College achievements

Georgia Southwestern State University Haley Greene of Gray made the Spring 2022 President’s List and was among 542 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

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 June 19-26, 2022. June 19 Inv. Crystal Murphy was made aware of a contraband drop at the Jones County jail which had been intercepted by Lt.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

THIS WEEK & BEYOND Book Sale Jones County Friends of the Library will have a book sale Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 273 Railroad St. (JC pre-K campus, next to the JCHS track). Books of all types for all ages. Highlighted feature of the month of July is HISTORY.

Felony murder charge among 19 indictments

A Jones County Grand Jury brought back 19 true bills out of the 19 bills of indictment considered June 28, including a felony murder charge. Other crimes charged in the indictments include drugs, identity fraud, child molestation, theft, burglary, obstruction and aggravated assault.

Independence Day celebrated with community

The Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce held its fourth annual Independence Day Extravaganza at the Morris Bank Recreation Complex on June 30, celebrating the country’s independence with the entire community.

Contraband of ‘Grizzly’ nature found in trash can

The attempt to pass prohibited items to Jones County inmates is an ongoing issue that appears to center around an outside trash can. A report by Jones County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Crystal Murphy describes one of the more curious attempts.

Resisting arrest leads to dangerous situation for deputy

A suspicious person call resulted in the arrest of a Bibb County man and a reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face in even routine calls.

Jail Report

Marcus Quintarous Brookins, 25, arrested 6/19/22 – marijuana possession less than ounce Sarjai Jermar Charles, 42, arrested 6/23/22 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Corrie Michelle Collins, 34, arrested 6/20/22 – harassing communications Patricia Marie Ducat, 37, arrested...

Building Permits

6/23/22 Leigh Goolsby $208.00 6/22/22 Pink Energy $177.00 6/22/22 Charles Newsome $126.00 6/21/22 Tony Butler $512.00 6/21/22 Tony Butler $512.00 6/21/22 Mark Robinson $150.00

Marriage Licenses

JUNE 17 Bluford Roger Perry to Angela Fay Coleman JUNE 21 Gavin Cole Hardwick to Olivia Rose McLemore