The Dodge County News

BY RUSS REGAN
There is actually a lot of sports news this week despite the fact that nothing is going on live. We have a jersey controversy in Falcons land. A possible grapefruit league season for the Braves and that’s not all, we have the Hawks best in a horse competition and even a November masters. Also there is some “legit” pro wrestling controversy.
I guess the biggest news of the week involved the Falcons. The deal that brought Todd Gurley to the Falcons has become official despite the fact he hasn’t taken a physical yet. The deal does include contract protection for the team just in case he doesn’t pass the physical. Now for the controversy, Gurley wore number 3 in Athens and number 30 with the Rams, this year he wanted a change. He wanted to go to number 21 and a hall of famer may have had a problem with it. Deion Sanders who wore the number with the Falcons said he didn’t give him “permission” to do so. Later, he said he was just joking. No public word on whether or not he had a problem with the recently cut Desmon Truant wearing the number or was it a defensive back thing? Don’t forget that the draft is coming next week. It’s not going to be in Vegas but it still will be on ESPN live. Commissioner Roger Goodall will be making the announcements from his basement. I have no clue what the Falcons will do. I hope they trade Desmon and pick up extra picks. If they pick 16, I would think defensive back C.J. Henderson from Florida.
Now, for the Hawks, Sunday night eight players actively played a horse competition that was on ESPN. The Hawks Trae Young went against the now retired Chancey Billings. Young got off to a quick start getting H O R on Billings but unfortunately things fell apart and he lost. I hope the NBA can continue but I don’t know.
Now for the Braves, I think major league baseball wants to start really bad and who knows this no deal plan might work. The proposed would be for the teams to split into the cactus and grapefruit leagues like spring training. The teams would then be split into divisions and play from there in empty spring training stadiums. Who knows, it just may work? We will see because word is they want to start in May.
Last week was supposed to be master’s week. Of Course, they didn’t play but it was nice to rematch my favorite two masters of all-time. Wednesday was number one on my list with the 1986 session Jack came back with the great 30 on the back nine to win his sixth green jacket. It's interesting to note that despite his six championships he ranks only 63rd on the all time winning money list. Saturday was number two with the 2004. Of course, that’s when Phil came from behind to finally win his first of three green jackets. Who knows what a November Masters will bring?
There was some WWE news over the weekend that Ronda Rousey left the federation due to being unpopular with the fans. Word is that is legit. I did think she did a good job in getting women’s wrestling on the map. I do see her coming back more sooner than later. She is under contract for another year.
To wrap things up, it time to say goodbye to the XFL again. Vince McMahan’s league has suspended operations once more. Word is this is the final time in football for the WWE owner.

The Eastman City Council met in executive session at their meeting on Monday, April 14 and narrowed their search for a new city manager from five applicants down to one.

The one applicant chosen was Dodge County Manager Spencer Barron. Although it is not yet official, the council will vote on the applicant at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 27.

Eastman City Manager Jason Cobb tendered his resignation to the Eastman City Council effective April 23, 2020.

Cobb has been city manager for the City of Eastman for more than four years. He has now taken the position as county manager in White County, Georgia (Cleveland).

Dear editor,
The Dodge County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests that everyone do their very best to abide by the recommendations of Governor Kemp during this public health emergency. Please avoid all unnecessary travel. Practice appropriate social distancing and avoid groups of 10 or more individuals.
These are difficult and uncertain times for everyone. Many uncertainties exist regarding the length of this pandemic, the impact it will have on medical resources, and the potential long-term effects on our economy. However, during this emergency, county services will continue to operate. Sanitation, critical road repairs, EMS, 911, and law enforcement will still be out serving the people of Dodge County, although in some cases requests that are not time sensitive may be delayed. The constitutional officers, (Probate, Clerk of Court, Tax Commissioner, and Sheriff) have established various strategies for their offices to ensure critical requests can be resolved. Please contact their offices at the phone numbers below for further guidance.
During these difficult times, please remain calm and help each other as best you can. At some point in the future, these restrictions will be lifted, and life will return to normal. In the meantime, please follow the instructions from the Governor and the medical experts. Care for your family, friends, and neighbors. Remember, over our 150-year history the people of Dodge County have endured and overcome the challenges of two World Wars, the Spanish Influenza, Polio, and floods, droughts, famines, and storms too numerous to count. This is a difficult time for our county, state, and nation, but it too will pass. Dodge County will emerge stronger than ever. Thank you all for your efforts to save lives and minimize the impact of Covid-19 on Dodge County.
Dodge County Board of Commissioners
(478) 374-4361
Clerk of Court
(478) 374-2871
Probate Court
(478) 374-3775
Tax Commissioner
(478) 374-2154

