Dodge County News

Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said the tireless efforts of state Rep. Jimmy Pruett, R-Eastman, have created a situation where the Eastman Career Center, located in Dodge County, will not have to close – as was previously scheduled for July 1. [Full Story »]

The Dodge County Indian baseball team roared into the playoffs on Friday, May 4, 2012 and came away with two wins against the Lamar County Trojans. Jordan Smith got the 7-2 win for the Indians in the first game and Aron Chick won the second game, 8-4.

After a two-week layoff, the Indians looked rusty as they took the field in the first round of the state playoffs. The first inning was rather uneventful for the Indians though it was apparent from a couple of walks and a wild pitch that Smith was not as sharp as usual.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Indians got a hit, two walks and a sacrifice, along with a wild pitch to go up 2-0. With two outs in the second inning, Smith committed a throwing error while trying to throw out a speedy runner who was attempting a bunt hit. However, the play was backed up by right fielder Devin Northcutt who made a strong and accurate throw to second base to cut down the greedy runner and ended the inning.

The Indians added a run in the second inning on a bunt hit by Austin Clements and an RBI double by JoJo Harrison. [Full Story »]