Legals August 10, 2016
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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE
All creditors of the Estate of LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE 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 19th day of July, 2016.
CHARLES E. BLUE, JR.
Administrator of the
Estate of LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE, Deceased
CHARLES E. BLUE, JR.
5961 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE
All creditors of the Estate of LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE 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 19th day of July, 2016.
CHARLES E. BLUE, JR.
Administrator of the
Estate of LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE, Deceased
CHARLES E. BLUE, JR.
5961 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
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Donald’s fault
Open borders advocates didn’t seem to consider on World Refugee Day (June 20) that these taxpayer funded programs in which our new illegal immigrants bring in six diseases we thought had been eradicated. Breitbart.com has the story: tuberculosis, measles, whooping cough, mumps, scarlet fever and bubonic plague. The invaders are pre-Democrats, too, welcome newcomers to the Demoleft party. That’s the theory behind open borders – a perpetual motion voting machine for Democrats. This November could be the last shot we have of derailing socialism.
“Until recently, most Americans believed these diseases were gone from our shores for good,” says Breitbart.com writer Michael Patrick Leahy.
Arizonan Joe Arpaio, America’s sheriff, calls out “gutless Republicans” for their weak support of Donald Trump.
The riots at Trump rallies are all Donald’s fault, seems to be the media message – the attackers were kinder, harmless, gentler thugs until Donald incited them by making incendiary statements such as “Make America great again.” Wow – no wonder those fine folks began to riot. Donald is mean-spirited saying such divisive, polarizing, bigoted things, isn’t he. It’s always Donald’s fault! Their violence is probably helping Donald.
Hillary Clinton wants to disarm the good folks, never mind those bad ones who keep their weapons. They can’t figure how to make killers turn in their guns.
Bill Clinton recently said he wouldn’t necessarily shut down the Clinton Foundation and its donors even in the event his wife became president. Of course he won’t shut it down. This could send influence peddling into orbit. There seems to be nothing the sleazy Clinton duo wouldn’t do. So far they’ve gotten away with most anything.
Retired coach Vince Dooley has endorsed Donald Trump for president. So has his star player Herschel Walker, who says he voted for Donald in the Texas Republican Primary. Herschel also played for Donald when he owned the New Jersey Generals pro team. Good for Vince and Herschel.
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“Until recently, most Americans believed these diseases were gone from our shores for good,” says Breitbart.com writer Michael Patrick Leahy.
Arizonan Joe Arpaio, America’s sheriff, calls out “gutless Republicans” for their weak support of Donald Trump.
The riots at Trump rallies are all Donald’s fault, seems to be the media message – the attackers were kinder, harmless, gentler thugs until Donald incited them by making incendiary statements such as “Make America great again.” Wow – no wonder those fine folks began to riot. Donald is mean-spirited saying such divisive, polarizing, bigoted things, isn’t he. It’s always Donald’s fault! Their violence is probably helping Donald.
Hillary Clinton wants to disarm the good folks, never mind those bad ones who keep their weapons. They can’t figure how to make killers turn in their guns.
Bill Clinton recently said he wouldn’t necessarily shut down the Clinton Foundation and its donors even in the event his wife became president. Of course he won’t shut it down. This could send influence peddling into orbit. There seems to be nothing the sleazy Clinton duo wouldn’t do. So far they’ve gotten away with most anything.
Retired coach Vince Dooley has endorsed Donald Trump for president. So has his star player Herschel Walker, who says he voted for Donald in the Texas Republican Primary. Herschel also played for Donald when he owned the New Jersey Generals pro team. Good for Vince and Herschel.
[Full Story »]
Letter to the editor
Dear editor,
Commissioners say no to tax increase
That was the headline of last week’s The Dodge County News. Maybe I am the only one but in the near future I hope the headline will read of a positive way by the commissioners to fund future development.
The article by Mr. Billy R. Graham was great. I have thought of a few more past businesses and I know I don’t know them all.
I came to Dodge County in 1953 to work for the Harrell Brothers Canning Company. They employed nearly a hundred people a few summer months. After four years there I spent 35 years with Stuckey-Standard Candy Company.
