The Dodge County News

Thirty defendants are charged in a Laurens County methamphetamine-trafficking indictment unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia.

The indictment in USA v. Monroe et. al charges 30 defendants, including one man from Chester, with 56 felony counts, and includes forfeiture allegations listing 77 firearms, including a machine gun, said David H. Estes, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. All 30 defendants are charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine, and if convicted face a statutory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, up to life.

There is no parole in the federal system.

“The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement partners have done outstanding work to identify, infiltrate and eliminate drug trafficking operations throughout the greater Dublin area,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Estes. “This continuing effort will make our communities safer by removing illegal drugs and illegally possessed firearms from our streets.”

“The men and women of the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the DEA and The ATF spent countless hours making this investigation such a huge success, and deserve our gratitude for their hard work and sacrifice,” said Larry Dean, Sheriff of Laurens County. “This operation could not have happened without the great partnerships of these agencies, along with the support of our community’s law-abiding citizens.”   
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BY RUSS RAGAN
The trade deadline is just ten days away; will the Braves be buyers or sellers? There is still time for either one. Will Freeman be a Brave next year? It isn’t a lock anymore. A Georgia legend is headed for Eastman soon for an event that you don’t want to miss!
The Braves came out of the all-star break and some things went good and some things remained bad. First the good; they scored 20 runs in three games against the Rays. Unfortunately, that would only lead to one win as the bullpen blew a pair of games. That gave them ten losses in games where they had the lead after six innings. They were 27-0 in games in the same position last year. They are tied with Arizona in the bad category.
Now, the buy or sell question. They are only four games behind the Mets who lost 2 out of 3 to the Pirates. Lyder and Degrow are both on the disabled list, so are the Mets catchable? I think so, but more moves have to be made. Joc Roberson and Stephen Vogt were picked up over the weekend for minor league first baseman. More must be done. Do you go after Kris Bryant of the Cubs? He wouldn’t be cheap and he is a free agent at the end of the season. Kimbrel has been great as a closer but do you pay the big price? If you get them, the East is certainly possible. The team as is stands right now can’t win the East. Things will certainly be interesting in Braves land for a week or two.
I had no question in my mind that Freeman would have a long term deal with the Braves. I though a deal would have been prior to the opening of the 2021 season. It is concerning that just prior to the end of July there is no deal and word is there has been little talk of an extension. I don’t think he gets traded unless he demands one and that’s not likely. I think he will get a long term deal but it’s not a lock anymore.
Media days have started for the SEC. One thing that got my attention is it looks like there will be no postponed games due to Covid. It looks like forfeits will possibly be in play. I think that’s the right call because there is no excuse not to have a vaccine now.
In close, don’t forget about the Dodge County Recreation Department sponsors banquet on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Terry Coleman Center. The featured speaker will be former Georgia quarterback David Greene. Tickets for the event are $20.00 each or $120.00 for a table of 8. A catered meal from Southern Zest will be served. A silent auction with sports memorabilia will be held. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact the department at 478-374-4696. The deadline for tickets is July 30, 2021.

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.

Basement Biden has invited the United Nations to the USA to lecture us on (you guessed it) - racism, to tell us how to think, how to behave, just what we need! Want to guess the eventual conclusion? Biden and his handlers want the world’s “experts” to sit in judgment of us. He’s on his way to becoming the worst president ever.
“It is easy to be conspicuously ‘compassionate’ if others are being forced to pay the cost.”
Libertarian legend Murray Rothbard
Trish Regan was done dirty by Fox Network. She was one of the best they had. So was Lou Dobbs. 
The number of zeroes in a million (6), a billion (9), a trillion (12). It adds up quickly.
Back when Basement Joe was vice plagiarist of the USA, someone questioned him about runaway government spending. Crazy Joe, who accomplished little in private life before entering politics, replied that “You have to keep spending money to keep from going broke.” 
Americans need to broaden their horizons. Read more right-wing extremism.
“Pardon me for asking, but isn’t the American Dream for Americans?”
Allan Wall on VDare.com and AllanWall.info
Have you ever seen Allan Wall’s columns in a newspaper or seen him on television?                                                                                                                                           On the January 6 D.C. riots, it was not an insurrection, no matter how many times they say it, and no one has yet been charged with that crime. These are “Garland raids,” designed to criminalize attending Trump rallies. Many of those sitting in D.C. jails simply visited and left the scene, while committing no offenses other than offending liberals. It is now the criminalization of dissent that leftists try to ratchet up to criminal activity. No decent attorney general would allow this to happen. Merrick Garland is one of the worst. Many gutless Republicans are staying silent on this abuse. 
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WILMER EUGENE “DOC ” SPIRES
Truck Driver
Wilmer Eugene “Doc” Spires, age 73, of Eastman, died Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his residence.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.


HARRIS MARV IN JONES
Retired Civil Service
Harris Marvin Jones, age 72, of Warner Robins, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Heart of Georgia Hospice, Perry Hospital, in Perry.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Dwaine Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.


SAMMY LE E NELSON
Dodge County School System Employee
Sammy Lee Nelson, age 30, of Eastman, died Monday, July 12, 2021 in Eastman.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Rozier Cemetery with Pastor George Fluellen officiating.


LINDA DAVIS WALLACE
Enviromental
Advocate
Linda Davis Wallace, age 61, died July 6, 2021 after a long and happy life.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Neeman-Matthew in Abbeville with Pastor Benjamin Clark, Timothy Boone, Patricia Davis, and Henry Soleil preciding over the service. Interment followed in Mt. Zuma Baptist Church/Cortez Cemetery in Abbeville.


WENDELL LAM AR WINGO
License Practical
Nurse
Wendell Lamar Wingo, age 63, of Eastman, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Danny Gay officiating. Interment followed in Yawn Cemetery in Chauncey.


LINDA DIX FOURNIER
Owner/Operator Ark La Tec Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
Medical Practice
Linda Dix Fournier, age 71, of Rhine, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 19, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Bobby Joe Ryals officiating. Interment followed in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.



TILDA MA E CLARK
Homemaker
Mrs. Tilda Mae Clark, age 93, died Thursday, July 8, 2021.
Graveside services were held Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Drench Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Eastman with Pastor Rudy Brown officiating.