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Aldi opens in Gray

Aldi opens in Gray

Aldi opens in Gray

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Store manager Jhonatan Arriaga cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of Aldi’s of Gray April 30. The line to get into the supermarket went around Jarochos, its parking lot and back around to the front of the store. The  rst person in the line said she had been in the spot since 3 a.m.
Moderator William Mathews Jr. (left) at the April 27 forum for the Board of Education Chairman Election with candidates Ginger Bailey (middle) and Marilyn Norfleet. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Moderator William Mathews Jr. (left) at the April 27 forum for the Board of Education Chairman Election with candidates Ginger Bailey (middle) and Marilyn Norfleet. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Bailey, Norfleet take questions about race for BOE chair

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The forum for candidates for chairman of the Jones County Board of Education was held last week with the event available to be viewed in its entirety on the Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Cameren Banks

Cameren Banks

Driver found guilty of murder seeks new trial

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
A defendant from a 2022 murder trial, facing life imprisonment, was in Jones County Superior Court last week seeking a new trial.Cameren Myles Banks and his attorney Eric C. Crawford appeared in the courtroom April 30 via Zoom.
Board of Education Chair Ginger Bailey (left) and challenger Marilyn Norfleet answer questions in the community room at JCHS.

Board of Education Chair Ginger Bailey (left) and challenger Marilyn Norfleet answer questions in the community room at JCHS.

Candidates for Board of Education Chair answer questions after forum

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
Many questions were submitted during the recent candidate forum for Chair of the Jones County Board of Education that were not able to be addressed due to time constraints. The candidates' written answers are below. Ginger Bailey, incumbentHow publicized is the superintendent hiring process?
The Haneys in 2024. CONTRIBUTED

The Haneys in 2024. CONTRIBUTED

Haney has enjoyed life thus far, counting on more

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Rev. John Haney has been in the ministry 46 of his 73 years, but he is no longer active as a pastor. He plans to stay that way for at least the next 20 years, and he fully expects to be around at age 93.“I plan to,” he declared without hesitation recently. “My mother died four years ago at 97.

BOC discusses package sales after 2024 referendum

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Jones County Commissioners discussed the rules for package liquor sales in Jones County for the first time in 11 months with more work needed before applications for permits can be accepted.The liquor store work session preceded the third Tuesday Board meeting April 21.
Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.
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