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Dear editor,
Recently, while killing time at an appointment, I picked up a national magazine and read an essay by a grieving Pakistani mother of a daughter killed in the Santa Fe High School last year without feeling her anguish.  She went on to say (“I sent my child to study in the U.S.  She died from your gun culture”) 
I personally grew up in an era, 1950’s, 1960’s, when there were no school shootings, but students and teachers brought guns to school to shoot on the 22 range and for ROTC at one out of the state schools I attended; what happen? How many of you in my age demographics can remember seeing so many pick up trucks at the Dodge County High School parking lot and seeing a 30-30 Winchester lever action rifle hanging in the back window? 
Here’s a nifty idea on the criminal activity that is now so pervasive in that once sleepy town of Dodge County. Those hooligans that is seemingly enveloped my beloved Eastman, why not go old school on those feckless idiots, tar and feather them, put a civil lien on their property to pay the overtime of our police detectives and run them and their families out of town, and as for little Johnny who wants to hibernate in that bedroom playing videos games, sassing you, and won’t leave his room, put a good belt on his incorrigible butt, stick a nice bar of ivory soap in his mouth and mandate that he have a paper route job before dinner time.   
I suspect even our president will ask you to support my idea.  Heck! You politicians can even parlay my idea for your reelection campaign. It’s a win, win for everybody.
TSGT.  Joseph L Bryan, U.S.A.F. Ret  

By Chad W. Smith
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) basketball teams had three games on the road last week.
They traveled to Wheeler County on Tuesday, December 3 for a non-region game, Northeast Macon on Friday, December 6 for a region game and then to Wilcox County on Saturday, December 7 for another non-region game.
The Squaws lost to second ranked Lady Bulldogs of Wheeler County, 55-80; the Squaws kept things close with region foe Northeast but still lost 49-57 and again kept things close with Wilcox County but fell to the Lady Patriots, 66-69.
 Scoring for the Squaws against Wheeler County was: Kylie Hart, 15 points including a three-pointer; Altierra Gooch, 13 points; Jazmyne Mizell, seven points including two three-pointers; Sanaa Searles, seven points; Kaonta Goolsby, four points; Ambria Simmons, four points; Ileisha Mitchell, three points; Cheyenne Hunt, two points.
Scoring for the Squaws against Northeast Macon was: Kylie Hart, 20 points including five three-pointers; Kaonta Goolsby, 10 points; Altierra Gooch, 10 points; Ambria Simmons, three points; Cheyenne Hunt, two points; Jazmyne Mizell, two points; Sanaa Searles, two points.
Scoring for the Squaws against Wilcox County was: Altierra Gooch, 21 points;  Kylie Hart, 16 points including four three-pointers; Sanaa Searles, 10 points; Kaonta Goolsby, nine points; Cheyenne Hunt, nine points; Carsen Ethridge, one point.
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Dear editor,
I am writing with several concerns regarding our school system. I feel if these concerns are addressed they will enhance our system. The first concern is the current way our school superintendent is selected. Ask yourselves a question, has the board of education made the best possible selection of our system and its needs. I feel the selection of the superintendents haven’t met these qualifications. I feel a superintendent should come from leadership in a school, such as principals and assistant principals. I certainly feel commitment is a must. Could this be why our superintendents selected only serve one or two years? This is not in the best interest of our students and school faculties.
My second concern is the qualifications of our board members. We certainly need the most highly qualified superintendents but also highly qualified board members. Board members need to be educated; how can they make decisions about our system if they have no idea about what’s going on. We need to start selecting highly educated board members, so they can make precise decisions about our school system.
My third concern is that our teachers and coaches need to be highly qualified and certified in the fields they were hired in. Concerns have been brought to my attention about a current coach being assigned or asked to coach a girls and boys team. Being a former coach, I realize this is a difficult task. We deserve the most qualified coaches, not one that is torn between two teams. A coach should not be placed in this predicament. All sports teams in our county should be treated equally.
My final concern is the board of education meetings should be open to the public so questions and concerns can be addressed. The board currently has a policy of executive session, nothing wrong with this, but what determines the need to do so. The board must keep in mind no citizen’s right to ask questions or pose concerns should be denied; taxpayers deserve their concerns addressed.
John Battle

An Eastman man was injured when the pickup truck he was driving was hit by a train.

