A 27-year old Eastman man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle on the Cochran Highway (Georgia 87).
A call came in to the Dodge/Wilcox 911 Center at approximately 3:07 a.m. on Tuesday morning, August 1, from a woman who passed by and saw a body lying in the roadway. She did not stop at the scene.
Dodge deputies were dispatched to the scene and when they arrived, they found that a Swift 18 wheel tractor trailer, that was headed north, had hit the body in the roadway. The driver of the truck told authorities that he saw the body and swerved, but could not avoid hitting it. The truck hit the body after the call to 911 was placed and the lady had left the scene.
Jahquil Dyshea Sudler, age 27, who lived about a half mile from the scene at 11 Barnett Court, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The body will be sent to the Georgia State Crime Lab for an autopsy to try and determine the cause of death. It was not clear at the scene if the man was killed by the tractor-trailer, another vehicle or by some other means.
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Eastman city council schedules the first downtown yard sale
By Taelor Rye
At the Eastman City Council’s regular meeting on July 24, 2017, city council member Buddy Pittman led discussion on the first date of the quarterly downtown yard sale, which the council approved for September 9, 2017.
The yard sale, an interest of Pittman’s for some time, is to encourage further visits to the downtown area. Interested citizens and food vendors who would like to set up booths will pay a fee that will go to support the downtown development authority in its endeavors, such as the facade grant for downtown businesses.
The council also approved a motion to fund repairs of a mixer at the wastewater treatment plant, at a cost of $7,675.00. The cost of a replacement would have been around $16,000.00.
“This particular mixer has had problems in the past,” city manager Jason Cobb said, “but it has also been at the plant since it opened.” Cobb also stated that, “according to the company doing the new repairs, the company that repaired the mixer last time did an inadequate job of sealing it correctly.” “However, this round of repairs will prevent any further damage,” Cobb said.
The repairs will come with a one-year warranty, and funding will come from the short-lived asset account.
Cobb additionally called attention to the continued work on repaving roads in town, commending the work and specifying that work on College Street and the area behind city hall is been done this week.
The city council also has a retreat scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on August 11, 2017 in the airport boardroom. If needed, the council will revisit on August 12, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2017.
At the Eastman City Council’s regular meeting on July 24, 2017, city council member Buddy Pittman led discussion on the first date of the quarterly downtown yard sale, which the council approved for September 9, 2017.
The yard sale, an interest of Pittman’s for some time, is to encourage further visits to the downtown area. Interested citizens and food vendors who would like to set up booths will pay a fee that will go to support the downtown development authority in its endeavors, such as the facade grant for downtown businesses.
The council also approved a motion to fund repairs of a mixer at the wastewater treatment plant, at a cost of $7,675.00. The cost of a replacement would have been around $16,000.00.
“This particular mixer has had problems in the past,” city manager Jason Cobb said, “but it has also been at the plant since it opened.” Cobb also stated that, “according to the company doing the new repairs, the company that repaired the mixer last time did an inadequate job of sealing it correctly.” “However, this round of repairs will prevent any further damage,” Cobb said.
The repairs will come with a one-year warranty, and funding will come from the short-lived asset account.
Cobb additionally called attention to the continued work on repaving roads in town, commending the work and specifying that work on College Street and the area behind city hall is been done this week.
The city council also has a retreat scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on August 11, 2017 in the airport boardroom. If needed, the council will revisit on August 12, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2017.
County to buy opiate antidote
By Taelor Rye
In response to the rise in opioid abuse throughout Georgia, the Dodge County Board of Commissioners put $1,000.00 toward providing first responders with Narcan, an opiate antidote, at its regular meeting on July 17, 2017.
The decision to spend money on this issue arose after Jeff Creech, of Dodge County Emergency Medical Services, discussed the prevalence and effects of Percocet-based drugs with the street names “yellow pill” and “grey death.” Creech noted that the grey death is particularly risky, as it is easily inhaled or absorbed through the skin, quickly entering the bloodstream of those who come in contact with it, therefore increasing the risk of an overdose.
“Grey death is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine,” Creech noted. He also noted that first responders have already been advised to double-glove their hands and to wear masks when searching individuals, houses and vehicles for drugs to minimize potential exposure to the drugs.
