting in their newly renovated facility this month. The Dec. 6 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Ed Barbee, who was welcomed back by board members. Following the approval of the agenda and Sept.
Is mistletoe a concern?

Is mistletoe a concern?

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Extension Service

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Brennan Jackson County Extension/ANR Agent By now most of the leaves have fallen off the trees in preparation for winter. As vivid as the colors are in the spring, summer, and fall, there is a certain beauty as well of the bare trees.
Board of Education members held their final meeting of 2023 in the JCHS Community room, surrounded by gifts of appreciation from individual schools. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Board of Education members held their final meeting of 2023 in the JCHS Community room, surrounded by gifts of appreciation from individual schools. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Board of Education holds final meeting of 2023

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Board of Education members held their December meeting in the Community Room of Jones County High School to avoid being in the middle of the Gray Christmas Parade traffic. The Dec. 12 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Ginger Bailey.

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Brewery ordinance to get a vote in January

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Gray City Council members followed through with items they hashed out in their committee meeting at their December business meeting. The Dec. 4 meeting was called or order by Mayor Ed Barbee, followed by the approval of the meeting agenda, minutes to the previous meeting and accounts payable.
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