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Beth Hamrick (center) is Jones County’s 2023 Conservationist of the Year. CONTRIBUTED

Beth Hamrick (center) is Jones County’s 2023 Conservationist of the Year. CONTRIBUTED

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Hamrick named Jones County Conservationist of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District recently held its 62nd Annual Conservationist of the Year Banquet at Rock Eagle. Each year, over 150 farmers and partners in conservation gather to recognize and celebrate significant local efforts in the field.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
NOV. 30, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Angel Lee Roberson – 10 years ct. 1: theft by receiving stolen property, three years ct. 2: possession of methamphetamine, five years ct. 3: possession firearm during commission of felony.

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Grand Jury Indictments

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
DEC. 11, 2023 State v. Henry Thomas Redd – ct. 1: fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (felony), ct. 2: aggravated assault on peace officer, ct. 3: possession schedule IV controlled substance, ct. 4: possession drug related objects, ct. 5: possession marijuana less than ounce, ct.

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Real Estate Transactions

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
DEC. 8-14, 2023 DEC. 8 Perez Leasing Inc. to Cameron Properties of Georgia, LLC; 1362 Hwy. 49/120 Kitchens Rd.; Track A, PB 16/189 & PB 12/279; 3.45 acres; parcel J5300078, J5300079, J5300080; $300,000.00 DEC. 11 Gwenelle Irvin to Letha Losey and John D. Losey II; Camp Joy Cliff Rd.
This new EV charging station is located in front of Butler Hall, but there are several others in Gray. There are charging stations at the Village and Gray Station shopping centers in addition to the Tri-County EMC parking lot. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

This new EV charging station is located in front of Butler Hall, but there are several others in Gray. There are charging stations at the Village and Gray Station shopping centers in addition to the Tri-County EMC parking lot. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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DDA ends year with good news on venue

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The final meeting of the year for Gray’s Downtown Development Authority began and ended on a positive note. The Dec. 12 meeting was called to order by Chairman Sherri Rollins. After approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, the first agenda item was the financial report.
For vehicles that qualify as MPOHVs, owners will be able to register their vehicles and receive a certificate of registration and a license plate. Courtesy Georgia Department of Public Safety

For vehicles that qualify as MPOHVs, owners will be able to register their vehicles and receive a certificate of registration and a license plate. Courtesy Georgia Department of Public Safety

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Chief clarifies multi-purpose vehicles law

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A new law that went into effect the first of this month has the public asking questions about registering multipurpose vehicles and where they can be driven. Gray Police Chief Adam Lowe said his department has been receiving calls about HB 121, which was signed into law by Gov.
Angel Lee Robertson

Angel Lee Robertson

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Woman caught in stolen car pleads guilty

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A defendant facing multiple charges, after being arrested in a stolen vehicle, entered a guilty plea to the charges against her in Jones County Superior Court. Angel Lee Chastain Robertson, 30, entered her plea Dec.
Santa and his mini-me, Michael Kuehl, at Gray’s Hometown Christmas Market are wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Little Santa’s parents are Amy Young Kuehl and Bill Kuehl, and Michael’s Santa suit was made by his grandmother, Alethea Young. Photo contributed by Kayla Faith Photo

Santa and his mini-me, Michael Kuehl, at Gray’s Hometown Christmas Market are wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Little Santa’s parents are Amy Young Kuehl and Bill Kuehl, and Michael’s Santa suit was made by his grandmother, Alethea Young. Photo contributed by Kayla Faith Photo

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Santa and his mini-me

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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