Dodge County High School Grappling Indians advance to state tournament
Seven Dodge County High School (DCHS) Grappling Indians recently competed in the 3-AAA Eastern Sectional Tournament in Madison. Competing in a 16-man bracket against wrestlers from the entire eastern half of Georgia, four emerged with a ticket to the state tournament beginning this week in Macon.
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Minnie Estelle Tripp Jones-Sheffield
Age: 69
Died: Wednesday, February 11, 20145
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home,Inc. of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Died: Wednesday, February 11, 20145
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home,Inc. of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Blue Cross Blue Shield victim of data security breach
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reported that it has been a victim of a cyber-attack and there was a breach involving the personal information of its policyholders. Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is closely monitoring the Anthem security breach and want you to protect yourself if you think you may be an affected policyholder.
What happened?
In late January, Anthem discovered the unauthorized access of consumer information including member names, member health identification numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, employment information and income data.
What is Anthem doing to protect my information?
Anthem notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation once the breach was discovered, and sent notices to Anthem consumers responding to consumer questions. Anthem is also working with a cybersecurity firm to evaluate the extent of the attack. They will be providing free credit monitoring and identify protection services to all who were affected. [Full Story »]
What happened?
In late January, Anthem discovered the unauthorized access of consumer information including member names, member health identification numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, employment information and income data.
What is Anthem doing to protect my information?
Anthem notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation once the breach was discovered, and sent notices to Anthem consumers responding to consumer questions. Anthem is also working with a cybersecurity firm to evaluate the extent of the attack. They will be providing free credit monitoring and identify protection services to all who were affected. [Full Story »]
Cloe Indus Taylor Lewis
Age: 64
Died: Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Died: Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Margaret Hazel Cook Yancey
Age: 89
Died: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Died: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
IRS warns citizens of tax scams
The Internal Revenue Service is warning citizens to be aware that there are tax scammers that will try to get your information.
IRS-Impersonation
Telephone Scam
An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license.
In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting.
Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information.
If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request.
Note that the IRS will never:
1) call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill; [Full Story »]
IRS-Impersonation
Telephone Scam
An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license.
In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting.
Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information.
If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request.
Note that the IRS will never:
1) call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill; [Full Story »]
Legals February 11, 2015, Page 1
1004 CONDEMNATIONS
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NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT LESS THAN $25,000.00
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-13-49(n), any party claiming an interest in the following property is hereby notified that on January 15, 2015, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SIX HUNDRED NINE DOLLARS ($609.00) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
You are further notified that you may file a claim within thirty (30) days of the second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim complying with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 16-13-49 to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested.
This 23rd day of January, 2015.
Timothy G. Vaughn
District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, Georgia 31023
Seizing Agency:
SGT. GARY WIDENER
Eastman Police Department
P.O. Box 40
Eastman, GA 31023 [Full Story »]
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NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT LESS THAN $25,000.00
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-13-49(n), any party claiming an interest in the following property is hereby notified that on January 15, 2015, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SIX HUNDRED NINE DOLLARS ($609.00) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
You are further notified that you may file a claim within thirty (30) days of the second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim complying with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 16-13-49 to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested.
This 23rd day of January, 2015.
Timothy G. Vaughn
District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, Georgia 31023
Seizing Agency:
SGT. GARY WIDENER
Eastman Police Department
P.O. Box 40
Eastman, GA 31023 [Full Story »]
Squaws and Indians end season with two wins each; Host Region 1-AAA Tournament in Eastman this week
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Squaws and Indians ended their regular seasons with two wins each last week. The Squaws defeated Toombs County 71 to 25 and Islands 73 to 14 while the Indians defeated Toombs County, 65 to 49 and Islands 61 to 59.
