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Jesus A. Oberle

Jesus A. Oberle

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Bond denied for man accused of firing shots

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Bond was denied a Macon man facing charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threats who was in court seeking bond 10 days after his arrest. Jesus Antonio Oberle, 23, was in Jones County Superior Court Nov. 30.
Members of the First Baptist Church Kids Ministry enjoy the annual Gray Jaycees Christmas Parade that took place Dec. 13, 2022. The Jaycees sponsored the parade from 2001-22. BRANDY ROUND/File photo

Members of the First Baptist Church Kids Ministry enjoy the annual Gray Jaycees Christmas Parade that took place Dec. 13, 2022. The Jaycees sponsored the parade from 2001-22. BRANDY ROUND/File photo

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Annual Christmas parade hosted by Sincerity Lodge 430

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Sincerity Lodge 430 in Gray, a Masonic Lodge, is hosting the annual Gray Christmas parade this year Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. to spread the Christmas spirit and keep traditions alive. Bruce Stanford, the lodge’s Worshipful Master, said he’s excited for the parade this year and all it will bring.
Neremiah T. Johnson

Neremiah T. Johnson

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Offender repeats auto theft, nabbed again

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Two auto thefts 10 months apart were almost identical including the crime, the offender and even several of the law enforcement officers involved. Neremiah Terrell Johnson, 18, was arrested Nov.
Dolls and other girls items at the distribution center in Gray that girls have asked for this year. CONTRIBUTED

Dolls and other girls items at the distribution center in Gray that girls have asked for this year. CONTRIBUTED

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Toys for Tots prepares for final distribution

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Toys for Tots in Jones County is getting ready for Christmas with their last final days before giving out toys to families in the community, so children in Jones County can have a little Christmas.
Chris Taylor (left) of Cordele was the winner of the lever action Henry Golden Boy rifle, which was donated to American Legion Post 142 by Scott Walston of Gray Memorial Chapel. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Chris Taylor (left) of Cordele was the winner of the lever action Henry Golden Boy rifle, which was donated to American Legion Post 142 by Scott Walston of Gray Memorial Chapel. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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American Legion announces raffle winners

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Fundraisers for Gray’s American Legion Post were successful once again thanks to the hard work of its members and the support of people in the communities of Gray and Jones County.
Hailey Robinson

Hailey Robinson

Robinson takes helm of Chamber, KJB

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
A native Jones Countian and former small business owner feels like her position at the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce is a perfect fit. Hailey Robinson’s new job has a long title. She is the executive director of the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Keep Jones Beautiful.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Nov. 15-20, 2023. Nov.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
NOV. 17-23, 2023 NOV. 17 Cecilia Ann Phillips to Davis Six Family Investments LP, 239 Chapman Crossing Court, parcel number J65A00060, 1.02 acres, land lot 29, $70,500.00. NOV. 20 Alfred Jones to Valencia Austin, parcel number M04C00072, $155,000.00. NOV.
Chuck Asbell speaks to city council members in support of the brewery ordinance. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH /Staff

Chuck Asbell speaks to city council members in support of the brewery ordinance. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH /Staff

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City brewery ordinance to get a vote

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Gray City Council members received good news about a test well and discussed other pending issues, including reconsideration of a brewery ordinance, at their meeting of all committees. The Nov. 20 meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Barbee, and the first report was from the finance committee.
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