The Trump tax plan would save LeBron James over $15 million per year, and Mr. James even supported Donald’s Demoleft opponent Hideous Hillary in 2016. I’m so old I can remember when pro basketball players made $20,000 a year if they were stars.
“Dear Women: A Hillary Clinton loss does nothing to harm your personal ambitions.”
T.J. Brown on FEE.org
Another election surprise that eluded the “experts” – Hispanics were stronger than expected for Trump.
Left Coast looney bin states gave Hillary the popular vote win in 2016, but the Electoral College saved us. That’s my favorite college: Electoral.
The Trump stock market has been very good since Trump won. On 11-10-16 the Dow Jones average was 46 points from a record close and rising to many record highs until the recent Commie China virus disaster. Savvy investors are buying good companies at bargain prices.
Save the Supreme Court – maybe we did so on Election Day 2016.
When BHO and the Clintonoids left the D.C. scene, who will be there to feel our pain?
Juan Williams whined after Trump’s election that “this guy’s a bully.” Laura Ingraham says “he’s our bully.” When I see way overpaid and talentless Juan come up on the TV screen I change stations for a while.
“After tens of millions of (abortion) ‘procedures,’ has America lost anything? Another Edison, perhaps? A Gershwin? A Babe Ruth? A Duke Ellington? As it is, we will never know what abortion has cost us.”
Joseph Sobran  Sobran.com
“Look for the desperate left to pull out all the stops. Don’t be fooled by their calls for unity. Unity for them means we compromise.”
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Susan “Sue” Brown Pitts, age 75, of Milan, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.

James M. Williamson, age 88, died Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Georgia War Veteran'S Home.

Rosie Mae Hendrix Roland, age 89, of Eastman, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at McRae Manor Nursing Home.

Verlie Ann Strickland Peacock, age 77, of McRae, died Friday, April 3, 2020 in Nashville.

Randall Derrall Massingill, age 71, of Eastman, died Friday, April 3, 2020 at his residence.

Ann Reagin Stuckey, age 87, of Eastman, died, April 2, 2020 at Belmont Village Senior Living in Atlanta.

Harold Rutherford, Sr., age 85, of Eastman, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his residence.

Mazie Belle Cooper Pruett, age 88, of Eastman, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.

Wilmer Curtis “Curt” Jones, Jr., age 47, of Milan, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon.

Clarence Thomas Burch, age 94, of Eastman, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Dogwood Gardens Senior Living.

