The Dodge County News

In a called school board meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, the Dodge County Board of Education named Ken Cofer as head football coach and athletic director. coach Cofer replaces coach Rex Hodges who recently retired.

Cofer comes back to Dodge County after spending 2016 and 2017 on Hodges’ staff. He spent the 2018 season at Wilcox County as head coach and they advanced to the Class A State tournament. Coach Cofer has been in coaching for 23 years. He has previously held head coaching stints in Cook and Bacon County.

Coach Cofer received the job over several good candidates, according to Dodge County School Superintendent Michael Ward. “We picked coach Cofer because he carried himself so well and he focuses well on the student athlete”. Ward added, “you will have a hard time finding a guy that does more for kids than Coach Cofer”. Superintendent Ward also stated that coach Cofer was completely vetted prior to being recommended to the board.

When asked why he returned to Dodge County, coach Cofer said, “it’s the work ethic of these young men that brought me back. I will miss Wilcox but I know the new coaches will do a great job”. Coach Cofer said this team would spend a lot of time in the weight room. “We are going to use our strength and speed to our advantage,” said Cofer. On offense, we are going to run a “smash mouth spread”, we are going to be fast and get things done. It’s going to be a little different,” he said.

By Mary Beth Dopson
The Dodge County High School Tennis team hosted two competitors two weeks ago to begin the first round of state playoffs.
Both the boy’s and girl’s team were victorious in their played matches and will advance to the “Sweet 16”, second round, in the playoffs.
The boys battled against Swainsboro High School and swept their opponent with a 5-0 team win. Winners for the boys included: first singles Jaret Underwood, second singles Nathan Newman, third singles Dane Hardin, first doubles Jason Peterson and Orlanda Brown, and second doubles Brayden Nardi and Ryan Clements.
The girl’s team defeated their opponent, St. Vincent’s Academy, with a team score of 3-2. Winners for the girls included: second singles Jessie Thomas, first doubles Abby Christian Manning and Abbey Manning, and second doubles Mattie Grace Hutcheson and Precious Coleman.
The teams traveled to Augusta on April 22nd to play their Sweet 16 match against Davidson Fine Arts School.
The boy’s and girl’s team showed up and showed out in their played matches and will advance to the Elite 8, third round, in the playoffs. The crowds were fired up watching the intense matches played.
The boys battled against Davidson Fine Arts School and won with a score of 3-2. First singles Jaret Underwood pulled out an outstanding win of 6-3 1-6 6-1 in a third set. Third singles Dane Hardin dominated his opponent with a 6-1 6-2 win. First doubles Jason Peterson and Orlanda Brown played awesome with a 7-5 6-3 win.
The girl’s team defeated their opponent, Davidson Fine Arts School, with a team score of 3-2. Third singles Annie Jones won in a tough played match win of 6-4 6-2. First doubles Abby Christian Manning and Abbey Manning smashed their opponents with a 6-2 6-3 win. Second doubles Mattie Grace Hutcheson and Precious Coleman crushed their opponents with a 6-2 6-2.
Team members pictured above are (front row, l-r) Abbey M. Manning, Precious Coleman, Leighton Jones, Makiya Roberson, Mattie Grace Hutcheson, Abby C. Manning, Mary Beth Dopson; (middle row, l-r) coach Marcie Jones, Annie Jones, Ellie Jones, Olivia Cranford and Jessie Thomas and (back row, l-r) Orlanda Brown, Jaret Underwood, Dane Hardin, Nathan Newman, Brayden Nardi, Ryan Poole, Caleb Singletary, Ryan Clements, Jason Peterson.
The Indians will play the third round of state matches before April 28th against Rockmart.

Wayne Anthony Allen, age 50, of Rhine was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (D.U.I.) and failure to exercise due care.

Aubrey Paul Evans, age 33, of Hawkinsville was arrested for probation violation.

William Al-Majeed McClain, age 27, of Jacksonville, Florida was arrested for battery- family violence (1st offense) misdemeanor, kidnapping and false imprisonment.

Juan Pablo Ramirez Ramirez, age 28, of Rhine was arrested for driving without a valid licenses and seat belt violation.

Jena Wade Upshaw, age 30, of Warner Robins was arrested for no insurance and driving while licenses were suspended or revoked (misdemeanor).

Paul Clinton Youngblood, age 35, of Eastman was arrested for forgery in the 1st degree, receipt, possession or transfer of firearm by convicted felon or felony, first offender and possession of methamphetamine.

Jesus Cruz, age 51, of Eastman was arrested for battery (family violence) and cruelty to children in the third degree.

Jimmy Paul, age 52, of Eastman was arrested for driving while licenses were suspended or revoked and possession of
methamphetamine with the intent to sale, deliver or distribute.

Tammy Claxton, age 39, of Eastman was arrested for driving while licenses were suspended or revoked and improper exhaust system.

Elisha Williams, age 17, of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Santiago Santos, age 42, of Eastman was arrested for pedestrian under the influence (P.U.I.)

Bilal Abu Rub, age 44, of Eastman was arrested for driving without licenses and driving too fast for conditions.

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Lara Katherine Bennett
Age: 34
Deceased: April 17, 2019
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