Many cases were heard recently in Dodge Superior Court. The following are the results of those cases.
James Davis was charged with one count felony aggravated battery, which was reduced to felony simple battery and received 12 months probation and a fine.
Nedra Deckard was charged with one count felony theft by shoplifting and under First Offenders Act (FOA) received four years probation and ordered to pay a $750.00 fine.
Donna Hardeman was charged with one count of felony theft by taking and under FOA she received 15 years probation, ordered to pay a $1,250.00 fine and restitution.
Sherry Marie Hardy was charged with one count felony burglary and she received five years probation and ordered to pay a $500.00 fine.
Justin Scott Hatfield was charged with two counts felony burglary in the first degree and under FOA he received 12 years probation per charge, ordered to pay a $1,000.00 fine per charge and received credit for time served.
Shawn Brady was charged with one count felony possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and he received three years probation and ordered to pay a $1,000.00 fine; one count felony possession of hydrocodone and received three years probation to run concurrent with prior; one count misdemeanor theft by taking and received 12 months probation; one count misdemeanor obstruction of officers and received 12 months probation; one count misdemeanor marijuana less than one ounce and received 12 months probation; and one count misdemeanor possession and use of drug related objects and received 12 months probation.
Michael David Williams was charged with one count felony theft by taking and he received three years probation and ordered to pay a $750.00 fine.
Corey Hughes was charged with one count felony possession of cocaine and received three years probation and ordered to pay a $750.00 fine.
Shawn Paul Armstrong was charged with one count felony theft by taking and he received four years probation and ordered to pay a $700.00 fine.
Leonard Hammons was charged with one count felony theft by taking and under FOA received three years probation and ordered to pay a $350.00 fine.
William Almajeed McClain was charged with one count felony failure to register as sex offender/failure to comply and received four years probation and ordered to pay a $750.00 fine; and once count misdemeanor theft by taking and received 12 months probation to run concurrent with prior and ordered to pay a $350.00 fine.
Timothy Kelby Crawford was charged with one count misdemeanor simple battery and he received 12 months probation and ordered to pay a $350.00 fine.
Eric Brown was charged with one count felony possession of cocaine and he received three years probation and ordered to pay a $1,000.00 fine.
Dylan Cole Yawn was charged with one count felony burglary in the second degree and received three years probation and ordered to pay a $350.00 fine.
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Audrey Hargrove Cofield
Age: 90
Died: Thursday, January 29, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, Inc. has charge of arrangements.
Died: Thursday, January 29, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, Inc. has charge of arrangements.
Two injured
Two people were transported to Dodge County Hospital after a collision at the intersection of Fish Road and the Terry Coleman Parkway at approximately 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21. According to the Georgia State Patrol report, Daniel Wilson Lee, age 16, of Eastman, was driving a 1995 Chevrolet pickup on Fish Road. He attempted to cross the intersection of Terry Coleman Parkway when he collided with Theodore Duane Eagy, age 58, of Dexter, who was driving a 2012 Blue Bird school bus north on the parkway. Lee hit the bus on the driver’s side in front of the rear axle. After the impact, the bus tilted on the passenger side, then rotated clockwise and overturned onto the driver’s side. No children were onboard the bus at the time. (Photo by Chuck Eckles)
Two injured
An Eastman Police officer and a citizen were injured in an accident that happened at the intersection of Norman Street and Anson Avenue at approximately 9:23 p.m. on Monday, January 26. Kijana Raheem Brown, age 20, of Eastman, was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry into Eastman on Anson Avenue (Dublin Highway). He failed to negotiate the curve at the Georgia Power Company building, driving onto the sidewalk and knocking down a No Parking sign. He then continued onto the lawn of Georgia Power Company, knocking down the Georgia Power sign. He then continued onto Norman Street and ran into Eastman Assistant Police Chief Romand T. Drake, age 60, of Eastman. Assistant chief Drake was driving a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police car and was stopped at the stop sign on Norman Avenue. After colliding with the police car, the Toyota continued forward and ran into the Pretty Paws business at the corner of Anson Avenue and Norman Street. Both Drake and Brown were taken to Dodge County Hospital for treatment. (Photo by Chuck Eckles)
Squaws remain unbeaten in sub-region; Indians gain one win in three great games
The Dodge County High (DCHS) basketball teams had a full slate of games last week. The Squaws remained undefeated in sub-region play at eight and zero as they picked up wins over Tattnall County and Appling County. They also defeated rival West Laurens in a non-region game.