According to the Georgia State Patrol report, Seaborn Jackson Attaway, age 20, of Eastman, was driving his 2019 GMC Sierra pickup west on South Railroad Avenue in Chauncey. He turned onto Durham Street and failed to yield for an oncoming train traveling west on the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

Attaway was transported to Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin by Dodge County Emergency Medical Services.

The accident happened at approximately 12:09 p.m. on Thursday, November 28.

The Eastman Police Department announces the following arrests for the period of November 25 through December 3.

Eric Wright, age 41, of Chauncey, was arrested for two counts of shoplifting of less than $500.00 and driving while license suspended or revoked.

Willie Fisher, age 56, of Eastman, was arrested for burglary (forced entry-residence), entering an auto with intent to commit theft and obstructing law enforcement officer.

Briar White, age 24, of Eastman, was arrested for forgery in the first degree (check).

Reco Flowers, age 28, of Eastman, was arrested for theft by taking auto.

Ronnie Agnew, age 38, of Eastman was arrested for open container violation, DUI – drugs less safe (second offense) and failure to maintain lane.

Janet Mann, age 27, of Eastman, was arrested for six counts of theft by taking.

Gregory Blount, age 50, of Cadwell, was arrested for shoplifting more than $500.00.

Nickaus Hudson, age 38, of Dublin, was arrested for shoplifting more than $500.00.

Keldrick Sneed, age 19, of Lizella, was arrested for license – driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident.
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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 WAYMON ALFRED MCCRANIE, SR.
All creditors of the Estate of WAYMON ALFRED MCCRANIE, 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 8th day of NOVEMBER, 2019.
ANNE K. MCCRANIE
Executrix of the Estate of
WAYMON ALFRED
MCCRANIE, SR., Deceased
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, Georgia 31023
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA FRAIZER aka BARBARA STONE, DECEASED
All creditors of the Estate of BARBARA FRAIZER, Deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
VARONDA STONE LARGE
Administrator of
BARBARA FRAIZER aka
BARBARA STONE, deceased
1300 NW 15 Terrace
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
IN RE: ESTATE OF HARDY LEE BELFLOWER, DECEASED
All creditors of the Estate HARDY LEE BELFLOWER, Deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to Executor.
This 12th day of November, 2019.
GLENDA SUE SMITH
BELFLOWER, Executor
846 Bowers Cemetery Road
Cochran, GA 31014

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of JACKIE P. CADWELL, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-19-9245
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JACKIE P. CADWELL 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 2nd day of December, 2019.
Doris Leeanne Sumner,
Executor of the
Estate of JACKIE P. CADWELL, Deceased
310 Nicole Court
McDonough, GA 30252

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF GERALD DEWAYNE SPIRES
All creditors of the Estate of GERALD DEWAYNE SPIRES, late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 4th day of December, 2019.
EXECUTOR:
MONICA C. SPIRES
358 River Road
Eastman, Georgia 31023
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman, GA 31023

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FAMILY, CHILDREN, YOUTH

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
EDWARD SHEFFIELD and
CHARLA SHEFFIELD,
Plaintiffs
Vs.
JONATHAN SHEFFIELD and ELIZABETH SHEFFIELD,
Defendants
Civil Action No. 19V-8665
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
To: ELIZABETH SHEFFIELD
By order of the court for service by publication, you are hereby notified that in July 2019, Plaintiffs, EDWARD SHEFFIELD and CHARLA SHEFFIELD filed Complaint for Custody. You are required to file with the clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon Plaintiffs’ attorney, SARAH RIEDEL, 5607 Anson Ave, Eastman, GA 31023 an answer in writing within 30 days.
Witness, the Honorable Sarah F. Wall, judge of Superior Court of Dodge County.
This 5th day of November, 2019
SARAH RIEDEL
5607 Anson Ave.
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE NOTICES

