JCHS nominates Tyler Poythress as CTAE student of the year

The Jones County High School had their first ever CTAE student of the year ceremony April 18, with three nominees giving a brief presentation. The three nominees, Sydney Bearden, Caleb Jackson and Tyler Poythress all went through the CTAE program.

The Pilot Club of Jones County

The Pilot Club of Jones County was represented by six members who attended the Pilot International Georgia District Convention, April 1-3, at Callaway Resort & Gardens. Those attending were: Cindy Jones, Esther Foster, Beth Coon, Fay Mathews, Kathy Jackson, and Martha Ann Altman.

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.

Jail Report

APRIL 22-29, 2022 Cameron Thomas Anthony, 22, arrested 5/3/22 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge – misdemeanor Brad Baker, 36, arrested 4/29/22 – suspended license, obstruction of law enforcement officers – felony, DUI (refusal), reckless driving, no insurance, driving on wrong side...

Building Permits

APRIL 29 – MAY 5, 2022 4/29/22 Tony Butler $489.00 4/29/22 Tony Butler $489.00 5/4/22 Andy & Angie Barreth $126.00 5/4/22 Andy & Angie Barreth $363.00

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses filed with the Jones County Probate Court April 29 – May 5, 2022 APRIL 29 Theresa Bridges to Paul Reginald Theresa Bridges to Paul Reginald Bruun Kristen Anne Birmingham to Robert Travis Sargent MAY 2 Chandra Latarsha Thomas to Robert Lee Collier MAY 3 Jessica Brooke Durden...

Vehicle Tags

APRIL 29 – MAY 5, 2022 Jones County ($14,829.11) City of Gray ($372.61) River North ($70.43) Total tags ($15,272.15)

Traffic Citations

Traffic citations filed with the Jones County Probate Court for April 29 – May 5, 2022 Operating vehicle without valid tag/decal (1) Driving with suspended license 1st (4) No insurance (2) Suspended registration, cancellation 1st (3) Speeding (15) Speeding in a work zone (1) No helmet...

Real Estate Transactions

APRIL 22-27, 2022 APRIL 29 WJH LLC to Nichole Wright; parcel J65E00479; $225,990.00 MAY 2 Cedar Creek Land and Development, LLC to Joseph Hargraves; 289 Davis Rd.; 3.011 acres; parcel J3900047 portion of; $337,960.00 James Foskey to Bob Hamilton, Jr.; 238 Needlecrest Dr.

Superior Court Motions

MAY 5, 2022 PLEAS State vs. Darius Remmon Fisher – three years ct. 1: possession schedule I controlled substance and 12 months each ct. 2: possession marijuana less than ounce, ct. 3: driving while license suspended. Counts to run concurrently for a total of three years.