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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 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. 7-10, 2025.Nov. 7Moped on the highwaySgt. Walker conducted a traffic stop with a moped on Gray Hwy. that was getting passed by motorist.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
NOV. 13, 2025PROBATION MODIFICATIONSState vs. Joshua Michael Dukes – defendant’s balance revoked to the Jones County Jail with credit for time served. Modification shall run concurrent with all existing sentences. The defendant’s case shall terminate court docket number 2024-CR 275.State vs.

Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
NOV. 6-12, 2025NOV. 6Mantrell Blount to G&T Cochran Family LLC; Hwy 18; parcel J3800041; $10,000.00NOV. 7Steven Lee to Stephen Lee Pierson, Jr.; 605 River North Blvd.; parcel J57A00005; $285,000.00 NOV. 10Rafael Orge and Flore M.
The Nov. 8 program begins as usual with the Posting of the Colors by the JROTC and the singing the national anthem. CONTRIBUTED

The Nov. 8 program begins as usual with the Posting of the Colors by the JROTC and the singing the national anthem. CONTRIBUTED

Veterans interviewed as part of annual event

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The 25th Veterans Appreciation Day is now history, but it will be remembered as bringing back the interviews with local veterans and showing an inspiring example of the reason Jones County veterans are respected and beloved by the community.Ret. Col.

GPD wins grant to focus on safety through driver education

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Gray Police Department issued a press release Nov. 12 following the award of a grant from the Governor’s Office of Safety.The release states the GPD is pleased to announce it has received a $33,144 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
Ice skating coming to Butler Hall

Ice skating coming to Butler Hall

Ice skating coming to Butler Hall

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
One of the more exciting portions of this month’s Downtown Development Authority meeting was the announcement of an upcoming Main Street Gray event, perfect for the Christmas season.Main Street Gray Director Ashely Roberson announced plans at the Nov.
Speaker Belinda Chaney posted a list comparing the qualifications of the sole candidate (on left) and the current interim superintendent. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Speaker Belinda Chaney posted a list comparing the qualifications of the sole candidate (on left) and the current interim superintendent. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Citizens’ questions on superintendent sole finalist go unanswered

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The November meeting of the Jones County Board of Education was a marathon, including two hours of presentations from the administrative staff and comments from concerned citizens.Board Chairman Ginger Bailey called the Nov.
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, November 19, 2025
Freddie Ammons is the local veteran of the week. A 1966 graduate of Maggie Califf High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort Benning and was stationed there from 1968 to 1969. He also served one tour of duty at Pielku, Vietnam from 1969 to July 13, 1970, in transportation.
Retiree now enjoying his woodworking business

Retiree now enjoying his woodworking business

Retiree now enjoying his woodworking business

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Lynn Dugger lives in the woods outside Haddock, and he uses the privacy of the trees there to stay busy with wood from trees cut elsewhere.Dugger is a professional woodworker, escalating from part-time when he retired from Grumman Aerospace in Milledgeville seven years ago.
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