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THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
WILLA JOYCE SUMNER SHEFFIELD,  DECEASED                                                  
ESTATE NO: P.19.9259
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
To Whom It May Concern: CANDI JO MCCRANIE and JINA JOYCE FORDHAM have petitioned for to be appointed Administrators of the estate of WILLA JOYCE SUMNER SHEFFIELD, deceased, of said County.  The Petitioners have 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 December 23, 2019.
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.
This 22nd day of November 2019.
JEFFREY W. JONES,
Judge, Pulaski County
Probate Court

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF JACKIE D. WARREN, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-19-9256
NOTICE
IN RE: The Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form in the above-referenced estate having been duly filed,
TO: JACKIE SAMUEL WARREN
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form, in this Court on or before January 7, 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 Probate Court
Dodge County
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, Georgia 310230

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOAN R. WARREN, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-19-9255
NOTICE
IN RE: The Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form in the above-referenced estate having been duly filed,
TO: JACKIE SAMUEL WARREN
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form, in this Court on or before January 7, 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 Probate Court
Dodge County
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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NOTICE
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF GERALD DEWAYNE SPIRES
THE Petition of MONICA C. SPIRES, for a Years Support from the Estate of GERALD DEWAYNE SPIRES, has been duly filed,
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the Petition, in this Court on or before the 7th day of JANUARY, 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,
Probate Judge
Post Office Box 514
Eastman, Georgia 31023
Telephone: 478-374-3775
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman, GA 31023

Think a billion isn’t big? It’s still huge. The average NFL (National Felon League) team as ranked by Forbes magazine is now worth $2.52 billion, up 8% from a year ago. You could buy all 32 NFL teams for a mere $80.64 billion, a bit less than we throw away in three years foreign aid. What is it now, around $30 billion per year? It’s unconstitutional also.
Crime committed by noncitizens running rampant in the USA is a serious problem and getting worse. To Democrats these invaders are considered pre-Demo voters, no problem at all, just too few of them coming in.
Good for Ken Langone, co-founder of Home Depot. He donated $100 million to New York University Medical School, recognizing the need to prevent future doctor shortages. He notices people are living longer, and are more active, more vibrant.  
“And guess what? The longer you live, the more health care you need. So why we did it was we decided that this was one way that we could demonstrate our gratitude for our way of living the American dream. And I’ve lived the American dream.”
Ken Langone
He is paying off tuition loans for medical students, helping give them get a head start in their careers. Talented blue collar kids deserve a chance to go to med school too, and Ken recognizes this. Money problems now keep many people out of medical school.
If Obamacare was such a great success as the medialeft hyped it initially, all Democrats would be running on it. Instead, few mention it in an election campaign since voters can see the rise in cost and diminution in care levels.
Home Depot (symbol HD) is now the second largest U.S. retailer after Wal-Mart (WMT). They started in 1978 with two former Treasure Island locations in Atlanta (Buford Highway and Memorial Drive). I’ve shopped in both when they were Treasure Island stores, many times at the Memorial Drive TI store. Interesting site with plenty of sound investment tips and results: 1stock1.com.
Dilbert comic strip creator Scott Adams was one of the first observers to predict a Trump victory as president.
Remember Jeb! Bush (always include the exclamation mark on those bumper stickers) early in the 2016 campaign, 9-2-15 actually, speaking Spanish to a group of constituents: The Trump reaction – classic takedown: “I like Jeb. He’s a nice man. But he should really set the example by speaking English while in the United States.”
Donald Trump on Breitbart.com
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On November 19, 2019 three local people were taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug related objects.

Arrested were Bobby Spires, age 56 (also wanted in two other counties), Kyle Spires, age 30 and Heather Holt, age 35.

The Dodge County Sheriff’s office and the Eastman Police Department continue to work together to eradicate the illegal drug trade in Dodge County.

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department reports the following arrests from November 18 through November 25.

Julian David Evans, age 55, of Rentz, was arrested for felony theft by taking and probation violation.

Raheem Davon Mims, age 29, of Cochran, was arrested for probation violation.

