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ETTA LOUISE ROSS PARSONS
Bank of Eastman
Former Employee
Etta Louise Ross Parsons, age 93, of Eastman, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Dr. Donnie Sutton officiating.


WATSON SAPP
Cary Baptist Church Member
Watson Sapp, age 79, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman with Vaughn Lassiter will officiating.


NORMA SHEFFIELD DYKES
Retired Civil Service
Norma Sheffield Dykes, age 80, of Eastman, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, at Giddens-Harrell Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Cook and Rev. Chad Hendley officiating.


DELTON D. BURNHAM
Lifelong Farmer
Delton D. Burnham, age 87, of Rhine, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19, at Old Fairhaven Cemetery with Mr. Gary Ryals officiating.


Herman Ashley Moore
State Farm
Insurance Agent
Herman Ashley Moore, age 75, of Helena, died on Wednesday December 16, 2020 in the Regency Hospital in Macon.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020 in the Telfair Memorial Gardens in McRae with the Rev. Tommy Mason and Rev. Ramon Hernandez officiating.


OPAL HOWELL TRIPP RHODES
Gresston Baptist Church Member
Opal Howell Tripp-Rhodes, age 94, of Eastman, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.

R.I.P. Country music legend Charley Pride, age 82, of apparent COVID related illness.
I should’ve mentioned this in August: Cannon Hinnant  R.I.P.
Wealthy liberal Democrats spent over $100 million in Montana’s U.S Senate election to stop Republican Steve Daines’ reelection in November. He won anyway.  Big media will whine about Republicans spending big bucks to win but seldom say anything about heavy Demo spending. When Steve Daines won that seat six years ago he ended 100 years of Democrat control of it, an incredible one party string. Last week Senator Daines was helping campaign for the January 5th Georgia runoff.
“Democrats seem to always get the benefit of the doubt when they’re the target of foreign intelligence.”
Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Florida)
on The Ingraham Angle  12-11-20
The same RINO losers who now tell Donald Trump to move on and forget the election fraud told him to drop out of the race when he was winning every primary early on in 2016. Just because these characters want to cut and run is no reason for the rest of us to give up to vote theft or it will continue unchecked.
“One can have a recount, but that will only recount the same bad ballots.”
Willis L. Krumholz on TheFederalist.com
“The United States Senate in Republican hands is the last line of defense against crippling legislation for Americans’ way of life.”
U.S. Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis (R–Wyoming)
She’s a great one. You’ll like this lady–guaranteed. She was in Georgia last week campaigning for the two Senators in runoffs. She has a proven track record already, just entering the Senate. Get this also – she’s an outspoken opponent of endless foreign adventurism. We need more Republicans like this. I was on her message site when she was in the House, kept me informed and I wasn’t even a constituent.
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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO CREDITOR
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
All creditors of the Estate of GLINDA CRANFORD, 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.
This the 23RD day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
MARIA CRANFORD
SIMPSON
Executrix of the
Estate GLINDA CRANFORD
CHARLES C. BUTLER
Attorney for the Estate of
Glinda Cranford
P. O. Drawer 4430
Dublin, GA 31040-4430

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
ESTATE NO: P-20-9365
IN RE: ESTATE OF SAMUEL H. HANKEY, Deceased
All creditors of the Estate of SAMUEL H. HANKEY, 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 10th day of DECEMBER, 2020.
JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ and BRENDA HANKEY
Administrators of the
Estate of Deceased
P.O. Box 81383
Athens, GA 30608

1011
FORECLOSURES

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for TERRACE MORTGAGE COMPANY, its successors and assigns, dated March 22, 2013, recorded in Deed Book 729, Page 136, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 876, Page 344, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($117,300.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the FIRST TUESDAY IN JANUARY, 2021, the following described property:
SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T BANK , ONE FOUNTAIN PLAZA, BUFFALO, NY 14203, 800-724-1633.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS AMY WILLIAMS HICKS F/K/A AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 507 9TH AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
EXHIBIT “A”
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN THE
CITY OF EASTMAN, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE
SOUTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CREIGHTON STREET AND NINTH AVENUE AND FROM
SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF CREIGHTON STREET A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF J.W. THOMPSON; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY JAKE D. HARRELL ON FEBRUARY 4, 1955, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 104, WHICH SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF IS BY RECORD INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
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MISCELLANEOUS

