The Dodge County News

Three Dodge County teenagers were injured when the truck they were riding in hit an embankment and overturned.

According to the Georgia State Patrol report, Jordan Wayne Morgan, age 17, of Eastman, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado north on Log Cabin Road near the intersection of Rack Lane. Morgan was driving too fast for conditions and lost control of the truck after striking a rise in the roadway.

The truck began to “fish tail” and ended up hitting an embankment on the left side of the roadway. The truck then began to overturn, ejecting all three occupants of the vehicle.

Morgan and a passenger, Braydon Stokes, age 15, of Eastman were taken to Dodge County Hospital by Dodge County Emergency Medical Services. Another passenger, Kacyn Monroe, age 17, of Milan, was taken to Navicent Health in Macon by Air Evac helicopter.

The accident occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Friday, April 13.

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests from April 2, 2018 through April 8, 2018.

Antermirrow Deon Smith, age 36, of Helena, was arrested for probation violation.

Joshua Bray, age 34, of Eastman was arrested for suspended license; fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers.

Ario’n Devonte Williams age 22, of Eastman, was arrested for reckless driving and speeding in excess of maximum limits.

The Eastman Police Department made the following arrests from April 9, 2018 through April 17, 2018.

Sonya Spires, age 41, of Eastman was arrested and charged for non-residential burglary, no forced entry and violation of bond conditions.

Willie Cleveland, age 59, of Abbeville, was arrested and charged for theft of lost or mislaid property.
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By Meredith Hutcheson
The Dodge County High School Tennis team competed in the region tournament at Dublin on April 10, 2018. The girls entered the tournament as the number two seed for the regular season and finished the tournament number two seed for the region. The girls faced Dublin High School in the first round and won 5-0. Winners included first singles, Meredith Hutcheson, second singles, Mary Beth Dopson, third singles, Jessie Thomas, first doubles, Abby C. Manning and Abbey M. Manning and second doubles, Mattie Grace Hutcheson and Precious Coleman.
The girls then played tough opponents from Bleckley County High School and lost 0-5 to end the tournament.
The boys entered the tournament number two seed for the regular season and also finished number two seed in the region. The boys faced East Laurens High School and won 3-1. Winners included second singles, Nathan Newman, third singles, Jason Peterson and first doubles, John Barclay Jessup and Christian Grauberger.
The boys then played Bleckley County High School and lost a close match 2-3. Winners included first singles, Brock Woodard and second singles, Nathan Newman.
The teams will compete in the state playoffs starting on Wednesday April 18, 2018, where the girls will play Harlem High School at home.
The boys will play a team from Augusta on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at home. Please come out and support our teams!

The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests in the previous week.

Korey Lowrey, age 19, of 5335 Manhasset Cove in Atlanta was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers and possession/ purchase alcohol under 21.

Hannah Davis, age 26, of 279 Highway 165 in Milan was arrested for criminal trespass, business.

Melinda Long, age 48, of 1623 Belleview Road in Dublin was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked and failure to stop at stop/ yield sign.

Leonidas De La Cruz, age 42, of 334 5th Avenue Apartment C in Eastman was arrested for driving while unlicensed or expired new resident.

John Holder, age 37, of 395 Lee Street in Milan was arrested for probation violation.

Jennifer Coons, age 22, of 2661 Dublin Highway in Eastman was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked.

Martrell Brown, age 33, of 306 South Road in Wauchula, Florida was arrested for driving wile license suspended or revoked and speeding.

Juan Felipe Reyes, age 39, of 5918 Asbury Drive Lot 5 in Eastman was arrested for driving while unlicensed or expired new resident.

Juvenile, age 12, of 120 Holder Place in Eastman was arrested for juvenile runaway.

Prophet Thomas, age 51, of 525 Plaza Avenue Apartment F28 in Eastman was arrested for terrorizing threats and acts.

Laurie Ethridge, age 64, of 5239 Smith Avenue in Eastman was arrested for failure to yield while turning left and driving under the influence of alcohol. [Full Story »]

Dear editor,
No matter what color we are, it was God who created us all, and we all were created in sin because of the actions of Adam and Eve.
America has been so blessed that more and more of Americans seem to believe they no longer need the love of God. Jesus Christ will always be Lord of all or not Lord at all. Do we not believe he healed the sick, gave sight to the blind and raised the dead? Resurrection came after the crucifixion. God created the first marriage between a man and a woman with however many children that may be created in that union.
We no longer have a home that’s the university of character with biological parents. Sin is on the rampage, and it begins in the home. Whatever is wrong in this nation, God’s Word tells us what to expect. This nation has gotten so comfortable with sin, why pray in the White House when we are not praying in our house?
Many of our churches are turning to ways of the world. Have Americans learned how to live like they have never been hurt? As Americans, can we run when no one is behind us, cry when we don’t hurt or laugh when nothing is funny? Can we fall in love with the most durable force on earth, love? Love will never be an itch you can’t scratch.
Heavenly father, thank you for this is the day you made each of us to use as we please, for good or bad, for we know that whatever we start out to do each day, together you and I can accomplish. Give me strength to love like I have never been hurt; each day may I balance the power in my hand with the love and blessing of the Lord and Savior in my heart. Lord bless.
Johnny L. Blacke, MSG (r)

Age: 66

Deceased: April 16, 2018
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman