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Veterans 5K to kickoff this year’s Spring Festival

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Main Street Gray Hometown Spring Festival scheduled later this month has added a new event, a 5K race that had previously been held in November.The Col. Allen Carr 5K Race is set to kick off the April 25 festival at 9 a.m. Race day registration will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Keynote speaker Jones County School Superintendent Dr. Jessica Graves shares insights at the March 25 luncheon. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Keynote speaker Jones County School Superintendent Dr. Jessica Graves shares insights at the March 25 luncheon. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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Women in Business event hosted by Chamber

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Last week’s Women in Business luncheon celebrated trailblazers, current leaders and introduced a new partner in the effort of promoting and improving the community.The March 25 luncheon was hosted by the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce with the presenting sponsor, Delong’s Gizzard Equipment.

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BOC completes board appointments, opposes bill

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Jones County Commissioners filled three open board positions and approved a resolution to let their opinion be known to legislators about a proposed bill at their second meeting in March.Chairman Chris Weidner called the March 17 meeting to order and introduced Jones County School Superintendent Dr.
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks before signing Georgia House Bills 1199 and 1000 into law at the Georgia State Capitol on Friday, March 20, 2026. The laws suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days and implement one-time income tax rebates. ASHTIN BARKER/Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks before signing Georgia House Bills 1199 and 1000 into law at the Georgia State Capitol on Friday, March 20, 2026. The laws suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days and implement one-time income tax rebates. ASHTIN BARKER/Capitol Beat

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Georgia suspends gasoline tax amid price surges during Iran conflict

Ty Tagami
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Drivers will soon find gas to be a little cheaper in Georgia after Gov.Brian Kemp signed a law Friday that immediately suspended the state excise tax on motor fuel to address affordability concerns.
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Eatonton man arrested in Gray for stalking

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
In Georgia, stalking is defined as following, placing under surveillance, or contacting another person without consent for the purpose of harassing and intimidating them, causing reasonable fear for safety .
Georgia Power plans coal ash move from Macon to Lake Sinclair

Georgia Power plans coal ash move from Macon to Lake Sinclair

Georgia Power plans coal ash move from Macon to Lake Sinclair

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Georgia Power is preparing to remove more than two million tons of potentially dangerous coal ash from storage ponds at its former Plant Arkwright site in Macon and then transfer it by road to its decommissioned Plant Branch site in Putnam County, near Lake Sinclair.

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Real Life

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
–George Sheffield Reminding everyone about the upcoming Walk With The Cross this Saturday, March 28, at 10am. This is the 3rd annual “Walk With The Cross” event. We will walk from the gazebo at Carol’s Park down the sidewalk to the fire hydrant in front of Ingles.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
MARCH 19, 2026PLEASState vs. Jason Wales Smith – 12 months for the offense of reckless driving. Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 8/3 – 8/7/25.State vs. Jason Wales Smith – three years for the offense of possession methamphetamine.Sentence to be served on probation.
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