Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court July 29 – Aug. 4, 2022 JULY 29 Kenneth Leo Angers to Deborah Jean Rheaume Steven West Cortes to Kristina Marie Sweatt AUG. 1 Kevin Bryant Mike to Christina Maria Gonzalez

Real Estate Transactions

JULY 29 JULY 29 – AUG. 4, 2022 Harris Mechanical, Inc. to Hunter Lewis; 452 Jarrell Plantation Rd.; 6.68 acres; parcel J2900021; $160,000.00 AUG. 1 Angela Bishop to Tracie Hardin and Barry Hardin; 409 5th Rd.; parcel J2600203; $200,000.00 Lendy Watson to Charles Biggs; 250 Cheehaw Trail; 2.

Crime Watch

The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department July 17 – Aug. 1, 2022. July 17 Officer James was advised by dispatch that a subject wanted to speak to him regarding a prior vehicle accident.

Vehicle Tags

JULY 29 – AUG. 4, 2022 Jones County ($10,296.85) City of Gray ($1,364.64) River North ($464.09) Total tags ($12,125.58)

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for July 29 – Aug.

Watson Plumbing open for plumbing problems

Watson Plumbing, a local business on Gray Highway, is a small family- owned plumbing business that offers a relaxed and friendly experience. Johnny Watson, the owner of Watson Plumbing, said they are a small local business open to help people with their plumbing issues.

BUSINESS UPDATES

The plumber has also started the County Line Auction, a place for people to go to buy and sell things. He said the auction is open for anyone, but he doesn’t want guns or alcohol on the premises. He said he wants to keep the environment clean and friendly.

Georgia lawmakers looking for transparency, accountability from development authorities

ATLANTA - Local development authorities have been at the heart of the biggest business deals in Georgia, including the record-breaking incentives that lured electric-vehicle manufacturers Hyundai and Rivian to the Peach State. But such huge incentives packages as the $1.

Woman indicted for manslaughter for friend’s death

A Jones County Grand Jury apparently agrees with law enforcement officers and prosecutors in the culpability of a woman in the death of her friend who she left unconscious in a driveway.

JCHS senior receives music scholarship

Abigail Varnadoe, a senior at the Jones County High School, recently won a scholarship to purchase a special clarinet to use during her college years.