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Ginger Bailey

Ginger Bailey

GINGER BAILEY (incumbent)

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
I am a 51 year resident of Jones County, 32 year resident of Haddock, 25 years as a teacher in Jones County, 15 years as a Discipline Chairman, and 12 years as Chairman of Board of Education. I have 3 grown children who graduated from the Jones Co.
Brady Skinner

Brady Skinner

BRADY SKINNER

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
My name is Brady Skinner, I have lived in Jones County for almost 30 years. I am married and have 4 children. My daughter and her husband have two boys, and the oldest attends Jones County PreK.
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District 3 takes trophy for cleanup

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Jones County’s April 23 Community Pride Cleanup crowned Commissioner Wendy Vaughn and District 3 as the winners of the contest, but the community was the ultimate winner. A total of 475 bags of trash, two trailer loads of electronics and 1,100 tires were taken off the streets.
The cast of ‘Matilda Jr.” is ready for this week’s performances at the W.E. Knox Civic Center. Tickets are available online and at the door. CONTRIBUTED

The cast of ‘Matilda Jr.” is ready for this week’s performances at the W.E. Knox Civic Center. Tickets are available online and at the door. CONTRIBUTED

‘Matilda Jr.’ to be presented this weekend

Bethany Tapee
Thursday, April 28, 2022
This spring Jones County Arts community theater group presents “Matilda Jr.” The story is based on Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book “Matilda”. Matilda Wormwood, played by Ava Gale, is an extraordinary little girl with a vivid imagination, sharp mind, and special powers. Mr. Wormwood and Mrs.

Man found not guilty at trial for role in drug bust

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, April 28, 2022
A Jones County jury found the defendant in last week’s trial not guilty on all counts. The trial for Jeremy Ross Gunnells began at 9 a.m., April 20, and concluded at noon the following day. Jurors were allowed to go to lunch and started their deliberation 1:35 p.m.
The county’s state of the art 911 communications center is named for former Chief Deputy Barbara Burnette. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

The county’s state of the art 911 communications center is named for former Chief Deputy Barbara Burnette. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

911 dedication

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center was dedicated last week to the woman whose vision made it possible. The family of JCSO former Chief Deputy Barbara Burnette joined officers and staff members of the JCSO in dedicating the center April 21.
Re-enactors depict the 1864 Battles of Sunshine Church and Griswoldville in Clinton this weekend. FILE PHOTO

Re-enactors depict the 1864 Battles of Sunshine Church and Griswoldville in Clinton this weekend. FILE PHOTO

War Days kick off Saturday

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Cannons and muskets will ring out in Clinton again this weekend, looking back to the days surrounding the Civil War. War Days will take place in Clinton April 30 and May 1. Gates will open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Tony Griffin (left) is awarded the Volunteer Fire Chief’s certification from Robert Singleterry with the Georgia Association of Chiefs at the April 26 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Tony Griffin (left) is awarded the Volunteer Fire Chief’s certification from Robert Singleterry with the Georgia Association of Chiefs at the April 26 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Commissioners adopt updated ordinances to reduce blight

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The Jones County Board of Commissioners adopted the county’s updated solid waste ordinance that contains many of the changes brought about because of the work of blight committee members. The April 19 meeting was called to order at 6 p.m.

Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Joshua Richard Blankenship, 35, arrested 4/16/22 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felony Jesse Bryant Davis, 47, arrested 4/18/22 – suspended license, windshield/ window wiper requirements Steven Eugene Dawley, 49, arrest 4/15/22 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge...
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