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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Dec. 5-10, 2025.Dec. 11Stolen deodorantDep. Steib was dispatched to a local business on Shurling Dr. in reference to a shoplifter.
Dr. Jessica Graves (left) takes her place as superintendent of Jones County Schools at the Dec. 9 Board of Education meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Dr. Jessica Graves (left) takes her place as superintendent of Jones County Schools at the Dec. 9 Board of Education meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Graves takes reigns at December BOE meeting

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The December meeting of the Jones County Board of Education was brief but significant in welcoming the new school superintendent.Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Dec. 9 meeting to order and spoke about her concern with legislation being considered by the General Assembly.
GFD Firefighter of the Year Ernest Faircloth (center) with Lt. Jon Harrison (left) and Chief Keith Eisele. CONTRIBUTED

GFD Firefighter of the Year Ernest Faircloth (center) with Lt. Jon Harrison (left) and Chief Keith Eisele. CONTRIBUTED

Gray Fire Dept. presents annual awards

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The Gray Fire Department kicked off the holiday season earlier this month with its annual awards banquet, recognizing the dedication and hard work of its volunteer firefighters and support staff.

DDA chooses new board member, officers

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The final meeting of 2025 for the Gray Downtown Development Authority included saying goodbye to a long-serving member and welcoming a new face to the board.The Dec. 1 meeting was called to order by Chairman Sherri Rollins, and the first item was the financial report.
Attorney General Carr makes run for governor

Attorney General Carr makes run for governor

Attorney General Carr makes run for governor

Columnist
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
I sat down recently with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to talk about his decision to run for governor. Carr will face off against current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, plus a couple of no-names in next May’s Republican primary, seeking to succeed current Gov.
Special occasions

Special occasions

Special occasions

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
I never knew my friend’s Aunt Elsie. Still, the valuable lesson she taught me will never be forgotten.Miss Elsie died a while back in her tiny Alabama town, having lived to be 81. Her grandest adventure happened over 30 years ago when she had gone to see a cousin in Memphis.
A little advice for holiday travelers

A little advice for holiday travelers

A little advice for holiday travelers

Bill Crane
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Should I ever be offered a seat on Santa’s transcontinental sleigh, up front or in the jump seat, I’m in! However, as I still have to work at staying off the naughty liston occasion, I am more likely to be stuckinComfort Plus, business, or coach during holiday travel.
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