Casey Spires, age 34, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal trespass.

The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests during the week of November 20 through November 25.

Briar White, age 24, of Eastman, was arrested for forgery in the first degree (check).

Tameisha Dudley, age 23, of Eastman, was arrested for violation of license restrictions and leaving the scene of accident with injury and damage.

As’John Ross, age 18, of East Dublin, was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property $500.00 value or more, license – driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident and headlight requirements.

Dondrae Bailey, age 18, of East Dublin, was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property $500.00 value or more.

Jimone Ervin, age 18, of East Dublin, was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property $500.00 value or more.

Juvenile, age 14, of East Dublin, was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property $500.00 value or more.

Ronnie Agnew, age 38, of Eastman was arrested for open container violation, DUI – drugs less safe (second offense) and failure to maintain lane.

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CONDEMNATIONS

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CITATION
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
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GEORGIA
DOCKET NO. 19V-8739
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
VS.
IN REM
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The said named persons and any and all other persons known and unknown claiming any right, title, power, interest, ownership, equity, claim or demand in and to the lands hereinafter described, and all occupants, tenants, lessees, licensees and all holders, owners and users of ways and easements in, across, over and under said land are hereby notified, under the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Sections 32-3-4 through 32-3-19, providing for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the State of Georgia, or any of its subdivisions, or by any county of such State, as follows:
That the above stated case, being a condemnation in rem against the property hereinafter described, was filed in said Court on the 14th day of November, 2019; That, in accordance with provisions of the aforesaid Official Code, a Declaration of Taking, duly authorized and properly executed as provided by the Official Code, has been made and filed in said case, declaring the necessity for and exercising the power of taking the said described lands for State-aid public road purposes, thereby vesting the title to same in the Department of Transportation; and, in pursuance of such authority, the Department of Transportation has deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court of said County $Error! Reference source not found. as the just compensation for the said lands described; and all persons claiming such fund or any interest therein, are hereby required to make known their claims to the Court;
In accordance with the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Plaintiff-Condemnor has prayed the Court for Immediate possession of said property, and all persons having any interest in or claim against such property, as above set forth, are required by the Order of the Judge of said Court to surrender possession of the property to the Department of Transportation no later than Error! Reference source not found. days from filing of the Declaration of Taking.
That in accordance with the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 32-3-13 through 32-3-19, if the owner, or any of the owners, or any person having a claim against or interest in said property, shall be dissatisfied with the compensation, as estimated in the Declaration of Taking and deposited in Court, such person or persons, or any of them, shall have the right, at any time subsequent to the filing of the Declaration and the deposit of the fund into Court but not later than 30 days following the date of service as provided for in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Sections 32-3-8 through 32-3-10 to file with the Court a notice of appeal, the same to be in writing and made a part of the record in the proceedings.
The said property, as thus affected, is described as follows:
SEE PAGE 20-A; 20-B; FOR DESCRIPTION
This 14th day of November, 2019.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk Superior Court
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PROPERTY OWNERS:

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ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 277 OF THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT AND/OR 364 GEORGIA MILITIA DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

