Watson Plumbing open for plumbing problems

Watson Plumbing, a local business on Gray Highway, is a small family-owned plumbing business that offers a relaxed and friendly experience. Johnny Watson, the owner of Watson Plumbing, said they are a small local business open to help people with their plumbing issues.

County partners with Chamber; appeal to be filed with state

The Jones County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement that would create a joint full-time position with the Chamber of Commerce and hopefully attract qualified candidates. Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Sept.

Public Library back in full swing

The Jones County Library has a lot of activities going on now that summer reading is officially over and school is back in session. Branch manager Julie King said she’s been getting things ready for the library. She said they have a lot happening and a lot more planned for the near future.

Since-suspended state gasoline tax propped up August revenue report

Georgia tax collections rose by 1.1% last month compared to August of last year but only because the state wasn’t collecting the sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels a year ago. Not counting the $181.6 million in fuel taxes that came in last month, tax receipts for August were down by 4.

Superior Court Motions

SEPT. 14, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Lucas Jeffrey Kirkpatrick – three years for the offense of possession schedule I controlled substance. Sentence to be served on probation. State vs. Jennifer Lynn Waller – three years for the offense of VGCSA possession schedule II non-narcotic drug.

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for Sept. 8-14, 2023 Littering – 1 Speeding – 10 SEPT. 8-13, 2023 Jones County ($8,883.15) City of Gray ($2,283.56) River North ($210.62) Total tags ($11,377.33)

Jail Report

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Real Estate Transactions

SEPT. 11-14, 2023 SEPT. 11 David Bowen and Jennifer Bowen to Christopher Thurston; 2089 Monticello Hwy.; parcel J1600016A; $315,000.00 SEPT. 12 Jared Wooten to Jose Sifuentes and Sara Joelle Jordan; 317 Walnut Grove Rd. Lot 4 Walnut Grove Subd. PB 20/44; 0.55 acres; parcel J45E00304A; $325,000.

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 Sept. 9-13, 2023. Sept. 9 Flock camera alert Dep. N. Sullivan was monitoring traffic in the area of Gray Hwy. and Joycliff Rd.

Restaurant Inspections

Through Sept. 14, 2023 7/11/23....... Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant ......89 4/3/23 ........ Agave Azul Base .....................................89 7/11/23....... Agave Azul Mobile.................................90 4/4/23 ........ Bent Axle ...................................................