The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests from February 18 through February 25, 2020.
A juvenile, age 14, of Eastman was arrested for terroristic threats and disrupting school bus.
Theron Richardson, age 21, of Chauncey was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Juvenile, age 16, of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Johnny Sapp, age 64 of Eastman was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked and taillights/lenses required.
Fannie Mae Clark, age 56, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers and disorderly conduct.
Sierra White, age 34, of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Terrence Rozier, age 37, of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Juvenile, age 16, was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Destiny Johnson, age 23, of McRae was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Dakayla Johnson, age 17, of Eastman was arrested disorderly conduct.
Angel Roberson, age 19, of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Laprillia White, age 41, of Dublin was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Juvenile, age 14, of Chester was arrested for runaway, unruly and school compulsory law.
Juvenile, age 14 of Dublin was arrested for school compulsory law, runaway and unruly.
Zdenka Reaves, age 19 of Rhine was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked and no operating brake lights/signals.
Herschel White, age 37 of Eastman was arrested for tags, registration and license required, license, driving while license suspended or revoked, open container violation and driving under the influence (DUI), alcohol less safe-second offense.
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Son charged with father’s murder
An Eastman man has been charged with the murder of his father.
Sidney Mitchell Stevens, age 63, of a Dublin Highway address has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault and elder abuse, according to law enforcement officials.
According to officials, on Tuesday, February 4, at approximately 3:17 p.m. Sidney Stevens and his father Joe Frank Stevens, age 90, of a Dublin Highway address, were riding a golf cart. There was an apparent altercation between the two men.
Sidney Stevens allegedly snatched his father off the golf cart, struck him and pushed him to the ground. Sidney then allegedly ran over Joe with the golf cart and then ran over him again and left the golf cart on top of him.
Bystanders were able to get the golf cart off the top of Joe Stevens.
On Saturday, February 15, Joe Stevens died from the injuries he received in the incident.
Sidney Mitchell Stevens, age 63, of a Dublin Highway address has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault and elder abuse, according to law enforcement officials.
According to officials, on Tuesday, February 4, at approximately 3:17 p.m. Sidney Stevens and his father Joe Frank Stevens, age 90, of a Dublin Highway address, were riding a golf cart. There was an apparent altercation between the two men.
Sidney Stevens allegedly snatched his father off the golf cart, struck him and pushed him to the ground. Sidney then allegedly ran over Joe with the golf cart and then ran over him again and left the golf cart on top of him.
Bystanders were able to get the golf cart off the top of Joe Stevens.
On Saturday, February 15, Joe Stevens died from the injuries he received in the incident.
Police make arrests
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests from February 4 through February 11.
Joseph Tarrado, age 33, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal attempt, criminal trespass private, and firearms possession during a crime.
Darrell Hickman, age 56, of Eastman, was arrested on an ftp bench warrant.
George Neill, age 47, of Mcrae, was arrested on a probation violation.
Brandon Crockrell, age 30, of Eastman was arrested for license; driving while suspended or revoked and lighted headlights/other lights required.
A juvenile, age 10, of Eastman, was arrested for simple battery on a school official and disrupting public school.
Breanna Thomas, age 23, of Eastman was arrested for criminal trespass-private.
Bradley Hargrove, 23, of Eastman was arrested for probation violation.
Malik Harris, 23, of Eastman, was arrested for burglary-forced entry-residence and burglary-forced entry-residence.
Jaheem Roberson, 18, of Eastman, was arrested for battery
Briar White, 24, of Eastman, was charged with ftp bench warrant
Essie Howell, 55, of Eastman, was arrested for forgery in the first degree-other object.
Joseph Tarrado, age 33, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal attempt, criminal trespass private, and firearms possession during a crime.
Darrell Hickman, age 56, of Eastman, was arrested on an ftp bench warrant.
George Neill, age 47, of Mcrae, was arrested on a probation violation.
Brandon Crockrell, age 30, of Eastman was arrested for license; driving while suspended or revoked and lighted headlights/other lights required.
A juvenile, age 10, of Eastman, was arrested for simple battery on a school official and disrupting public school.
Breanna Thomas, age 23, of Eastman was arrested for criminal trespass-private.
Bradley Hargrove, 23, of Eastman was arrested for probation violation.
Malik Harris, 23, of Eastman, was arrested for burglary-forced entry-residence and burglary-forced entry-residence.
