Real Life

–George Sheffield Reminding everyone about the upcoming Walk With The Cross this Saturday, March 28, at 10am. This is the 3rd annual “Walk With The Cross” event. We will walk from the gazebo at Carol’s Park down the sidewalk to the fire hydrant in front of Ingles.

Superior Court Motions

MARCH 19, 2026PLEASState vs. Jason Wales Smith – 12 months for the offense of reckless driving. Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 8/3 – 8/7/25.State vs. Jason Wales Smith – three years for the offense of possession methamphetamine.Sentence to be served on probation.

Real Estate Transactions

MARCH 13-19, 2026MARCH 13Caleb Steven Olson to DBeatrice Hill-Riggins and Edith B. Hill; parcel J50D00174; $354,900.00 Cheryl Marie Kitchens Spires as Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Mary Dillard Kitchens to Charles A. Fordham; parcel J5100356; $250,000.00 MARCH 16William Raven to Cody D.

Crime Watch

The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department March 4-14, 2026March 4Wanted personCapt.

Jail Report

MARCH 13-20, 2026Jose Alexander Borromeo, 17, arrested 3/13/26 – marijuana possession less than ounceRyshon Marquiez Carswell, 44, arrested 3/14/26 – marijuana possession less than ounceJose Carmen Castaneda, 55 arrested 3/13/26 – unlicensed driver, giving false name, address or birthdate to law...

Enrollment for schools now centralized; deadline April 3

New students enrolling for the 2026-27 school year have until April 3 to complete the centralized enrollment procedures that includes a verification checklist and a meeting with a registrar to present the documents.

Man arrested for drugs; more found in seat of patrol car

A Sparta man is charged with drug trafficking following a safety check that revealed an unsafe situation inside his vehicle.

Bibb County deputy and wife arrested by JCSO

March 17 was not a lucky day for a Bibb County Deputy and his wife who were arrested by Jones County officers and are facing multiple charges.Michael Scott Dorough was arrested while on the job in Macon with assistance of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Teacher of the Year a finalist for state title

Jones County School System’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Charm Mapp, was surprised last week with a visit from Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods and the announcement that she is a finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year.

Jones chief deputy enjoying his job, family, life

Earl Humphries held his first civilian job for about four days, then began one that has now lasted 40 years. He started in an entry-level position and has risen to second-in-command.