Charges against a former Gray Police Officer were released by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Thursday morning as well as the Gray Police Department.The GBI release states William Paul Hathaway, 54, of Gray was arrested and charged with sexual battery. It also states Hathaway is no longer…
GBI arrests former Gray Police officer
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Charges against a former Gray Police Officer were released by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Thursday morning as well as the Gray Police Department.The GBI release states William Paul Hathaway, 54, of Gray was arrested and charged with sexual battery.News
Jones County High School graduates Phyllis Kitchens Thurmond (Class of 1981), Chair of the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter, and Bonita J. Jenkins (Class of 1982), 2026 Augusta Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chair, pause for a photo on Capitol Hill during the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. CONTRIBUTED
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Two Jones County High School graduates recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent not only their respective communities but also their hometown of…
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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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Jones County’s Board of Tax Assessors had good news at their August meeting with a much-improved sales ratio audit from the state and the explanation of a new…
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Greyhounds eager to host nation’s winningest program in season openerThey’re the nation’s winningest football team with a staggering 24 state titles, six…
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Richter ready to seize opportunity as Toledo’s QB1If John Alan Richter feels like he has been in this boat before, it’s because he indeed has.Entering the 2026…
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The early part of last November was a moment of surrealness when it came to the Jones County football program.In a time where in years past the work was…
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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:…
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Aug. 15, 2026James Leroy Davidson, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 15, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.Born in Macon, GA, James was the son of…
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Oct. 29, 1942 - Aug. 11, 2026unseen. She had many interests, but she was perhaps best known for her cooking, especially the many cakes she baked and shared…
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Oct. 18, 1930 - Aug. 16, 2026Julius W. “ Dude” Haskins, 95, of Gray, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Dude was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Chester GA to the late…