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Commissioners look at fixing future drainage problems

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Jones County Commissioners dealt with a text amendment that has nothing to do with data centers at their second meeting in October but will nevertheless have impact on county residents.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Oct. 21 meeting to order with the opening prayer and pledge led by Rev.
Nora Lee earlier this year. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Nora Lee earlier this year. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Nora Lee Byron: devoted, loved caregiver

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Nora Lee Byron has spent considerably more time in other people’s homes than her own much of her life and helped raise many more children than she birthed.Byron, 85, is now a semi-retired caregiver, only helping a couple of families much less frequently than during her nearly 40 years ‘on the job.
At the October meeting of Gray Garden Club, Tia Litke of Bramble Bottom Farms in Haddock presented a program entitled Lavender, about healing properties of lavender and how to propagate. She brought fresh cuttings and dried flowers for members.

At the October meeting of Gray Garden Club, Tia Litke of Bramble Bottom Farms in Haddock presented a program entitled Lavender, about healing properties of lavender and how to propagate. She brought fresh cuttings and dried flowers for members.

Gray Garden Club

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Gray Garden Club

Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”(Eph 4:32) This verse should be underlined in your Bible and burned onto your heart! This verse speaks of a kindness that we as Christians are to have.
I am free

I am free

I am free

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Pastor & Mrs. Joe L. RidleyThere is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.
Brother Stewart’s pavilion at the Walnut Creed Shooting Preserve in Jones County was filled as usual for the 12th Annual Salute to Georgia Sheriffs held Oct. 16. CONTRIBUTED

Brother Stewart’s pavilion at the Walnut Creed Shooting Preserve in Jones County was filled as usual for the 12th Annual Salute to Georgia Sheriffs held Oct. 16. CONTRIBUTED

Salute honors Georgia Sheriff of the Year

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The 12th annual Salute to Georgia Sheriffs took place last week and honored the sheriff of Barrow County, who navigated through a tragedy felt nationwide one year ago.

Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
OCT. 16, 2025PLEASState vs. Kasey Rodney Soles – 12 months each ct. 1: battery family violence, ct. 3: cruelty to children in third degree. Counts to run consecutively for a total of 24 months.Sentence to be served on probation. Credit for time served 5/3/25 – 5/6/25.State vs.
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