Dodge County News

For the past few years, the annual Eastman Lions Parade has been held at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

Due to numerous requests, the parade will be scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010 this year.

For many years, the parade was held at 1:00 p.m. and then was changed to an evening parade.

Parents of younger children and some of the school groups have expressed a desire to see the parade returned to afternoon scheduling.

The 2010 Christmas Parade Grand Marshall will be Lawrence W. “Dubby” Coffee, Jr.

The Eastman Lions Club is sincerely appreciative for any positive feedback offered, and truly appreciates all of the local participation in the parade. [Full Story »] 

The Eastman/Dodge County Airport Authority has donated chain link fence to the Faithful Hearts Animal Shelter (FHAS), after the Federal Aviation Administration deemed the fencing obsolete for airport use.




John Clements donated the use of his trailer and county employees and prisoners loaded the fence.




FHAS President Tony Burnham stated, “I am overwhelmed by the support we have received from the Dodge County community, individuals, businesses, civic groups and governments, by joining together to get the shelter built. On behalf of the Faithful Hearts Board and membership, my sincere thanks.”

The Middle Georgia Hurricanes participated in the Children’s Healthcare Fastpitch Classic Softball Tournament on Saturday, October 23, 2010 through Sunday, October 24, 2010. USSSA hosted the tournament to raise money for disabled children.

The Hurricanes played a total of 10 games and finished second out of 26 teams.

Pitchers for the Hurricanes are Briana Perdue, Amber Coy, Morgan Page and Kayla Quakenbush.

Faith Manning and Margaret Simmons both had “inside the park” home runs on Sunday.

Kaylee Peterson led the team with RTI’s.

Pictured above (front row, l-r) are Elizabeth Mathis, Kaylee Peterson, Kiley Dix, Keaton Thomas and Morgan Page; (middle row, l-r) is Margaret Simmons, Briana Perdue, Amber Coy, Kayla Quakenbush, Faith Manning and TaNiya Moye and (back row , l-r) are coaches Brian Perdue and Phil Moye.