The Dodge County News

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.

By Chad W. Smith
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) basketball teams played three games last week. The Squaws and Indians hosted Northeast Macon on Tuesday, January 14 and then traveled to Dublin on Friday, January 17 for a region match-up and then to Telfair County on Saturday, January 18 for a non-region game.
 The Squaws lost 33-68 to the Lady Raiders of Northeast and lost 54-66 to Dublin and defeated the Lady Trojans of Telfair County 40-37.
Scoring for the Squaws against Northeast was: Chyenne Hunt, eight points; Kaonta Goolsby, seven points; Altierra Gooch, seven points; Carsen Ethridge, five points; Ileisha Mitchell, four points; Ambria Simmons, two points. 
Squaws scoring against Dublin was; Kaonta Goolsby, 27 points; Ambria Simmons, seven points; Chyenne Hunt, six points; Jazmyne Mizell, five points;  Sanaa Searles, five points; Carsen Ethridge, two points; Altierra Gooch, two points.
Scoring for the Squaws in the win over Telfair was: Kyle Hart, 15 points including three three-pointers; Kaonta Goolsby, seven points; Jazmyne Mizell, six points; Sanaa Searles, four points; Chyenne Hunt, two points; Ileisha Mitchell, two points; Jazmyne Mizell, two points; Altierra Gooch, two points; Ambria Simmons, two points.
 The Indians lost to Northeast Macon, 29-62 and lost to Dublin, 45-84 and defeated Telfair County, 52-47
Scoring for the Indians against the Northeast was: Demron Gordon, 10 points; Timmy Johnson, five points; Lamarie Mitchell, two points; Kavarris Hall, two points; Kevin Sykes, two points; Caleb Singletary, two points; Keldrick Beck, two points; Javan Smith, two points; Sir Brown, two points.
Scoring for the Indians at Dubin was: Timmy Johnson, 15 points; Kevin Sykes, 11 points; Demron Gordon, nine points; Keldrick Beck, eight points; Dontavian McMillian, two points.
Scoring for Dodge in win over Telfair was: Mikhail Carr, 15 points; Kevin Sykes, 15 points; Timmy Johnson, 12 points; Keldrick Beck, six points; Sir Brown, two points; Demron Gordon, two points.
Dodge was scheduled for the following games this week: Tuesday, January 21 at home against Washington County; Friday, January, 24 at East Laurens; Saturday, January 25 at Hawkinsville and then return home on Tuesday, January 28 to face Wheeler County.
All girls’ games start at 6:00 p.m. Boys’ games always follow immediately after the girls.

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.

Dear editor,
I am writing to thank Eastman residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
Because of the generosity of donors in Eastman and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.9 million shoebox gifts in 2019. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2019, the ministry is now sending 10,569,405 shoebox gifts to children worldwide.
Through shoeboxes—packed with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items—Eastman volunteers brought joy to children in need around the world. Each gift-filled shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received. Thanks to the generosity of donors, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 178 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories since 1993.
It’s not too late for people to make a difference. Though drop-off locations serving Eastman are closed until November 16 – 23, 2020, information about year-round volunteer opportunities can also be found at samaritanspurse.org/occ or by calling 770-777-9342.
Thank you again to everyone who participated in this global project—many who do so year after year. These simple gifts, packed with love, send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Dana Williams
Operation Christmas Child

Calvert L. Edwards, age 85, died Saturday, September 14, 2019, at his residence.
Mathis Funeral Home of Cochran was in charge of the arrangements.