The Squaws defeated Tattnall County, 62 to 27; Appling County, 64 to 51; and West Laurens, 57 to 39. The Squaws are now 15 and four overall. [Full Story »]
The Squaws defeated Tattnall County, 62 to 27; Appling County, 64 to 51; and West Laurens, 57 to 39. The Squaws are now 15 and four overall. [Full Story »]
Legals January 28, 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 »]
gpn 04
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 »]
The return of the war hero
Clint Eastwood’s new movie, “American Sniper,” marks the return of the American war hero.
Heroism on the battlefield had never gone away, of course, far from it (witness the Medal of Honors awarded for acts of extraordinary valor in Iraq and Afghanistan). But the classic war hero is more than just brave or fierce. He is famous and almost universally acclaimed. On top of his battlefield exploits, he is a cultural phenomenon.
That is what “American Sniper” unquestionably makes of Chris Kyle. The late Navy SEAL sniper had already written a best-selling memoir and was known as “The Legend” within the military for his record number of confirmed kills during four tours in Iraq. The success of the movie, where he is played by Bradley Cooper, also means he will be remembered as a larger-than-life figure. Such is the power of the silver screen.
“American Sniper” had the largest opening weekend ever in January. It is producing the kind of numbers usually reserved for mindless comic-book superhero movies. It has played especially well in Middle America, with its top-grossing theaters in places like San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Houston and Albuquerque.
All of this is profoundly disquieting to the left, which has so much sway in Hollywood. It hates and distrusts the idea of the war hero, believing it smacks of backwardness and jingoism. Its notion of compelling war movies were the tendentiously anti-war flops “Green Zone,” “Stop-Loss” and “In the Valley of Elah.” Its reaction to “American Sniper” has been to belittle the movie and smear Chris Kyle.
[Full Story »]
Heroism on the battlefield had never gone away, of course, far from it (witness the Medal of Honors awarded for acts of extraordinary valor in Iraq and Afghanistan). But the classic war hero is more than just brave or fierce. He is famous and almost universally acclaimed. On top of his battlefield exploits, he is a cultural phenomenon.
That is what “American Sniper” unquestionably makes of Chris Kyle. The late Navy SEAL sniper had already written a best-selling memoir and was known as “The Legend” within the military for his record number of confirmed kills during four tours in Iraq. The success of the movie, where he is played by Bradley Cooper, also means he will be remembered as a larger-than-life figure. Such is the power of the silver screen.
“American Sniper” had the largest opening weekend ever in January. It is producing the kind of numbers usually reserved for mindless comic-book superhero movies. It has played especially well in Middle America, with its top-grossing theaters in places like San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Houston and Albuquerque.
All of this is profoundly disquieting to the left, which has so much sway in Hollywood. It hates and distrusts the idea of the war hero, believing it smacks of backwardness and jingoism. Its notion of compelling war movies were the tendentiously anti-war flops “Green Zone,” “Stop-Loss” and “In the Valley of Elah.” Its reaction to “American Sniper” has been to belittle the movie and smear Chris Kyle.
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Letter to the Editor
Dear editor,
I am 74 years old and have known the golf course behind Handy Andy in Eastman all my life, but I have never known the name of it. I had always thought it was part of the cotton mill. Did they own it? Did they name it? You tell me.
There is a lot of history there. My brother, Robert Graham was a regular caddy for Cliff Fields, the Leeland Hotel manager, and Fields was not playing on this particular day so Robert met Fred Saunders at the drug store where he was told to be at the course at 1:00 p.m. that day to caddy for a guest.
Robert and Saunders met and the guest was introduced as Spud Chandler. It was a usual 18 holes of golf. The only excitement was when the caddies drove the golfer’s carts while the golfers went to Mr. White’s store at the end of nine holes. Mr. White’s store is where the “medicine show” came to town and where I learned you could rub some liniments onto your shoe and your toe would get well. However, when Robert learned that Spud Chandler was one of the best pitchers for the New York Yankees, I think he could have jumped over the water tank at the cotton mill.
The golf course was the site of BB gun and sling shot wars between downtown boys and cotton mill boys until Cottondale School closed and then we all became downtown boys.
Many young boys learned to swim in the stagnated pond by the railroad tracks and often became victims of a keen switch whipping when mamas found out. Switches were readily available at the pond.
