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FEB. 6-12, 2026FEB. 9James H. Entrekin Jr. aka James Holder Entrekin Jr. and Tamara O. Entrekin aka Tamara J.Entrekin to Brian Ball and Lauren Ball; 169 Maynard Rd.; 12.11 acres; parcel J43A00150B & J43A00150; $485,000.00 Samantha Bass to Kingeo Properties, LLC; 330 Old Hwy.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Crime Watch
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The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Jan. 29 – Feb. 2, 2026Jan. 29Possible arsonDep. Dennis was enroute to a brush fire reported at a local residence.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Jones County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jessica Graves (third from left) speaks to the DDA Board of Directors. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
Superintendent speaks to DDA about schools
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Members of the Gray Downtown Development Authority received a visit from the new superintendent for the Jones County School System at their February meeting.The Feb. 9 meeting was called to order by Chairman Sherri Rollins, and the opening prayer was led by DDA Member David Tufts.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Zachary Schwartz
Husband pleads guilty to vehicular homicide
Debbie Lurie-Smith
The resolution to charges filed against a Forsyth man charged with vehicular homicide, following the death of his wife, took place in Jones County Superior Court last week, but he will live with the consequences of his actions for the remainder of his life.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Assessors to continue working with appraisal company
Debbie Lurie-Smith
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors voted to extend the contract with the appraisal services company performing the countywide revaluations at its February meeting.Prior to the Feb. 5 meeting, Jones County Superior Court Clerk Pam Dixon swore in the two board members whose terms expired Dec. 31.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Gray Station Middle School Robotics Team is Grand Champion of the First Lego League Regional Competition. CONTRIBUTED
Robotics Team celebrates regional championship
Bethany Tapee-ward
The Gray Station Middle School (GSMS) Robotics team celebrated a major milestone this winter after earning the title of Grand Champion at the First Lego League regional competition held at Middle Georgia State University.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Grandchildren (l-r) Lanie & Callie Jiles; Cash & Crew Dixon CONTRIBUTED
Dixon at home working in Jones County
Greenberry Moore
Being an only child didn’t keep the Jones County Superior Court Clerk from having fun.She has only fond memories of her early years.“My childhood was the best,” Pam Dixon exclaimed. “More because of the neighborhood. We lived on a dead-end road off Gray Hwy with lots of neighbors with kids.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
City council rejects used car lot downtown
Debbie Lurie-Smith
Gray’s City Council members denied a proposal to put a used car lot in downtown Gray and dealt with budget issues at their February business meeting.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Feb. 2 meeting to order. All council members were present.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Gray Garden Club got 2026 off to a great start on Jan. 6, with an informative program entitled Native Plants in Georgia presented by Brandon Fountain, Naturalist at Jarrell Plantation Historic Site. The program included a slide show of Mr. Fountain’s photographs of native plants. CONTRIBUTED
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