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Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece congratulates 2022 Sheriff of the Year Carlton Speed of Banks County. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece congratulates 2022 Sheriff of the Year Carlton Speed of Banks County. CONTRIBUTED

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Sheriff’s salute honors service

Josh Lurie
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Banks County’s Carlton Speed earns top award Jones County once again hosted the Georgia Sheriff’s Association annual salute, recognizing the important role of law enforcement in the state and highlighting the sheriff of the year. State Sen.
Butler Hall hosted a statewide business and education summit in September and is getting more interest as a wedding venue. COURTESY OF THE LT. GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE

Butler Hall hosted a statewide business and education summit in September and is getting more interest as a wedding venue. COURTESY OF THE LT. GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE

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Butler Hall has turned profitable for DDA, city of Gray

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Gray Downtown Development Authority members are wrapping up a successful year with their biggest project to date exceeding expectations. Chairman Sherri Rollins called the Oct. 11 meeting to order with all members in attendance with the exception of Bert King.
Dianne Hattaway (l-r) and Carol Robeson, the owners of Forsyth Antique and More, say the store is the largest antiques store in Middle Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Dianne Hattaway (l-r) and Carol Robeson, the owners of Forsyth Antique and More, say the store is the largest antiques store in Middle Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

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BUSINESS UPDATES

Alaina Clarke
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Forsyth Antiques and More, an antique store in Forsyth, is approaching its first anniversary. The business is located at 816 Highway 41 South in Forsyth, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To reach staff, call 478-550-3001.

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Open Records

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Information found on the Jones County Open Records page has been gathered by The Jones County News from various institutions and public offices. Reports gleaned from public records reflect the information as it appears on the documents provided. Subscribe online at www.jcnews.com.

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
OCT. 14-20, 2022 OCT. 14 Timothy Pitrowski Executor for LWT Claudia M. Pitrowski to Deloris Ledford; 3.28 acres; parcel J2600059; $140,000.00 Teresa Hollingsworth to Lister Brown, LLC; 216 Largo Dr. Andrews, Lot 1B, Blk.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
OCT. 20, 2022 PROBATION MODIFICATIONS State vs. Linda Faye Brumbaugh – defendant shall serve 180 days in the Jones County jail with credit for time served from May 3, 2022. The defendant shall be released at the discretion of the sheriff.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Oct. 3-20, 2022. Oct.

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Letters to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Dear editor: I want to thank all the Tri-County EMC members who took time to support me during the election process and for your vote. It has been an honor to serve the Tri-County community over the last nine years.
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