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Train takes life of Gresston man

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Wednesday, July 17. 2019
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A Gresston man was killed when the pickup truck he was driving was hit by a train.
Casey Don Belflower, age 26, of Gresston, was killed when the 2004 Toyota Tundra pickup truck he was driving was hit in the passenger’s side by a southbound Norfolk Southern train on Wednesday, July 10 at approximately 11:44 a.m.

The accident happened at the Mann Road railroad crossing near the Cochran Highway.

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests for July 1, 2019 through July 15, 2019:

Larry Burton Bailey, age 18, of Swainsboro, was arrested for battery and aggravated battery.

Michelle Wyenette Buttery, age 48, of Eastman, was arrested for neglect of disabled adult or elderly person by guardian/caretaker (felony).

Timothy Joshua Collins, age 33, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation and obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers.

Casey Floyd, age 30, of Cochran, was arrested for probation violation.

Darius Tamious Gibson, age 24, of Milan, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Amy Michelle Jones, age 43, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal trespass.
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Collision with train takes life

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Wednesday, July 10. 2019
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An Eastman man was killed when the 18 wheeler he was driving was hit by a train.

According to the Georgia State Patrol, Morgan Cole Sheffield, age 23, died after the 1999 Freightliner log truck he was driving was struck by a Norfolk Southern train in Chauncey on Wednesday, July 3. Apparently, Sheffield was leaving Koppers Utilities Industrial Products and had partially crossed the railroad tracks and was waiting for traffic on US 341 before moving onto the highway. The northbound train then hit the trailer.

Sheffield was taken by helicopter to a Macon hospital where he was pronounced dead. The engineer and a conductor on the train were injured and were taken to Dodge County Hospital.

The accident happened at approximately 1:47 p.m.
The Eastman Police Department announces the following arrests for the week of July 2, 2019 – July 9, 2019:

Tony Bolton, age 24, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal trespass, private.
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Niblett resigns as recreation director

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Wednesday, July 3. 2019
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By Cindy Eckles
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Dodge County Recreation Director (DCRD) Travis Niblett gave his letter of resignation to Dodge County Manager Spence Barron on Monday, July 1, 2019.

The resignation letter stated, “ I would like to thank Dodge County for the opportunity to serve our community for the past seven years. This job has definitely been my most challenging undertaking, but also the most rewarding. I hope that you will find a successor who has the same dedication and love for our kids and for our parks and recreation that I shared.

In my time as DCRD, my team has managed to improve facilities and programs despite the lack of financial resources. My hope is that one day, our community leaders will understand the value of a good recreation and parks program. I also hope that they will come to understand the funding that is necessary to run a successful recreation and parks program.

I have made many life-long friends during my time here, and I hope to remain active in our community. I wish only the best for DCRD, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for our department.
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