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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Oct. 19, 2023.
Oct. 19
Going “too slow”
Deputy Elrod was on patrol at Mattie Wells and Hwy.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Carol Robeson and Henry Hicks, the owners of Forsyth Antiques and More, outside of their business. CONTRIBUTED
Forsyth Antiques and More offers oodles of goods
Alaina Clarke
Forsyth Antiques and More, an antiques mall that sells more than just antiques, is open for anyone looking to shop in the area and find something unique.
The antiques mall is located at 816 U.S. Highway 41 in Forsyth, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Mayor Ed Barbee (center) attend at the Oct. 16 meeting of City Committees. The mayor drove himself to the meeting with the aid of his electric wheel chair. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
City brewery ordinance may be reconsidered
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Gray City Council members held a brief called meeting to handle a couple of items of business before getting to work with city committees.
Mayor Ed Barbee scooted into the Oct. 16 meeting on his electric wheelchair to call the meeting to order. Barbee was assisted to the Oct.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Landon T. Stafford
Guilty plea entered for rash of car break-ins
Debbie Lurie-Smith
One of the men responsible for burglarizing dozens of vehicles in Gray is on his way to prison to serve the first five years of a 30-year sentence for his crimes.
Landon Tyler Stafford entered a guilty plea Oct. 12 in Jones County Superior Court.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Sheriff Butch Reece (far right) presents Sheriff of the Year Janis Mangum (center) with a Glock that was specially engraved to mark the occasion in addition to the engraved signature of her hero, John Wayne. COURTESY OF JONES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Jackson County sheriff honored at annual salute
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Sheriffs, law enforcement officers and supporters from across the state gathered in Jones County last week to pay tribute to the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep their communities safe.
The Salute to Georgia Sheriff’s took place Oct.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Michael T. Willis
Judge denies evidence suppression, leading to prison sentence
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Following the denial of a motion to suppress evidence found during the takedown of a suspect using information from a confidential informant, the defendant entered a negotiated plea in Jones County Superior Court.
Michael Terrecio Willis entered his guilty plea Oct.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Georgia lawmakers to study promise, threats of artificial intelligence
Dave Williams
Georgia lawmakers on both sides of the state Capitol are taking their first serious look this fall at how rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technology is likely to affect public policy.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
BOE applauds state of the school reports
Debbie Lurie-Smith
The Jones County Board of Education met a week early for their October meeting due to the school system’s fall break.
The Oct. 3 meeting was called to order by Chairman Ginger Bailey.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Grand Jury returns 22 true bills of indictment
Debbie Lurie-Smith
A Jones County Grand Jury met Oct. 10 and brought back true bills on all 22 bills of indictments they were presented.
The charges include seven counts of aggravated assault, with two of those against Henry Thomas Redd and Dontrelle Darnell Pitts, involving the assault of law enforcement officers.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