Jaheem Roberson, 18, of Eastman, was arrested for battery
Briar White, 24, of Eastman, was charged with ftp bench warrant
Essie Howell, 55, of Eastman, was arrested for forgery in the first degree-other object.
Dodge 15 year old is charged in shooting death
On Monday, February 3, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Eastman Field Office arrested a 15 year old juvenile in connection with the shooting death of 17 year old Braydon Stokes. After an extensive investigation, a juvenile complaint was filed for the offenses of felony involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.
A copy of the investigative findings has been provided to Oconee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Timothy Vaughn for prosecution.
On Saturday, November 16, 2019, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Chauncey Police Department along with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the GBI Eastman Office to assist with a death investigation at a residence on Brown Street in Chauncey.
Upon law enforcement arrival, Braydon Stokes, of Eastman, was discovered with a gunshot wound. Stokes was pronounced deceased a short time later at the Dodge County Hospital. [Full Story »]
A copy of the investigative findings has been provided to Oconee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Timothy Vaughn for prosecution.
On Saturday, November 16, 2019, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Chauncey Police Department along with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the GBI Eastman Office to assist with a death investigation at a residence on Brown Street in Chauncey.
Upon law enforcement arrival, Braydon Stokes, of Eastman, was discovered with a gunshot wound. Stokes was pronounced deceased a short time later at the Dodge County Hospital. [Full Story »]
High school achieves 98% graduation rate again
Achieving a 98% graduation rate for two years in a row is no small feat, and thanks to the combined efforts of some extremely proud Dodge Countians, the announcement of this accomplishment will be on public display for years to come.
Recognizing the effort this requires and wanting to celebrate and publicly display the success, Development Authority Project Manager George Smith suggested that signs be placed at the entrances of Dodge County and Eastman to share the feat with visitors.
“This makes a huge statement, and it’s all because of the ones sitting in this room,” Smith said, adding that the development authority is “glad to be a part of making this happen.”
On Thursday, January 16, Dodge County High School (DCHS) faculty and staff, community members and representatives from the development authority, the chamber of commerce and the Dodge County Board of Education attended a ceremony presenting one of the ten signs to the school.
Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce President and Development Authority Director Charles Williams opened the ceremony by giving a shout-out to the extensive group of people who helped the county earn this level of success.
“This requires serious teamwork,” Williams began. “It’s not just one person; it’s a team effort.”
The team, he said, includes everyone from bus drivers and cafeteria workers and from Pre-K all the way to the high school, and is an effort that pays off far beyond the classroom and graduation stage. “It means a lot of local industries,” he said.
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Recognizing the effort this requires and wanting to celebrate and publicly display the success, Development Authority Project Manager George Smith suggested that signs be placed at the entrances of Dodge County and Eastman to share the feat with visitors.
“This makes a huge statement, and it’s all because of the ones sitting in this room,” Smith said, adding that the development authority is “glad to be a part of making this happen.”
On Thursday, January 16, Dodge County High School (DCHS) faculty and staff, community members and representatives from the development authority, the chamber of commerce and the Dodge County Board of Education attended a ceremony presenting one of the ten signs to the school.
Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce President and Development Authority Director Charles Williams opened the ceremony by giving a shout-out to the extensive group of people who helped the county earn this level of success.
“This requires serious teamwork,” Williams began. “It’s not just one person; it’s a team effort.”
The team, he said, includes everyone from bus drivers and cafeteria workers and from Pre-K all the way to the high school, and is an effort that pays off far beyond the classroom and graduation stage. “It means a lot of local industries,” he said.
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Gym to be named for Davis and Kelly
Former players are encouraged to attend.
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Gymnasium will be dedicated as the Davis-Kelly Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 28 during the DCHS basketball game scheduled with Wheeler County at 6:00 p.m. Ceremonies will take place between the girls’ and boys’ games.
Coach Bob Davis coached for a total of 35 years with 14 of those years coaching the Dodge County High Squaws from 1960-1974. During that time, he went 358-78 and led the team to the State Playoffs eight times including two state championships in 1962 and 1966, four state runner-up finishes and won eight region championships. Davis’ career won-loss record was 722-162.
Coach Dick Kelly coached the Squaws at Dodge County High School for a total of 30 years with a career record of 634-130. He led the team to 28 state playoff appearances, including five elite eight finishes, five final four finishes, two state runner-up finishes, two state championships in 1985 and 1987 and won 14 region championships.
