Dodge County News

Law Enforcement Officials have arrested one (1) person in connection with the robbery of the Citizens Bank and Trust Bank in Chauncey, which occurred Thursday morning (09/02/10).
Investigators were following up on a lead near Blackshear in Pierce County. When officers approached a vehicle, the suspect fled from officers leading law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit. The suspect lost control of the fleeing vehicle and wrecked. The suspect was taken into custody.
Law Enforcement Officials executed a search warrant at the suspect’s home in Blackshear. Investigators recovered an undisclosed amount of cash, taken from the CB&T Bank, and other evidence from the bank robbery at the suspect’s residence.
The suspect is facing local charges in Pierce County as result of the car chase and is facing armed robbery charges in Dodge County. Additional arrests are expected in the case. Law Enforcement Officials are withholding the suspect’s name at this time. The investigation is ongoing by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, the GBI, and FBI.

By Chad W. Smith
The Dodge County Indians football team opened their 2010 season at home against the Appling County Pirates in a non-region match-up last Friday. The Indians jumped out to 14-0 lead after two quarters of play and added a field goal in the third quarter to lead 17-0. The Pirates then came storming back in the last quarter and a half to score 18 unanswered points and overtake Dodge and then hold on for the 18-17 win in the final minutes.
The Indians first score came as Dodge County’s Leonard Floyd ran the opening kick-off back 82 yards for a touchdown. Cole Evans’ point after kick was good and the Indians took the early lead 7-0 at the 11:47 mark of the first quarter. The Pirates and Indians traded punts on the next couple of possessions. [Full Story »]