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Molestation, trafficking cases among 25 indictments

Molestation, trafficking cases among 25 indictments

Molestation, trafficking cases among 25 indictments

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A Jones County Grand Jury heard 27 bills of indictment presented by the district attorney’s office and law enforcement and brought back true bills on 25 of those.Those indictments included six aggravated assault charges and two charges of the trafficking of methamphetamine.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
FEB. 12, 2026PLEASState vs. Lavoris Lamont JaJuan Williams – three years for the offense of theft by shoplifting.Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 10/20/25 – 10/20/25.State vs. Chasity Evette Broadus – 12 months for the offense of simple battery.

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
FEB. 6-12, 2026FEB. 9James H. Entrekin Jr. aka James Holder Entrekin Jr. and Tamara O. Entrekin aka Tamara J.Entrekin to Brian Ball and Lauren Ball; 169 Maynard Rd.; 12.11 acres; parcel J43A00150B & J43A00150; $485,000.00 Samantha Bass to Kingeo Properties, LLC; 330 Old Hwy.

Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department Jan. 29 – Feb. 2, 2026Jan. 29Possible arsonDep. Dennis was enroute to a brush fire reported at a local residence.
Jones County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jessica Graves (third from left) speaks to the DDA Board of Directors. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jessica Graves (third from left) speaks to the DDA Board of Directors. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Superintendent speaks to DDA about schools

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Members of the Gray Downtown Development Authority received a visit from the new superintendent for the Jones County School System at their February meeting.The Feb. 9 meeting was called to order by Chairman Sherri Rollins, and the opening prayer was led by DDA Member David Tufts.
Zachary Schwartz

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Husband pleads guilty to vehicular homicide

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The resolution to charges filed against a Forsyth man charged with vehicular homicide, following the death of his wife, took place in Jones County Superior Court last week, but he will live with the consequences of his actions for the remainder of his life.

Assessors to continue working with appraisal company

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Jones County Board of Tax Assessors voted to extend the contract with the appraisal services company performing the countywide revaluations at its February meeting.Prior to the Feb. 5 meeting, Jones County Superior Court Clerk Pam Dixon swore in the two board members whose terms expired Dec. 31.
The Gray Station Middle School Robotics Team is Grand Champion of the First Lego League Regional Competition. CONTRIBUTED

The Gray Station Middle School Robotics Team is Grand Champion of the First Lego League Regional Competition. CONTRIBUTED

Robotics Team celebrates regional championship

Bethany Tapee-ward
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Gray Station Middle School (GSMS) Robotics team celebrated a major milestone this winter after earning the title of Grand Champion at the First Lego League regional competition held at Middle Georgia State University.
Grandchildren (l-r) Lanie & Callie Jiles; Cash & Crew Dixon CONTRIBUTED

Grandchildren (l-r) Lanie & Callie Jiles; Cash & Crew Dixon CONTRIBUTED

Dixon at home working in Jones County

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Being an only child didn’t keep the Jones County Superior Court Clerk from having fun.She has only fond memories of her early years.“My childhood was the best,” Pam Dixon exclaimed. “More because of the neighborhood. We lived on a dead-end road off Gray Hwy with lots of neighbors with kids.
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