The Dodge County News

A Gresston man was killed when the pickup truck he was driving was hit by a train.
Casey Don Belflower, age 26, of Gresston, was killed when the 2004 Toyota Tundra pickup truck he was driving was hit in the passenger’s side by a southbound Norfolk Southern train on Wednesday, July 10 at approximately 11:44 a.m.

The accident happened at the Mann Road railroad crossing near the Cochran Highway.

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests for July 1, 2019 through July 15, 2019:

Larry Burton Bailey, age 18, of Swainsboro, was arrested for battery and aggravated battery.

Michelle Wyenette Buttery, age 48, of Eastman, was arrested for neglect of disabled adult or elderly person by guardian/caretaker (felony).

Timothy Joshua Collins, age 33, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation and obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers.

Casey Floyd, age 30, of Cochran, was arrested for probation violation.

Darius Tamious Gibson, age 24, of Milan, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Amy Michelle Jones, age 43, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal trespass.
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The ninth annual Derek “Dee” Taylor Memorial Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Springdale Park in Dublin.
The annual tournament provide scholarships to students who continue their education after high school and participating in atheletics.
Shirts will be given for first place teams in each division. Concessions will be open.
For more information or to sign your team up, please call Lisa Taylor at 478-951-6047or Keith Peterson at 478-308-3543.
Concessions will be open. Donations to the concessions can be dropped off at Owens-Taylor Barber Shop located on Main Street in Eastman any Thursday or Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 or until noon on Saturday.
Proceeds will benefit the Dee Taylor Memorial Scholarship Funds.
“Motivated by Jesus, dedicated to the game.”
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

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,
Regarding this ongoing news cycle of “border crises” with illegal immigrants, who is really to blame here with this crisis? 
By now most of the world has seen or heard of the mass detention of those trying to enter the United States illegally. They can see or hear of the austere conditions there, whether it be from this infernal summer heat that south Texas has or the detention center itself without adequate and suitable space for the hordes of people that have been amassed in the United States illegally. They can see and hear of the miserable conditions there, yet they keep coming and bringing their children with them. Why do they hope to be received with open arms when it is clear they won’t be? 
I personally think the parents are to blame for bringing themselves and their children and trying to enter illegally.
Blame those no account democrat politicians who are using them for their own greed.
The situation at the border is deplorable but is also is avoidable.
Do not blame those that are enforcing our laws. Instead, blame those who are responsible, especially those who are hoping to gain a plurality of democrat votes or make headlines at the expense of the would-be immigrant.
Folks, these are not your grandfather’s democrats anymore. The democrats today are an abomination and anathema to God himself! These democrats openly flaunt defiance of our creator in His laws and will stop at nothing to tear down this country! For them to finally get a better start at the gate is to get an illegal immigrant in this country for that all-important coveted vote.
If you want to keep this country what it was intended to be by our founding fathers and what is endowed by our Heavenly Father, send these wetbacks back to the Rio Grande and especially vote those anti Christ democrat politicians out of office.
TSGT. Joseph Bryan, U.S.A.F. Ret 

Casey Don Belflower
Age: 26
Deceased: July 10, 2019
Arrangements: Mathis Funeral Home of Cochran