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Let’s move on

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Chuck Eckles

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Wednesday, September 29. 2010

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Letter from the Editor
By Chuck Eckles

Mistakes were made, but they have been fixed. Let’s move on.

Over five years ago, Curtis Peacock began trying to get the Dodge County boat landing fixed because there were times of the year that there was not enough water there to launch a boat. After finding that it would be too expensive to repair the river to make the current landing viable, Peacock began looking to build a new landing.

He did this for free for the good of the citizens of Dodge County. Before a new boat landing could be built, Peacock died and Durwood Graham took up the cause, once again doing it for no fee as a service to the citizens of Dodge County.

After a new site was picked, it was believed that the landing could be built using county equipment and employees, so that is what the commissioners were told. Later, it was discovered that for some of the work, outside contractors would have to be used. Did commission chairman Dan McCranie and county manager Kelly Bowen keep the commissioners informed…no. That was a mistake. Were bids always taken for the work…no, and that was a mistake. Pipe had to be purchased for the roadway leading to the landing. Were bids taken…no, but, Graham found pipe from an individual and it was purchased for over $10,000.00 less than it would have cost from a company that sold pipe.

Did the county spend any more money than they would have anyway? No, they were saved at least $10,000.00.

None of these things were done purposely to hide anything from the commissioners; they were just oversights and a lack of communication, plain and simple. And no, it wasn’t done the right way, but that has been corrected. From now on, the commissioners will be informed, bids will be taken whenever they should be and things will be done the correct way.

So, let’s move on and get the boat ramp project back on track and give the citizens a way they can get on the river and enjoy it.

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#1 Anonymous on 09/29/10 at 08:22 PM [Reply]

Chuck, It's sad when the county news paper owner is in the pocket of the commission chairman. Our government needs to be cleaned up all the way from Dodge County to the White House. So let start now!!

#1.1 Anonymous on 10/05/10 at 07:18 AM [Reply]

Way to go Chuck!! The county forgot to give him a medal or maybe a check for the work he has done.Bring Mr. Graham to the board meeting so he can be rewarded !!!

#2 TG on 09/29/10 at 09:22 PM [Reply]

Come on Mr. Eckles, you are a reporter aren't you. So you pay very close attention to what goes on in our county. The comment you made about the service being done for no fee should really be blown up someone elses .......
The comment has been made over the last several months to certain people of this county that they would not be doing any of the work on the boat landing because they would not share the money. You can play this off as innocent as you like but most of the people in this county really do know what the truth is. And yes, it is time to move on, move on from the way things have been done in the past in this county. And how does anyone know for sure that the work could not have been provided for less expense if no bids were taken. There you go, blowing smoke again. Come on. We are not all as ignorant as you might think. Thank God someone has finally stepped up and is trying to do something about the corruptness being provided by our elected officials. Notes should be taken from Sheriff Jeff Hinson on how to be fair and honest. He is doing a great job.

#3 Dodge County Voter on 09/30/10 at 11:32 PM [Reply]

I have silk fence and pipe for sale. Can I get the same deal as J&B Landscaping and whoever sold pipe to county? Who can I contact for such great pipe deals in the future? You seem to think Mr. Graham got a great deal from his contact but you did not state who or why he gave good ole' Dodge County such a steal. Was said pipe purchased before or after boat landing project go ahead given. Mr. Chairman, is following orders from Mr. Graham worth all this? You were appointed for your leadership not Mr. Graham's. This ordeal confirms what many of your constintuents thought. You are being puppeted by one man not the many who placed you a position that has obviously gotten too big for you to handle.

#4 Citizen on 10/01/10 at 08:19 PM [Reply]

Mr. Eckles, you are making yourself look really stupid with your publications and comments on this issue. I'm sure Mr. Graham appreciates your loyalty, especially since you have covered up his filandering on many occasions. But this is a small town and people do notice things. Mrs. Graham also needs a wake-up call, she is not as well- liked as she thinks.

#5 Anonymous on 10/02/10 at 08:27 PM [Reply]

The problems have not been fixed and will not be until Mr. McCranie is removed from his position because he is too easily influenced by his friends. There is no telling how much of the taxpayers money has been misappropriately spent since his has held his position. It is time to move on to someone who can be trusted to manage our money.

#6 Anonymous on 10/03/10 at 06:03 PM [Reply]

I think that Durwood Graham was in this to make money as he always Does. The REAL question here is "How much in property and timber taxes are not being paid to Dodge County by Durwood Graham because his wife is the Tax Commissioner?" Maybe the lawyers and innocent County Commission Board Members should audit the tax and property records of Dodge County.

#6.1 Pinkie on 10/04/10 at 04:00 AM [Reply]

Can we get an "Amen"? Yes, We Can!

#7 sickandtired on 10/04/10 at 09:13 PM [Reply]

For some reason Mr. Graham has always thought he could get away with anything and usually did. But since the ball has started rolling to maybe put an end to his mightier-than-god attitude and running over people all the time, everyone needs to step-up and get on with finally putting him in his place.

#8 Anonymous on 10/05/10 at 10:16 AM [Reply]

Durwood Graham has a cabin on a 1/2 acre at the river and it's valued in the tax digest is a whopping $5708.00.. Want to see for yourself.. Go to georgia tax assessors .com and take a look..

#9 Tax Payer on 10/06/10 at 08:42 AM [Reply]

The truth will always come out no matter what. Lies will only come back to get you ten fold.

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