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News Staff
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.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Superior Court Motions
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Crime Watch
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Jury finds child molester guilty; to serve 25 years
Debbie Lurie-Smith
A Jones County jury found the defendant in a child molestation case guilty of both offenses for which he was charged. The result is very likely a life sentence and a family forever divided.
Willie C.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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
Debbie Lurie-Smith
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.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Former county employee pleads guilty to theft charges
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Jones County’s former parks and recreation director recently entered a guilty plea to charges he received in 2021 that cost him his job.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
County works toward bulk water rate for city
Debbie Lurie-Smith
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.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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
Debbie Lurie-Smith
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.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Citizens ask for help with flooding roads, bike trails
Debbie Lurie-Smith
By the time the regular third Tuesday business meeting began last week, Jones County commissioners had already spent most of the day working on county business.
The April 18 meetings started with a water/sewer work session at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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
Debbie Lurie-Smith
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.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023