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Marriage Licenses

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2022 NOV. 4 Marcus Samuel Edge to Rachel Marie Berry Walt Dylan Heath to Shelby Rae Benson NOV. 7 Ricky Lee Estes to Shea Allyson Sawyer NOV.

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Jones County election results follow state’s lead

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Jones County mirrored most of the state with a majority of voters casting their ballots for Brian Kemp for governor and other Republican candidates in the down ballot contests. Jones County also voted for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Hershel Walker by a margin close to three to one.
Antwron C. Cobb

Antwron C. Cobb

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Suspects who attempted to flee plead guilty

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Defendants who were arrested when officers were assisted by teamwork and a traffic jam in a 2021 drug case, entered guilty pleas in Jones County Superior Court. Antwron Cornelius Cobb was in Jones County Superior Court Oct.
Havon Abdulrahman

Havon Abdulrahman

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Sister pleads guilty, to serve three years for RICO case

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The sister of one of the primary targets of a 2021 Jones County Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act case entered a guilty plea that included the requirement of testifying against her codefendants. Havon M. Abdulrahman was sentenced Oct.
Emily Akins was sworn in as a new Ocmulgee CASA volunteer on November 1, 2022. Pictured with Emily is Juvenile Court Judge Kelli C. Rutherford. Emily will serve in the Jones County Court, advocating for children who are experiencing foster care. CONTRIBUTED

Emily Akins was sworn in as a new Ocmulgee CASA volunteer on November 1, 2022. Pictured with Emily is Juvenile Court Judge Kelli C. Rutherford. Emily will serve in the Jones County Court, advocating for children who are experiencing foster care. CONTRIBUTED

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Jones County CASA volunteer sworn in

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Near the end of the Nov. 1 Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman Chris Weidner (center) presents checks for the county from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Near the end of the Nov. 1 Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman Chris Weidner (center) presents checks for the county from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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County moves forward with $1 million-plus courthouse renovations

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Jones County Commissioners approved a housing study for Haddock and voted to move forward with renovations to the courthouse despite the escalating cost of materials. The Nov. 1 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Chris Weidner, who also led the opening prayer.
Troy Scarborough

Troy Scarborough

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Scarborough arraigned for felony murder, assault

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A defendant in a felony murder case is one step closer to trial following his arraignment in Jones County Superior Court last week. Troy Newton Scarborough was indicted by a Jones County Grand Jury June 18.

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2.5 million Georgians voted early

Rebecca Grapevine
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
ATLANTA – Georgia voters turned out in full force during the state’s early voting period, with about 2.5 million people voting early in person or by absentee ballot. The vast majority of those ballots – about 2.3 million - were cast through early voting in person at polling stations.
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