Dodge County School System and Dodge County High School are proud to honor these two legendary basketball coaches and their contributions to our community and school system.
DCHS would like to invite everyone to come out for this special occasion and send a special invitation to all former players and students of coach Davis and coach Kelly to come out and help honor these two men.
For more information contact DCHS Athletic Director Ken Cofer at 478-374-4019 or DCHS Head Basketball Coach CaSandra Walker Hamilton at 478-374-6690.
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Gymnasium will be dedicated as the Davis-Kelly Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 28 during the DCHS basketball game scheduled with Wheeler County at 6:00 p.m. Ceremonies will take place between the girls’ and boys’ games.
Coach Bob Davis coached for a total of 35 years with 14 of those years coaching the Dodge County High Squaws from 1960-1974. During that time, he went 358-78 and led the team to the State Playoffs eight times including two state championships in 1962 and 1966, four state runner-up finishes and won eight region championships. Davis’ career won-loss record was 722-162.
Coach Dick Kelly coached the Squaws at Dodge County High School for a total of 30 years with a career record of 634-130. He led the team to 28 state playoff appearances, including five elite eight finishes, five final four finishes, two state runner-up finishes, two state championships in 1985 and 1987 and won 14 region championships.
Dodge County School System and Dodge County High School are proud to honor these two legendary basketball coaches and their contributions to our community and school system.
DCHS would like to invite everyone to come out for this special occasion and send a special invitation to all former players and students of coach Davis and coach Kelly to come out and help honor these two men.
For more information contact DCHS Athletic Director Ken Cofer at 478-374-4019 or DCHS Head Basketball Coach CaSandra Walker Hamilton at 478-374-6690.
Martin Luther King, Jr. parade set for Monday
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade will be held in downtown Eastman on Monday, January 20 at 1:00 p.m. Lineup for the parade will begin at 12:00 noon in front of the Eastman Post Office.
This year, Barbara B. Francis has been chosen for the grand marshal. She is the daughter of the late Oscar and Carrie Barden. She graduated from Peabody High School and attended and graduated from Fort Valley State University with a B.S. Degree in Natural Sciences and Elementary Education.
She was married to the late Edward L. Francis. They have three children and five grandchildren. Francis is a former teacher and entrepreneur. She is a member of the NAACP, Rose Beulah Chapter #251, Order of Eastern Star and bowling league in Dublin.
Francis is a member of Antioch Dempsey Missionary Baptist Church of whom Reverend Prince Dawson is the pastor.
Her hobbies are reading the Bible, watching basketball on television and yard work. Her motto is “Treat others the same way you want them to treat you”.
After the parade, Pastor Stefan Brown will be the guest speaker at the old Dodge County Courthouse.
Pastor Brown is a native of Chester. He is the son of the late Linda A. Coley and the late David E. Smith and the late Eric Brown. He is the grandson of Mertha Brown, a retired educator of the Dodge County Board of Education.
Currently he serves as a law enforcement officer and church minister of 28 years, with five of those years as pastor of Springfield Baptist Church in Chester.
He is married to Virginia Austin Brown and they have been married for 29 years. They have four children, Danielle, Jasmine, Leah and Christopher.
This year, Barbara B. Francis has been chosen for the grand marshal. She is the daughter of the late Oscar and Carrie Barden. She graduated from Peabody High School and attended and graduated from Fort Valley State University with a B.S. Degree in Natural Sciences and Elementary Education.
She was married to the late Edward L. Francis. They have three children and five grandchildren. Francis is a former teacher and entrepreneur. She is a member of the NAACP, Rose Beulah Chapter #251, Order of Eastern Star and bowling league in Dublin.
Francis is a member of Antioch Dempsey Missionary Baptist Church of whom Reverend Prince Dawson is the pastor.
Her hobbies are reading the Bible, watching basketball on television and yard work. Her motto is “Treat others the same way you want them to treat you”.
After the parade, Pastor Stefan Brown will be the guest speaker at the old Dodge County Courthouse.
Pastor Brown is a native of Chester. He is the son of the late Linda A. Coley and the late David E. Smith and the late Eric Brown. He is the grandson of Mertha Brown, a retired educator of the Dodge County Board of Education.
Currently he serves as a law enforcement officer and church minister of 28 years, with five of those years as pastor of Springfield Baptist Church in Chester.