Dodge's First Bulldog
By Joey Marchant
Governor Brian Kemp’s executive order providing that students not return to the classroom this year to help prevent the spread of the
novel corona virus effectively ended the high school baseball season in Georgia and with it the careers of seven
Dodge County seniors. I will be back next week to take a closer look at these seniors.
For now, here is a story about Dodge County’s first football star.
Over the years, Dodge County has sent many players to the University of Georgia.
The late Jimmy Harper was a two time All SEC offensive lineman who won a national championship and blocked for Herschel Walker in the
early 1980s. At a time when offensive linemen were much smaller than today, Harper stood 6’6” and weighed 280
pounds earning him the nickname “The Mountain.”
Maurice Harrell was a 6’3” strong safety from Dodge County who transitioned to tight end for coach Ray Goff
in the early 1990s. Kalvin Daniels earned a spot in Athens as a walk on running back for coach Mark
Richt from 2007-2009 where he made the Dean’s List while competing against Knowshon Moreno and Thomas Brown.
Most recently, Chauncey’s Leonard Floyd played under coach Richt becoming the ninth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft and signing
a multimillion-dollar contract with the Chicago Bears. After being released by the Bears recently, Floyd signed a oneyear deal with the Los Angeles
Rams worth $10 million. With incentives, Floyd could earn $13 million this year.
However, Dodge’s first Bulldog is little known today. David Roscoe Peacock was born in Dodge County on March 15, 1890. At some
point, he picked up the nickname “Emp” and was known by this moniker throughout his time in Athens. Emp starred at the offensive guard
position and blocked for Georgia’s first All American and College Football Hall of Famer Bob McWhorter. Emp was named All Southern in
1911 and 1912. He was chosen as captain of the 1912 team.
The Athens Banner Herald called Emp “one of the most aggressive linemen in the South.” Emp weighed only
185 pounds. He also played baseball at Georgia and was very involved in campus life. After graduating in 1912,
Emp returned to campus as an assistant coach in 1913, and he later coached football at Mercer.
Not only was Emp a leader on the football field, Emp was a leader of men as well. Emp earned a Bachelor’s Degree in
Law from the University of Georgia, and he then earned a Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Michigan.
Emp soon returned to Eastman where he practiced law before being elected to the State Senate and chosen to
serve as president pro tempore in 1916. At the young age of 26, Emp was the second in command of the Georgia
State Senate. He served only one term. Emp’s leadership continued when he resigned as State Senator to serve his country in World War I. The following
is Emp’s letter of resignation written to Governor Hugh Dorsey and published in the Atlanta Constitution: “Dear Governor: Realizing that the
country needs every available man possible in the military service at this time, and that there are other men that cannot
go to the front for various reasons and who can serve the State of Georgia in her legislative halls, I am tendering my
resignation as State Senator from the Fifteenth Senatorial District. With kindest regards to you and Mrs. Dorsey, I am
your friend D. Roscoe Peacock.” Emp served for two years in Europe participating in several major offensives.
How many today would resign their position to join the military in time of war?
Emp returned home to Eastman where he practiced law after the war. He married Mary Jane Kingery of Emanuel County, and the couple had
the first of their three children in Eastman. Emp chose to run for congress in 1920 against incumbent William Washington Larson of Laurens County,
but the football and war hero could not even carry his home county of Dodge as he was soundly defeated. Perhaps
Emp felt betrayed because he left Dodge County a few years later for Bradenton, Florida. The Tampa suburb was in those days about the
size that Eastman is today. There he practiced law, invested in real estate, raised cattle and lived what appears to have been a quiet life. The
Army veteran checked into Bay Pines V.A Hospital in Saint Petersburg, Florida in 1944 where he later died at the age of 54.
In the Butts Mehre Heritage Hall on the campus of the University of Georgia, there is located a touch screen
interactive display which allows visitors to place their fingers on a map of Georgia and see former football lettermen from each county.
Touching Dodge reveals no mention of Emp Peacock. It’s as if the pages of time have erased Ole Emp Peacock from the memories of
Dodge County citizens, but from what I can tell, he represented Dodge well throughout the state, the nation and the world.

ANNUAL REPORT
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PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUESTING FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE
STATE OF GEORGIA’S
PROPOSED ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN FOR FFY 2020,
THE THIRD YEAR OF THE
2018-2022
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The State of Georgia will host a
webinar to present its proposed
Action Plan for FFY 2020, the
third year of the five-year 2018-
2022 Consolidated Plan.
The Annual Action Plan indicates
how anticipated funds received
from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) will be implemented
from July 1, 2020 - June 30,
2021 for the following programs:
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), Community Development
Block Grant Disaster
Relief (CDBG-DR), HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME),
Emergency Solutions Grant
(ESG), Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA),
and the National Housing
Trust Fund (NHTF) Programs.
The Plan provides strategies
and investments of resources to
address housing and community
development needs, barriers
to fair housing, and lead-based
paint hazards. The Plan includes
all records of citizen participation/
consultation.
The State of Georgia encourages
all its residents, sub-recipients
and grantees, public agencies,
and other interested parties to
attend the webinar and submit
any written comments to the
agency.
The public comment period for
the Plan is open from April 1,
2020, through May 1, 2020.
A webinar will be held on Tuesday,
April 21 from 10:00 - 11:30
AM. To participate in the webinar,
register here: https://bit.
ly/AAPGA2020
Copies of the proposed plan and
supporting data may be downloaded
for free at https://www.
dca.ga.gov/node/4566
To request hard copies of the
proposed Plan or copies of data
used:
By mail: Georgia Department
of Community Affairs, ATTN:
Annual Action Plan 2020, Steven
Apell, Office of Community
Housing Development, 60
Executive Park South, Atlanta,
Georgia 30329
By email: HUDplanning@dca.
ga.gov
DCA will provide appropriate
language services for non-
English-speaking individuals.
Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and/
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be made available upon request.
Please identify any language
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days prior to the webinar, including
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Translation of the notice and
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y servicios de interpretación
para este evento
están disponibles a pedido.
DCA complies with Title II of
the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. Individuals
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modification to participate in
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should call 404-576-7500 or
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CORPORATIONS
and BUSINESS
ORGANIZATIONS
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NOTICE OF
INCORPORATION
Notice is given that article of incorporation
that will incorporate
WAYBACK STAGE PRODUCTIONS,
INC. have been delivered
to the Secretary of State
for filing in accordance with the
Georgia Nonprofit Corporation
Code. The initial registered office
of the corporation is located
at 1277 ROZAR GOOLSBY
ROAD; EASTMAN, GEORGIA
31023 and its initial registered
agent at such address is WAYNE
FISH.
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DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS
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PROBATE
COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of JOSEPH STEVE
WESTON, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn
Form
Estate No.: P-20-9289
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of
JOSEPH STEVE WESTON are
hereby notified to render in their
demands to the undersigned in
accordance with the law, and all
persons indebted to said Estate
are required to make immediate
payment to me.
This the 20th day of March, 2020.
SHANNON M. WESTON,
Executor of the
Estate of JOSEPH STEVE
WESTON, Deceased
921 Chauncey Dublin Hwy
Chauncey, GA 31011
1018
PROBATE NOTICES
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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE
COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of CARLTON LEE
SHEFFIELD
PETITION TO PROBATE
WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9292
All creditors of the Estate of
CARTON LEE SHEFFIELD, are
hereby notified to render in their
demands to the undersigned in
accordance with the law, and all
persons indebted to said Estate
are required to make immediate
payment to us.
This the 24th day of March, 2020.
WILLENE E. SHEFFIELD,
Executor of the Estate of
CARLTON LEE SHEFFIELD,
Deceased
WILLENE E. SHEFFIELD
585 Old River Rd
Eastman, GA 31023
GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE
COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of BONNIE SUE
BACON CONNER, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE
WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9290
All creditors of the Estate of
BONNIE SUE BACON CONNER
are hereby notified to render
in their demands to the undersigned
in accordance with the
law, and all persons indebted to
said Estate are required to make
immediate payment to me.
This the 24th day of March, 2020.
SUSAN DENISE
CONNER LEE,
Executor of the Estate of
BONNIE SUE BACON
CONNER, Deceased
450 Fish Road
Eastman, Georgia 31023
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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE
COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of HARRIS MILLER,
SR., Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE
WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9291
All creditors of the Estate of
HARRIS W. MILLER, SR. are
hereby notified to render in their
demands to the undersigned in
accordance with the law, and all
persons indebted to said Estate
are required to make immediate
payment to me.
This the 24th day of March, 2020.
PEGGY W. MILLER,
Executor of the Estate of
HARRIS MILLER, SR.,
Deceased
2451 Airport Road
Eastman, Georgia 31023
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
BRAYDON CHAD STOKES,
Deceased
ESTATE NO. P-20-9287
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
And to whom it may concern:
JENNIFER MCDANIEL JOHNSON
has petitioned for JENNIFER
MCDANIEL JOHNSON to
be appointed Administrator(s) of
the estate of BRAYDON CHAD
STOKES deceased, of said
County. (The Petitioner has also
applied for waiver of bond and/
or grant of certain powers contained
in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.)
All interested parties are hereby
notified to show cause why said
Petition should not be granted.
All objections to the Petition
must be in writing, setting forth
the grounds of any such objections,
and must be filed with the
Court on or before APRIL 22,
2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All
objections to the Petition must
be in writing, setting forth the
grounds of any such objections.
All objections should be sworn to
before a notary public or before
a Probate Court Clerk, and filing
fees must be tendered with your
objections, unless you qualify to
file as an indigent party. Contact
Probate Court personnel for the
required amount of filing fees. If
any objections are filed, a hearing
will be scheduled at a later date.
If no objections are filed, the Petition
may be granted without a
hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

Dear editor,
Thank you for serving your community with a reliable news source. It is because of your reliability that I write today in hope that you can bring more awareness to your community and state about the needs of the low-income senior population.
Low-income seniors age 65 and over in Georgia have total incomes including social security and any other income between $12,384 (poverty) and $18,576 (150% poverty). This is too much income for Medicaid eligibility but not enough to meet ones basic needs. Medicare supplement premiums are unaffordable, as well as the co-pays of Medicare Advantage plans. Thus, many wait to do to the doctor until symptoms can no longer be ignored. This means chronic illnesses are not well managed and these seniors have a decline in health at a greater rate than those with higher incomes (Graves, et. Al., Health Affairs 39, Col. 1(2020: 67-76). As you know, seniors are at a greater risk to develop complications from the coronavirus, as well as flu and other common illnesses. If one is not in optimum health at the onset of such an illness, the risk for complications can be even greater.
There are some groups working with legislators to alleviate the financial strain of this population; Leading Age Group, The Georgia Council on Aging, and The Oaks Resident Advocacy Group, to name a few. These groups are helping seniors to obtain the basic needs for a dignified life. My hope is that you will investigate and publish the dilemma of seniors in Georgia aging with minimal financial resources. With a concerted effort by all Georgia’s citizens, change can happen.
Sincerely,
Barbara Adle