Mrs. Dee Elkins was the Depot Agent for Southern Railway. Mr. Graham mentioned Greyhound and Mrs. Wilbanks handled a lot of small packages and also Western Union.
Edgar Shaw had a good magazine shop and Topsy Giles rebuilt engines. Mr. Mike D. had Michael’s Market. Mr. Fred Saunders had the Ford Agency where the Attaway Side Track now is. Rev. Jack Lee had Jacks Men’s shop. Ray Maynard also had a men’s store. The Clements family had Clements Grocery. Lamar Holder had Texaco and Curtis Coleman represented Gulf Oil.
Dessie Thomas had Thomas Hardware. Mr. Ed McCranie had the John Deere Tractor Agency as well as Studebaker Cars and Trucks. James and Frankie Loyd had our last auto agency Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth and Jeep.
The Carriage was a great restaurant and motel. There also was Cobb Florist.
I know there are others. I have really enjoyed 63 years living in Eastman and Dodge County.
The climate is very desirable. We do not have earthquakes, fires, hurricanes or floods. There are a few gnats and other insects but we really don’t have anything to complain about.
Mr. Charles Williams has all of our best interests at heart. Someone or groups need to get excited about what Dodge County can be.
We have an excellent hospital, good schools and a lot of great people. If we don’t do something we will be like Godwinsville, Gresston and Empire. There is nothing wrong with these places but there is nothing there.
Now is our time to move. No one else is going to do it for us but there is help for those who first help themselves.
Fred Arnold
Commissioners say no to tax increase
That was the headline of last week’s The Dodge County News. Maybe I am the only one but in the near future I hope the headline will read of a positive way by the commissioners to fund future development.
The article by Mr. Billy R. Graham was great. I have thought of a few more past businesses and I know I don’t know them all.
I came to Dodge County in 1953 to work for the Harrell Brothers Canning Company. They employed nearly a hundred people a few summer months. After four years there I spent 35 years with Stuckey-Standard Candy Company.
Mrs. Dee Elkins was the Depot Agent for Southern Railway. Mr. Graham mentioned Greyhound and Mrs. Wilbanks handled a lot of small packages and also Western Union.
Edgar Shaw had a good magazine shop and Topsy Giles rebuilt engines. Mr. Mike D. had Michael’s Market. Mr. Fred Saunders had the Ford Agency where the Attaway Side Track now is. Rev. Jack Lee had Jacks Men’s shop. Ray Maynard also had a men’s store. The Clements family had Clements Grocery. Lamar Holder had Texaco and Curtis Coleman represented Gulf Oil.
Dessie Thomas had Thomas Hardware. Mr. Ed McCranie had the John Deere Tractor Agency as well as Studebaker Cars and Trucks. James and Frankie Loyd had our last auto agency Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth and Jeep.
The Carriage was a great restaurant and motel. There also was Cobb Florist.
I know there are others. I have really enjoyed 63 years living in Eastman and Dodge County.
The climate is very desirable. We do not have earthquakes, fires, hurricanes or floods. There are a few gnats and other insects but we really don’t have anything to complain about.
Mr. Charles Williams has all of our best interests at heart. Someone or groups need to get excited about what Dodge County can be.
We have an excellent hospital, good schools and a lot of great people. If we don’t do something we will be like Godwinsville, Gresston and Empire. There is nothing wrong with these places but there is nothing there.
Now is our time to move. No one else is going to do it for us but there is help for those who first help themselves.
Fred Arnold
Eastman council says no to increase
By Taelor Rye
Following the lead of the Dodge County Board of Commissioners, the Eastman City Council similarly has voted not to increase the property tax rate to benefit the Dodge-Eastman Development Authority’s push for economic development through the creation of a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) Site. The council’s decision came at its regular meeting on August 8.
Council member Milton Johnson stated that the county’s decision not to increase its millage rate was a smart decision. If both the city and county were to increase their respective tax rates, he noted, then those in the city limits would be hit doubly with tax increases.
Looking into Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds may be better for the county, paired with a tax increase for the city, as city SPLOST funds are more tied up with current projects, Johnson said.
