Cayden Gilmore (8) joins his teammates to celebrate a third-quarter touchdown during Friday’s preseason scrimmage win against Jasper County. SEE FULL SCRIMMAGE COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Cayden Gilmore (8) joins his teammates to celebrate a third-quarter touchdown during Friday’s preseason scrimmage win against Jasper County. SEE FULL SCRIMMAGE COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Friday night lights are back!

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Cayden Gilmore (8) joins his teammates to celebrate a third-quarter touchdown during Friday’s preseason scrimmage win against Jasper County.
Greyhounds sound on offense, defense in win over Jasper

Greyhounds sound on offense, defense in win over Jasper

Greyhounds sound on offense, defense in win over Jasper

Brad Harrison
Since early last November, the Greyhounds have been striving to show what kind of team they would be in 2026.A strong crowd gathered Friday at Greyhound Field for a glimpse of just that, and Jones County showed strong play on both sides of the ball in easily handling a Jasper County team coming off…
Ensley Barnes is mobbed at home plate after Monday’s game-winning homer. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Ensley Barnes is mobbed at home plate after Monday’s game-winning homer. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Barnes walks Lady Hounds off to win over Veterans

Brad Harrison
With one swing of the bat, Ensley Barnes sent the Lady Greyhounds home as winners on Monday night.With one runner aboard in the bottom of the seventh, Barnes blasted a homer above the left-field wall to give Jones County a 5-3 win that came after the visiting Warhawks steadily rallied to tie the…
Clarence S. Foskey

Clarence S. Foskey

Clarence S. Foskey

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May 6, 1958 - Aug. 1, 2026Clarence S. Foskey passed away in the early morning hours of Aug.1, 2026, at his home in Jones County. Clarence, born May 6, 1958, was the youngest boy and the eighth of nine children born to the late Cleveland Jim and Thelma Alice Hall Foskey in Eastman, GA. Clarence…
Betty Clara Elder Greene

Betty Clara Elder Greene

Betty Clara Elder Greene

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June 6, 1939 - Aug. 5, 2026Betty Clara Elder Greene, of 155 Royal Lane, Gray, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Aug. 5, 2026, at 87 years of age. Betty was born in Monticello, Georgia, on June 6, 1939, the daughter of the late William (Bill) Dixon Elder and Virginia Harper Elder.Betty married…
Jacqueline Barnes Kitchens

Jacqueline Barnes Kitchens

Jacqueline Barnes Kitchens

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Oct. 23, 1937 - Aug. 2, 2026Jacqueline Barnes Kitchens, 88, of Jones County, passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Hart’s Mortuary, Jones County Chapel. The Reverend Butch Mullis officiated.The family greeted friends one hour prior to the…
CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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JONESSATURDAY, AUG. 15What: Jones County Hunter Education Class When: Sat., Aug. 15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Jones County Fire Station 5 in Wayside More info: There is no cost for this class. All supplies are provided. Signing up for the classes on the DNR web site is required and easy. Simply go to…

Crime Watch

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The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department July 20 – Aug. 3, 2026July 20Speeding with marijuana possessionOfficer Holloway was stationary on Gray Hwy. when he observed a vehicle…

Community invited to share ideas for future of Jones County

Special To The Jones County News
Jones County is asking residents, business owners, employees, students and visitors to help shape the future of the community by participating in a countywide community survey.The survey is part of an initiative to better define Jones County’s identity by gathering input from the people who know it…
Jones County Commissioner Wendy Vaughn and Griffin Moore after he was recognized for his St. Nick’s Necessities program. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Jones County Commissioner Wendy Vaughn and Griffin Moore after he was recognized for his St. Nick’s Necessities program. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

Commissioners set another work session for cemetery; cats cause complaints

Debbie Lurie-Smith
The Jones County Board of Commissioners recognized a special service project and listened to ideas about State Place Cemetery at last week’s meeting.Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Aug. 4 meeting to order. The prayer and pledge were led by Rev. Wilbur Greene with New Damascus Church.The…