He is married to Virginia Austin Brown and they have been married for 29 years. They have four children, Danielle, Jasmine, Leah and Christopher.
Special election set for Senate seat in District 13
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Wednesday the date of the special election required for Senate District 13 which became vacant with the death of Senator Greg Kirk, R-Americus.
The special election will be February 4 for the district, which includes parts of Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Lee, Sumter, Tift, Worth, Turner and Wilcox counties. A run-off, if needed, will be March 3.
Qualifying for the special election was in the Elections Division of the Office of Secretary of State in Atlanta on January 2 and 3 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and January 6 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The qualifying fee is $400.00.
Those who qualified for the special election are Mary Egler, a democrat, retired, from Leesburg; Jim Quinn, a republican, a journalist, from Leegsburg and Carden H. Summers, a republican, self employed, from Cordele.
January 9 is the last day to register to vote in the special election.
The Secretary of State is Georgia’s chief election officer and has the mission to help ensure secure and accurate elections. County election officials run the actual elections and handle voter registration.
Georgia is a leader in election innovation and access with automatic voter registration through the Department of Driver Services, three weeks of early voting – including a Saturday, and no-excuse absentee voting. It is the top state in the number of motor voter registrations and in the last election cycle experienced record registration and a record increase in turnout.
The special election will be February 4 for the district, which includes parts of Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Lee, Sumter, Tift, Worth, Turner and Wilcox counties. A run-off, if needed, will be March 3.
Qualifying for the special election was in the Elections Division of the Office of Secretary of State in Atlanta on January 2 and 3 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and January 6 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The qualifying fee is $400.00.
Those who qualified for the special election are Mary Egler, a democrat, retired, from Leesburg; Jim Quinn, a republican, a journalist, from Leegsburg and Carden H. Summers, a republican, self employed, from Cordele.
January 9 is the last day to register to vote in the special election.
The Secretary of State is Georgia’s chief election officer and has the mission to help ensure secure and accurate elections. County election officials run the actual elections and handle voter registration.
Georgia is a leader in election innovation and access with automatic voter registration through the Department of Driver Services, three weeks of early voting – including a Saturday, and no-excuse absentee voting. It is the top state in the number of motor voter registrations and in the last election cycle experienced record registration and a record increase in turnout.
Eastman police officers make arrests recently
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests during the period of December 17 through December 30.
Dana Northcutt, age 25, of Eastman was arrested for Driving too fast for conditions, driving under the influence (DUI) refusal, fleeing and attempting to elude police, taillights/lenses required, tag light required, Safety belt violation (adults) and failure to maintain lane.
Walter Morgan, age 65, of Eastman, was arrested for giving false name/address/date of birth to officer, operating vehicle without valid tad/decal, driving while license suspended/revoked, driving while habitual violator and speeding.
Marci Courson, age 28, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects, drugs to be kept in original container and obstructing law enforcement officers.
Maria Oviedo-Arredondo, age 42, of Eastman, was arrested for driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident and headlights/other required.
Hunter Harrell, age 23, of Eastman, was arrested for striking a fixed object.
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Dana Northcutt, age 25, of Eastman was arrested for Driving too fast for conditions, driving under the influence (DUI) refusal, fleeing and attempting to elude police, taillights/lenses required, tag light required, Safety belt violation (adults) and failure to maintain lane.
Walter Morgan, age 65, of Eastman, was arrested for giving false name/address/date of birth to officer, operating vehicle without valid tad/decal, driving while license suspended/revoked, driving while habitual violator and speeding.
Marci Courson, age 28, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects, drugs to be kept in original container and obstructing law enforcement officers.
Maria Oviedo-Arredondo, age 42, of Eastman, was arrested for driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident and headlights/other required.
Hunter Harrell, age 23, of Eastman, was arrested for striking a fixed object.
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Citizen complaint leads to drug/gun arrests
On the 8th of December, a concerned citizen called 911 to report suspicious activity in their neighborhood. Dodge County deputies responded to the complaint and approached a vehicle that was stopped in the middle of the road and had been reported to have been selling drugs.
The deputies checked the identifications of the two men and found that the local man, James (Bubba) Bass, age 38, from the Gresston area, was wanted for gun related charges and was taken into custody. The second man, Carson John Thomas, age 21, from Constable, New York, was found to have a stolen .45 caliber handgun in his waistband. He was also taken into custody.
