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Russell V. Collins

Russell V. Collins

Man pleads guilty after sharing edibles with minor

A Jones County man entered a guilty plea to the charge of reckless conduct and received 60 days to serve in the Jones County jail after being charged for sharing what was suspected to be THC edibles with a 13-year-old. Russell Vann Collins entered his plea Nov. 2 in Jones County Superior Court.

Crime Watch

The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Oct. 22, 2023. Oct. 22 Subject got away Dep.
Homemade signs and other items will be available for those interested at the local event. CONTRIBUTED

Homemade signs and other items will be available for those interested at the local event. CONTRIBUTED

A Very Crafty Christmas kicks off Nov. 18

A Very Crafty Christmas will take place this year on Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scout Center, located behind the Lions Club Fairgrounds at 401 Highway 18 in Gray, getting everyone in the holiday spirit with crafts.
Southern murder gothic (part two)

Southern murder gothic (part two)

Southern murder gothic (part two)

In Walterboro, SC, kindness hangs in the air like moss in the oak trees, providing a gentle whisper of invitation. This is what people call the Low Country, since it sets near or below sea level on the coast.

Superior Court Motions

NOV. 2, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Gregory Duane Williams – three years for the offense of theft by taking. Sentence to be served on probation. Defendant to receive credit for time served in custody from 3/3/22. State vs.

Real Estate Transactions

OCT. 27 – NOV. 2, 2023 OCT. 27 J. Emory Tribble to Patrick Mobley; parcel J3700121; $170,000.00 James Zellner to Bobby Mitchell and Caroline Mitchell; 486 Greene Settlement Rd.; parcel J3700069; $200,000.
‘Be Pro, Be Proud’: JCHS hosts mini career fair

‘Be Pro, Be Proud’: JCHS hosts mini career fair

‘Be Pro, Be Proud’: JCHS hosts mini career fair

The Jones County College & Career Academy in partnership with the Development Authority of Jones County presented the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Simulation and a mini career fair Oct. 26.
Daijun Edwards (30) rushed for 77 yards on 16 attempts last week in Georgia’s win over Missouri. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Daijun Edwards (30) rushed for 77 yards on 16 attempts last week in Georgia’s win over Missouri. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia, Ole Miss set to face off in top-10 matchup

No. 1 Georgia (9-0, 6-0 SEC) is set to host No. 12 Ole Miss (8-1, 6-1) this Saturday in Athens.The Bulldogs are currently one of the hottest teams in the nation, riding a 26-game winning streak. So, the Rebels will try to pull off an upset as they’re fighting for a spot in the fourteam playoff.