Age: 63
Died: Friday, June 27, 2014
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
Boater education becomes mandatory
What do you know about life jacket safety, the 100-foot law, minimum age limits for boat operators, boating under the influence? These are just a few examples of things you should know before operating a vessel on public waters, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division.
How important is boater education? So important that beginning July 1st, completion of a boater education course will become mandatory for all vessel operators born on or after January 1, 1998.
“In an effort to provide a mechanism for ensuring that Georgia boaters are knowledgeable, boaters will be required to complete a boating education course,” says DNR Lt. Col. Jeff Weaver, assistant director of Law Enforcement. “After all, tragedy can happen quickly and making an effort to learn boating laws, rules and regulations can potentially save a life – including your own.” [Full Story »]
How important is boater education? So important that beginning July 1st, completion of a boater education course will become mandatory for all vessel operators born on or after January 1, 1998.
“In an effort to provide a mechanism for ensuring that Georgia boaters are knowledgeable, boaters will be required to complete a boating education course,” says DNR Lt. Col. Jeff Weaver, assistant director of Law Enforcement. “After all, tragedy can happen quickly and making an effort to learn boating laws, rules and regulations can potentially save a life – including your own.” [Full Story »]
Grand jury returns indictments
The Dodge County Grand Jury convened in June and returned the following indictments:
James Edwin Brisco was indicted on one count felony aggravated child molestation, two counts child molestation, one count felony rape and one count felony enticing a child for indecent purposes.
Ariel Smith was indicted on three counts felony cruelty to children first degree.
David Smith was indicted on one count felony murder and one count felony cruelty to children first degree.
Kaiko Smith was indicted on one count felony malice murder, two counts felony murder, one count felony cruelty to children first degree and one count felony cruelty to children second degree.
Karen Michelle Anderson was indicted on one count felony aggravated assault and one count felony false statements/writings, concealment of facts.
Ysheia Ke’Asia Willis was indicted on one count felony possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and one count misdemeanor marijuana less than one ounce.
Michael David Williams was indicted on one count felony theft by taking.
Shad Edward Spires was indicted on one count felony aggravated assault, one count felony false imprisonment and one count felony criminal damage to property in the second degree.
William Lee Fowler was indicted on one count felony aggravated assault and one count felony obstruction of law enforcement officer when engaged.
Clayton Boutwell was indicted on one count felony possession of a schedule II controlled substance and one count misdemeanor drugs not in original container.
Kenny Demario Lyons was indicted on one count felony terroristic threats and acts, one count misdemeanor simple battery-family violence, one count felony cruelty to children in the third degree or subsequent, one count misdemeanor marijuana less than one ounce and one count misdemeanor obstruction of officers.
Theresa Danielle McLendon was indicted on one count felony entering auto, one count felony possession of cocaine, one count misdemeanor obstruction of officers, one count misdemeanor theft by taking, two counts misdemeanor forgery fourth degree, one count felony identity theft fraud, one count misdemeanor giving false name, address, birthdate to law enforcement officers and one count misdemeanor possession and use of drug related objects.
Britten Alisha Mullis was indicted on one count felony entering an auto, one count misdemeanor theft by taking and one count misdemeanor forgery fourth degree.
Monroe White was indicted on one count felony entering an auto, one count misdemeanor theft by taking and one count misdemeanor forgery fourth degree.
Altonio Carmel Byars was indicted on one count felony theft by shoplifting, one count felony possession tools for the commission of a crime, one count misdemeanor criminal trespass and one count misdemeanor obstruction of officers. [Full Story »]
James Edwin Brisco was indicted on one count felony aggravated child molestation, two counts child molestation, one count felony rape and one count felony enticing a child for indecent purposes.
Ariel Smith was indicted on three counts felony cruelty to children first degree.
David Smith was indicted on one count felony murder and one count felony cruelty to children first degree.
Kaiko Smith was indicted on one count felony malice murder, two counts felony murder, one count felony cruelty to children first degree and one count felony cruelty to children second degree.
Karen Michelle Anderson was indicted on one count felony aggravated assault and one count felony false statements/writings, concealment of facts.
Ysheia Ke’Asia Willis was indicted on one count felony possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and one count misdemeanor marijuana less than one ounce.
Michael David Williams was indicted on one count felony theft by taking.
Shad Edward Spires was indicted on one count felony aggravated assault, one count felony false imprisonment and one count felony criminal damage to property in the second degree.
William Lee Fowler was indicted on one count felony aggravated assault and one count felony obstruction of law enforcement officer when engaged.
Clayton Boutwell was indicted on one count felony possession of a schedule II controlled substance and one count misdemeanor drugs not in original container.