A search of the vehicle revealed what the two men were doing and that the concerned citizen was correct in their suspicions that alleged drug activity was going on. A large amount of suspected methamphetamine was located in the vehicle along with one pound of suspected high grade marijuana. The marijuana was suspected to come from British Columbia, Canada. It is more commonly known as BC Bud.
Two firearms were also found in the vehicle and the investigation is ongoing. The two men were allegedly trading marijuana for guns that would be taken back to New York where they would be sold for a large profit on the street.
The case has been turned over to the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Agency, a federal agency, for prosecution.
The deputies checked the identifications of the two men and found that the local man, James (Bubba) Bass, age 38, from the Gresston area, was wanted for gun related charges and was taken into custody. The second man, Carson John Thomas, age 21, from Constable, New York, was found to have a stolen .45 caliber handgun in his waistband. He was also taken into custody.
A search of the vehicle revealed what the two men were doing and that the concerned citizen was correct in their suspicions that alleged drug activity was going on. A large amount of suspected methamphetamine was located in the vehicle along with one pound of suspected high grade marijuana. The marijuana was suspected to come from British Columbia, Canada. It is more commonly known as BC Bud.
Two firearms were also found in the vehicle and the investigation is ongoing. The two men were allegedly trading marijuana for guns that would be taken back to New York where they would be sold for a large profit on the street.
The case has been turned over to the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Agency, a federal agency, for prosecution.
Authorities investigate murder/suicide
On Sunday, December 15, at approximately 1:29 p.m., the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Eastman Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Office to assist with a death investigation. When law enforcement arrived, two individuals identified as Tina Marie Austin, age 36, of Eastman, and Charlie Kiundre Barnes, Jr., age 25, of Sandersville, were discovered deceased outside of Eastman Healthcare and Rehab located at 556 Chester Highway in Eastman.
Autopsies were performed on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the GBI Crime Lab in Decatur. Both individuals died as a result of gunshot wounds. The investigation indicates Barnes shot and killed Austin. Barnes then committed suicide. The preliminary autopsy results are consistent with the investigative findings. Barnes and Austin were in a relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend. Both Austin and Barnes were employees of Eastman Healthcare and Rehab; however, only Austin was working on the day of the incident.
The investigation is active and ongoing. If anyone has information, please contact the GBI Eastman office at 478-374-6988 or the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office at 478-559-1130.
The Eastman Police Department announces the following arrests for the period of December 10 through December 17.
William Ivey, age 62, of Eastman, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) (alcohol .10gms or more, 21 or over) and failure to maintain lane.
Adrian Bateman, age 47,of Eastman, was arrested for failure to appear (FTP) for a bench warrant.
Ofelia Devasquez, age 72, of Eastman, was arrested for license-driving with an expired license, no insurance and failure to stop at a stop/yield sign.
William Harrell, age 45, of Cochran, was arrested for a probation violation.
Jody Huff, age 35, of Winder, was arrested for criminal trespassing on private property.
Dori Veal, age 36, of Cochran, was arrested for shoplifting (less than $500).
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Autopsies were performed on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the GBI Crime Lab in Decatur. Both individuals died as a result of gunshot wounds. The investigation indicates Barnes shot and killed Austin. Barnes then committed suicide. The preliminary autopsy results are consistent with the investigative findings. Barnes and Austin were in a relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend. Both Austin and Barnes were employees of Eastman Healthcare and Rehab; however, only Austin was working on the day of the incident.
The investigation is active and ongoing. If anyone has information, please contact the GBI Eastman office at 478-374-6988 or the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office at 478-559-1130.
The Eastman Police Department announces the following arrests for the period of December 10 through December 17.
William Ivey, age 62, of Eastman, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) (alcohol .10gms or more, 21 or over) and failure to maintain lane.
Adrian Bateman, age 47,of Eastman, was arrested for failure to appear (FTP) for a bench warrant.
Ofelia Devasquez, age 72, of Eastman, was arrested for license-driving with an expired license, no insurance and failure to stop at a stop/yield sign.
William Harrell, age 45, of Cochran, was arrested for a probation violation.
Jody Huff, age 35, of Winder, was arrested for criminal trespassing on private property.
Dori Veal, age 36, of Cochran, was arrested for shoplifting (less than $500).
