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Exchange Bank contributes $10K to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

Exchange Bank contributes $10K to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

Exchange Bank contributes $10K to Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Exchange Bank is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to the Jones County Law Enforcement Foundation. This contribution was made through the Georgia Law Enforcement Support Services (LESS) Program, which provides vital funding to help strengthen public safety initiatives across the state.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
“…be ye thankful.“ (Col 3:15) Thank God: 1. because of who God is and what He has done for you--“Unto Thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto Thee do we give thanks: for that Thy name is near Thy wondrous works declare.” (Ps 75:1).2.
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
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
NOV. 20, 2025PLEASState vs. Darrell Dewayne Stanley – two years for the offense of theft by taking.State vs. Zavusis Illajuejan Battle – three years ct. 1: possession marijuana more than an ounce, 12 months ct. 3: driving while license suspended.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Nov. 14, 2025.Nov. 14Stolen cookwareDep. Dennis was dispatched to a local business in reference to shoplifting.

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
NOV. 14-20, 2025NOV. 14Nathan J. Livingston to Thomas Damratowski, Deborah Marie Williams and William G. Williams II; 3091 Gray Hwy.; parcel J5800068C; $490,000.00 Rebecca Leah Henderson to John Jacob Watson; 102 Watson Dr.; 2 acres; parcel J59A00149; $55,000.00 Ralph E.
Dr. Jessica Graves speaks at the Nov. 20 meeting, with her family seated behind her, after the vote appointing her superintendent. DEBBIE LURIESMITH/Staff

Dr. Jessica Graves speaks at the Nov. 20 meeting, with her family seated behind her, after the vote appointing her superintendent. DEBBIE LURIESMITH/Staff

Graves officially hired as next superintendent

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
What was expected to be a joyous occasion of welcoming a new Jones County School Superintendent was utilized by members of the community who have felt disrespected and unheard to express their displeasure at being shut out of the process again.The Nov.
The 2025 Gray Christmas Parade will again line up at the Ingles parking lot before delighting onlookers. FILE PHOTO

The 2025 Gray Christmas Parade will again line up at the Ingles parking lot before delighting onlookers. FILE PHOTO

Christmas parade upcoming; entry applications welcomed

Greenberry Moore
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The annual Christmas parade in Gray is just around the corner, and this year’s holiday event is more special than usual: It marks the 25th time local residents have enjoyed the procession down one of the busiest small-town streets in Middle Georgia.The parade is scheduled for Dec.
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