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Marriage Licenses

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Sept. 8-14, 2023 SEPT. 8 Zachary William Grogan to Marlie Ann Driver SEPT. 11 Medardo Samir Perez to Emily Mae Smith Caleb Drake Smith to Melissa Allison Taylor SEPT.

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BOE eyes deadline to spend federal COVID funds

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Jones County Board of Education worked diligently to put the second round of federal COVID relief funds to good use before time expires for their use the end of the month. Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Sept.
Gray Police Department’s newest officer, Natalie Astyk, is introduced to council members by Chief Adam Lowe. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Gray Police Department’s newest officer, Natalie Astyk, is introduced to council members by Chief Adam Lowe. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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City wastes time, effort by killing brewery ordinance

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The effort to allow a brewery in the city limits of Gray got to the finish line at Monday’s City Council meeting but could not get across it. The Sept. 11 meeting of Gray’s City Council members was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem James Collins. Mayor Ed Barbee continues to recover at home.
Jones County High School’s first JROTC Raider Competition Sept. 16 drew 27 teams from 15 schools to compete on its new Raider Course, attracting more than 800 to the county. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN NEXT WEEK’S EDITION BRANDY ROUND/Staff

Jones County High School’s first JROTC Raider Competition Sept. 16 drew 27 teams from 15 schools to compete on its new Raider Course, attracting more than 800 to the county. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN NEXT WEEK’S EDITION BRANDY ROUND/Staff

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Raiders compete

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Main Street Gray festivals take place on West Clinton Street to celebrate Downtown Gray. FILE PHOTO

Main Street Gray festivals take place on West Clinton Street to celebrate Downtown Gray. FILE PHOTO

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Main Street Gray earns statewide honor for September

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Main Street Gray has come a long way since its beginning as Gray Station Better Hometown more than 20 years ago to being named the Main Street of the Month for September by the Georgia Main Street program.
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Serious wreck leads to arrest for suspected DUI

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A serious accident on Highway 49 led to the arrest of the driver who was deemed at-fault, with open containers of alcohol in his vehicle perhaps sealing the deal. David Bradford Gillespie, 60, was arrested Sept.
Jones County High School 2024 Class officers attending a Sept. 7, Board of Eduction work session are Isaiah Dennis (l-r), Rhett Perry, Aiyan Miller, Johnathon Van Patton, Jayda Round and Jayce White. BRANDY ROUND/Contributed

Jones County High School 2024 Class officers attending a Sept. 7, Board of Eduction work session are Isaiah Dennis (l-r), Rhett Perry, Aiyan Miller, Johnathon Van Patton, Jayda Round and Jayce White. BRANDY ROUND/Contributed

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BOE hears reports on curriculum changes, test scores

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Jones County Board of Education members were presented with a lot of information at their recent workshop pertaining to administrative issues as well as updates about curriculum, enrollment numbers and student safety. The Sept.

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Bond granted in rape case involving teenagers

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A defendant in a rape case was granted a $75,000 bond and required to wear an ankle monitor following a bond hearing last week. The alleged victim in the case is 15 years old, and the defendant, also a juvenile, is 16. The hearing took place Aug.
Yellow-legged hornet found in Georgia

Yellow-legged hornet found in Georgia

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Yellow-legged hornet found in Georgia

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Yellow-Legged Hornet (YLH) is a wasp species native to Southeast Asia that has been confirmed in France and other western European countries. Recently, the first confirmed sighting of this pest was in Savannah.
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