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TILLMAN INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC is proposing to construct a 295-foot tall overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunications support structure near 74 ROCKY SPRINGS ROAD, EASTMAN, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA (32° 11’ 7.7” N, 83° 12’ 9.6” W). TILLMAN INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Comments may be sent to ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA, ATTN: ANNAMARIE HOWELL, 1375 UNION HILL INDUSTRIAL COURT, SUITE A, ALPHARETTA, GA 30004 or via email to publicnotice@eca-usa.com. Ms. Howell can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 405 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice.
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1015
NAME CHANGE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: SILVIA SOTELO
Civil Action File No. 20V-9045
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that SILVIA SOTELO, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 18th day of November, 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from SILVIA SOTELO to SILVIA RODRIGUEZ.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 18th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
SILVIA SOTELO
Petitioner prose

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF DONNER FLOYD, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9366
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
TRAJONA TYRESHA FLOYD has petitioned for Letters of Administration to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of DONNER FLOYD deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before JANUARY 15, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 15, 2021. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
ASHLEY W. CONLEY
Clerk/Deputy Clerk
of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF C.W. ROGERS, SR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9367
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern and any heir whose current address is unknown:
C.W. ROGERS, JR. has petitioned for HIMSELF to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of C.W. ROGERS, SR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before JANUARY 12, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 12, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF GLORIA ANN SMITH, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9361
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
BRIAN SMITH has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of GLORIA ANN SMITH, deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before JANUARY 22, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of 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 Dodge County
Probate Court
By: ASHLEY W. CONLEY, Clerk of Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
Telephone Number
478-374-3775
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065
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PETITION FOR DISCHARGE OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF WILMER CURTIS JONES SR.
ESTATE NO. P-20-9275
IN RE: Petition for Discharge of Personal Representative
To Whom it My Concern:
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to The Petition for Discharge of Personal Representative in this Court on or before the (30th) day after December 23, 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 held on (to be scheduled at a later date). If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
This 23rd day of December, 2020.
Al McCranie
Judge of Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
478-374-3775 - Phone
ATTORNEY:
John P. Harrington
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman GA 31023

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DELINQUENT TAXES

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF DODGE
TO: 1) FRANTZ G. ANTOINE, 2) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF FRANTZ G. ANTOINE, 3) KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 4) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 5) CADENCE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, 6) DODGE COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER, 7) TENANT/RESIDENT/OCCUPANT, AND 8) ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY KNOWN AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011
TAKE NOTICE THAT:
THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011, (TAX PARCEL 064 034B13), AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:
Map and Parcel # 64 34B13
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 280, 13TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING ALL OF TRACT 13 CONTAINING 3.81 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED FOR OGLESBY INVESTMENTS, LLC BY FREDDIE J. HATTAWAY, SURVEYOR #2467, DATED MARCH 27, 2007, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 68, DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK’S OFFICE. SAID PLAT AND ALL REFERENCES THEREON ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES. THIS IS PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 556, PAGE 78, AFORESAID CLERK’S OFFICE.
Will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice.
The tax deed to which this notice relates is dated the 6th day of August 2019 and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, in Deed Book 879, Page 104.
The property may be redeemed at any time before the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: DAVID A. BASIL, LLC, 301 BRADLEY STREET, SUITE B-7, CARROLLTON, GEORGIA, 30117.
Please be governed accordingly

It’s easy being a Communist in a free country. Try being free in a Communist country.
From Facebook.com: “The easily brainwashed idiots that believed the Russian collusion hoax want you to believe voter fraud doesn’t exist. ”
“Scary thought: Biden won’t be the worst part of a Biden presidency.”
Howie Carr on HowieCarr.com         
True – Kamala is even worse and sleazy Joe is horrible.
“Biden is a puppet of the radical left.”
Donald Trump
NASCAR can prove it’s on the global warming crusade to ban gasoline cars – switch to all electric racecars!
If you think your taxes should be raised, always vote for Joe Biden. He figures he can spend it better than you. He bragged during the campaign that he was going to raise taxes. Biden tells his donors: “I’m going to get rid of the bulk of Trump’s $2 trillion tax cuts.” Biden is an annoying leftist who hangs around D.C., living off your tax dollars, enriching his Biden crime family in the process.
How many Democrats lasted longer than Kamala Harris in the 2020 primaries? A bunch of them. She got nowhere and quit the race without ever winning any primary. Pete Buttigieg stayed in the race longer than Harris.
Germany is considerably smaller than Texas and is slightly larger than New Mexico, the 5th largest U.S. state. 
“Many of life’s failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
Thomas Edison
“Don’t defund the police, defund the politicians who make idiotic laws that cause people to hate the police.”
Lew Rockwell on LewRockwell.com
Dr. Kelli Ward should be an Arizona U.S. Senator today, far better than John McCain or Jeff Flake and lost primaries to both. Dr. Ron Paul endorsed her. She’s the Arizona state party chair now.
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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN, late of Dodge County, Georgia, deceased, 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.
This the 20th day of November, 2020.
NANCY C. JONES
1367 Milan Eastman Road
Eastman, GA 31023
Administrator, Estate of
ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN
DANIELS LAW LLC
Attorney for said Executor/Estate
P. O. Box 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: 478-227-7331