Dear editor,
Simple yet powerful words. How can a person talk and talk and talk and yet when it comes time to speak words that have great importance, they are speechless? Two of those weighty words are “I’m Sorry”.
Without these words, and the sincerity of spirit backing them up, marriages fail, friendships break apart, family members suffer, working relationships become strained and the church loses its ability to minister to people.
So why do we become tongue-tied on those simple words? Because it is easy it is easy to justify our position on any matter. Easy to take our own side in an argument. You name it, and we can find a way to point to someone else as the villain in any given circumstance. We must be the heroes after all. We know our Bibles. We sit in the same pews ever Sunday. We can spot sin in someone else’s life faster that you can say “Judgment Day”! But the truth is, sometimes even as Christians we choose to play the villain in our life story. We forget kindness and we turn our backs on justice. We forget the most important scripters on love.
We need to take a deep love in the mirror, spiritually speaking, asking the Lord to show us if we are at fault and to give us the courage to make things right with others, to say the simple yet powerful words that can change a heart, a life.
Lord, please give me a humble heart so that I may always please you. Amen.
Carolyn Mincey

Dear editor,
Well, the government stimulus check is in the mail to millions of Americans to mitigate the effects of this little bug sojourning around our nation in economic shut down. But how many families will use this money in a way to help in a time of need? A few ways come to mind given the irresponsibility of so many citizens in this 21st Century.
Last time I checked on another money grab give away by another republican president was George H Bush, in 2005 for the thousands of citizens fleeing Louisiana in the days before Hurricane Katrina and settled in Houston, Texas.  Several investigative media reporting, confirmed that a plurality of those wayward citizens used that thousand dollar gov’t give away on liquor, beer, cigarettes, and lap dances! Not necessarily in that order either. 
Now with this current money give away, most Americans act like yaeeeey free money. Now, where do these idiots think this free money is coming from? It’s not free, you the tax payer is paying for this non sense.  Only in America with these leeches with their hands out like a baby bird in a nest with their mouth open to be fed. 
Now before you strong Trump supporters me included, get your knickers in a wad, put your impartial brain in gear and revisit what President Trump ran on in fiscal conservationism in reduced gov’t spending, and minimal gov’t debt during election, and reelection.  It’s so contrary to his values, and undoubtedly quiet the opposite of Trump’s anti welfare rhetoric,  if our economy was really as great as President claimed, the stimulus checks wouldn’t be necessary.
Do the math folks, these are reelection checks aimed at voters. And the irony of this, the same voters he is aiming for are NOT going to vote for him anyway. My opinion would have been to help people in need as in vouchers to pay food, rent, and utilities. Nope, lets raid the national treasury and help pole and lap dancers, state Lotto funds, cigarettes and liquor sales.
Politicians hard at work.
TSGT. Joseph L Bryan, U.S.A.F. Ret  

Carl Ichan moved from New York City to Miami, Florida last year for lower taxes and maybe for better weather.
Impeachment talk about Donald Trump tries to create the illusion that he is doing something wrong. His offense to them is that he isn’t liberal enough.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says on 3-24-20 of the potential virus cure “I believe we are on the 5 yard line.” Let’s hope so but maybe Mitch was talking about our own five, 95 yards from paydirt.
He had Karl Rove figured out early on. How does Rove keep his job?
“Karl Rove wants to kill conservatism and play nice with Obama.”
Cliff Kincaid on CanadaFreePress.com  1-2-2012
Cliff Kincaid is also on AIM.org and USASurvival.org
Maybe Karl’s white chalkboard has the GOP leadership mesmerized.
Over 6 million Americans dropped off the food stamp program under the Trump presidency. Under Obama, they were advertising for people to get on the program. Once there they would almost certainly be loyal Democrats.
New York City comes to mind when one considers cities with large Jewish populations, but the city is only 9.7 percent Jewish. Palm Beach County, Florida is more than 20 percent Jewish.
Savvy commentator Michelle Malkin said in September 2019 that there were 30 million illegals in the USA. She says the 30 million figure comes from independent auditors. Big media claimed 13 million or some other lower number.
An extremist is now defined as someone who believes in America First.
The head of the Red Cross reportedly made more than $650,000 per year in 2018, almost as much as Fox News loser Juan Williams made. The head of United Way made $375,000 annually, while the head of the Salvation Army made only $13,000 per year. Keep those numbers in mind next time you make charitable donations.
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ANNUAL REPORT