REQUIRED RIGHT OF WAY:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 40.00 FEET LEFT OF AND OPPOSITE STATION 121+60.13 ON THE CONSTRUCTION CENTERLINE OF SR 230 ON GEORGIA HIGHWAY PROJECT NO. 0013824; RUNNING THENCE S 56°02’38.6” W A DISTANCE OF 30.01 FEET TO A POINT 70.00 FEET LEFT OF AND OPPOSITE STATION 121+60.90 ON SAID CONSTRUCTION CENTERLINE LAID OUT FOR SR 230 - PROPOSED CL; THENCE N 35°25’09.5” W A DISTANCE OF 89.10 FEET TO A POINT 70.00 FEET LEFT OF AND OPPOSITE STATION 122+50.00 ON SAID CONSTRUCTION CENTERLINE LAID OUT FOR SR 230 - PROPOSED CL; THENCE N 54°34’50.5” E A DISTANCE OF 5.00 FEET TO A POINT 65.00 FEET LEFT OF AND OPPOSITE STATION 122+50.00 ON SAID CONSTRUCTION CENTERLINE LAID OUT FOR SR 230 - PROPOSED CL; THENCE N 35°25’09.5” W A DISTANCE OF 140.50 FEET TO A POINT 65.00 FEET LEFT OF AND OPPOSITE STATION 123+90.50 ON SAID CONSTRUCTION CENTERLINE LAID OUT FOR SR 230 - PROPOSED CL; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 166.73 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 1675.00 FEET AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 166.67 FEET ON A BEARING OF N 32°34’03.5” W) TO THE POINT 65.00 FEET LEFT OF AND OPPOSITE STATION 125+50.76 ON SAID CONSTRUCTION CENTERLINE LAID OUT FOR SR 230 - PROPOSED CL; THENCE N 45°15’12.0” E A DISTANCE OF 25.85 FEET TO A POINT 40.04 FEET LEFT OF AND OPPOSITE STATION 125+57.31 ON SAID CONSTRUCTION CENTERLINE LAID OUT FOR SR 230 - PROPOSED CL; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 152.15 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 1571.32 FEET AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 152.09 FEET ON A BEARING OF S 32°26’22.8” E) TO THE POINT 39.21 FEET LEFT OF AND OPPOSITE STATION 124+08.82 ON SAID CONSTRUCTION CENTERLINE LAID OUT FOR SR 230 - PROPOSED CL; THENCE S 35°12’48.7” E A DISTANCE OF 249.14 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.243 ACRES MORE OR LESS.

THE TITLE, ESTATE OR INTEREST IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND, REQUIRED BY CONDEMNOR AND NOW TAKEN BY CONDEMNOR FOR PUBLIC USE IS AS FOLLOWS: FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED PLATS DATED MARCH 21, 2019; LAST REVISED: SHEET NO. 5 LAST REVISED MARCH 25, 2019; SHEET NO. 6 – N/A; SHEET NO. 8 LAST REVISED MARCH 25, 2019; SHEET NO. 10 – N/A; AND ATTACHED HERETO AS ANNEX 1-A

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CONSTRUCTION/SERVICE BIDS

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Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging is seeking competitive proposals from qualified entities interested in operation and administration of the following programs: Operation of a Senior Center with Congregate and Home Delivered Meals; In-Home Services(homemaker/personal care/respite care services); Elderly Legal Assistance; Nutrition Education/Nutrition Counseling; Adult Day Care(Laurens County only); HCBS Case Management Services; Transition Coordination Services (MFP); and daily hot meal preparation services. Services will begin on July 1, 2020 and end on June 30, 2024. The four-year process will be contingent on performance and future guidance by the Georgia Division of Aging Services.
These programs are made possible through funding received through the Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services.
The Heart of Georgia Altamaha service area encompasses Appling, Bleckley, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler and Wilcox counties.
Request for proposal packets are available by contacting the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Area Agency on Aging at 331 West Parker Street, Baxley, Georgia 31513, 912-367-3648, or emailing livingston@hogarc.org.
Proposals must be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Proposals must be mailed or hand delivered. NO EXCEPTIONS to this date and time of submittal will be considered or allowed. Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission retains the right to reject any and all proposals.

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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of Virginia H. Pruett, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-19-9243
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of VIRGINIA H. PRUETT 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 22nd day of October, 2019.
WAYNE B. PRUETT,
Executor of the
Estate of VIRGINIA B.
PRUETT, Deceased
1517 Chester Highway
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of Madeline J. Woodward, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-19-9244
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of MADELINE J. WOODWARD 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 22nd day of October, 2019.
SHIRLEY J. HARRELL,
Executor of the
Estate of MADELINE J. WOODWARD, Deceased
113 Woodhaven Place
Athens, GA 30606

