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Benjamin Rader accepts a Valentines card from another student in his first-grade class at Dames Ferry Elementary School. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

Benjamin Rader accepts a Valentines card from another student in his first-grade class at Dames Ferry Elementary School. ALAINA CLARKE/Staff

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Dames Ferry first grade students celebrate love

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
First graders at Dames Ferry Elementary School celebrated Valentine’s Day by passing out Valentines cards and having a party filled with lots of love.
Cecil Ethridge (left) applauds as Earlene Hamilton is announced as the Hamilton/Williams Award winner by Earl Colvin at the Feb. 9 event. CONTRIBUTED

Cecil Ethridge (left) applauds as Earlene Hamilton is announced as the Hamilton/Williams Award winner by Earl Colvin at the Feb. 9 event. CONTRIBUTED

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This year’s recipient of Hamilton-Williams award surprised

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The recipient of this year’s Hamilton-Williams Award is the daughter of one of the icons for which the award is named. Jones County History & Heritage Inc. held its annual Hamilton-Williams banquet Feb. 9 at Trish Ann’s Antiques and Tea Room in Haddock. Jones County History and Heritage Inc.

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La pleads guilty to charges from dangerous pursuit

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
A Hinesville man pled guilty in Jones County Superior Court to charges received as the result of a chase with multiple law enforcement agencies that thankfully ended with no one injured. Stephen La entered a guilty plea Feb. 9 for two charges of theft by receiving stolen property.

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Pair indicted for crimes against victim who helped them

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Two Jones County men were indicted by a grand jury on charges that involved a victim who had the misfortune of attempting to help them. Joshua Ballard and Aaron Goolsby were indicted Feb. 6 for aggravated assault and kidnapping. Ballard is in the Bibb County jail, having been arrested Nov.
Drugs, firearm and ammo found in the Feb. 12 traffic stop that led to the arrest of Cedric Whitehead. CONTRIBUTED

Drugs, firearm and ammo found in the Feb. 12 traffic stop that led to the arrest of Cedric Whitehead. CONTRIBUTED

Traffic stop leads to arrests for trafficking

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
A routine traffic stop in the City of Gray resulted in trafficking charges after a firearm, drugs, drug paraphernalia and pills were found in the vehicle. Cedric Walter Whitehead, 43, was arrested Feb.
TWES Robomonkeys Robotic Team made it into the top 8 in the state competition held at Georgia Tech. CONTRIBUTED

TWES Robomonkeys Robotic Team made it into the top 8 in the state competition held at Georgia Tech. CONTRIBUTED

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JROTC obstacle course approved for competitive events

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Jones County Board of Education took a huge step in the building of the school system’s JROTC program with the approval of a Raider Challenge Obstacle Course that should be ready to host competitions by the next school year. The Feb.
Jones County’s Night to Shine Feb. 10, hosted by Bradley Baptist Church, was a fun filled event for all who attended.

Jones County’s Night to Shine Feb. 10, hosted by Bradley Baptist Church, was a fun filled event for all who attended.

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Night to Shine

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
FEB. 9, 2023 PLEAS State vs. Antonzio Quentez Anthony – 10 years each ct. 1-2: theft by shoplifting. Count 1 to run concurrently with any existing sentences for a total of 10 years with the first two years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation.

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Grand Jury Indictments

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
FEB. 6, 2023 State v. Jacquellne Nicole Aiello – ct. 1: possession methamphetamine with intent to distribute, ct. 2: crossing guard lines with contraband State v. Ashley Renee Bailey - ct. 1: possession methamphetamine with intent to distribute ct. State v. Candice Blake Liverman – ct.
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