Still, the major reason for the decision, according to comments from council members, was community outcry to the proposal, largely due to incomplete education on the proposal as a result of the accelerated time frame.
Council member Buddy Pittman noted, “At this time… the county’s not willing to go ahead and move forward with it… I think there’s still a lot of questions from people from the county and city. We need to do something to educate them more.”
Pittman continued that the council does need to do something to help the development authority in its endeavor, but that raising the tax rate may not be the best solution for all involved.
“I think there are some other options available… Right now, I still have not heard anybody except somebody in this room that thinks that this is a good idea,” he explained.
Additionally, Sharon Cobb Flanagan stated, “The effort and energy to push on this one mill is good, and the time that is required to get something like that communicated to a community is vast… Initially, the support for economic development is necessary to grow the community if you want to bring businesses in and increase the economy. To do something like that, from my perspective, takes a lot of effort and a lot of time.”
Further, Flanagan opined, “To build this community, we have to think about the future, and that requires long-term planning, and long-term planning requires an understanding that there’s a long-term financial commitment to support all the resources,” explaining that helping future generations requires not only action but also time.
“For me, there has not been enough time to understand it,” she closed.
Charles Williams of the development authority thanked the council for its time and effort, redirecting attention to city-owned land at the Eastman airport as well as to available grant opportunities that would still require a local participation percentage.
“The communities that grow are the communities that fund growth,” he underscored. “How we fund it, I don’t know. Probably the fair way for everybody concerned would be the city raising the millage rate, and I understand everybody’s reservations. I understand that it’s been put together quickly.”
Emphasizing the unique benefits of a GRAD Site rather than just a speculative building, he said, “If on the day a company comes to town and looks, what they have is an empty field, and there’s no water, sewage or anything coming to it, they’re probably not even going to look very much – if they even come… We have to be doing something toward it.”
Closing the item out, Pittman reiterated, “For me, something needs to be done,” calling on the city, the county and the development authority to continue moving forward with the idea by working more closely together.
The council approved a property tax notice agreement with QS/1, the business responsible for sending out tax notices for the city. [Full Story »]
Following the lead of the Dodge County Board of Commissioners, the Eastman City Council similarly has voted not to increase the property tax rate to benefit the Dodge-Eastman Development Authority’s push for economic development through the creation of a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) Site. The council’s decision came at its regular meeting on August 8.
Council member Milton Johnson stated that the county’s decision not to increase its millage rate was a smart decision. If both the city and county were to increase their respective tax rates, he noted, then those in the city limits would be hit doubly with tax increases.
Looking into Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds may be better for the county, paired with a tax increase for the city, as city SPLOST funds are more tied up with current projects, Johnson said.
Still, the major reason for the decision, according to comments from council members, was community outcry to the proposal, largely due to incomplete education on the proposal as a result of the accelerated time frame.
Council member Buddy Pittman noted, “At this time… the county’s not willing to go ahead and move forward with it… I think there’s still a lot of questions from people from the county and city. We need to do something to educate them more.”
Pittman continued that the council does need to do something to help the development authority in its endeavor, but that raising the tax rate may not be the best solution for all involved.
“I think there are some other options available… Right now, I still have not heard anybody except somebody in this room that thinks that this is a good idea,” he explained.
Additionally, Sharon Cobb Flanagan stated, “The effort and energy to push on this one mill is good, and the time that is required to get something like that communicated to a community is vast… Initially, the support for economic development is necessary to grow the community if you want to bring businesses in and increase the economy. To do something like that, from my perspective, takes a lot of effort and a lot of time.”
Further, Flanagan opined, “To build this community, we have to think about the future, and that requires long-term planning, and long-term planning requires an understanding that there’s a long-term financial commitment to support all the resources,” explaining that helping future generations requires not only action but also time.
“For me, there has not been enough time to understand it,” she closed.
Charles Williams of the development authority thanked the council for its time and effort, redirecting attention to city-owned land at the Eastman airport as well as to available grant opportunities that would still require a local participation percentage.
“The communities that grow are the communities that fund growth,” he underscored. “How we fund it, I don’t know. Probably the fair way for everybody concerned would be the city raising the millage rate, and I understand everybody’s reservations. I understand that it’s been put together quickly.”
