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County approves bids for next phase of water expansion

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Jones County Board of Commissioners had a short business session with the approval of bids for the next phases of the county’s project to extend water to more areas of the county the biggest agenda item.The March 3 meeting was called to order by Chairman Chris Weidner.
Pictured are (l-r): Michael Corbin, Dustin Riley, Ryan Bray, Evan Pope, George King, Kathy Simmons, Alexandra Lefholz and Jack Lefholz. Not pictured is Cherie Mock. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Pictured are (l-r): Michael Corbin, Dustin Riley, Ryan Bray, Evan Pope, George King, Kathy Simmons, Alexandra Lefholz and Jack Lefholz. Not pictured is Cherie Mock. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Citizens clean up community

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A group of citizens from across Jones County gathered on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 7, for a roadside cleanup along Griswoldville Rd. Organized by Alex Lefholz and Dustin Riley, the effort resulted in the collection of 31 bags of trash from the roadside and adjacent wood lines.
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Joseph Benjamin Jackson, Jr. is the local veteran of the week. He served in the United States Marine Corps. as a Lance Corp. from 1941 to 1945. After he completed his basic training at Paris Island, SC, he was assigned to the Accounting Dept. at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.
God’s Precious Promises

God’s Precious Promises

God’s Precious Promises

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Jesus is going to return to this earth one day. He is coming back, and no power on earth or in Hell will be able to stop Him.When He does return, He will do so just as He left--in bodily form.Jesus left the earth in bodily form from the Mt.

College Achievements

Valdosta State University
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The following local students made Dean’s List for Fall 2025: LaTrecia Ammons of Gray, Courtney Blount of Gray, Addison Newby of Gray, Mariah Handberry of Macon, Tabitha Smith of Macon, Amy Grimes of Gray, Brittany Hill of Macon, KaNiyah Shanks of Macon, Travis Shores of Gray, Ronaya Whipple of...

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
FEB. 27 MARCH 5, 2026FEB. 27Peachtree Building Group, LLC to Victor Vaughn and Pamela Vaughn; 190 Chapman Ridge. Rd.; parcel J5800422; $309,990.00 Kady Elizabeth Hamrick to James F. Malone and Angela C. Malone; Fire Tower Rd.; 259 acres; parcel J3600031; $920,000.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
MARCH 12, 2026PLEASState vs. Gabriel Kaison Martin – five years each cts. 1-2: theft by taking. Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served and monies previously paid on sentence.State vs.
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