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Public notice
requesting for
public comment on the State of Georgia’s
proposed Annual
Action Plan for FFY 2020, the third year of the 2018-2022
Consolidated Plan
The State of Georgia will host a webinar to present its proposed Action Plan for FFY 2020, the third year of the five-year 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan.
The Annual Action Plan indicates how anticipated funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be implemented from July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 for the following programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Programs.
The Plan provides strategies and investments of resources to address housing and community development needs, barriers to fair housing, and lead-based paint hazards. The Plan includes all records of citizen participation/consultation.
The State of Georgia encourages all its residents, sub-recipients and grantees, public agencies, and other interested parties to attend the webinar and submit any written comments to the agency.
The public comment period for the Plan is open from April 1, 2020, through May 1, 2020.
A webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 21 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. To participate in the webinar, register here: https://bit.ly/AAPGA2020
Copies of the proposed plan and supporting data may be downloaded for free at https://www.dca.ga.gov/node/4566
To request hard copies of the proposed Plan or copies of data used:
By mail: Georgia Department of Community Affairs, ATTN: Annual Action Plan 2020, Steven Apell, Office of Community Housing Development, 60 Executive Park South, Atlanta, Georgia 30329
By email: HUDplanning@dca.ga.gov
DCA will provide appropriate language services for non-English-speaking individuals. Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and/or Vietnamese interpreters can be made available upon request.
Please identify any language services needed 10 days prior to the webinar, including which language(s) such services are required.
Translation of the notice and interpretation services for this event are available upon request.
Traducción de la notificación y servicios de interpretación para este evento están disponibles a pedido.
DCA complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or special modification to participate in the public comment process should call 404-576-7500 or email steven.apell@dca.ga.gov.
Individuals seeking reasonable accommodations or with specific ADA needs should email fairhousing@dca.ga.gov. Visit https://dca.ga.gov/fairhousing for more information

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CORPORATIONS and BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

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NOTICE OF
INCORPORATION
Notice is given that article of incorporation that will incorporate WAYBACK STAGE PRODUCTIONS, INC. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 1277 ROZAR GOOLSBY ROAD; EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023 and its initial registered agent at such address is WAYNE FISH.

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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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PROBATE
COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of JOSEPH STEVE WESTON, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9289
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOSEPH STEVE WESTON are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 20th day of March, 2020.
SHANNON M. WESTON,
Executor of the
Estate of JOSEPH STEVE WESTON, Deceased
921 Chauncey Dublin Hwy
Chauncey, GA 31011

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PROBATE NOTICES

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of CARLTON LEE SHEFFIELD
PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9292
All creditors of the Estate of CARTON LEE SHEFFIELD, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to us.
This the 24th day of March, 2020.
WILLENE E. SHEFFIELD,
Executor of the Estate of CARLTON LEE SHEFFIELD, Deceased
WILLENE E. SHEFFIELD
585 Old River Rd
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of BONNIE SUE BACON CONNER, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9290
All creditors of the Estate of BONNIE SUE BACON CONNER are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 24th day of March, 2020.
SUSAN DENISE
CONNER LEE,
Executor of the Estate of
BONNIE SUE BACON
CONNER, Deceased
450 Fish Road
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of Harris Miller, Sr., Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9291
All creditors of the Estate of HARRIS W. MILLER, SR. are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 24th day of March, 2020.
PEGGY W. MILLER,
Executor of the Estate of
HARRIS MILLER, SR.,
Deceased
2451 Airport Road
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
BRAYDON CHAD STOKES,
Deceased
ESTATE NO. P-20-9287
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
And to whom it may concern:
JENNIFER MCDANIEL JOHNSON has petitioned for JENNIFER MCDANIEL JOHNSON to be appointed Administrator(s) of the estate of BRAYDON CHAD STOKES deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before April 22, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775