Emphasizing the unique benefits of a GRAD Site rather than just a speculative building, he said, “If on the day a company comes to town and looks, what they have is an empty field, and there’s no water, sewage or anything coming to it, they’re probably not even going to look very much – if they even come… We have to be doing something toward it.”
Closing the item out, Pittman reiterated, “For me, something needs to be done,” calling on the city, the county and the development authority to continue moving forward with the idea by working more closely together.
The council approved a property tax notice agreement with QS/1, the business responsible for sending out tax notices for the city. [Full Story »]
Legals August 3, 2016
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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE
All creditors of the Estate of LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE 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 19th day of July, 2016.
CHARLES E. BLUE, JR.
Administrator of the
Estate of
LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE,
Deceased
CHARLES E. BLUE, JR.
5961 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023 [Full Story »]
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
gpn 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE
All creditors of the Estate of LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE 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 19th day of July, 2016.
CHARLES E. BLUE, JR.
Administrator of the
Estate of
LORETTA VIVIAN BLUE,
Deceased
CHARLES E. BLUE, JR.
5961 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023 [Full Story »]
No apology necessary
President Obama is now apologizing overseas about Donald Trump. No apology necessary.
Remember, in 2008 Obama and Joe Biden competed for the nomination for president. A reporter asked Biden if he thought Obama was qualified to be president? “Of course he isn’t,” answered Crazy Joe, who was correct with his answer. Joe went on to lose the nomination to Barack and is now vice plagiarist of the USA and always praises his boss Barack.
Donald Trump is a patriot with good business sense. His opponent has never run a business and generally leeches off the taxpayer, a high-end welfare recipient. The Clintons, Obama and Biden – have any of them ever had a real job anywhere?
“Yes, I’m for Donald Trump…I’m tired of having politicians as president of the United States.”
oilman T. Boone Pickens in The Wall Street Journal
Good for Turner Classic Movies – they showed John Wayne movies again all day on his birthday (also mine) May 26 – a yearly ritual for me, watching a bunch of his movies.
Hillary C. told MSNBC host Rachel Mad cow in March, “Mr. Trump should not be urging people on.” Liberals blame Trump for hired thug violence disrupting his rallies.
“Oh-so-respectable citizens throw rocks, injure police because Donald Trump showed up to say words.”
Dan Calabrese on CanadaFreePress.com
“If you’re not in lockstep with Progressive Attitudes, you’re a bigot until proven otherwise.”
Joseph Sobran Sobran.com
On Joe Sobran: “Perhaps the greatest Catholic journalist ever, and a tremendous warrior for the conservative cause.”
Richard Shaftan, respected Louisiana academic
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Remember, in 2008 Obama and Joe Biden competed for the nomination for president. A reporter asked Biden if he thought Obama was qualified to be president? “Of course he isn’t,” answered Crazy Joe, who was correct with his answer. Joe went on to lose the nomination to Barack and is now vice plagiarist of the USA and always praises his boss Barack.
Donald Trump is a patriot with good business sense. His opponent has never run a business and generally leeches off the taxpayer, a high-end welfare recipient. The Clintons, Obama and Biden – have any of them ever had a real job anywhere?
“Yes, I’m for Donald Trump…I’m tired of having politicians as president of the United States.”
oilman T. Boone Pickens in The Wall Street Journal
Good for Turner Classic Movies – they showed John Wayne movies again all day on his birthday (also mine) May 26 – a yearly ritual for me, watching a bunch of his movies.
Hillary C. told MSNBC host Rachel Mad cow in March, “Mr. Trump should not be urging people on.” Liberals blame Trump for hired thug violence disrupting his rallies.
“Oh-so-respectable citizens throw rocks, injure police because Donald Trump showed up to say words.”
Dan Calabrese on CanadaFreePress.com
“If you’re not in lockstep with Progressive Attitudes, you’re a bigot until proven otherwise.”
Joseph Sobran Sobran.com
On Joe Sobran: “Perhaps the greatest Catholic journalist ever, and a tremendous warrior for the conservative cause.”
