The Dodge County News

Age: 79

Died: Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.

Several Dodge County High School Indian football players were named to the Region 3-AAA All Region Football Team.
Jacob Gurien was named to the first team offense as an offensive lineman. Romello Cummings, defensive lineman and Marlek Lamb, defensive back, were also named to the first team defense.
Landon Martin, quarterback; Roscoe Wilcox, running back; Devonare Jackson, wide receiver; Hunter Graham, tight-end; and Cain Peterson, offensive line were all named to the second team offense for the region.
Second team defense honors went to Josh Edwards, defensive line; Devonta Floyd, linebacker; and Cam Young, defensive back.
Dodge County seniors Cummings, Lamb, Edwards and Jackson were recognized.
Dodge County juniors recognized were Gurien, Martin, Wilcox, Graham, Peterson and Floyd.
One Dodge County sophomore, Young, was recognized.

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The following arrests were reported by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office for the week of December 17, 2013 through December 29, 2013.
John Tedders, December 17, 2013, burglary (three counts), interference with government property (two counts), theft by taking (one count) and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (two counts). [Full Story »] 

Dear editor,
Nothing happens just because we wish for it to. Many of the younger generations cannot find their way because they are not trained for it. Feeling good without doing good, doing things when the mood suits them and doing things with a condition has become their way of life.
The fault lies with parents and all adults that have a relationship with children. Children don’t do what we expect but what we inspect. A child may hate you for doing the right thing and it’s ok but that doesn’t make them right. Children are not raised on no’s. Can I stay out until two o’clock? No. Can I go on a date at thirteen? No. [Full Story »] 

Dear editor,
I’m researching the history of railroads and villages (towns) in Dodge County. I am seeking the following information: early maps of Dodge County (pre World War I), plots (maps) of early villages (towns) such as Normandale, Chauncey, Chester, Empire, etc., plots (maps) of the railroads in Dodge County such as “W and T,” Oconee Western, “M and B,” Ocmulgee and Horse Creek, Southern Dodge and Western Telfair (Ocmulgee Normadale Railroad), Wilcox through Temperance to Normandale. [Full Story »] 

Age: 81

Died: Sunday, December 29, 2013

Arrangements: Westmoreland Funeral Home and Crematory of Marion, North Carolina has charge of arrangements.

Age: 49

Died: Monday, December 30, 2013

Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.

Another reason to quit the National Rifle Association and consider joining Gun Owners of America (GunOwners.org) instead: The NRA has endorsed Republican “moderate” John Cornyn (RINO - Texas) over challenger Steve Stockman in the 2014 Republican Primary. The NRA tries to get along by going along, making deals with liberals and “centrists” instead of fighting them. I’m not a member of either group. I know this - GOA would never endorse John Cornyn. I’m guessing they will endorse Steve Stockman.
An endorsement of Gun Owners of America by a great American: “The only no-compromise gun lobby in Washington.”
Dr. Ron Paul, retired Texas Congressman   toll-free message at 1-888-322-1414  The-Free-Foundation.org  
Dr. Paul is on Facebook also.
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Eastman police, Dodge County deputies and Emergency Medical Services were called to the Eastman Motel about a man not breathing at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24. [Full Story »]