The tenth ranked Squaws finished the regular season 20 and four and a perfect 10 and zero in Region 1-AAA side A. The first place finish in the sub-region gives Dodge County the right to host the semi-finals and finals of the Region 1-AAA tournament on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14. [Full Story »]
The tenth ranked Squaws finished the regular season 20 and four and a perfect 10 and zero in Region 1-AAA side A. The first place finish in the sub-region gives Dodge County the right to host the semi-finals and finals of the Region 1-AAA tournament on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14. [Full Story »]
Reward Check Presented
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, a Dodge County citizen was awarded a check for $4,000.00 for a tip that he turned into the arson hotline. The tip was in reference to a structure fire in Dodge County in 2012 that helped lead to an arrest and conviction of the arsonist. Accepting the check on behalf of the anonymous tipster was Dodge County Sheriff Lynn Sheffield. Pictured (l-r) William Bishop with Georgia Arson Control, Inc., M. Dwayne Garriss, State Fire Marshal; Sheffield; Mike Patterson, Dodge County deputy; and James Atkins, Dodge County Fire Investigator. Citizens are reminded that tips can be called into the Arson Hotline at 1-800-282-5804 or locally to the sheriff’s office. (Photo by Tracey Graham)
Dodge deputies make arrests
The following arrests were reported by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office for the dates February 2, 2015 through February 9, 2015.
Christopher Wilson – 2/2/15 – one count terroristic threats and acts.
Travis Mizell – 2/3/15 – one count possession of Schedule III controlled substance; one count possession of methamphetamine; and one count possession of a drug related object.
Jacob Rogers – 2/3/15 – one count possession of methamphetamine; one count possession of marijuana; and one count possession of a drug related object.
Roscoe Nash – 2/6/15 – one count fleeing/attempting to elude; one count suspended license; and one count failure to maintain lane.
Garon Turner – 2/6/15 – one count simple battery and one count obstruction of officer.
Andrew Cravey – 2/9/15 – two counts deposit account fraud.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announces the following data for criminal and civil services for 2014: criminal arrests, 649 (includes new criminal charges, violation of probation and parole, child support, and outstanding warrants for other agencies); total number of inmates booked, housed and/or released for Dodge County and other agencies, 1,679; civil papers served, 930; subpoenas, 1,255; FiFa, 83; child support (civil action only), 364; temporary protective orders, 15.
Christopher Wilson – 2/2/15 – one count terroristic threats and acts.
Travis Mizell – 2/3/15 – one count possession of Schedule III controlled substance; one count possession of methamphetamine; and one count possession of a drug related object.
Jacob Rogers – 2/3/15 – one count possession of methamphetamine; one count possession of marijuana; and one count possession of a drug related object.
Roscoe Nash – 2/6/15 – one count fleeing/attempting to elude; one count suspended license; and one count failure to maintain lane.
Garon Turner – 2/6/15 – one count simple battery and one count obstruction of officer.
Andrew Cravey – 2/9/15 – two counts deposit account fraud.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announces the following data for criminal and civil services for 2014: criminal arrests, 649 (includes new criminal charges, violation of probation and parole, child support, and outstanding warrants for other agencies); total number of inmates booked, housed and/or released for Dodge County and other agencies, 1,679; civil papers served, 930; subpoenas, 1,255; FiFa, 83; child support (civil action only), 364; temporary protective orders, 15.
Eastman police make arrests recently
The Eastman Police Department made the following arrests the week of February 2, 2015 through February 10, 2015.
Zacchaus Wilcox, age 18, 5833 North Street, Eastman, one count of obstructing law enforcement officers.
Steven Causey, age 42, 29 Industrial Park Drive, McRae, one count failure to pay (FTP) bench warrant.
Brandon Lampkin, age 27, 10 Liberty Street, Eastman, one count probation violation.
Cedric King, age 30, 114 Ward Hill Church Lane, Cochran, one count obstructing law enforcement officers and one count suspended license.
Vick Edwards, age 41, 321 Smith Street, Eastman, one count possession and use of drug related objects and one count criminal trespass.
Jessica Albright, age 28, 225 Sophia Drive, Eastman, one count probation violation.
Harold Deloach, age 48, 28 Mockingbird Lane, Cochran, one count probation violation.
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Zacchaus Wilcox, age 18, 5833 North Street, Eastman, one count of obstructing law enforcement officers.
Steven Causey, age 42, 29 Industrial Park Drive, McRae, one count failure to pay (FTP) bench warrant.
Brandon Lampkin, age 27, 10 Liberty Street, Eastman, one count probation violation.
Cedric King, age 30, 114 Ward Hill Church Lane, Cochran, one count obstructing law enforcement officers and one count suspended license.
Vick Edwards, age 41, 321 Smith Street, Eastman, one count possession and use of drug related objects and one count criminal trespass.