Due to the rise in these drugs, Creech asked that the board of commissioners supply first responders, such as sheriffs and firefighters, with $1,000.00 to go toward purchasing doses of Narcan for every first responder and parole officer. The ultimate goal is to have one, maybe two, extra doses in every first responder’s vehicle in case they come in contact with a drug such as grey death.
Creech stated that Narcan currently costs about $28.40 and that insurance company WoodmenLife has already put $1,000.00 toward these efforts, covering around 35 doses. The $1,000.00 from the county will supplement these funds.
When county commissioner Brian Watkins asked if the drugs in question were of particular significance in the area, Creech explained that, while there has only been one recent incident in Dodge County, there were 13 incidents in one weekend in Houston County.
Additionally, news outlets such as the Atlanta-based CNN and WSB-TV have called attention to the increase in the use of these drugs over the past few months.
Addressing concerns of public safety, Creech clarified that naloxone, the medication branded as Narcan, cannot be abused, so having it in first responder vehicles virtually poses no risk of theft and abuse.
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In response to the rise in opioid abuse throughout Georgia, the Dodge County Board of Commissioners put $1,000.00 toward providing first responders with Narcan, an opiate antidote, at its regular meeting on July 17, 2017.
The decision to spend money on this issue arose after Jeff Creech, of Dodge County Emergency Medical Services, discussed the prevalence and effects of Percocet-based drugs with the street names “yellow pill” and “grey death.” Creech noted that the grey death is particularly risky, as it is easily inhaled or absorbed through the skin, quickly entering the bloodstream of those who come in contact with it, therefore increasing the risk of an overdose.
“Grey death is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine,” Creech noted. He also noted that first responders have already been advised to double-glove their hands and to wear masks when searching individuals, houses and vehicles for drugs to minimize potential exposure to the drugs.
Due to the rise in these drugs, Creech asked that the board of commissioners supply first responders, such as sheriffs and firefighters, with $1,000.00 to go toward purchasing doses of Narcan for every first responder and parole officer. The ultimate goal is to have one, maybe two, extra doses in every first responder’s vehicle in case they come in contact with a drug such as grey death.
Creech stated that Narcan currently costs about $28.40 and that insurance company WoodmenLife has already put $1,000.00 toward these efforts, covering around 35 doses. The $1,000.00 from the county will supplement these funds.
When county commissioner Brian Watkins asked if the drugs in question were of particular significance in the area, Creech explained that, while there has only been one recent incident in Dodge County, there were 13 incidents in one weekend in Houston County.
Additionally, news outlets such as the Atlanta-based CNN and WSB-TV have called attention to the increase in the use of these drugs over the past few months.
Addressing concerns of public safety, Creech clarified that naloxone, the medication branded as Narcan, cannot be abused, so having it in first responder vehicles virtually poses no risk of theft and abuse.
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Police, deputies make arrests
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests made from June 3, 2017 through July 9, 2017.
Brandon McClendon, age 34, of Albany, was arrested for simple battery.
Howard William, age 54, of Eastman, was arrested for speeding and driving while license suspended and/or revoked.
Brittany Jackson, age 25, of Eastman, was arrested for a failure to pay bench warrant.
Patrick Harrell, age 28, of Eastman, was arrested for disorderly conduct and cruelty to children in the third degree.
Jason Jackson, age 27, of Eastman, was arrested for driving while license suspended and/or revoked, no tag and a noise violation (loud music from vehicle).
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests through June 19, 2017 through July 11, 2017.
Tonya Lee Batts, age 39, of Eastman, was arrested for a bench warrant.
Timothy Beard, age 43, of Eastman, was arrested for a probation violation.
Allison Nicole Boone, age 27, of Eastman, was arrested for a probation violation.
Justin Lamar Chambers, age 24, of Chadsworth, was arrested for purchase and/or possession and/or manufacture and/or distribution or sale of marijuana and giving inmates liquor, drugs, weapons, etc. without the consent of the warden.
Keith Curtis, age 27, of Milan was arrested for violation of probation.
