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Commissioners blame jail for tax increase
Dodge County commissioners met in a called meeting on Thursday, July 10 at 1:00 p.m. to set a proposed millage rate and discuss the purchase of new ambulances. After some discussion where the...
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Counterfeit bills being passed in Eastman
The Eastman Police Department is warning citizens and business to be on the lookout for counterfeit money. Several 20 dollar bills have been passed in the past few days at a business in Eastman....
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The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) honored Sara Hilliard, a Dodge County native, as Customer Service Champion of the Year at the Tenth Annual GDC Awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at...
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Will you have a dream vacation or a nightmare road trip?
Road trip car trouble can be a real nightmare, but performing a pre-trip car check helps drivers avoid a vacation breakdown disaster. A 10-minute driveway inspection gives motorists peace of mind by...
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Eastman homeowners could see lower insurance rates
Eastman homeowners could see a savings on their homeowners insurance rates the next time they renew their policy because the Eastman Fire Department was recently evaluated by the Insurance Service...
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Gas prices begin falling in Georgia
Average retail gasoline prices in Georgia have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.47 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,883 gas outlets in Georgia....
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Eastman man is found severely beaten
An Eastman man was taken to the Medical Center of Central Georgia in critical condition after he was apparently severely beaten at a residence just outside the city limits of Eastman. According to the...
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Sheriff receives $8,000.00 grant
Dodge County Sheriff Lynn Sheffield is pleased to announce the Dodge County Sheriff’s office is the recipient of a grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The grant amount of $8,000.00...
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Commissioners raise taxes 1.5 mills
By Cindy Eckles After three public meetings and input from citizens of Dodge County, the Dodge County Board of Commissioners voted to increase the millage rate 1.5 mills at their special called...
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Commissioners updated on Mosquito Creek property tax, penalties and interest
Dodge County Attorney John Harrington reported to the board that he had conferred with attorney Ross Schell, and that an agreement had been entered into for Mosquito Creek Properties to pay taxes,...
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Man shot during robbery attempt
An Eastman man has been shot in an alleged robbery attempt, according to a Dodge County Sheriff’s report. The report stated that Melvin Watson McCloud (age 24) was allegedly shot by another Eastman...
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Late fire chief Brown to be honored at Braves game
Jay Brown, the late fire chief of Gresston Volunteer Fire Department, will be among the firefighters honored on Sunday, August 17 by the Atlanta Braves. The Georgia Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation...
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Commissioners approve medical contract for jail
After a few editorial corrections and the signature of Dodge County Sheriff Lynn Sheffield, the Dodge County jail will begin having two full time nurses. The Dodge County Board of Commissioners voted...
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