Jessica Albright, age 28, 225 Sophia Drive, Eastman, one count probation violation.
Harold Deloach, age 48, 28 Mockingbird Lane, Cochran, one count probation violation.
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R.I.P. Coach Dean Smith
R.I.P. Coach Dean Smith (1931-2015)
House Speaker John Boehner says all the right things, but isn’t at all what we need. He continues to sell out, working with the Demoleft Party (Socialist Party USA). The Demoleft wants to give your job to immigrants, illegal or not, and easily molded to the liberal point of view, and willing to work for cheaper wages, of course. You’re expendable. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he wants to run the Tea Party out of town. The pathetic Libertarian Party? They’re on record for open borders. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be running the country.
All should read James Kirkpatrick on VDARE.com. I doubt you’ll ever see him on Fox overrated News. Fox keeps adding liberals – they’re watering down the content. Fox Business Channel is much better. I seldom watch Fox these days. I’m an avid listener to Laura Ingraham’s radio show.
“It’s time for Patriots to REALLY break with the Main Stream Media.”
James Kirkpatrick on VDARE.com 12-30-14
The Republican establishment hates newcomers, unless they are “moderates.” Look what they did to Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan and Steve Forbes. Reagan took them on and beat them, on his way to beating the Demoleft. The fools who run the Republican Party claimed Ronnie was a lightweight who couldn’t win. Now they pretend they were for him all the time. “Conservative” pundit George Will was one of those who claimed back in 1973 that Reagan was too old (63 at the time) and would lose in November if he was nominated.
Many Republican establishment liberal politicians refused to endorse Goldwater even after he won the nomination. Many refused to say they even voted for him. Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan stood up for Barry and campaigned for him. The same RINO crowd ridiculed Steve Forbes and his flat tax, which was an excellent idea. They were jealous Steve thought of it first. It was optional, too – file under the present plan or under the flat tax alternative, which would fit on a postcard, your choice. You couldn’t lose. Don’t like the flat tax? Don’t use it. I would’ve used it and I voted for him in 1996 and 2000.
“It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.”
Voltaire
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House Speaker John Boehner says all the right things, but isn’t at all what we need. He continues to sell out, working with the Demoleft Party (Socialist Party USA). The Demoleft wants to give your job to immigrants, illegal or not, and easily molded to the liberal point of view, and willing to work for cheaper wages, of course. You’re expendable. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he wants to run the Tea Party out of town. The pathetic Libertarian Party? They’re on record for open borders. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be running the country.
All should read James Kirkpatrick on VDARE.com. I doubt you’ll ever see him on Fox overrated News. Fox keeps adding liberals – they’re watering down the content. Fox Business Channel is much better. I seldom watch Fox these days. I’m an avid listener to Laura Ingraham’s radio show.
“It’s time for Patriots to REALLY break with the Main Stream Media.”
James Kirkpatrick on VDARE.com 12-30-14
The Republican establishment hates newcomers, unless they are “moderates.” Look what they did to Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan and Steve Forbes. Reagan took them on and beat them, on his way to beating the Demoleft. The fools who run the Republican Party claimed Ronnie was a lightweight who couldn’t win. Now they pretend they were for him all the time. “Conservative” pundit George Will was one of those who claimed back in 1973 that Reagan was too old (63 at the time) and would lose in November if he was nominated.
Many Republican establishment liberal politicians refused to endorse Goldwater even after he won the nomination. Many refused to say they even voted for him. Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan stood up for Barry and campaigned for him. The same RINO crowd ridiculed Steve Forbes and his flat tax, which was an excellent idea. They were jealous Steve thought of it first. It was optional, too – file under the present plan or under the flat tax alternative, which would fit on a postcard, your choice. You couldn’t lose. Don’t like the flat tax? Don’t use it. I would’ve used it and I voted for him in 1996 and 2000.
“It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.”
Voltaire
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Johnny Lee Gordon
Age: 52
Died: Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Died: Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Johnie Nolan Thompson
Age: 59
Died: Monday, February 9, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Died: Monday, February 9, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Marvin C. "Bones" Belflower, Jr.
Age: 69
Died: Saturday, February 7, 2015
Arrangements: Fisher Funeral Home of Cochran has charge of arrangements.
Died: Saturday, February 7, 2015
Arrangements: Fisher Funeral Home of Cochran has charge of arrangements.
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