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The Gray Garden Club met June 3rd at Bradley Baptist Church with a most informative program entitled “Biological Rhythms in Plants — Science and Practical Applications presented by Dr. Michael Grace.

The Gray Garden Club met June 3rd at Bradley Baptist Church with a most informative program entitled “Biological Rhythms in Plants — Science and Practical Applications presented by Dr. Michael Grace.

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Gray Garden Club news

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Gray Garden Club news
The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

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The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Grady Tyler is the local veteran of the week.He went into the U.S.Maritime Service at 16 years of age. He sailed on a liberty ship, working in the engine room on a four-hours-on/eighthours- off shift. His first trip was to Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Real Life

–george Sheffield
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
“Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the Angel“ Zech 3:3 Joshua was wearing filthy garments. He is trying to minister to God, but his religion can’t minister. Why not? Filthy clothes. Sin.

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College Achievements

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
University of MarylandThe following local student made Dean’s List for Fall 2024: Michelle Garner of Gray.Valdosta State UniversityThe following local students graduated Fall 2024: Clarissa Brown of Gray, Courtney Freeman of Gray, Kristen Mimbs of Gray and Katelyn Ward of Gray.
Jones County School System Clinton Burston introduces himself to Board of Commissioner members at their July 1 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County School System Clinton Burston introduces himself to Board of Commissioner members at their July 1 meeting. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

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BOC approves zoning requests, hears Jake’s Woods update

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Jones County Board of Commissioners cleared the way for the relocation of a church body, dealt with budget items and listened to issues with an airfield at their first July meeting.Chairman Chris Weidner called the July 1 meeting to order.

Impact of data centers in Georgia communities ‘a mixed bag’

Dave Williams
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Whether the quick rise of data centers in Georgia will ultimately prove good or bad for the state’s economy is a hotly debated topic this summer.Georgia boasts the fastest growing data center market in the nation, behind only Virginia — the world’s largest data center market — in volume.
The patriotic hats given to each veteran who attends Jones County Veterans Appreciation Day are always a big hit. FILE PHOTO

The patriotic hats given to each veteran who attends Jones County Veterans Appreciation Day are always a big hit. FILE PHOTO

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Veterans committee considers return of interviews

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Jones County Veterans Committee had its first meeting of 2025 last week to begin preparations for the 25th Veterans Appreciation Day celebration.The June 26 meeting was called to order by committee chairman Ret. Col. Richard Combs, who has led the committee since 2008.

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Real Estate Transactions

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
JUNE 27 – JULY 2, 2025JUNE 27Jerry W. Edmonson to Michael Pippenger; 502 Griswoldville Rd.; parcel J65D00136; $200,000.00 REI Velocity LLC, a Georgia Limited Liability Company to Belinda Graham; 118 Amie Ct.; parcel J65E00507; $156,000.00 JUNE 30Bruce C. Paul Sr. to James J.

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Jail Report

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
JUNE 29 – JULY 4, 2025Darien Donte Allen, 34, arrested 7/2/25 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge felonyJoshua Glenn Beasley, 40, arrested 7/4/25 – criminal trespassRickita Leshae Callaway, 34, arrested 6/29/25 - probation violation for fingerprintable charge misdemeanorRodney Recardo...

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Superior Court Motions

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
JULY 3, 2025PLEAState vs. Jason Edward Franks – five years each cts. 1-2: entering auto, 12 months each cts. 3-4: theft by taking, cts. 5-6: two years for the lesser included offense of financial transaction card fraud.
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