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Real Estate Transactions

APRIL 21-27, 2023 APRIL 21 Steven Brown to James Mapp and Charm Ellis Pace; 1068 Boulder Dr.; parcel J45D00038; $310,000.00 APRIL 24 Benjamin McWilliams to Andrew Ashburn and Aaron Ashburn; 238 River North Blvd.; parcel J50C00094; $259,900.00 Estate of Charles R.

Superior Court Motions

APRIL 24, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Xavier Sharnard Dixon – 10 years each ct. 1: possession of firearm by convicted felon, ct. 2: violation of street gang terrorism and prevention act. Counts to run concurrently for a total of 10 years with the first three years served in confinement.

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 April 22-24, 2023. April 22 Useless excuse Deputy Shurley was on routine patrol of GA Hwy.
Cheryl Thomas (l) is recognized by Pilot Club President Beth Coon as one of the charter members of the club. CONTRIBUTED

Cheryl Thomas (l) is recognized by Pilot Club President Beth Coon as one of the charter members of the club. CONTRIBUTED

Pilot Club celebrates 50th anniversary, charter members

Members of the Pilot Club of Jones County celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a reception including the recognition of five active members who were members when the chapter was chartered.

County works toward bulk water rate for city

Jones County Commissioners appear to be ready to make an offer to the city that has been discussed for decades. The City of Gray is and has been the county’s biggest water customer. An April 18 work session was held to discuss bulk water sales to the city.
After their question and answer session with Jones County Commissioners, Cub Scout Troop 485 Webelos took the commissioners’ seats, including access to the chairman’s gavel. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

After their question and answer session with Jones County Commissioners, Cub Scout Troop 485 Webelos took the commissioners’ seats, including access to the chairman’s gavel. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Scouts bring tough questions to commissioners

Jones County Commissioners held a work session to answer questions for local Cub Scouts working on their merit badges. The April 18 work session was one of four held prior to the board’s regular business meeting.
The estimated attendance at the April 15 Main Street Gray Spring Festival was 1,000 with 650 wrist bands sold for the concert. Photo by Brandy Round

The estimated attendance at the April 15 Main Street Gray Spring Festival was 1,000 with 650 wrist bands sold for the concert. Photo by Brandy Round

City council hears positive report on Spring Fest

City committees continue to work on trash collection issues, with another rate hike looming on the horizon for residents. The April 17 meeting was called to order, and the first report was about tax collection. Councilman Terrell Fulford, who is also the Finance Committee Chairman, said 98.