Man to serve 10 years for aggravated assault

A Macon man entered a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court and received a 10-year sentence for the charge of aggravated assault.

Friends of the Library hold used book sale Saturday

The Jones County Friends of the Library is having their used book sale this upcoming Saturday, July 8, at the Jones County Pre-K in building E for people interested in scoring some summer reads. Sarah Hancock, president of the Jones County Friends of the Library, said she’s excited for the sale.

Real Estate Transactions

JUNE 23-29, 2023 JUNE 23 Rose Gold Holdings, LLC to Ben Pernell III; parcel J64A00118; $46,000.00 Christina Miller to Alexis Evans; 1580 Highway 49; parcel J5300102; $230,000.00 JUNE 26 Brandon Martin to Nigel Pestana; 183 Davis Rd.; parcel J3900052; $176,225.

Jail Report

JUNE 23-30, 2023 Qylan Marquis Adams, 22, arrested 6/29/23 – suspended or revoked license, possession of marijuana less than an ounce, seatbelt (adult) Bob James Aleywine, 74, arrested 6/24/23 – theft by conversion felony Ian Anthony Arender, 37, arrested 6/28/23 – probation violation for...

Superior Court Motions

JUNE 22, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Michael Bernard Clark – 10 years ct. 1: aggravated assault, 12 months each ct. 2: simple battery, cts. 3-6: cruelty to children in third degree.

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 June 22-28, 2023. June 22 Trying to go home Deputy Sullivan was monitoring traffic in the area of Gray Hwy.

Building Permits

JUNE 23-30, 2023 5/10/23 Curtis & Kristina Smith $1,042.32 6/28/23 Tony Butler $489.00 6/28/23 Tony Butler $489.00 6/28/23 Tony Butler $489.00

Vehicle Tags

JUNE 23-28, 2023 Jones County – $7,217.60 City of Gray – $1,151.20 River North – $27.81 Total tags $8,396.61

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court June 23-29, 2023 JUNE 26 Demond K. Howard to Cynthia Ann Ravy Justin Levi Woodall to Shanya Nicole Kadian

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for June 23-29, 2023 Driving without a tag – 1 Operating vehicle without valid tag/decal – 7 Driving with suspended license 1st offense – 1 License: driving unlicensed – 1 No license on person – 1 Violation of license restrictions – 1 No...