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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
AUG. 24, 2026PLEASState vs. Rodney Latrelle Bount - five years for the offense of possession of firearm by convicted felon. Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 6/19/24 8/3/24 and 12/29/25 - 3/19/26.State vs.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Aug. 16-21, 2026Aug. 16Thief in the areaLt. Carr was dispatched to a local residence in reference to a burglary.

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TAX TALK

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Tentative county rollback rate adopted with 9%-plus growth after revaluationThe good news is there will not be an increase in the 2026 tax rate, but the hope for a significant tax rollback by the Jones County Board of Commissioners does not appear to be happening this year.

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BOC discusses budget, looks for CHIP grant applicants

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Jones County Commissioners began preparations for setting the county’s tax rate and adopted an operating resolution at their second Tuesday meeting.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Aug. 18 meeting to order and also led the opening prayer and pledge.
Senior pitcher Ensley Barnes rips the ball toward the plate in last week’s extra-inning win against Union Grove. The Lady Hounds began the week in a three-way tie for second place in the region. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Senior pitcher Ensley Barnes rips the ball toward the plate in last week’s extra-inning win against Union Grove. The Lady Hounds began the week in a three-way tie for second place in the region. SEE FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Lady Hounds roll to 7-2

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Senior pitcher Ensley Barnes rips the ball toward the plate in last week’s extra-inning win against Union Grove. The Lady Hounds began the week in a three-way tie for second place in the region.
Historic marker dedicated for Bradley

Historic marker dedicated for Bradley

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Historic marker dedicated for Bradley

Earl Colvin
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Jones County covers a vast area, but it is those small pockets within that larger area that become a community with its citizens, making it a more personal place to live. Bradley has been one of those communities since Aug. 9, 1886, when the Central of Georgia Railroad was built through the area.
Pilots earn first-place awards at international convention

Pilots earn first-place awards at international convention

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Pilots earn first-place awards at international convention

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Pilot Club Members Beth Coon, Cindy Jones, Kathy Jackson and Fay Mathews attended the 2026 Pilot International Annual Convention and Leadership Conference July 15-18 in Oklahoma City.
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