Jason Wayne Dennis, age 39, of Eastman, was arrested for receipt, possession or transfer of a firearm by a convicted felon or felony first and probation violation.
Stewart Giddens, age 35, of Eastman, was arrested for a violation of probation.
Marquist Rashaud Gilbert, age 21, of Eastman was arrested for a parole violation.
Jason Phillip Greer, age 30, of Chester, was arrested for purchase and/or possession and/or manufacture and/or distribution or sale of marijuana and giving inmates liquor, drugs, weapons, etc. without the consent of the warden.
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Brandon McClendon, age 34, of Albany, was arrested for simple battery.
Howard William, age 54, of Eastman, was arrested for speeding and driving while license suspended and/or revoked.
Brittany Jackson, age 25, of Eastman, was arrested for a failure to pay bench warrant.
Patrick Harrell, age 28, of Eastman, was arrested for disorderly conduct and cruelty to children in the third degree.
Jason Jackson, age 27, of Eastman, was arrested for driving while license suspended and/or revoked, no tag and a noise violation (loud music from vehicle).
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests through June 19, 2017 through July 11, 2017.
Tonya Lee Batts, age 39, of Eastman, was arrested for a bench warrant.
Timothy Beard, age 43, of Eastman, was arrested for a probation violation.
Allison Nicole Boone, age 27, of Eastman, was arrested for a probation violation.
Justin Lamar Chambers, age 24, of Chadsworth, was arrested for purchase and/or possession and/or manufacture and/or distribution or sale of marijuana and giving inmates liquor, drugs, weapons, etc. without the consent of the warden.
Keith Curtis, age 27, of Milan was arrested for violation of probation.
Jason Wayne Dennis, age 39, of Eastman, was arrested for receipt, possession or transfer of a firearm by a convicted felon or felony first and probation violation.
Stewart Giddens, age 35, of Eastman, was arrested for a violation of probation.
Marquist Rashaud Gilbert, age 21, of Eastman was arrested for a parole violation.
Jason Phillip Greer, age 30, of Chester, was arrested for purchase and/or possession and/or manufacture and/or distribution or sale of marijuana and giving inmates liquor, drugs, weapons, etc. without the consent of the warden.
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Law officials make arrests
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests made from June 19, 2017 through July 3, 2017.
Michael Guyton, age 44, of Eastman, was arrested for battery, family violence and false imprisonment.
Jason Marshall, age 35, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and a failure to pay bench warrant.
Tommie Riley, age 65, of Eastman, was arrested for habitual violator driving.
Waylon Huff, age 22, of Eastman, was arrested for a probation violation and safety belt violation (adults).
Kojack Thomas, age 18, of Eastman, was arrested for affray.
Alija Pennamon, age 18, of Eastman, was arrested for affray.
A juvenile, age 15, of Alamo, was arrested for affray.
Bobby Fordham, age 64, of Eastman, was arrested for driving while license is suspended and/or revoked, habitual violator, no insurance and no tag.
Edwin Williams, age 51, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of Schedule IV drugs, three counts of sale and/or delivery and/or distribution of synthetic narcotics, possession of cocaine and crossing the guard line with weapons or drugs.
Kenneth Edwards, age 40, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than one ounce.
Lexus Kemp, age 17, of Eastman, was arrested for a probation violation.
Dorothy Cross, age 47, of Baxley, was arrested for driving while unlicensed or with an expired and/or new resident.
Nancy Knight, age 20, of Eastman, was arrested for battery, family violence and cruelty to children in the third degree.
Tammie Brisco, age 40, of Eastman, was arrested for cruelty to children in the third degree.
Clinton Drake, age 30, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of firearms by a convicted felon and probation violation.
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Michael Guyton, age 44, of Eastman, was arrested for battery, family violence and false imprisonment.
Jason Marshall, age 35, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and a failure to pay bench warrant.
Tommie Riley, age 65, of Eastman, was arrested for habitual violator driving.
Waylon Huff, age 22, of Eastman, was arrested for a probation violation and safety belt violation (adults).
Kojack Thomas, age 18, of Eastman, was arrested for affray.
Alija Pennamon, age 18, of Eastman, was arrested for affray.
A juvenile, age 15, of Alamo, was arrested for affray.