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NOTICE TO CREDITOR
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
All creditors of the Estate of GLINDA CRANFORD, 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.
This the 23RD day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
MARIA CRANFORD
SIMPSON
Executrix of the
Estate GLINDA CRANFORD
CHARLES C. BUTLER
Attorney for the Estate of
Glinda Cranford
P. O. Drawer 4430
Dublin, GA 31040-4430

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
ESTATE NO: P-20-9365
IN RE: ESTATE OF SAMUEL H. HANKEY, Deceased
All creditors of the Estate of SAMUEL H. HANKEY, 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 10th day of DECEMBER, 2020.
JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ and BRENDA HANKEY
Administrators of the
Estate of Deceased
P.O. Box 81383
Athens, GA 30608

1011
FORECLOSURES

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for TERRACE MORTGAGE COMPANY, its successors and assigns, dated March 22, 2013, recorded in Deed Book 729, Page 136, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 876, Page 344, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($117,300.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the FIRST TUESDAY IN JANUARY, 2021, the following described property:
SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T BANK , ONE FOUNTAIN PLAZA, BUFFALO, NY 14203, 800-724-1633.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS AMY WILLIAMS HICKS F/K/A AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 507 9TH AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
EXHIBIT “A”
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN THE
CITY OF EASTMAN, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE
SOUTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CREIGHTON STREET AND NINTH AVENUE AND FROM
SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF CREIGHTON STREET A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF J.W. THOMPSON; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY JAKE D. HARRELL ON FEBRUARY 4, 1955, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 104, WHICH SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF IS BY RECORD INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
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Our file no. 20-03773GA - FT5

1014
MISCELLANEOUS

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
ORDER
GRAND JURY
PRESENTMENTS
It is the order of this Court that the Grand Jury presentments read in open Court this date be published in the county organ and the expense thereof be paid at the legal rate. It is further ordered that the presentments be spread upon the minutes of this Court.
SO ORDERED, this 1st day of December, 2020.
HOWARD C. KAUFOLD, JR.,
Judge of Superior Court, Oconee Judicial Circuit
TIMOTHY G. VAUGHN,
District Attorney,
Oconee Judicial Circuit

TO: HONORABLE HOWARD C. KAUFOLD, JR., JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT,
DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA
The September Term of the Grand Jury convened on November 30, 2020 and December 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. THEODORE ADRIEL GOSHORN was selected as foreperson and AARON N. SMITH, JR. was elected Clerk. Nelson Davis was selected as bailiff. The Grand Jury was sworn in by District Attorney Timothy G. Vaughn. Judge HOWARD C. KAUFOLD, JR. gave the jury an informative charge on their duties and responsibilities.
The Grand Jury considered 136 indictments and returned 136 true bills and 0 no bills.
We recommend that juror pay for 2021 be raised to $25 per day and bailiff pay be raised to $50 per day.
We recommend that Dennis Giddens be reappointed to a 3-year term on the Board of Tax Equalization.
We recommend that Evelyn Vickers be reappointed to a 3 -year term as an alternate member of the Board of Tax Equalization.
We recommend that these presentments be published in the legal organ of Dodge County and be paid for at the legal rate.
Respectfully submitted, this 1st day of December, 2020.
THEODORE ADRIEL
GOSHORN Foreperson
AARON N. SMITH, JR., Clerk

