The Dodge County News

By Taelor Rye
In response to the rise in opioid abuse throughout Georgia, the Dodge County Board of Commissioners put $1,000.00 toward providing first responders with Narcan, an opiate antidote, at its regular meeting on July 17, 2017.

The decision to spend money on this issue arose after Jeff Creech, of Dodge County Emergency Medical Services, discussed the prevalence and effects of Percocet-based drugs with the street names “yellow pill” and “grey death.” Creech noted that the grey death is particularly risky, as it is easily inhaled or absorbed through the skin, quickly entering the bloodstream of those who come in contact with it, therefore increasing the risk of an overdose.

“Grey death is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine,” Creech noted. He also noted that first responders have already been advised to double-glove their hands and to wear masks when searching individuals, houses and vehicles for drugs to minimize potential exposure to the drugs.

Due to the rise in these drugs, Creech asked that the board of commissioners supply first responders, such as sheriffs and firefighters, with $1,000.00 to go toward purchasing doses of Narcan for every first responder and parole officer. The ultimate goal is to have one, maybe two, extra doses in every first responder’s vehicle in case they come in contact with a drug such as grey death.

Creech stated that Narcan currently costs about $28.40 and that insurance company WoodmenLife has already put $1,000.00 toward these efforts, covering around 35 doses. The $1,000.00 from the county will supplement these funds.

When county commissioner Brian Watkins asked if the drugs in question were of particular significance in the area, Creech explained that, while there has only been one recent incident in Dodge County, there were 13 incidents in one weekend in Houston County.

Additionally, news outlets such as the Atlanta-based CNN and WSB-TV have called attention to the increase in the use of these drugs over the past few months.

Addressing concerns of public safety, Creech clarified that naloxone, the medication branded as Narcan, cannot be abused, so having it in first responder vehicles virtually poses no risk of theft and abuse.
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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 »]

Ideological “firebrand” is the new buzzword to replace the overused “controversial.” Who can define such trigger words?
From TheoSpark.net:
“The word ‘politics’ is derived from the word ‘poly’ meaning ‘many,’ and the word  ‘ticks,’ meaning blood sucking parasites.’“
Author unknown
Theo puts the apostrophe and period outside the quotation marks, which is the custom in England. I took the liberty of changing it. To read his great column, you’d swear he was in the USA. He should be on television here. I know where to find some talented commentators others seem not to know about, or are deliberately ignoring. Ilana Mercer is another. Her writing is as good as it gets. I’d put her up against anyone from “Conservative Inc.” as the fine folks at VDare.com sarcastically call it.
Tim Duncan: basketball great from Wake Forest and the NBA. Tim Dunkin: talented writer for RenewAmerica.com. In the daytime, he’s a pharmaceutical chemist.
Speaking of pharmaceuticals, maybe sports halls of fame should have a special wing for pharmaceutically enhanced athletes. Imagine Babe Ruth on steroids.
Remember sleazy Demoleft Nevada Senator Harry Reid, now retired? In 2010 he lost the male vote to Republican female Sharron Angle (yes, two Rs) but women voters in Nevada just love sleazy Harry, giving him a 15 point margin and allowing him to coast to victory in his last election. Nevada women needed to have better information before voting. Many women will not vote for a conservative female.
“Freedom is coming to mean little more than the right to ask permission.”
Joseph Sobran  Sobran.com
The next Supreme Court opening could go to Andrew Napolitano. Lew Rockwell and Roger Stone both liked the idea of Andrew as Chief Justice in 2013.
Oprah W. claimed in 2013 that white Americans hated Obama because he’s black. [Full Story »]

Dewayne Isem White, age 53, of Rhine, died Monday, July 17, 2017 at Emory St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Bobby Ryals and Gary Ryals officiating, with internment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. White was born in Dublin and of the Baptist faith. He was the owner and operator of J&J Trucking. Mr. White enjoyed trucking, fishing, working in his shop and spending time with family and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Isem White and his father-in-law, Teet Hulette.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Jennifer Hulett White of Rhine; two sons, Jessie White (Michelle) of Eastman and Jed White of Rhine; mother, Nora Fordham White of Eastman; stepfather, Robert S. White of Eastman; two brothers, Jerry White and Jack White (Mandy), both of Eastman; two step-brothers, Scott White (Bonita) of Dublin and Nell White of Warner Robins; two grandchildren, Jessa Rae White and Dalton Cravey, both of Eastman; mother-in-law, Betty Hulett of Rhine; sister-in-law, Jill Hilliard (Dykes) of Rhine and two brothers-in-law, Lacy Hulett (Judy) and Mickey Hulett (Kristi), both of Rhine.
The family may be contacted at the White residence, 180 Hopewell Church Road in Rhine, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.