Richard Shaftan, respected Louisiana academic
[Full Story »]
Letter to the editor
Dear editor,
Gone but not forgotten.
Thanks for the memories College Street Pharmacy, Harrell Dentistry, Otasco Auto, Dixieland, Pittman Printing, E and R 5 and 10, Eastman Bakery, Friends Department, Johns Smart Shop, Ideal Pharmacy, Coleman’s Grocery, Hardin Supply, Dodge Theatre, Edwards Furniture, Wright Billiards.
Eastman Gas Company, B.C. Moore, Clements Grocery, Levines, Miss America, Eckles Grocery, Bowens Furniture, McConnels, Western Auto, Jeff’s Grill, Eastman Clinic, Eastman Coca Cola, Skipper’s Service (Sinclair), C and A Auto Parts, Pure Oil Station, Howell’s Station, Handy Andy Store, Brookline Furniture, 341 Restaurant, W.J. Daniel Auto, Coffer Cows, Eastman Depot.
Goodyear, Stevenson Lumber, Hardin-Nutt Candy Company, Sanders Building Supply, Alfred Dorman Company, Ice Plant, Parkerson Chiropractic, Super Shortstop, Fussel Hardware, Eastman Trading Post, John L. Lee Grocery, Cobb Barbershop, Gainey Jewelers, Lane Roland Grocery.
Teresi Grocery, Army Store, Lowery Shoe Shop, Hanson Studio, People’s Bank, Barbee Studio, Walker Supply, Reeds Cleaners, Comer Heaths Grocery, Sam’s Barber Shop, Williams Car Sales, Graham Motor Company, Lowery Motor Company, Bucks Grill, Greyhound, Billy Cherry Station.
Mac’s Bar B-Q, Jumps Grill, Charles Hall’s, Stuckey’s, Eastman Motor Court, C and J Manufacturing, Four Point Grocery, Times Journal, Spotlight, Dodge County Advertiser, McCranie Lumber, Tastee Freeze, Ozro Peacocks, Nita’s Truck Stop, McGlohow Grocery, Buddy Coley’s.
Dixie Wrights, Will Bracewell Barber Shop, Spell’s Grocery, Lee’s Grocery, Western Front, Ussery Grocery, Eastman Cotton Mill, Rob White’s Grocery, Mercer’s Superette, Amaco Station, Jones Chevrolet, Michael’s Grocery, Holcombes Grocery, Evans Barber Shop, Clarks Barber Shop, Blue Bird Beauty Shop.
Amoskeag General Store, Will Ussery Ice Plant, Speed Oil, Gatlin Used Cars, Albert Sanders Used Cars, Freeman Graham’s Auto Parts, Drive In Theatre, Vance Jones Grocery, Lee-Land Hotel, L.D.’s Grill, Gus Beardens, Ellis Wright’s, all of those I missed and the 500 people who left Eastman since last year.
God please grant a renaissance for our children and grandchildren.
Billy R. Graham
Gone but not forgotten.
Thanks for the memories College Street Pharmacy, Harrell Dentistry, Otasco Auto, Dixieland, Pittman Printing, E and R 5 and 10, Eastman Bakery, Friends Department, Johns Smart Shop, Ideal Pharmacy, Coleman’s Grocery, Hardin Supply, Dodge Theatre, Edwards Furniture, Wright Billiards.
Eastman Gas Company, B.C. Moore, Clements Grocery, Levines, Miss America, Eckles Grocery, Bowens Furniture, McConnels, Western Auto, Jeff’s Grill, Eastman Clinic, Eastman Coca Cola, Skipper’s Service (Sinclair), C and A Auto Parts, Pure Oil Station, Howell’s Station, Handy Andy Store, Brookline Furniture, 341 Restaurant, W.J. Daniel Auto, Coffer Cows, Eastman Depot.
Goodyear, Stevenson Lumber, Hardin-Nutt Candy Company, Sanders Building Supply, Alfred Dorman Company, Ice Plant, Parkerson Chiropractic, Super Shortstop, Fussel Hardware, Eastman Trading Post, John L. Lee Grocery, Cobb Barbershop, Gainey Jewelers, Lane Roland Grocery.