20 cases indicted on usual charges

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Jones County’s Grand Jury met last week and brought back true bill indictments on all but one of the items considered.Jury members considered 21 bills of indictment and true billed 20 of the charges presented at the Aug. 3 session. The cases were presented to the jurors by officers with the Jones…
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Cayden Gilmore (8) joins his teammates to celebrate a third-quarter touchdown during Friday’s preseason scrimmage win against Jasper County. SEE FULL SCRIMMAGE COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Cayden Gilmore (8) joins his teammates to celebrate a third-quarter touchdown during Friday’s preseason scrimmage win against Jasper County. SEE FULL SCRIMMAGE COVERAGE IN SPORTS >> PAGE B1 BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Cayden Gilmore (8) joins his teammates to celebrate a third-quarter touchdown during Friday’s preseason scrimmage win against Jasper County.

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Chief of Operations Greg Beni (l-r) received a 5-year service award, Tim Daniel a 15-year award, and Stephen Holloway for 20 years. William Swift (not pictured) was given a 25-year service award .

Chief of Operations Greg Beni (l-r) received a 5-year service award, Tim Daniel a 15-year award, and Stephen Holloway for 20 years. William Swift (not pictured) was given a 25-year service award .

Firefighters honored at annual appreciation dinner

Story And Photos By Debbie Lurie-smith
The annual Jones County Fire Rescue Volunteer Appreciation dinner took place last weekend, recognizing the volunteers who help keep the county safe, with a…
Travious B. Glover

Travious B. Glover

Driver pleads guilty, gets 12 months for hit and run

Debbie Lurie-Smith
A Warner Robins man was sentenced to 12 months on probation after being tracked down for a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Highway 49 in Jones County…

Streets added to no-trucks list; subdivison plat approved

Debbie Lurie-Smith
Gray City Council members quickly took care of city business at their August meeting with all council members present.Mayor Ed Barbee called the Aug. 3 meeting…
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sporting events

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Want to add an event? Send it to us! >> sports@jcnews.comVolleyball: Aug. 13, vs. Rutland and Taylor County, at Rutland Volleyball: Aug. 15, Middle…
The Lady Hounds host a tournament for the first time in program history on Saturday at the JCHS Gymnasium. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds host a tournament for the first time in program history on Saturday at the JCHS Gymnasium. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds begin season with road sweep

Brad Harrison
Facing off against someone else isn’t new for the Volley Hounds, who in the last half the summer played against other nearby teams in offseason scrimmages.Now,…
Greyhounds sound on offense, defense in win over Jasper

Greyhounds sound on offense, defense in win over Jasper

Greyhounds sound on offense, defense in win over Jasper

Brad Harrison
Since early last November, the Greyhounds have been striving to show what kind of team they would be in 2026.A strong crowd gathered Friday at Greyhound Field…
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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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JONESSATURDAY, AUG. 15What: Jones County Hunter Education Class When: Sat., Aug. 15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Jones County Fire Station 5 in Wayside More info:…
CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSATURDAY,…

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Submit your events to articles@jcnews.comSee more events and a regional events calendar online at www.jcnews.com LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEMJONESSATURDAY,…
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Obituaries 

Clarence S. Foskey

Clarence S. Foskey

Clarence S. Foskey

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May 6, 1958 - Aug. 1, 2026Clarence S. Foskey passed away in the early morning hours of Aug.1, 2026, at his home in Jones County. Clarence, born May 6, 1958,…
Betty Clara Elder Greene

Betty Clara Elder Greene

Betty Clara Elder Greene

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June 6, 1939 - Aug. 5, 2026Betty Clara Elder Greene, of 155 Royal Lane, Gray, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Aug. 5, 2026, at 87 years of age. Betty was…
Jacqueline Barnes Kitchens

Jacqueline Barnes Kitchens

Jacqueline Barnes Kitchens

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Oct. 23, 1937 - Aug. 2, 2026Jacqueline Barnes Kitchens, 88, of Jones County, passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m., Saturday,…
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