Dodge County News

Competing in the fifth leg of the Tour of Georgia series, eleven wrestlers from Dodge County took to the mats to take on wrestlers from Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina.
After a full day of very physical wrestling, exciting over-time bouts, and a few close losses, the Jr. Indians brought home 15 medals for their efforts.
Battling in the 14U (14 & 13 years old) bracket at 105 pounds, first year wrestler Trey Mosely recorded several pins and earned a Silver medal; his second medal of his career. At 12U 95 pounds and 14U 95 pounds, seasoned wrestler Jacob Danforth recorded several first-period pins against extremely tough opponents to earn a Silver medal and Bronze medal. [Full Story »] 

By Chuck Eckles
Eastman city council members instructed city manager Bea Edge to set up a joint meeting between the Eastman City Council, the Dodge County Commissioners, the Heart of Georgia Airport Authority and the Dodge County/Eastman Development Authority at their meeting on Monday, January 11. [Full Story »] 

First baby born [Full Story »] 

Willie Jane Simmons has been named the Grand Marshal for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2010. Pastor Derrick Cook, from Jeffersonville, former pastor of Mr. Zion Church will be the guest speaker after the parade at the court house circle. [Full Story »] 

By Jordie Davies
Class rings symbolize school spirit and individual accomplishments of the student. The wearing of a class ring is a tradition that goes back 170 years.
At Dodge County High School (DCHS), the junior class is putting a new spin on this rite of passage. [Full Story »] 

Asphalt driveways can begin to look pretty worn and faded after a few harsh winters. And it is only natural for a homeowner to want to get the restoration done as cheaply as possible. But as you concentrate on your home repair projects this summer, beware of asphalt paving scam operators. [Full Story »] 

Legals for January 13, 2010 [Full Story »] 

Thoughts From The Right Side
By Marshall Miller

If a person had invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 Composite Index in 1957, with dividends reinvested, it would have grown to $1.9 million today, a not bad at all 10.9 annual percentage return, considering the financial turmoil we have been experiencing. Pick and choose carefully and you will do a lot better than average. [Full Story »]