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Julie King, branch manager of the Jones County Library, along with library staff, cutting the ribbon for the opening of library park. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Julie King, branch manager of the Jones County Library, along with library staff, cutting the ribbon for the opening of library park. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

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Jones County Library Park officially open to visitors

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Jones County Library held their ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Aug. 2 to officially open Library Park for people in the Jones County community to have a place to sit outside as they enjoy their library time.
Jones County Parks and Recreation Director Bert Rosenberger speaks to Jones County Commissioners at their Aug. 5 budget workshop. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Parks and Recreation Director Bert Rosenberger speaks to Jones County Commissioners at their Aug. 5 budget workshop. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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BOC listens to budget requests, mulls options at workshop

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Jones County Board of Commissioner members came together to consider the 2024 budget last week and heard the needs of department heads one by one. The Aug. 5 budget workshop was called to order by Board Chairman Chris Weidner. All commissioners attended the meeting that started at 8:30 a.m.
Some of the school nutrition staff at Butler Hall during training and doing team building exercises. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Some of the school nutrition staff at Butler Hall during training and doing team building exercises. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

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School Nutrition Dept. plans for the school year

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Jones County School Nutrition Program has lots of new things happening as they gear up for the 2023-2024 school year to provide meals to students in Jones County and keep students eating healthy options.

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Suicide Prevention Coalition working to expand ranks

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Jones County Suicide Prevention Coalition members reviewed the programs of the past school year and looked forward to plans for the upcoming school year at their July meeting. The July 25 meeting was led by Giuliana Larosa with Augusta University and held at the Jones County Library.
Prayer Walk participants circle the Jones County High School building July 24 while praying for the new school year. BRANDY ROUND/Contributed

Prayer Walk participants circle the Jones County High School building July 24 while praying for the new school year. BRANDY ROUND/Contributed

Prayer Walk visits high school ahead of students

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The third annual Prayer Walk at Jones County High School, sponsored by the school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes group, once again doubled in attendance.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
JULY 21-27, 2023 JULY 21 Octavia Curry to Amanda Hannaburg; 1302 Dayle Court; parcel J65E00485; $220,000.00 John McIntosh to Moon Equities, LLC series 13; 132 Oakwood Drive; parcel M04C00145; $92,000.00 JULY 24 Sandra Asbell to Howard Lancaster, III; parcel J39/001; $15,000.

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Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
JULY 21-28, 2023 John Wesley Arnold, 60, arrested 7/21/23 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Lisa Michelle Barnes, 43, arrested 7/21/23 – cruelty to animals 1st degree Bryan Hayward Bass, 51, arrested 7/21/23 – cruelty to animals Antonio Ledrez Brown, 46, arrested 7/26/23 -...

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
JULY 27, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Gregory Bernard Pettigrew Jr. – 10 years ct. 1: possession marijuana with intent to distribute, five years ct. 2: possession firearm by first offender probationer. Counts to run consecutively for a total of 15 years with the first three years served in confinement.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department July 20-26, 2023. July 20 Multiple possessions Lt. Hunnicutt was patrolling the area of West Clinton St.
Tyshun A. Gilmore

Tyshun A. Gilmore

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New gun charge sends accused shooter back to jail

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
A Jones County Superior Court Judge revoked bond for a defendant facing 11 charges of aggravated assault in Jones County as well as felony charges in at least two other counties. Tyshun Amire Gilmore, 19, was in court July 27 for the state’s motion to revoke his bond.
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