Bobby Fordham, age 64, of Eastman, was arrested for driving while license is suspended and/or revoked, habitual violator, no insurance and no tag.
Edwin Williams, age 51, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of Schedule IV drugs, three counts of sale and/or delivery and/or distribution of synthetic narcotics, possession of cocaine and crossing the guard line with weapons or drugs.
Kenneth Edwards, age 40, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of marijuana, less than one ounce.
Lexus Kemp, age 17, of Eastman, was arrested for a probation violation.
Dorothy Cross, age 47, of Baxley, was arrested for driving while unlicensed or with an expired and/or new resident.
Nancy Knight, age 20, of Eastman, was arrested for battery, family violence and cruelty to children in the third degree.
Tammie Brisco, age 40, of Eastman, was arrested for cruelty to children in the third degree.
Clinton Drake, age 30, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of firearms by a convicted felon and probation violation.
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Fireworks show set for July 4
A fireworks show will be held at Memorial Stadium in Eastman on Tuesday, July 4 at dark (approximately 9:30 p.m.).
This year’s fireworks display will be put on by Santori Fireworks. Memorial Stadium will be open for spectators to view the fireworks.
Only the home side bleachers will be open to the public. Those are the bleachers closest to ChasMar. This is a free event, and everyone is invited to come witness this spectacular 4th of July fireworks display.
A list of sponsors for the 2017 fireworks show can be found in the advertisenent on Page 7A of this week’s edition of The Dodge County News.
Carl Johnson, chief of the Eastman Fire Department, would like to remind our citizens of some important safety tips during the Independence Day holidays. Our Independence Day festivities traditionally include potential fire safety hazards such as fireworks and grilling. Follow these tips to keep your celebration safe and enjoyable.
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy. If there is an accidental fire, you will be ready to put it out quickly.
• Have buckets and a hose ready, just in case a fire becomes too big for a fire extinguisher to handle.
• Do not leave a hot grill unattended. Make sure that children keep a safe distance from it.
• Some decorations include dangerous chemicals. Be sure to keep children and pets away from them.
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This year’s fireworks display will be put on by Santori Fireworks. Memorial Stadium will be open for spectators to view the fireworks.
Only the home side bleachers will be open to the public. Those are the bleachers closest to ChasMar. This is a free event, and everyone is invited to come witness this spectacular 4th of July fireworks display.
A list of sponsors for the 2017 fireworks show can be found in the advertisenent on Page 7A of this week’s edition of The Dodge County News.
Carl Johnson, chief of the Eastman Fire Department, would like to remind our citizens of some important safety tips during the Independence Day holidays. Our Independence Day festivities traditionally include potential fire safety hazards such as fireworks and grilling. Follow these tips to keep your celebration safe and enjoyable.
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy. If there is an accidental fire, you will be ready to put it out quickly.
• Have buckets and a hose ready, just in case a fire becomes too big for a fire extinguisher to handle.
• Do not leave a hot grill unattended. Make sure that children keep a safe distance from it.
• Some decorations include dangerous chemicals. Be sure to keep children and pets away from them.
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Commissioners will help sponsor air show
By Taelor Rye
The Dodge County Board of Commissioners voted to sponsor the annual Heart of Georgia Air Show with $2,500.00, after Henry Whitfield, director for the Cochran and Eastman campuses of Middle Georgia State University (MGSU), addressed the board at its regular meeting on June 19, 2017.
Last year, the board moved to sponsor the air show with $5,000.00, but other organizations and individuals had already pledged to sponsor the event this year. For example, the City of Eastman, the development authority, Milan State Bank, GoJet Airlines and State Bank & Trust are among those who have already decided to sponsor the air show.
Whitfield also stated that the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority has tabled their decision until July. Additionally, Whitfield and Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce President Charles Williams are set to give a presentation to the chamber’s executive committee later this month.
The air show, presented by Kencoa Aerospace, is set to take place on September 30, 2017. Gates will open at 10:00 a.m., the event itself will begin at 12:00 p.m. and the air show will end at 3:00 p.m.