Teresi Grocery, Army Store, Lowery Shoe Shop, Hanson Studio, People’s Bank, Barbee Studio, Walker Supply, Reeds Cleaners, Comer Heaths Grocery, Sam’s Barber Shop, Williams Car Sales, Graham Motor Company, Lowery Motor Company, Bucks Grill, Greyhound, Billy Cherry Station.
Mac’s Bar B-Q, Jumps Grill, Charles Hall’s, Stuckey’s, Eastman Motor Court, C and J Manufacturing, Four Point Grocery, Times Journal, Spotlight, Dodge County Advertiser, McCranie Lumber, Tastee Freeze, Ozro Peacocks, Nita’s Truck Stop, McGlohow Grocery, Buddy Coley’s.
Dixie Wrights, Will Bracewell Barber Shop, Spell’s Grocery, Lee’s Grocery, Western Front, Ussery Grocery, Eastman Cotton Mill, Rob White’s Grocery, Mercer’s Superette, Amaco Station, Jones Chevrolet, Michael’s Grocery, Holcombes Grocery, Evans Barber Shop, Clarks Barber Shop, Blue Bird Beauty Shop.
Amoskeag General Store, Will Ussery Ice Plant, Speed Oil, Gatlin Used Cars, Albert Sanders Used Cars, Freeman Graham’s Auto Parts, Drive In Theatre, Vance Jones Grocery, Lee-Land Hotel, L.D.’s Grill, Gus Beardens, Ellis Wright’s, all of those I missed and the 500 people who left Eastman since last year.
God please grant a renaissance for our children and grandchildren.
Billy R. Graham
Commissioners say no to tax increase
By Taelor Rye
The Dodge County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted not to raise the tax millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year at its meeting on August 1.
The Eastman-Dodge County Development Authority has proposed a raise of the millage rate in an attempt to encourage economic development throughout the county.
Although the county moved not to raise its rate, the Eastman City Council has yet to adopt its tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, likely to be decided at its meeting on August 8.
The board also voted to approve Cindy Eckles as the new member of the board of tax assessors, tabling a vote on nominee Faye Jessup until the next meeting.
County manager Bobby Peacock requested permission to advertise the sale of a 2007 Dodge Charger, which the board approved.
Charles Williams, of the development authority, discussed with the board the option of local power companies EMC and Georgia Power developing interest in dark fiber optics, relaying that Dodge County is the only county in the area that has not contributed financially to a recent feasibility study.
Sharon Cobb Flanagan of the Dodge County Farmer’s Market Authority gave a summation of the recent farmer’s market, noting that attendance and the number of vendors has recently dipped due to a number of reasons including heat-related health issues, family reunions, tax-free weekend and vacations, among others.
The board’s next meeting will take place on Monday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m.
The Dodge County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted not to raise the tax millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year at its meeting on August 1.
The Eastman-Dodge County Development Authority has proposed a raise of the millage rate in an attempt to encourage economic development throughout the county.
Although the county moved not to raise its rate, the Eastman City Council has yet to adopt its tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, likely to be decided at its meeting on August 8.
The board also voted to approve Cindy Eckles as the new member of the board of tax assessors, tabling a vote on nominee Faye Jessup until the next meeting.
County manager Bobby Peacock requested permission to advertise the sale of a 2007 Dodge Charger, which the board approved.
Charles Williams, of the development authority, discussed with the board the option of local power companies EMC and Georgia Power developing interest in dark fiber optics, relaying that Dodge County is the only county in the area that has not contributed financially to a recent feasibility study.
Sharon Cobb Flanagan of the Dodge County Farmer’s Market Authority gave a summation of the recent farmer’s market, noting that attendance and the number of vendors has recently dipped due to a number of reasons including heat-related health issues, family reunions, tax-free weekend and vacations, among others.
The board’s next meeting will take place on Monday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Eastman council continues discussions on tax increase
By Taelor Rye
At its July 25 regular meeting, the Eastman City Council moved to continue discussions regarding the approval of a proposed dedicated property tax millage rate increase so that city councilors may receive more training and exposure to information on the effects of a hypothetical millage rate increase as well as alternative funding methods.