1015
NAME CHANGE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: SILVIA SOTELO
Civil Action File No. 20V-9045
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that SILVIA SOTELO, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 18th day of November, 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from SILVIA SOTELO to SILVIA RODRIGUEZ.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 18th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
SILVIA SOTELO
Petitioner prose

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9353
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON 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 November, 2020.
ANDREW JEFFERSON,
Executor of the
Estate of VIRGINIA LEE
ALLEN BACON,
Deceased
3850 St. John Road
Chauncey, GA 31011

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9337
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON 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 November, 2020.
CONDRA W. ROBINSON,
Executor of the
Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
5020 Greenwood Street
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTIN CARLOS BURCH, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9363
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
MARTIN C. BURCH, III has petitioned for MARTIN C. BURCH, III to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of MARTIN C. BURCH, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.)
All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 28, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 28, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
udge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF DONNER FLOYD, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9366
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
TRAJONA TYRESHA FLOYD has petitioned for Letters of Administration to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of DONNER FLOYD deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before JANUARY 15, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 15, 2021. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
ASHLEY W. CONLEY
Clerk/Deputy Clerk
of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

1020
DELINQUENT TAXES

GPN 20
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF DODGE
TO: 1) FRANTZ G. ANTOINE,2) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF FRANTZ G. ANTOINE, 3) KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 4) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 5) CADENCE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, 6) DODGE COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER, 7) TENANT/RESIDENT/OCCUPANT, AND 8) ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY KNOWN AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011
TAKE NOTICE THAT:
THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011, (TAX PARCEL 064 034B13), AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:
Map and Parcel # 64 34B13
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 280, 13TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING ALL OF TRACT 13 CONTAINING 3.81 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED FOR OGLESBY INVESTMENTS, LLC BY FREDDIE J. HATTAWAY, SURVEYOR #2467, DATED MARCH 27, 2007, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 68, DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK’S OFFICE. SAID PLAT AND ALL REFERENCES THEREON ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES. THIS IS PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 556, PAGE 78, AFORESAID CLERK’S OFFICE.
Will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice.
The tax deed to which this notice relates is dated the 6th day of August 2019 and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, in Deed Book 879, Page 104.
The property may be redeemed at any time before the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: DAVID A. BASIL, LLC, 301 BRADLEY STREET, SUITE B-7, CARROLLTON, GEORGIA, 30117.
Please be governed accordingly.

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

GPN 07
DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: ESTATE OF WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9283
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN 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 11th day of November, 2020.
BRANDE B. VAUGHN,
Administrator of the
Estate of WILLIAM
CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
1311 Fourth Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of GLRIA ANN SMITH, late of Dodge County, Georgia, deceased, 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.
This the 10th day of November, 2020.
BRIAN SMITH
57 Markel Street
Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Administrator, Estate of
GLORIA ANN SMITH
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

Gpn 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN, late of Dodge County, Georgia, deceased, 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.
This the 20th day of November, 2020.
NANCY C. JONES
1367 Milan Eastman Road
Eastman, GA 31023
Administrator, Estate of
ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN
DANIELS LAW LLC
Attorney for said Executor/Estate
P. O. Box 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: 478-227-7331

GPN 07
NOTICE TO CREDITOR
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
All creditors of the Estate of GLINDA CRANFORD, 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.
This the 23RD day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
MARIA CRANFORD
SIMPSON
Executrix of the
Estate GLINDA CRANFORD
CHARLES C. BUTLER
Attorney for the Estate of
Glinda Cranford
P. O. Drawer 4430
Dublin, GA 31040-4430

1011
FORECLOSURES

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for TERRACE MORTGAGE COMPANY, its successors and assigns, dated March 22, 2013, recorded in Deed Book 729, Page 136, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 876, Page 344, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($117,300.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the FIRST TUESDAY IN JANUARY, 2021, the following described property:
SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T BANK , ONE FOUNTAIN PLAZA, BUFFALO, NY 14203, 800-724-1633.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS AMY WILLIAMS HICKS F/K/A AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 507 9TH AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
EXHIBIT “A”
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN THE
CITY OF EASTMAN, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE
SOUTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CREIGHTON STREET AND NINTH AVENUE AND FROM
SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF CREIGHTON STREET A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF J.W. THOMPSON; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY JAKE D. HARRELL ON FEBRUARY 4, 1955, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 104, WHICH SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF IS BY RECORD INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
MR/ca 1/5/21
Our file no. 20-03773GA - FT5