The air show is a “family-friendly event [that] features aerobatic performances, interactive exhibits, food, and more,” and its venue “will showcase Georgia’s only four-year public aviation school, as well as the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport and the Eastman community,” according to promotional material for the event.
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The Dodge County Board of Commissioners voted to sponsor the annual Heart of Georgia Air Show with $2,500.00, after Henry Whitfield, director for the Cochran and Eastman campuses of Middle Georgia State University (MGSU), addressed the board at its regular meeting on June 19, 2017.
Last year, the board moved to sponsor the air show with $5,000.00, but other organizations and individuals had already pledged to sponsor the event this year. For example, the City of Eastman, the development authority, Milan State Bank, GoJet Airlines and State Bank & Trust are among those who have already decided to sponsor the air show.
Whitfield also stated that the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority has tabled their decision until July. Additionally, Whitfield and Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce President Charles Williams are set to give a presentation to the chamber’s executive committee later this month.
The air show, presented by Kencoa Aerospace, is set to take place on September 30, 2017. Gates will open at 10:00 a.m., the event itself will begin at 12:00 p.m. and the air show will end at 3:00 p.m.
The air show is a “family-friendly event [that] features aerobatic performances, interactive exhibits, food, and more,” and its venue “will showcase Georgia’s only four-year public aviation school, as well as the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport and the Eastman community,” according to promotional material for the event.
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Eastman develops lease agreement for building
By Taelor Rye
At its regular meeting on June 12, 2017, the Eastman City Council voted to approve the terms of a formal lease agreement for the piece of property at 5110 2nd Avenue, a building currently used as a karate instructional facility, for rent at $250.00 each month.
A previous word-of-mouth agreement saw the person running the studio making renovations to the property on his own in addition to paying a $250.00-per-month rent.
Given the unique situation of this agreement and the history of the building, city council member Buddy Pittman asked, “Will his future improvements go into the lease, or do we do improvements now?”
City attorney Rita Llop responded that the lease agreement is to rent the building as it is now and that any future repairs will be at the expense of the renter. Additionally, any alterations have to receive approval from the council.
The decision to keep rent at $250.00 a month began from the recommendation of city council chairman Raymond Mullis, who said that the renter has put and continues to put so much work in the place to steadily improve it.
The one-year rent is to begin on July 1 and end on June 30, 2018, if the renter agrees to the terms.
Chuck Eckles visited the council to call attention to the fact that the city is currently paying to do maintenance work in Eastman Cemetery, a privately owned cemetery within the city limits.
Eckles began his conversation with council members by requesting that they send a maintenance crew to his own house, stating that his tax dollars should go to have the city maintain his own property if the city is going to maintain another piece of private property.
City manager Jason Cobb responded by stating that the city’s policy is typically not to cut the grass of private residences. Cobb and Llop then stated that the city was performing a thorough historical look into the transfer of ownership of the property since the 1800s, and Eckles provided the council with information concerning the current deeds retrieved from the county’s office of tax assessors.
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At its regular meeting on June 12, 2017, the Eastman City Council voted to approve the terms of a formal lease agreement for the piece of property at 5110 2nd Avenue, a building currently used as a karate instructional facility, for rent at $250.00 each month.
A previous word-of-mouth agreement saw the person running the studio making renovations to the property on his own in addition to paying a $250.00-per-month rent.
Given the unique situation of this agreement and the history of the building, city council member Buddy Pittman asked, “Will his future improvements go into the lease, or do we do improvements now?”
City attorney Rita Llop responded that the lease agreement is to rent the building as it is now and that any future repairs will be at the expense of the renter. Additionally, any alterations have to receive approval from the council.
The decision to keep rent at $250.00 a month began from the recommendation of city council chairman Raymond Mullis, who said that the renter has put and continues to put so much work in the place to steadily improve it.
The one-year rent is to begin on July 1 and end on June 30, 2018, if the renter agrees to the terms.
Chuck Eckles visited the council to call attention to the fact that the city is currently paying to do maintenance work in Eastman Cemetery, a privately owned cemetery within the city limits.
Eckles began his conversation with council members by requesting that they send a maintenance crew to his own house, stating that his tax dollars should go to have the city maintain his own property if the city is going to maintain another piece of private property.