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of Cleslie F. Walker, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-19-9241
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of CLESLIE F. WALKER 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 25th day of October, 2019.
DONNA L. WALKER,
Executor of the
Estate of CLESLIE F. WALKER, Deceased
828 Evergreen Circle
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of Hollis Monroe Smith, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-19-9247
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of HOLLIS MONROE SMITH 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 25th day of October, 2019.
HOLLIS WAYNE SMITH,
Executor of the
Estate of HOLLIS MONROE SMITH, Deceased
527 Dublin Highway
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of Joe Clark Shepherd, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-19-9246
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOE CLARK SHEPHERD 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 25th day of October, 2019.
TANYA HEROMI
SHEPHERD,
Executor of the
Estate of JOE CLARK
SHEPHERD, Deceased
2650 Cedar Springs Road
Apt. 5519
Dallas, TX 75201

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF WASHINGTON BATTLE
All creditors of the Estate of WASHINGTON BATTLE, 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 1st day of November, 2019.
GWENDOLYN CARTER
Executrix of the Estate of WASHINGTON BATTLE, Deceased
210 Calhoun Street
Clover, South Carolina 29710

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
All creditors of the Estate of GERALDINE ELAINE DAVIS, deceased, late of Dodge County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 29th day of OCTOBER, 2019.
LAUREN A. BRYANT, Esq.
Attorney to the Administrators of the
Estate GERALDINE ELAINE DAVIS, Deceased
ROBERT W. HUGHES & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
390 West Crogan Street, Suite 230
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-469-8887

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of DONALD JUMP, deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 1st day of NOVEMBER, 2019.
PATRICIA J. WILLIAMS, Executrix
HON. AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court, Dodge County
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF WAYMON ALFRED MCCRANIE, SR.
All creditors of the Estate of WAYMON ALFRED MCCRANIE, 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 8th day of NOVEMBER, 2019.
ANNE K. MCCRANIE
Executrix of the Estate of
WAYMON ALFRED
MCCRANIE, SR., Deceased
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, Georgia 31023
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
IN RE: ESTATE OF BARBARA FRAIZER aka BARBARA STONE, DECEASED
All creditors of the Estate of BARBARA FRAIZER, Deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
VARONDA STONE LARGE
Administrator of
BARBARA FRAIZER aka
BARBARA STONE, deceased
1300 NW 15 Terrace
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
IN RE: ESTATE OF HARDY LEE BELFLOWER, DECEASED
All creditors of the Estate HARDY LEE BELFLOWER, Deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to Executor.
This 12th day of November, 2019.
GLENDA SUE SMITH
BELFLOWER, Executor
846 Bowers Cemetery Road
Cochran, GA 31014

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
EDWARD SHEFFIELD and
CHARLA SHEFFIELD,
Plaintiffs
Vs.
JONATHAN SHEFFIELD and ELIZABETH SHEFFIELD,
Defendants
Civil Action No. 19V-8665
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
To: ELIZABETH SHEFFIELD
By order of the court for service by publication, you are hereby notified that in July 2019, Plaintiffs, EDWARD SHEFFIELD and CHARLA SHEFFIELD filed Complaint for Custody. You are required to file with the clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon Plaintiffs’ attorney, SARAH RIEDEL, 5607 Anson Ave, Eastman, GA 31023 an answer in writing within 30 days.
Witness, the Honorable Sarah F. Wall, judge of Superior Court of Dodge County.
This 5th day of November, 2019
SARAH RIEDEL
5607 Anson Ave.
Eastman, GA 31023

