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The city of Portsmouth, Virginia, almost solved a problem for Jones County in a Jan. 23 city council meeting.After regular business was concluded, Mayor Lisa Lucas-Burke made a motion to add a new item to the agenda, which passed by a vote of 4-3.
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Oct 1, 2024 · Debbie Lurie-Smith. Wednesday, October 9, 2024. A Jones County father and son are facing aggravated assault charges following a shooting that was reported to law enforcement by the victim in the midst of recent hurricane conditions. Kelly Edward Cleary Jr., 35, and Kelly Edward Cleary Sr. Page 1.
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Oct 2, 2024 · Brad Harrison. Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The Lady Greyhounds got their second shot at two of the region’s top teams with both ELCA and Union Grove coming to the JCHS softball field for a pair of region games on Tuesday and Wednesday. And although Jones County hung closer than in the previous meetings with both teams, the Lady Hounds fell ...
TSPLOST aims for better roads, less property taxes
20 hours ago · One of the least discussed items on the Nov. 5 ballot could make a big difference for the day-to-day lives Jones County residents if it is approved.That item is the question of approval of a Transportation Local Option Sales Tax for Jones County. Approval of the TSPLOST will amount to an additional penny tax for purchases in the county.The ...
Appeal nets little change for 2023 sales ratio study
20 hours ago · The result of an appeal of Jones County’s 2023 sales ratio study resulted in three sample properties being removed, increasing the sales ratio from 31.26 to 31.43. The goal to be in compliance is 36.The 2023 ratio is actually worse than 2022’s ratio of 32.9, showing regression instead of moving toward equal values for all properties in the ...
Hounds jump on ELCA early on way to dominant win
1 day ago · STOCKBRIDGE – Kickoff for the Greyhounds was 30 minutes than earlier on Friday when they traveled north to take on Eagles Landing Christian Academy.Anyone arriving after the game’s first few minutes missed quite a lot.JCHS needed less than six minutes to jump all over a Chargers team that entered the game with momentum, trouncing ELCA 42-14 after leading 21-0 with 6:43 left in the first ...
Hounds rally to collect first region win - Jones County News
Mar 13, 2024 · The Greyhounds began this season showing a penchant for being able to battle back after falling behind. Last Thursday against Eagles Landing, that tenacity enabled Jones County to pull itself off the mat for its first region win of the season.
JCHS Class of 2024: Principal, students share messages
May 29, 2024 · Principal, students share messages With the usual excitement, trepidation, traditional occasional outbursts from family members, and, of course, Pomp and Circumstance, Jones County High School recognized its senior class with the 2024 graduation ceremony May 21. Principal Dennis Woolfolk welcomed everyone …
Jackson County sheriff honored at annual salute
Oct 25, 2023 · It was a full house at the pavilion of the Walnut Creek Shooting Preserve for Oct. 19 Sheriff’s Salute. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff. Lt. Governor Burt Jones was the keynote speaker for the annual event. COURTESY OF JONES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Sheriff Butch Reece (l-r) with Deputy Edwin Ivey of the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office and ...
BOC cuts tax rate to balance higher property valuations
Aug 28, 2024 · BOC cuts tax rate to balance higher property valuations. Jones County Commissioners had more good news for taxpayers at the conclusion of last week’s meeting with a rollback of the tax rate.The Aug. 20 meeting was called to order by Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Weidner, and Jones County CFO Lavita Crutchfield led the opening prayer ...