1015
NAME CHANGE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: SILVIA SOTELO
Civil Action File No. 20V-9045
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that SILVIA SOTELO, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 18th day of November, 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from SILVIA SOTELO to SILVIA RODRIGUEZ.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 18th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
SILVIA SOTELO
Petitioner prose

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

gpn 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF HENRY MCNEAL, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9357
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
CLORA MCNEAL has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate HENRY MCNEAL, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 8, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 18, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9353
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON 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 November, 2020.
ANDREW JEFFERSON,
Executor of the
Estate of VIRGINIA LEE
ALLEN BACON,
Deceased
3850 St. John Road
Chauncey, GA 31011

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9337
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON 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 November, 2020.
CONDRA W. ROBINSON,
Executor of the
Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
5020 Greenwood Street
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTIN CARLOS BURCH, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9363
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
MARTIN C. BURCH, III has petitioned for MARTIN C. BURCH, III to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of MARTIN C. BURCH, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.)
All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 28, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 28, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
udge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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“The Electoral College is a direct affront to socialist and Communist thinking and liberals will wipe it out if they get control.”
Rush Limbaugh
“If we wall up people inside their houses we just make them sicker.”
Mark Steyn SteynOnline.com
The Communist Party USA has endorsed Jon Ossoff for the U.S. Senate runoff.
Bumper sticker of the day: Insured By Smith & Wesson.
“Ignorant people don’t understand The Federalist Papers but they understand government checks with their names on them.”
Joseph Sobran  Sobran.com
Democrats don’t know how to grow the economy but they know how to ratchet up phony investigations of political opponents.
“The confirmation process has become a national disgrace.”
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh,
who speaks from experience
I’d like to see all Democrat candidates for office asked the question: Do you believe Prof. Christine Ford’s charges against Judge Kavanaugh? Jimmy Carter said a few months back at Emory University that he believed her. That tells us something about Jimmy.
Which ex-president was worse, Obama or Carter?
I listen to WFLAOrlando.com (6-9 a.m. – great program) on the Internet and the commercials are local for Atlanta. I hear Obama endorse Ossoff for the Senate ten or fifteen times in an hour or two. I always turn the sound off for thirty seconds when it comes on.
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1004
CONDEMNATIONS

gpn 04
NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT LESS THAN $25,000.00
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 9-16-1, ET SEQ, any party claiming an interest in the following property is hereby notified that on NOVEMBER 2, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
NINE HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN DOLLARS ($997.57) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
You are further notified that you may file a claim within (30) days of the second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim complying with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 9-16-11(c), to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested.
This 9th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
CHIEF BECKY SHEFFIELD
EASTMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
5117 2nd Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023


1005
CONSTRUCTION/SERVICE BIDS

GPN 05
CITY OF CHAUNCEY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ENGINEERING GRANT SERVICES
Date: 12/02/2020
Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from engineering firms with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. Responding firms should be technically qualified and licensed in the State of Georgia to provide these services.
Plans are to contract for engineering preliminary design services required for a potential FY2021 CDBG project and, if funded, for engineering/architectural services for the implementation of the project. The purpose of the project is to provide water improvements.
Information which should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows:
1)History of firm and resources
2)CDBG/EIP/RDF experience, including other DCA grant programs
3)Key personnel/qualifications
4)Current workload
5)Scope and level of service proposed
6)Experience with similar projects and list of references
7)Fees and/or Percentages (if any) associated with the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the application, and Design and Construction Management Services, if the project is funded. The draft PER would be needed no later than February 26, 2021.
8)Errors and Omissions Insurance
9)Statement of Qualifications Form
10)Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status.)
All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.
The City of Chauncey also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.
Interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Solicitation Package prior to preparing and submitting their proposal. Proposals should be received no later than 5:00 PM on January 4, 2021. Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions, Statement of Qualifications and Section 3 Certification form requests (i.e., request for Section 3 preference), and proposal packages should be submitted to the name and address listed below:
HUGH DARNLEY
City of Chauncey
c/o Heart of Georgia Altamaha RC
5405 Oak Street
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: (478) 374-4771
Email: darnley@hogarc.org



