It’s time for the 17th annual Fall for Dodge Festival. Downtown Main Street is decorated beautifully with fall decorations to help get us in the spirit. A big thank you to everyone who participated in the lamppost-decorating contest; everyone did an amazing job. The winners will be announced the evening of the festival.
This Saturday, October 29, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., downtown Eastman will be filled with rides, games and activities that will excite kids of all ages! This year’s festival will feature excellent local, live entertainment, which includes the Georgia Peach Dance Academy, Southern Pride Cloggers, Messengers, Destiny Fitness Zumba demonstrations, Spoken For, and more.
Trick-or-treat will take place at the Fall for Dodge Festival from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., and this year we are proud to announce the first ever helicopter candy drop sponsored by MGSU during trick-or-treat downtown. Trick-or-treat will take place in participating neighborhoods following the festival. Please make sure trick-or-treaters are of appropriate age (no adults, please).
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Dr. Rahn named Distinguished Citizen
Dr. James “Jim” Rahn was named this year’s Distinguished Citizen at the Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Chamber Affair held on Thursday, October 6. The annual event awards community members and businesses that go above-and-beyond throughout the year, honors Leadership Dodge graduates and highlights the accomplishments of Eastman-Dodge County as a whole.
The evening was catered by CortLee’s Classic Catering, decorated by Martha Sheldon Flowers and Events, awards by Piddlin’ Peddler and featured a silent auction with items donated by numerous businesses in Dodge County.
This year, seven community awards were given to acknowledge the major accomplishments of the recipients. Award winners were as follows: Business of the Year – Graham and Studstill General Contractors, Inc.; Spotlight Award – Derek Hutchinson; Paul Beebe Community Service Award – Stephanie Burton; Special recognition thank you for 40 years of service – J&J Printing and Office Supplies, Inc.; Agriculture Award - Walker and Watkins Farm, Special recognitions for 20 years of service – Middle Georgia State University Aviation and Distinguished Citizen – Dr. Rahn.
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The evening was catered by CortLee’s Classic Catering, decorated by Martha Sheldon Flowers and Events, awards by Piddlin’ Peddler and featured a silent auction with items donated by numerous businesses in Dodge County.
This year, seven community awards were given to acknowledge the major accomplishments of the recipients. Award winners were as follows: Business of the Year – Graham and Studstill General Contractors, Inc.; Spotlight Award – Derek Hutchinson; Paul Beebe Community Service Award – Stephanie Burton; Special recognition thank you for 40 years of service – J&J Printing and Office Supplies, Inc.; Agriculture Award - Walker and Watkins Farm, Special recognitions for 20 years of service – Middle Georgia State University Aviation and Distinguished Citizen – Dr. Rahn.
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Commissioners hear about air show
By Taelor Rye
Henry Whitfield, director of Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA) Cochran and Eastman campuses, visited the Dodge County Board of Commissioners at the board’s meeting on October 3rd to give details concerning the upcoming 2016 Heart of Georgia Air Show on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The air show, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of the MGA School of Aviation as well as the 50th anniversary of the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport, is anticipated to take place in a more favorable environment than last year’s, which saw unfortunate issues with weather for a few hours.
“Last year, it was a tough day to be at an air show… It rained most of the day,” Whitfield stated, “but fortunately, at about noon, the clouds disappeared, and the crowds appeared.”
Whitfield went on to thank the board of commissioners, the Eastman City Council and the airport authority for sponsoring the event.
In addition, Alcoa has given a $15,000.00 educational grant for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in association with the air show. Due to the assistance of the grant, one activity at the air show will be a STEM educational showcase, which “will showcase STEM activities and careers through interactive exhibits, a flight simulator, and interactions with instructors, pilots, and other professionals in the aviation industry.”
Whitfield explained that students located outside the Dodge County area will be offered transportation support through their school systems, as the school is offering travel grants to teachers who will be bringing students in order to cover the cost of bus drivers and fuel.
Another feature of the air show is a cruise-in, Mike Flanagan explained, which encourages interested participants to “bring your antiques, low riders, rat rods, classics, late models, customs, hot rods, motorcycles, old tractors and any other cool ride you have.”
Each participant in the cruise-in will receive a participation medallion, and there will be prizes for several classes of vehicle.
The following individuals and groups are slated to hold narrated air show performances: Gary Ward, Greg Koontz and the Alabama Boys, Larry King, Chefpitts Airshows, Buck Roetman, Silver Wing Parachute Demonstration Team and the Georgia State Patrol.
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Henry Whitfield, director of Middle Georgia State University’s (MGA) Cochran and Eastman campuses, visited the Dodge County Board of Commissioners at the board’s meeting on October 3rd to give details concerning the upcoming 2016 Heart of Georgia Air Show on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The air show, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of the MGA School of Aviation as well as the 50th anniversary of the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport, is anticipated to take place in a more favorable environment than last year’s, which saw unfortunate issues with weather for a few hours.
“Last year, it was a tough day to be at an air show… It rained most of the day,” Whitfield stated, “but fortunately, at about noon, the clouds disappeared, and the crowds appeared.”
Whitfield went on to thank the board of commissioners, the Eastman City Council and the airport authority for sponsoring the event.
In addition, Alcoa has given a $15,000.00 educational grant for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in association with the air show. Due to the assistance of the grant, one activity at the air show will be a STEM educational showcase, which “will showcase STEM activities and careers through interactive exhibits, a flight simulator, and interactions with instructors, pilots, and other professionals in the aviation industry.”
Whitfield explained that students located outside the Dodge County area will be offered transportation support through their school systems, as the school is offering travel grants to teachers who will be bringing students in order to cover the cost of bus drivers and fuel.
Another feature of the air show is a cruise-in, Mike Flanagan explained, which encourages interested participants to “bring your antiques, low riders, rat rods, classics, late models, customs, hot rods, motorcycles, old tractors and any other cool ride you have.”
Each participant in the cruise-in will receive a participation medallion, and there will be prizes for several classes of vehicle.
The following individuals and groups are slated to hold narrated air show performances: Gary Ward, Greg Koontz and the Alabama Boys, Larry King, Chefpitts Airshows, Buck Roetman, Silver Wing Parachute Demonstration Team and the Georgia State Patrol.
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Homecoming queen chosen
The Dodge County High School 2016-2017 homecoming queen was announced at halftime of the football game on Friday, September 30, 2016. Chosen as homecoming queen was Jurnee Powell, escorted by Christian Spears (c), first runner up was Haley Holloway, escorted by Craig Barton (l) and second runner up was Camryn Studstill, escorted by Crosse Bearden (r). (Photo by Cindy Eckles)
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