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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.
Book signing for ‘Go Light the World’ planned Saturday

Book signing for ‘Go Light the World’ planned Saturday

Book signing for ‘Go Light the World’ planned Saturday

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The author of a book inspired by the annual Gray Methodist Church live Nativity will be at the Jones County Library Saturday for a book signing.The latest southern fiction novel by Katie Hart Smith is “Go Light the World.” Smith will be at the library, located at 146 Railroad St. in Gray, Nov.

City awaits news on funds from DOT

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Gray’s City Council members wrapped up their monthly business meeting in five minutes on the eve of Tuesday’s election.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Nov. 3 meeting to order and led the opening prayer. Councilman David Tufts led the pledge.

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
“But he went out, and began to publish it much” (Mk 1:45) A leper man came to Jesus to be healed. Jesus healed him and told him not to tell anyone, but rather go and present himself to the priests as prescribed by Moses in the law. The priests would declare him clean and restore him to society.
This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

This Week In the Word

Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. Ridley
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
“Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
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