I could write forever, but if you know the name of the golf course, let me know.
Billy R. Graham
I am 74 years old and have known the golf course behind Handy Andy in Eastman all my life, but I have never known the name of it. I had always thought it was part of the cotton mill. Did they own it? Did they name it? You tell me.
There is a lot of history there. My brother, Robert Graham was a regular caddy for Cliff Fields, the Leeland Hotel manager, and Fields was not playing on this particular day so Robert met Fred Saunders at the drug store where he was told to be at the course at 1:00 p.m. that day to caddy for a guest.
Robert and Saunders met and the guest was introduced as Spud Chandler. It was a usual 18 holes of golf. The only excitement was when the caddies drove the golfer’s carts while the golfers went to Mr. White’s store at the end of nine holes. Mr. White’s store is where the “medicine show” came to town and where I learned you could rub some liniments onto your shoe and your toe would get well. However, when Robert learned that Spud Chandler was one of the best pitchers for the New York Yankees, I think he could have jumped over the water tank at the cotton mill.
The golf course was the site of BB gun and sling shot wars between downtown boys and cotton mill boys until Cottondale School closed and then we all became downtown boys.
Many young boys learned to swim in the stagnated pond by the railroad tracks and often became victims of a keen switch whipping when mamas found out. Switches were readily available at the pond.
I could write forever, but if you know the name of the golf course, let me know.
Billy R. Graham
Dodge deputies make arrests
The following arrests were reported by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office for the dates January 1, 2015 through January 20, 2015.
Chasity NeSmith– 01/01/15 – possession of Schedule II controlled substance (four counts).
Dylan Bass– 01/02/15 – burglary (one count) and interference with government property (one count).
Terry Sheffield– 01/02/15 – deposit account fraud (two counts).
Steve Lewis– 01/06/15 – sexual assault by a law enforcement officer against an inmate (one count).
Lewis Wilcox– 01/16/15 – burglary (one count).
James King– 01/16/15 – burglary (one count).
Andy Eady– 01/16/15 – affray (one count) and obstruction of officer (one count).
Takasha McCrary– 01/16/15 – affray (one count) and disorderly conduct (one count).
John C. Williams– 01/17/15 – possession of drug related object (one count) and theft by taking (one count).
Mason Veal– 01/17/15 – theft by deception (one count).
Clayton Boutwell– 01/18/15 – terroristic threats (two counts).
Chasity NeSmith– 01/01/15 – possession of Schedule II controlled substance (four counts).
Dylan Bass– 01/02/15 – burglary (one count) and interference with government property (one count).
Terry Sheffield– 01/02/15 – deposit account fraud (two counts).
Steve Lewis– 01/06/15 – sexual assault by a law enforcement officer against an inmate (one count).
Lewis Wilcox– 01/16/15 – burglary (one count).
James King– 01/16/15 – burglary (one count).
Andy Eady– 01/16/15 – affray (one count) and obstruction of officer (one count).
Takasha McCrary– 01/16/15 – affray (one count) and disorderly conduct (one count).
John C. Williams– 01/17/15 – possession of drug related object (one count) and theft by taking (one count).
Mason Veal– 01/17/15 – theft by deception (one count).
Clayton Boutwell– 01/18/15 – terroristic threats (two counts).
John James Wright
Age: 84
Died: Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Died: Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Glenn A. "Tater" Jones
Age: 51
Died: Monday, January 26, 2015
Arrangements: Townsend Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. of Dublin has charge of arrangements.
Died: Monday, January 26, 2015
Arrangements: Townsend Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. of Dublin has charge of arrangements.
Dr. W. Howard Giddens
Age: 88
Died: Sunday, January 25, 2015
Arrangements: Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium of Lexington, South Carolina has charge of arrangements.
Died: Sunday, January 25, 2015
Arrangements: Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium of Lexington, South Carolina has charge of arrangements.
Jeanette Smith Hamilton
Age: 86
Died: Thursday, January 8, 2015
Arrangements: Hamilton Burch Funeral Home of Eastman had charge of arrangements.
Died: Thursday, January 8, 2015
Arrangements: Hamilton Burch Funeral Home of Eastman had charge of arrangements.
Emily Syble Rowland Garrett
Age: 85
Died: Sunday, January 25, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Died: Sunday, January 25, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Reba Louise Faircloth Giddens
Age: 79
Died: Friday, January 23, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Died: Friday, January 23, 2015
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
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