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Tyler Marshall and Lilly Palmer

Tyler Marshall and Lilly Palmer

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Graduates prepare to serve missions

Bethany Tapee-ward
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Two recent Jones County High School graduates are preparing to spend the next chapter of their lives serving others across the globe, guided by their faith and a shared commitment to spreading the gospel.
The family at Amelia Island in May . CONTRIBUTED

The family at Amelia Island in May . CONTRIBUTED

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Childs enjoying banking career more than ever

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
To say John Childs grew up amongst a large family would be an understatement. His grandparents had nine children, and seven of them lived in Gray all their life.“Very unusual,” Childs declared recently, adding that the other two children of D.V. Childs Sr.

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Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
“After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. (John 19:28) The Fifth Word from the cross. Jesus, the creator of water, now said I thirst.
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

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This Week In the Word

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyI and the Father are oneMy sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
Members of Woodmen of the World and Gray Garden Club met April 30 to plant red, white and blue flowers at Jones County Public Library. They installed the garden to celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation. Woodmen provided a grant for the materials, and both clubs provided labor.

Members of Woodmen of the World and Gray Garden Club met April 30 to plant red, white and blue flowers at Jones County Public Library. They installed the garden to celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation. Woodmen provided a grant for the materials, and both clubs provided labor.

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Celebrate our nation’s birthday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Celebrate our nation’s birthday

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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
JUNE 22-25, 2026JUNE 22Avery Communities, LLC to Elizabeth Ann Hancock and Mary Ann Bussell as Trustees for the Larry and Catherine Evans Family Trust; parcel G0400160; $250,000.00 Bruce Dau to Ocmulgee Property Solutions, LLC; 440 Smith Rd.; parcel J4000133; $95,000.00 Joseph A. Butler, Jr.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
JUNE 25, 2026PLEASState vs. Draymond Donnell Sellers Jr. – 90 days for the offense of obstruction of officer. Credit for time served 4/21/26 – 6/26/26.State vs. Dylan Christopher Tharpe – 12 months each ct. 1: giving false information to law enforcement officer, ct.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department June 10-13, 2026 June 13Warrant executedDep. Braziel was on patrol in Haddock when he pulled into a business at closing time.

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Jail Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
JUNE 19-26, 2026Terry Lee Barefoot, 55, arrested 6/22/26 – probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyAnsley Barlow, 17, arrested 8/24/26 – lighted headlights other lights required, possession marijuanaKara Nicole Brown, 36, arrested 6/23/26 - probation violation for fingerprintable...
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