The Dodge County Indians played their hearts out in Thomasville against the sixth ranked Bulldogs Friday night. Dodge played its most complete game of the season against one of the toughest opponents it has faced this year.
Dodge kicked off to start the game and Mason Mangham’s squib kick was bobbled allowing Javon McNeal to level the return man at the Thomasville 17 yard line. That set the tone early for what would be a very physical football game with big hits on both sides. On first down, Daylon Gordon pressured the quarterback forcing an incompletion. A second down offsides penalty against Dodge and a short third down pass gave Thomasville a fresh set of downs. Noah Cummings and Jamal Mahan combined to stop the runner after a short gain on first down. Mahan stopped the quarterback for a short gain on second down. On third down, Cummings, Mahan and AJ Melvin combined to stop the quarterback short of the first down forcing a Thomasville punt that rolled dead at the Dodge 17 yard line.
Two runs by Daylon Gordon netted -1 yard. On third down, Cummings who was playing tight end was open for what looked like a big gain, but Hunter Kirkley’s pass was a little behind him. Cummings twisted but couldn’t hang on to the ball. In Kirkley’s defense, Cummings was not exactly where Kirkley expected him to be. Timmy Johnson drove the return man back as his punt sailed 49 yards in the air. A big return was negated by a block in the back by Thomasville who would start at its own 24 yard line.
The two teams would trade punts before Thomasville finally got on the scoreboard first. After a 37 yarder by Timmy Johnson and a nice return, Thomasville started at its own 46 yard line. Thomasville immediately went to the air and was able to drive to the Dodge one yard line where they were met with a goal line stand by the Indians. Thomasville would bring in its starting middle linebacker to take direct snaps as they like to do in short yardage. Cummings managed to get into the backfield on first down and grab the runner by the ankles for no gain. On second down, the runner dropped the snap and Cummings stood him up for a host of Indians to finish off. The ball now sat at the Dodge two yard line. Thomasville rolled the quarterback out for a short pass on third down, but Gordon got a hand on the pass to tip it away bringing up fourth and goal. Thomasville would settle for a field goal and a 3-0 lead.
Dodge would waste no time putting up a score of its own. Gordon fielded the kickoff and ran up the middle behind a wedge of blockers where McNeal leveled a defender opening a hole for Gordon to run through. Gordon made a defender miss around the Thomasville 46 yard line and took it all the way to the Thomasville seven yard line where Thomasville’s athletic kicker had the angle on him. There was also a great effort by Kevin Sykes, Jr. who shielded the kicker for the last 45 yards as the kicker ran diagonally and away from Sykes. It looked like Gordon would cut off Sykes block and score, but he was unable to as he was also having to outrun another defender with an angle. On the next play, Gordon took a direct snap and tried to run right where he was stood up at the line, but Gordon kept his feet moving and bounced it back to the middle where he scored easily. Mangham’s extra point made it 7-3 Dodge.
Thomasville would come back strong as they scored two touchdowns in the first half to take a 17-7 lead aided by a Dodge County turnover on a muffed punt. That would be the score at half, and Dodge had to be confident going in at halftime only down 10 on the road against a one seed.
Dodge got the ball on its own 20 yard line to start the second half after a touchback. Dodge went three and out, and Timmy Johnson’s 34 yard punt was fair caught by Thomasville at its 45 yard line. The Dodge Defense held highlighted by Nathan Coley deflecting a pass intended for Thomasville’s Ricardo Johnson who was running free down the middle. It would be one of the few times Dodge was able to defend Johnson who finished with four catches for 119 yards and three touchdowns. After the Thomasville punt, Dodge would get the ball at its own 22 yard line. A first down pass lost one yard, and a second down pass was incomplete. Then Kirkley rolling right and under heavy pressure threw up a ball that Tyrese Johnson was able to stop and come back to for a 19 yard completion out to the Dodge 30 yard line. Dodge could not get another first down, and Timmy Johnson got off a 35 yard punt that was muffed but recovered by Thomasville at its own 48 yard line. Coley jumped a hitch route on first down and was a fraction of a second away from an interception, on which he would have scored. Cummings dropped the runner after a gain of three yards on second down. Keldrick Beck made a nice open field tackle after a gain of two yards on third down to force another Thomasville punt. Dodge’s Defense was hanging tough in spite of being without its leading tackler and fourth leading tackler on the season. The Dodge Offense was contributing very little, and Thomasville was winning the field position battle as a result. The Thomasville punt drove Coley back to the Dodge eight yard line where he made a fair catch.
The momentum was about to swing big in Dodge’s favor. Gordon took a handoff running right without a lot of blocking. The defensive end knifed inside and ran past Gordon. Landynn Powers pulled and made a good block on an outside linebacker. Noah Pace blocked an inside linebacker. [Full Story »]