Kenny Demario Lyons was indicted on one count felony terroristic threats and acts, one count misdemeanor simple battery-family violence, one count felony cruelty to children in the third degree or subsequent, one count misdemeanor marijuana less than one ounce and one count misdemeanor obstruction of officers.
Theresa Danielle McLendon was indicted on one count felony entering auto, one count felony possession of cocaine, one count misdemeanor obstruction of officers, one count misdemeanor theft by taking, two counts misdemeanor forgery fourth degree, one count felony identity theft fraud, one count misdemeanor giving false name, address, birthdate to law enforcement officers and one count misdemeanor possession and use of drug related objects.
Britten Alisha Mullis was indicted on one count felony entering an auto, one count misdemeanor theft by taking and one count misdemeanor forgery fourth degree.
Monroe White was indicted on one count felony entering an auto, one count misdemeanor theft by taking and one count misdemeanor forgery fourth degree.
Altonio Carmel Byars was indicted on one count felony theft by shoplifting, one count felony possession tools for the commission of a crime, one count misdemeanor criminal trespass and one count misdemeanor obstruction of officers. [Full Story »]
Gresston Fire Department wins training giveaway
Action Training Systems (ATS) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) announced Gresston Volunteer Fire Department as one of the 50 winners of the 2014 ATS/NVFC $250K Training Giveaway. The announcement comes during International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week, which this year focuses on the importance of all personnel receiving adequate training with the theme of “Train Like You Fight.”
The 50 winning departments will each receive a one-year subscription for 20 learners and one administrator to the Essentials of Fire Fighting series via the ATS Online Learning Management System. This totals nearly $250,000 worth of online training. The series contains 33 interactive courses, streaming video, and PowerPoints to teach Firefighter I and II skills and prerequisite knowledge. Essentials of Fire Fighting teaches to the current NFPA 1001 standards and can be used as a training resource to simplify technical knowledge and reinforce training objectives. The department administrator can track the progress of up to 20 students through the program. All applicants also receive a 10% discount off of any ATS training program. [Full Story »]
The 50 winning departments will each receive a one-year subscription for 20 learners and one administrator to the Essentials of Fire Fighting series via the ATS Online Learning Management System. This totals nearly $250,000 worth of online training. The series contains 33 interactive courses, streaming video, and PowerPoints to teach Firefighter I and II skills and prerequisite knowledge. Essentials of Fire Fighting teaches to the current NFPA 1001 standards and can be used as a training resource to simplify technical knowledge and reinforce training objectives. The department administrator can track the progress of up to 20 students through the program. All applicants also receive a 10% discount off of any ATS training program. [Full Story »]
Lloyd Rogers
Age: 77
Died: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, Inc of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Died: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, Inc of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Jim Roland
Age: 76
Died: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Arrangements: Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services of Ocala, Florida was in charge of arrangements.
Died: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Arrangements: Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services of Ocala, Florida was in charge of arrangements.
Child drowns in family pool
Eastman rescue, Dodge County Emergency Medical Services and Dodge County deputies were called to a Log Cabin Road address at approximately 4:51 p.m. on Thursday, June 19 to a call of a juvenile not breathing.
When medical personnel arrived, they found that a 19 month old girl had drowned in a family swimming pool. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was immediately started and was continued until the child arrived at Dodge County Hospital by ambulance.
The attempt to revive the child failed and McKinley Faith Adkinson, died late Thursday afternoon.
Authorities said the girl’s 10-year-old sibling also was at home with a 19-year-old babysitter when the girl was found in the pool. Authorities are investigating the incident.
When medical personnel arrived, they found that a 19 month old girl had drowned in a family swimming pool. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was immediately started and was continued until the child arrived at Dodge County Hospital by ambulance.
The attempt to revive the child failed and McKinley Faith Adkinson, died late Thursday afternoon.
Authorities said the girl’s 10-year-old sibling also was at home with a 19-year-old babysitter when the girl was found in the pool. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Random thoughts
RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) claim conservatives need to support the party nominee, usually a non-conservative. I agree - most any Repub is better than any Demo leftist. But when Indiana RINO Richard Lugar lost his Senate primary by a 60% - 40% vote, he refused to support the man who defeated him. Lugar was hurt by the fact that he hadn’t lived in Indiana since he sold his house in 1976 and moved to the D.C. suburbs. In fact, the Republican Party cut off funding for the nominee, walking away and forfeiting the seat to a liberal Democrat for six years, perhaps more. We’re supposed to support victorious liberal Republicans but they seldom reciprocate.
The party did the same in Missouri. Democrats took both seats so we’re stuck with Demo losers in both states. It’s rather difficult to take control of the Senate when you throw away winnable elections. No wonder the people refer to them as the Stupid Party. All Republicans running for Georgia’s open U.S. Senate seat are preferable to Michelle Nunn, a big-time leftwing loser. Ms. Nunn has been endorsed by Hanoi Jane Fonda and ultraliberal Emily’s List, which supports liberal women candidates. Back to liberal Republican Richard Lugar: He has donated several thousand dollars to Michelle Nunn’s Senate campaign.