For example, according to Charles Williams of the Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce, Ralph Forbes, from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company, visited the chamber on Tuesday, July 26, to discuss community funding and its impact.
In addition, the City of Douglas and Coffee County have offered to hold a tentative breakfast on Thursday, July 28, to show Eastman and Dodge County representatives the effect of their own one-mill tax increase.
According to city council member Buddy Pittman, city council members will also be able to partake in a webinar on millage rates. He encouraged his colleagues to participate in that “so that we’ll be more informed on the decision.”
City council member Prince Dawson expressed agreement with Pittman, who moved to continue discussions on the item at its August 8 meeting, which Williams identified as the last meeting to make a decision on the matter so that it applies to this year’s tax digest.
“We’re all in agreement that we need to do something,” Dawson said.
The council approved motions to close its streetscape and Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) accounts, moving funds from each to the general fund account as reimbursement for projects financed.
The streetscape account held $51,329.03, and the SPLOST account held $248,875.89. Funds reimbursed by the SPLOST account, which went toward Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, were accounted for in the budget this year, but streetscape project funds are from a few years ago. City council member Milton Johnson expressed interest in the possibility of using the newly acquired streetscape reimbursement for community projects.
The council additionally renewed its Oconee Drug Task Force agreement for 2017, allotting $8,803.00 for the task force’s services, as it has done in years past.
City manager Jason Cobb brought up discussions on advertising a request for engineering firms’ qualifications for upcoming CDBG projects.
Cobb stated that the request is due to the “likelihood that we will use federal funds,” noting that federal guidelines must therefore be followed.
Technically, Cobb clarified, the request is not for bids although firms will include hourly rates and other charges. Instead, the firm selection is based on most appropriate qualifications, following between 18 and 20 different criteria. [Full Story »]
At its July 25 regular meeting, the Eastman City Council moved to continue discussions regarding the approval of a proposed dedicated property tax millage rate increase so that city councilors may receive more training and exposure to information on the effects of a hypothetical millage rate increase as well as alternative funding methods.
For example, according to Charles Williams of the Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce, Ralph Forbes, from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company, visited the chamber on Tuesday, July 26, to discuss community funding and its impact.
In addition, the City of Douglas and Coffee County have offered to hold a tentative breakfast on Thursday, July 28, to show Eastman and Dodge County representatives the effect of their own one-mill tax increase.
According to city council member Buddy Pittman, city council members will also be able to partake in a webinar on millage rates. He encouraged his colleagues to participate in that “so that we’ll be more informed on the decision.”
City council member Prince Dawson expressed agreement with Pittman, who moved to continue discussions on the item at its August 8 meeting, which Williams identified as the last meeting to make a decision on the matter so that it applies to this year’s tax digest.
“We’re all in agreement that we need to do something,” Dawson said.
The council approved motions to close its streetscape and Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) accounts, moving funds from each to the general fund account as reimbursement for projects financed.
The streetscape account held $51,329.03, and the SPLOST account held $248,875.89. Funds reimbursed by the SPLOST account, which went toward Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, were accounted for in the budget this year, but streetscape project funds are from a few years ago. City council member Milton Johnson expressed interest in the possibility of using the newly acquired streetscape reimbursement for community projects.
The council additionally renewed its Oconee Drug Task Force agreement for 2017, allotting $8,803.00 for the task force’s services, as it has done in years past.
City manager Jason Cobb brought up discussions on advertising a request for engineering firms’ qualifications for upcoming CDBG projects.
Cobb stated that the request is due to the “likelihood that we will use federal funds,” noting that federal guidelines must therefore be followed.
Technically, Cobb clarified, the request is not for bids although firms will include hourly rates and other charges. Instead, the firm selection is based on most appropriate qualifications, following between 18 and 20 different criteria. [Full Story »]
Nardi adds several archery championships to resume
Dodge County has added another feather to their athletic cap. Brooke Nardi, a rising senior, has added several archery championships. She was the top overall shooter in the Georgia State Championship. That included both boys and girls. With the championship she was awarded a trophy, a plaque, a genesis bow and a $5,000 scholarship to the school of her choice.
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