1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

GPN 07
DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: ESTATE OF WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9283
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN 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 11th day of November, 2020.
BRANDE B. VAUGHN,
Administrator of the
Estate of WILLIAM
CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
1311 Fourth Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of GLRIA ANN SMITH, late of Dodge County, Georgia, deceased, 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.
This the 10th day of November, 2020.
BRIAN SMITH
57 Markel Street
Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Administrator, Estate of
GLORIA ANN SMITH
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

Gpn 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN, late of Dodge County, Georgia, deceased, 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.
This the 20th day of November, 2020.
NANCY C. JONES
1367 Milan Eastman Road
Eastman, GA 31023
Administrator, Estate of
ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN
DANIELS LAW LLC
Attorney for said Executor/Estate
P. O. Box 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: 478-227-7331

GPN 07
NOTICE TO CREDITOR
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
All creditors of the Estate of GLINDA CRANFORD, 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.
This the 23RD day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
MARIA CRANFORD
SIMPSON
Executrix of the
Estate GLINDA CRANFORD
CHARLES C. BUTLER
Attorney for the Estate of
Glinda Cranford
P. O. Drawer 4430
Dublin, GA 31040-4430

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
JAMES M. KNIGHT, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9350
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 
JOHNNIE ROGERS KNIGHT and MICHAEL A. KNIGHT, SR. have petitioned this Court to be appointed Joint Administrators of the Estate of JAMES M. KNIGHT deceased, of said County, BOTH BEING ABLE ACT JOINTLY AND/OR INDIVIDUALLY.  The Joint 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 10, 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
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
MORGAN COLE SHEFFIELD,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-19-9218
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 
APRIL STUCKEY MOORE and JAMES DANNY SHEFFIELD have petitioned this Court to be appointed Administrators of the Estate of MORGAN COLE 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 11, 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 held on DECEMBER 11, 2020.  If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF HENRY MCNEAL, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9357
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
CLORA MCNEAL has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate HENRY MCNEAL, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 8, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 18, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9353
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON 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 November, 2020.
ANDREW JEFFERSON,
Executor of the
Estate of VIRGINIA LEE
ALLEN BACON,
Deceased
3850 St. John Road
Chauncey, GA 31011

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9337
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON 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 November, 2020.
CONDRA W. ROBINSON,
Executor of the
Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
5020 Greenwood Street
Eastman, Georgia 31023
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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTIN CARLOS BURCH, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9363
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
MARTIN C. BURCH, III has petitioned for MARTIN C. BURCH, III to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of MARTIN C. BURCH, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.)
All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 28, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 28, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
udge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