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The party did the same in Missouri. Democrats took both seats so we’re stuck with Demo losers in both states. It’s rather difficult to take control of the Senate when you throw away winnable elections. No wonder the people refer to them as the Stupid Party. All Republicans running for Georgia’s open U.S. Senate seat are preferable to Michelle Nunn, a big-time leftwing loser. Ms. Nunn has been endorsed by Hanoi Jane Fonda and ultraliberal Emily’s List, which supports liberal women candidates. Back to liberal Republican Richard Lugar: He has donated several thousand dollars to Michelle Nunn’s Senate campaign.
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Letter to the Editor
Dear editor,
Insurance is nothing more than a form of protection for whatever the future may bring. We all seek a form of security protection. In each of our lives things are going to change from time to time. Security must not be seen as a one-sided affair. The one insurance that we truly need requires certain specifics without any ins and outs.
The greatest insurance can be found in the teaching found in the Holy Bible. It tells us that we should not have any other God before us. In our everyday living we are faced with different gods. A god is something we put our heart and faith in. Heathenism is a god of material things. Domination has become a powerful god in this nation among its citizens.
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Insurance is nothing more than a form of protection for whatever the future may bring. We all seek a form of security protection. In each of our lives things are going to change from time to time. Security must not be seen as a one-sided affair. The one insurance that we truly need requires certain specifics without any ins and outs.
The greatest insurance can be found in the teaching found in the Holy Bible. It tells us that we should not have any other God before us. In our everyday living we are faced with different gods. A god is something we put our heart and faith in. Heathenism is a god of material things. Domination has become a powerful god in this nation among its citizens.
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Letter to the Editor
Dear editor,
What a perverse country we now call the United States of America and an oxymoron in the word “United”, given the compete enmity that is now so prevalent among the populace of this once so great nation. And who perpetuated this awful and epidemic asunder? The president himself, (Barack Obama, his spouse and those thugs that Mr. Obama appointed to his cabinet) that has now caused such a disarray and a fissure in our constitution would mirror the nursery rhyme “Humpty Dumpty” and all the kings men couldn’t put him back together again, he was so broken.
Start with the most recent news item of how that legalized Mafia or otherwise known as (IRS) targets everyday citizens in a shakedown of your banking account for the governments booty. Well, let me back up a tad bit, “everyday citizen?” Perhaps NOT! Unless you are a liberal democrat elected senate and state representative who is Mr. Obama’s lap dog who carries water for this tyrant and will act as a praetorian sentinel then you’re safe from the (IRS) but if you are a Christian, conservative, Tea Party voter or any other “red colored state valued identifier,” all bets are off, the IRS is coming after you as discovered this past year in all of Mr. Obama’s scandals.
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What a perverse country we now call the United States of America and an oxymoron in the word “United”, given the compete enmity that is now so prevalent among the populace of this once so great nation. And who perpetuated this awful and epidemic asunder? The president himself, (Barack Obama, his spouse and those thugs that Mr. Obama appointed to his cabinet) that has now caused such a disarray and a fissure in our constitution would mirror the nursery rhyme “Humpty Dumpty” and all the kings men couldn’t put him back together again, he was so broken.
Start with the most recent news item of how that legalized Mafia or otherwise known as (IRS) targets everyday citizens in a shakedown of your banking account for the governments booty. Well, let me back up a tad bit, “everyday citizen?” Perhaps NOT! Unless you are a liberal democrat elected senate and state representative who is Mr. Obama’s lap dog who carries water for this tyrant and will act as a praetorian sentinel then you’re safe from the (IRS) but if you are a Christian, conservative, Tea Party voter or any other “red colored state valued identifier,” all bets are off, the IRS is coming after you as discovered this past year in all of Mr. Obama’s scandals.
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Cities recognized for ethics ordinance
Eastman, LaGrange and Peachtree Corners were recognized for earning the “Cities of Ethics” designation at the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention June 23 in Savannah. The cities join more than 200 cities that have received the City of Ethics designation.
Also, the cities of Baxley, Blairsville, Byron, Cedartown, Cochran, Covington, Douglas, Hahira, Hawkinsville and St. Marys were recertified as Cities of Ethics. In addition, the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission was designated as an “Organizations of Ethics.” [Full Story »]
Also, the cities of Baxley, Blairsville, Byron, Cedartown, Cochran, Covington, Douglas, Hahira, Hawkinsville and St. Marys were recertified as Cities of Ethics. In addition, the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission was designated as an “Organizations of Ethics.” [Full Story »]
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