City manager Jason Cobb responded by stating that the city’s policy is typically not to cut the grass of private residences. Cobb and Llop then stated that the city was performing a thorough historical look into the transfer of ownership of the property since the 1800s, and Eckles provided the council with information concerning the current deeds retrieved from the county’s office of tax assessors.
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Body identified
The body that was found floating in a water hole off Frank Holder Road on Friday, May 19 has been identified as Michael Anthony Boone, age 18, by the Georgia State Crime Lab. The cause of his death has not yet been determined. Boone had been missing since around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.
On May 19, a hunter from Florida was setting up cameras in the woods and discovered the body in a water hole approximately a quarter of a mile from Frank Holder Road across cutover land. That was close to where Boone’s car had been found on January 19. According to authorities, Boone was last seen leaving his girlfriend’s house in Hawkinsville. On Thursday, January 19, Boone’s vehicle, a 1999 Honda CRV, was located abandoned on Frank Holder Road with the keys missing.
Boone’s family reported him missing.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department at 478-559-1130, the Eastman Police Department at 478-374-7788 or the Dodge-Wilcox 911 Center at 478-374-1691.
On May 19, a hunter from Florida was setting up cameras in the woods and discovered the body in a water hole approximately a quarter of a mile from Frank Holder Road across cutover land. That was close to where Boone’s car had been found on January 19. According to authorities, Boone was last seen leaving his girlfriend’s house in Hawkinsville. On Thursday, January 19, Boone’s vehicle, a 1999 Honda CRV, was located abandoned on Frank Holder Road with the keys missing.
Boone’s family reported him missing.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department at 478-559-1130, the Eastman Police Department at 478-374-7788 or the Dodge-Wilcox 911 Center at 478-374-1691.
Body found in water hole
A body of an unidentified person was found at approximately 7:00 p.m. off Frank P. Holder Road on Friday, May 19, 2017.
A hunter from Florida was setting up cameras in the woods and discovered the body in a water hole approximately a quarter of a mile from Frank P. Holder Road across cutover land.
The body will be sent to the Georgia State Crime Lab in Atlanta to be identified and try and determine the cause of death.
The body was found near the vicinity where a missing teenager’s car was located on Thursday, January 19.
The teen, Michael Anthony Boone, age 18, was last seen leaving his girlfriend’s house in Hawkinsville and has been missing since then.
Authorities speculate that the body that was found could be that of Boone, but they will not know until results from the crime lab are available.
A hunter from Florida was setting up cameras in the woods and discovered the body in a water hole approximately a quarter of a mile from Frank P. Holder Road across cutover land.
The body will be sent to the Georgia State Crime Lab in Atlanta to be identified and try and determine the cause of death.
The body was found near the vicinity where a missing teenager’s car was located on Thursday, January 19.
The teen, Michael Anthony Boone, age 18, was last seen leaving his girlfriend’s house in Hawkinsville and has been missing since then.
Authorities speculate that the body that was found could be that of Boone, but they will not know until results from the crime lab are available.
Rogers named teacher of the year
Darci Rogers, Dodge County High School (DCHS) Teacher of the Year, was named the 2017 Dodge County Teacher of the Year at a luncheon sponsored by the Eastman Rotary Club on May 5, 2017.
Rogers is from a family of loved and respected Dodge County educators. She is the daughter of Dale Rogers and the granddaughter of “Bea” Barron. Rogers has been teaching mathematics at Dodge County High School for the past five years.
In her professional biography, Rogers wrote about many Dodge County educators, in addition to her mom and grandmother, who influenced her decision to teach. Patricia Jones made learning her multiplication facts exciting in elementary school. Janice Parkerson and Caryl Parkerson made science and math in middle school “so cool” with interactive activities. Rogers could not wait to read Susan Long’s responses to her writing in high school.
Faye Dyal’s structured and routine classroom made her feel safe and secure. Gina Cook made her feel special and creative as part of the yearbook staff for four years at DCHS.
Rogers stated in an interview, “Being named Dodge County Teacher of the Year seems so surreal for me. There are so many talented teachers in our system and I am truly humbled to be selected among them all. I am incredibly thankful to be a part of the teaching profession and for my place at Dodge County High School. I am privileged to teach with the best teachers, serve under the best leaders, work with the best coworkers, and teach the best students.”