Dodge shuts out Swainsboro
By Joey Marchant
The Dodge County Indians cruised past the Swainsboro Tigers in the first round of the state playoffs. Dodge would get the ball first, and Swainsboro lined up for an obvious onside kick. Dodge sent in the good hands team to field the ball, but the kick failed to travel 10 yards giving Dodge possession at the Tiger 40 yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, Mikhail Carr handed to Keldrick Beck who raced untouched 40 yards for a touchdown on a jet sweep around right end. Mason Mangham split the uprights on the extra point to give Dodge a 7-0 lead.
Swainsboro put together a drive of its own with a series of short passes and runs, but the Dodge defense bowed its back when the Tigers reached the Dodge 37 yard line. Reco Caines sacked the quarterback for an eight yard loss. However, the Tigers got that and more back by completing a pass to the Dodge 19 yard line. On first down, Noah Cummings pressured the quarterback into the arms of Davis Marchant and Kade Harpe for a sack and a five yard loss. On second down, Jackson Bowen stopped the running back after a gain of four yards to the Dodge 20. On third down, Daylon Gordon and Tyrese Johnson went high in the air to defend a pass to the endzone. On fourth down, Cummings again sacked the quarterback for a five yard loss and a turnover on downs. That would prove to be Swainsboro’s best chance at points all night.
Neither team could do much offensively in their next two possessions, but Dodge gained field position thanks to Tiger penalties and a less than stellar Swainsboro punting game. Dodge began its fourth possession of the game at the Tiger 36 yard line. Gordon took it around right end breaking a tackle at the line of scrimmage and picking up a great block from Beck down field in route to a 36 yard touchdown run. Mangham’s extra point attempt was blocked due to penetration from the right side, and Dodge led 13-0.
Late in the first half, Dodge forced a Swainsboro punt when Cummings sacked the quarterback for an eight yard loss on third down. Harpe returned the punt eight yards to the Tiger 48 yard line. On first down, Gordon took the handoff and picked up four quick yards before being stood up by three defenders without going down. Kevin Sykes, Jr. realized Gordon was still on his feet and began to push Gordon forward for extra yardage. Linemen Cameron Gooch and Lane Poole joined Sykes, and eventually the whole Dodge Offense was pushing the pile down the field for another 17 yards from where Gordon was initially hit. Dodge would have a first down at the Tiger 27 yard line but could not score as a fourth down pass to Beck fell incomplete in the end zone.
Swainsboro went to the air and was able to reach the Dodge 28 yard line, but Caines delivered another sack and a four yard loss. Swainsboro would eventually turn it over on downs. The first half would end with Dodge leading 13-0. Things got worse for Swainsboro in the second half. Bowen put a hit on the backup quarterback that temporarily knocked him out of the game. The starter had previously left the game. The Tigers lined a running back up at the quarterback position who botched a handoff attempt that bounced off the ground and into the arms of Caines who returned the fumble 26 yards for a touchdown to give Dodge a 19-0 lead. An errant snap doomed the two point attempt.
Dodge would force two more three and outs by the Swainsboro Offense before Gordon took one in from 43 yards out for a touchdown. Mangham nailed the extra point to give Dodge a 26-0 lead. A snap over the head of the Tiger punter led to a 25 yard field goal by Mangham making the score 29-0 Dodge. A snap that rolled back to the Swainsboro punter led to a three yard touchdown run by Gordon making the final score Dodge 35 Swainsboro 0.
Gordon finished with 216 yards on 21 carries and three touchdowns.
It was the third shutout for Dodge during its five game win streak.
Defensive leaders for Dodge were as follows: Reco Caines had seven tackles including two sacks and a 26 yard fumble return for a touchdown. Lamarie Mitchell had nine tackles. Jackson Bowen had eight tackles. Noah Cummings had seven tackles including two sacks. Jalon Jaynes had seven tackles. Kade Harpe had six tackles including ½ sack. Landynn Powers had six tackles. Keldrick Beck had four tackles and did a great job in coverage all night against some very tall Swainsboro receivers.
Dodge advances to the second round of the state playoffs to host Thomasville High on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. The two teams have met four times in the state playoffs since 2006 with Dodge winning 20-13 in 2006 and 17-7 in 2016. Thomasville defeated Dodge 31-26 in 2019.
Thomasville figures to be the toughest opponent Dodge will have faced this year. The Bulldogs ranked #3 in AA by the Atlanta Journal Constitution are 7-4 on the year but those four losses have come to Brooks County (#3 in A-Public), Bainbridge (#6 in AAAA), Oconee County (#2 in AAA) and Fitzgerald (#1 in AA). The Bulldogs have defeated another ranked team (Early County #6 in AA). To say the Bulldogs have been tested is an understatement. Dodge is now 6-3 after a 1-3 start. This should be a great football game. Come out and support the Indians.





RUSS"S SPORTS REVIEW
By Russ Ragan
It was a wild but successful week in sports. The Braves stayed aggressive and signed another strong starting pitcher. The Bulldogs found their missing running fame and they blew out South Carolina. Then there were the Falcons. What can I say? It was their best game in years as they blasted the Raiders as we said goodbye to their biggest fan this week.
Seldom do the Falcons deserve top billing for good things but they did this week. The key number of this game is five. Kicker Younghoo Koo kicked five field goals including a 54 yarder. The defense really came to play. They had a season high five sacks. They had five additional quarter back hits. They also had five forced turnovers, which is the most in a while. They also had a pick six from Deron Jones. The Falcons’ offense wasn’t great, as Gurley and Julio Jones didn’t dress out in the 43-6 win. Hard to believe that the Raiders are the only team to beat the Chiefs.
This past week, my dad, Buddy Ragan passed away due to Covid. Everyone that knew him knew that he was a huge Falcons fan. It didn’t matter if it was the super bowl or pre-season, he watched every snap. I am sure he loved this game from the best seat in the house in heaven. I know he was really proud of the defense.
To stick with the football theme, it was a better game for the Bulldogs as they played South Carolina. The game was never in question but the running game made a comeback. Cook and White had a pair of touchdowns each and the team ran for 332 yards, only 432 more than the week before in the 45-16 win. J.T. Daniels had a solid game even although he wasn’t forced to do very much; He had 139 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Regular season play wraps up against winless Vandy this Saturday.
The biggest bit of Bulldog news is the reports that quarterback D’Wan Mathis will enter the transfer portal. That shouldn’t come as a surprise because there is no room for him. In addition to Daniels, who I hope comes back and not to the NFL, Carson Beck, a freshman and Vandergoff will be there next year as well. Mathis didn’t play well when given the chance. Mathis didn’t make the trip to South Carolina.
Let’s wrap up this week with the Braves. We all knew that the Braves had to address the starting pitching and they did. General Manager, Alex Anththropolis signed free agent Charlie Morton to go with Drew Smyley. Morton, as some of you may know, came up as a Brave. He struggled and was let go. He has had good years with Houston and Tampa Bay.
Personally, I really like both moves. Keep in mind Soroka probably won’t be ready for opening day. Both of these should take innings off of the bullpen. There are also reports that the team will make a multi year offer to Marcell Ozuna. I know the team is waiting for the decision on the designated hitter rule in the national league. A decision should come on that real soon.

