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Real Estate Transactions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
JULY 4-10, 2025JULY 7Christopher D. Lumpkin to REI Leocity II LLC, a Georgia Limited Liability Company; 290 Chambers Rd.; parcel J4700022; $112,700.00 Paul Nathaniel Meadows as Administrator of the Estate of Carolyn Irene Dean Meadows to Janelisse Cruz Lebron; 3650 Confederate Dr.

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Superior Court Motions

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
JULY 10, 2025PLEASState vs. Areon D. Outlaw – 20 years for the offense of voluntary manslaughter.Sentence to be served on probation, credit for time served and all monies previously paid on this sentence.State vs. Dequarious Lockett – 100 days for the offense of criminal trespass.

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Crime Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department June 26 – July 9, 2025.June 26Suspicious personCorp.
New Clifton Ridge Principal Chance Scott (lleft) and Interim School Superintendent Clinton Burston after the July 11 called meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH /Staff

New Clifton Ridge Principal Chance Scott (lleft) and Interim School Superintendent Clinton Burston after the July 11 called meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH /Staff

Scott named principal of Clifton Ridge Middle

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Jones County Board of Education members appointed a new principal of Clifton Ridge Middle School at a called meeting last week.At the conclusion of the July 11 meeting, Interim School Superintendent Clinton Burston announced the appointment of Chance Scott as the new CRMS principal.
Work-based learning students receive hands-on training during summer BASF program tours and demonstrations. CONTRIBUTED

Work-based learning students receive hands-on training during summer BASF program tours and demonstrations. CONTRIBUTED

JCHS students participate in BASF Summer Tech Academy

Bethany Tapee
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Jones County High School’s College and Career Academy launched its inaugural week-long BASF Summer Tech Academy, providing students with hands-on technical experience in fields such as engineering, aviation, information technology, programming, robotics, welding, and more through daily lessons in...

Driver dies, five injured in wreck

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
A single vehicle accident on Graham Road July 3 resulted in the death of the driver and injuries to all five passengers.A report of the fatal collision by Jones County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christopher Dominguez stated he was dispatched to the scene of the accident at 8:30 p.m.

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Redistricting plan put on hold for city’s 2025 election

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
City Council members had some disappointing news about their proposed redistricting at the July Business meeting.Mayor Ed Barbee called the July 7 meeting to order, and City Attorney John Newberry asked to add an additional item to the agenda to discuss redistricting.

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Lawmakers conclude listening tour on access to cancer care

Ty Tagami
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
About 66,000 Georgians will get cancer this year, and 19,000 of them will die.That sobering estimate by the American Cancer Society explains why state lawmakers decided to study the disease this summer in an attempt to reduce the rate.“We are above the average for the nation,” Dr.
Jones County Commissioners and Gray City Council members at a June 30 meeting to start negotiations for the SPLOST renewal. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Commissioners and Gray City Council members at a June 30 meeting to start negotiations for the SPLOST renewal. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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City, county leaders to proceed with SPLOST renewal

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jones County Commissioners hosted Gray City Council members last week for the first meeting about the renewal of the county’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Weidner opened the June 30 meeting with a welcome to all in attendance.
Jones County has been part of the Georgia Statewide Bible reading effort for the past seven years. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County has been part of the Georgia Statewide Bible reading effort for the past seven years. CONTRIBUTED

Jones County to join statewide Bible reading

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jones County is participating in the Georgia Statewide Bible Reading for the seventh year as the event continues to grow across the nation and world.The leader for the Jones County session is Debra Hall, who is dedicated to helping spread the word of God and leads several events throughout the year.
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