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Parades set for Saturday
Two Christmas parades are set for this Saturday.
The Rhine Christmas Parade will be this Saturday, December 14 in downtown Rhine. Line up for the parade will be at 12:00 noon at the Rhine Gymnasium and the parade will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Church floats, cars, trucks, tractors and even fire trucks are urged to participate.There is no entry fee for the parade.
The Eastman Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday also in downtown Eastman. It will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Line up for the parade will begin at 5:30 p.m.
The grand marshal for the parade is Phil Bearden.
Phil Bearden is a 39 year employee with Ocmulgee EMC (OEMC) where he is the director of safety & loss control and a marketing and member services representative.
He’s married to his high school sweetheart Pattie. They have one son, Cole (Allison), and two grandchildren, Isla and Cash.
He is a member of First Baptist Church in Eastman and an active Gideon in the Eastman camp.
He is currently the Board chair of the Dodge Connection and Communities In Schools. He is the president of the Dodge Historical Society board and a member of the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority.
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The Rhine Christmas Parade will be this Saturday, December 14 in downtown Rhine. Line up for the parade will be at 12:00 noon at the Rhine Gymnasium and the parade will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Church floats, cars, trucks, tractors and even fire trucks are urged to participate.There is no entry fee for the parade.
The Eastman Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday also in downtown Eastman. It will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Line up for the parade will begin at 5:30 p.m.
The grand marshal for the parade is Phil Bearden.
Phil Bearden is a 39 year employee with Ocmulgee EMC (OEMC) where he is the director of safety & loss control and a marketing and member services representative.
He’s married to his high school sweetheart Pattie. They have one son, Cole (Allison), and two grandchildren, Isla and Cash.
He is a member of First Baptist Church in Eastman and an active Gideon in the Eastman camp.
He is currently the Board chair of the Dodge Connection and Communities In Schools. He is the president of the Dodge Historical Society board and a member of the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority.
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Man injured when pickup hit by train
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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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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Three arrested for drugs
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.
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.
Woman dies after head on collision. Milan couple killed in head on collision
A Chester woman was killed when the car she was driving hit a pickup truck head on Friday, November 15.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, Ariannah Holliman, age 20, was driving a 2017 Nissan Versa south on Georgia 117 (Dublin Highway). According to a witness, Holliman crossed the center line into the path of Randy Dwaine Burch, age 61, of Eastman, driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado north on Georgia 117. The witness stated that Burch performed an evasive maneuver by steering left into the southbound lane. Holliman then swerved back into the southbound lane where the two hit head on.
Holliman died as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident a short time later at Dodge County Hospital.
Burch was not injured in the accident, but a passenger in his truck, Dianne Lynn, age 65, of Eastman, was transported to Dodge County Hospital with minor injuries.
The accident happened at approximately 4:47 p.m.
A Milan couple was killed as the result of a head on collision in Sylva, North Carolina.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, a person was driving east on U.S. 74 in Jackson County, North Carolina. The person left the roadway on the right hand side of the road, struck a guard rail and then traveled back across all lanes striking the Jones couple in the west bound lane head on. The Milan couple was Rodney Lynn Jones, age 58, and Erica Stapleton Jones, age 40.
The accident happened at approximately 10:59 a.m. on Saturday, November 16.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, Ariannah Holliman, age 20, was driving a 2017 Nissan Versa south on Georgia 117 (Dublin Highway). According to a witness, Holliman crossed the center line into the path of Randy Dwaine Burch, age 61, of Eastman, driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado north on Georgia 117. The witness stated that Burch performed an evasive maneuver by steering left into the southbound lane. Holliman then swerved back into the southbound lane where the two hit head on.
Holliman died as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident a short time later at Dodge County Hospital.
Burch was not injured in the accident, but a passenger in his truck, Dianne Lynn, age 65, of Eastman, was transported to Dodge County Hospital with minor injuries.
The accident happened at approximately 4:47 p.m.
A Milan couple was killed as the result of a head on collision in Sylva, North Carolina.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, a person was driving east on U.S. 74 in Jackson County, North Carolina. The person left the roadway on the right hand side of the road, struck a guard rail and then traveled back across all lanes striking the Jones couple in the west bound lane head on. The Milan couple was Rodney Lynn Jones, age 58, and Erica Stapleton Jones, age 40.
The accident happened at approximately 10:59 a.m. on Saturday, November 16.
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