DONNIE RAY ROLAND
Retired Civil Service
Donnie Ray Roland, age 61, of Eastman, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his residence.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman, with Reverend Daniel Cook officiating.


SONYA SAWYER JACKSON
Retired Sidetrack Cook
Sonya Sawyer Jackson, age 49, of Eastman, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.


Joesph Benjamin Riley, Jr.
Retired Mcwyte
Company of Atlanta
Joseph Benjamin Riley, Jr., died on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
Graveside services were held Monday, November 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Mullins Hill Cemetery in Chauncey with Pastor Benjamin Clark officiating.


JERRY NEIL THOMAS, SR
Retired Gilman Paper Company
Jerry Neil Thomas Sr., age 77, of Eastman, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Orphans Cemetery in Eastman, with Reverend Tim Tanner officiating. Social distancing and facemasks are suggested.


CARMINTA GIDDENS EDGE
Retired Bank Teller
Carminta Giddens Edge, age 70, of Eastman, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.


ADOLPHUS WALKER, III
Mt. Zion Baptist
Church Member
Adolphus Walker, III, age 37, of Eastman died Sunday, November 22, 2020.
Graveside services were held on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran with Pastor Mark Baker officiating.


CASSANDRA H. THOMAS
Dodge County Native
Cassandra H. Thomas (San), age 58, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital.
Graveside services were held Sunday, November 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Butch Dupree officiating.

Dear editor,
American culture in general, values the good of the individual over the good of the community.
Nowhere do we see the failures of that culture more acutely than with this new enemy of the people (COVID-19) pandemic.
State leadership, and national leadership, democrats who were, and still are taking advantage of a world crises to undermine a sitting president in successfully getting their guy in the Whitehouse.  Do you not remember Chicago mayor Raham Emanuel saying, “ Never let a crises go to waste”.
The so called leaders of this country have failed the nation, bringing about the worst infection rate and silly controversies around mask wearing, social distance, and temporary movement restriction have turned into a divisive political statement about American liberty.
I remember “The greatest generation”, my parents! That sacrificed daily during WWII, is long gone now.  
In its place, 21st Century America, we have a shallow, uncaring, selfish, and downright lazy ass population incapable of the slightest grand gesture of sacrifice for patriotic purposes.  Or the common good.  
This rock we call America, and the demographics of it, consider wearing a mask to fight this deadly pandemic is a violation of their civil rights, and thinking of others is NOT in their DNA.  It’s every man for himself, if you get COVID-19, you cam handle it.   Do you not remember seeing these young feckless hooligans showing their butt in our streets in a so called peaceful protest not wearing a mask, torching business, looting, creating mayhem, and murder over some rogue cop who acted independently of a homicide.  
Just a question for you up and coming future of our country millennials, what about the potential deadly fallout as a result of your selfishness?  The doctor who treats you has plans for his future, yet places your welfare above his own, the nurse who treats you may have a family to go home to, or not, if she gets sick from your disease.  Lets assume you survive, but were complicit in the deaths of those who saved you. 
The likelihood of you ever knowing who died taking care of you is remote.  But at least you know that you exercised your right to NOT wear a mask. When I think of you, quiet candidly, I feel like taking a bath.
This is sure not your granddad and dad’s America.
At 73 years old, at least I still have memories of what America use to look like. 
TSGT. Joseph Bryan , U.S.A.F. Ret