Rogers is from a family of loved and respected Dodge County educators. She is the daughter of Dale Rogers and the granddaughter of “Bea” Barron. Rogers has been teaching mathematics at Dodge County High School for the past five years.
In her professional biography, Rogers wrote about many Dodge County educators, in addition to her mom and grandmother, who influenced her decision to teach. Patricia Jones made learning her multiplication facts exciting in elementary school. Janice Parkerson and Caryl Parkerson made science and math in middle school “so cool” with interactive activities. Rogers could not wait to read Susan Long’s responses to her writing in high school.
Faye Dyal’s structured and routine classroom made her feel safe and secure. Gina Cook made her feel special and creative as part of the yearbook staff for four years at DCHS.
Rogers stated in an interview, “Being named Dodge County Teacher of the Year seems so surreal for me. There are so many talented teachers in our system and I am truly humbled to be selected among them all. I am incredibly thankful to be a part of the teaching profession and for my place at Dodge County High School. I am privileged to teach with the best teachers, serve under the best leaders, work with the best coworkers, and teach the best students.”
One Injured
An Eastman man was injured and taken to Dodge County Hospital when his car and another car collided at the intersection of the Eastman Milan Road and the Chauncey Rhine Road at approximately 2:42 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department, Wynelle Fullwood, of Eastman, was driving a 2008 Honda CRV toward Milan on the Milan Eastman Road and had stopped at the intersection of the Milan Eastman Road and the Chauncey Rhine Road. Fullwood then pulled into the path of Kojack Thomas, of Eastman, who was driving a 1993 Buick LeSabre toward Chauncey on the Chauncey Rhine Road. Thomas was injured and was taken to the hospital by the Dodge County Emergency Medical Services. (Photo by Chuck Eckles)
One Injured
Chauncey man was injured when the truck he was driving ran into the rear of another truck on the WPA Road at approximately 10:29 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017. According to the Georgia State Patrol report, Harmond Dale Treadwell, age 74, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet S10 pickup east on the WPA Road approximately 1/10 of a mile west of Poplar Springs Church Road when he ran into the rear of a 2015 Ford DRW Super Duty work truck that was stationary parked half on and half off the roadway headed east. The driver of the Ford truck, James Gregory Self, age 53, of Cochran, and a passenger, Phillip Michael Spivey, age 35, of Cochran, were doing work on signs on the roadway. Treadwell was injured and was taken to Dodge County Hospital by the Dodge County Emergency Medical Services. (Photo by Chuck Eckles)
Police Take valuables lock vehicles
Eastman Police Chief Becky Sheffield is advising citizens to take valuables out of their vehicles and make sure they are locked. Police are investigating seven vehicle break-ins that occurred on Saturday night, May 6, 2017, in the Hawkinsville Highway area around 8th and 9th Avenues.
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrest made from May 2, 2017 through May 9, 2017.
Justo Alvarado-Avila, age 47, of Eastman, was arrested for interference with government property and theft of services.
Shedennia Archie, age 56, of Eastman, was arrested for financial transaction card theft and financial transaction card fraud.
Aquanda Facison, age 23, of Milan, was arrested for probation violation.
Rosalin Stuckey, age 35, of Warner Robins, was arrested for two counts of disorderly conduct.
Deandre Smith, age 21, of Eastman, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol 0.10gm or more, 21 or older and failure to maintain lane.
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The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrest made from May 2, 2017 through May 9, 2017.
Justo Alvarado-Avila, age 47, of Eastman, was arrested for interference with government property and theft of services.
Shedennia Archie, age 56, of Eastman, was arrested for financial transaction card theft and financial transaction card fraud.
Aquanda Facison, age 23, of Milan, was arrested for probation violation.
Rosalin Stuckey, age 35, of Warner Robins, was arrested for two counts of disorderly conduct.
Deandre Smith, age 21, of Eastman, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol 0.10gm or more, 21 or older and failure to maintain lane.
Chazz Gilder, age 19, of Lumber City, was arrested for possession of alcohol by a minor. [Full Story »]
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