Real Estate Transactions

MARCH 31 – APRIL 6, 2023 MARCH 31 Lori Hamilton to Melanie Maldonado and Joseph Maldonado, III; 610 County Line Rd.; parcel J4800005; $250,000.00 APRIL 3 Mildred Farley to Jenny Franklin, Christopher Franklin and Mitchell Franklin; 518 Ellis Church Rd.; parcel J1900023 & J1900024; $75,000.

Superior Court Motions

APRIL 6, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Samantha Nicole Barlow – three years each cts. 1-3: lesser included offense of use of a telecommunication device. All counts to run concurrently for a total of three years. Sentence to be served on probation. State vs. Jonathan Paul Snellgrove – three years ct.

Jail Report

MARCH 31 – APRIL 7, 2023 Alton Claude Ashley, 51, arrested 4/2/23 – theft by shoplifting Timothy Corbin Bartlett, 42, arrested 4/5/23 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Lamarjelo Quandae Brookins, 34, arrested 3/31/23 – suspended or revoked license, tag/registration...

Lester gets life sentence on molestation charges

Michael Anthony Lester had to wait a week to find out if he would be spending the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty by Jones County jury last week on both counts for which he was charged.

Gang member pleads guilty in murder case

A defendant arrested during the investigation of a 2021 murder case with connections to a Milledgeville gang entered a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court.

Library blossoms into spring

The Jones County Public Library has a lot planned for April, and the staff are ready to welcome in guests this spring for all of the activities, programs and more.

County to work on drains, culverts to address flooding

Water issues in a Jones County neighborhood were front and center at the Board of Commissioners last week, but this time it was about too much water. Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the April 4 meeting to order, and Rev. John Haney led the opening prayer and pledge.

Donny’s Propane provides personal propane needs

Donny’s Propane, a local propane company, is open for customers who are looking for a personal touch with their propane needs. The business is located at 8323 Rivoli Road in Juliette, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Defendant pleads guilty to exploiting elder person

The theft of a debit card from a 74-year-old victim resulted in a 10-year sentence for the offender. Jessica Renee Wright entered guilty pleas to charges against her in Jones County Superior Court Feb.

Jail Report

MARCH 24-31, 2023 Laura Tennille Ashley, 38, arrested 3/24/23 – marijuana possession less than ounce Franklin Everhardt Bates, 43, arrested 3/28/23 – possession methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects Jason Edward Bishop, 45, arrested 3/26/23 – suspended or revoked...