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What Jefferson wrought

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Wednesday, June 26. 2013
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If only all congressional committees were so inspired.

The committee charged with putting to paper the reasons the Continental Congress had resolved to declare independence from Britain turned to Thomas Jefferson to do its drafting. If the reasons for that choice weren’t particularly profound -- Jefferson’s talents as a writer were widely recognized, and no one thought the declaration as important as other pressing revolutionary business -- its consequences assuredly were. [Full Story »] 

Legals for June 26, 2013, Page 1

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Wednesday, June 26. 2013
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Random thoughts

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Wednesday, June 26. 2013
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James Kirkpatrick, the great VDare.com writer, says, “’Comprehensive Immigration Reform’ is Anarcho-Tyranny in Action.”

“The government has met the enemy and it is us - the historic American nation.”
James Kirkpatrick 6-17-13 [Full Story »] 

Airport, banks agree to mediation

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Wednesday, June 26. 2013
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In order to possibly avoid going to court, the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority (HGRAA) has agreed to a request by the three local banks (Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Bank of Eastman and Colony Bank) to go into mediation regarding a lawsuit filed against the three banks by the HGRAA. [Full Story »] 

Legals for June 26, 2013, Part 2

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Wednesday, June 26. 2013
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Letter to the Editor

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Wednesday, June 26. 2013
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Dear editor,

It has been three months since the devastating fire that destroyed my business, Roy’s, on Main Street in downtown Eastman. The buildings that once stood and the ruble that once lay are now gone. The slate has been wiped clean and the retailers and offices downtown are now trying to regain momentum after an event that will forever be a part of Eastman’s history. [Full Story »] 

Deputies make arrests

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Wednesday, June 26. 2013
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The following arrests were reported by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office for the dates of June 18, 2013 thru June 24, 2013. [Full Story »] 

James M. Horton

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Monday, June 24. 2013
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Age: 64

Died: Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Arrangements: Mathis Funeral Home of Cochran was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Clark, Jr.

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Monday, June 24. 2013
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Age: 32

Died: Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home, Inc. of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.

School board continues to evaluate staff

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Saturday, June 22. 2013
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School staff for the 2013-2014 school year are still being considered for positions throughout the school system. At Tuesday night’s regular scheduled meeting of the Dodge County Board of Education, coaches Tony Taylor and Terry Underwood, of Dodge County Middle School (DCMS), came before the school board with regards to a fellow employee and coach Corey Hobbs. The coaches requested Hobbs not be transferred from DCMS. The school board has transitioned Hobbs to South Dodge Elementary School (SDES), where Hobbs will be the physical education coach. [Full Story »] 

Commissioners rescind hospital appointments

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Friday, June 21. 2013
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The Dodge County Hospital Authority appointments of Jan Jones, Dr. Blake Milner and Reggie Sheffield approved by the Dodge County Board of Commissioners on June 3 have been rescinded.

At the regular June 17 meeting of the commissioners, the board rescinded the appointments because their appointments did not follow Georgia law. [Full Story »] 

Finish second

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Friday, June 21. 2013
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The 8 year old and under (8U) Eastman-Dodge County Recreation Department All-star girl’s softball team earned second place in the Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Recreation 2013 All-star Invitational which was held June 3 through June 8, 2013. Pictured (front row, l-r) Jayci Yawn, Skye Meadows, Brooke Perdue and Kate Jones; (middle row, l-r) JaiunaVae Pattillo, Dylana Barton, Dayla Faulk, Ava Roland, Riley Haley and Ashlyn Grauberger; (back row l-r) coaches Dylan Barton, Brian Perdue and Jessica Brown. Not pictured is Halle Wise.

Walter E. "Hank" Studstill

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Thursday, June 20. 2013
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Age: 85

Died: Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.

Murder victim is identified; two are arrested

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Thursday, June 20. 2013
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The body of an unidentified black man that was found on Cook Road in north Dodge County on Monday, June 10, 2013, has been identified.
According to Dodge County Coroner Joe Smith, the victim has been identified as Dazmon Juan Sanders (age 33), of a Cleveland Avenue address in Atlanta. The identification was the result of an autopsy performed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab. [Full Story »] 

Win tournament

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Thursday, June 20. 2013
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The Eastman/Dodge County Recreation 12-year old and under (12U) girls all-star team won the 51st annual Lyons tournament last week. Dodge went five and zero during the tournament and out scored their opponents 49 to three in the five games. The girls played well together as a team combining great pitching, stellar defense and strong offensive efforts to go undefeated and win the largest all-star tournament in South Georgia. Pictured (first row, l-r) Lane Barrows, Allie Varnadoe, Julianna Bellflower, Jenna Hickman and Amber Maxwell; (second row, l-r) coach Jennifer Bellflower, Abby Christian Manning, Meredith Hutcheson, Jacey Dowdy, Jade Dowdy, coach Kenton Haley and Dodge County Recreation Director Travis Niblett; not pictured: coach Derek Hutcheson, Laralin Rogers and Jessie Thomas.
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