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🌱 Fire at Dodge County jail in Eastman contained; everyone safe, officials say
Also, don't miss DCMS- Football @ East Laurens on the Eastman Patch calendar
Good morning Eastman! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Fire at Dodge County jail in Eastman contained; everyone safe, officials say
- Eastman family and friends remember the life of Gary W. Carr
- How Georgia's measles uptick and low vaccines could affect Eastman families
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Variably cloudy and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
- Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sheriff: Fire contained at Dodge County Law Enforcement Center, no injuries reported (41nbc.com) — A fire at the Dodge County Law Enforcement Center in Eastman was quickly contained Wednesday evening, and officials say all inmates and staff are safe and accounted for. Eastman firefighters traced heavy smoke to a dryer vent and extinguished the blaze, with cleanup at the facility expected to continue into the night. 
• Gary W. Carr (theblacksheartimes.com) — Family and friends in Eastman are mourning carpenter Gary W. Carr, 75, who was born in Eastman and later made his home in Waycross. He is survived by close relatives including a son living in Eastman, with a memorial service to be announced later.
• Georgia's seventh case of measles this year reported in the Atlanta area (roughdraftatlanta.com) — A newly confirmed measles case in metro Atlanta has Georgia health officials watching vaccination rates closely, including here in Eastman, where local families have sought pediatric care. State data show kindergarten vaccination coverage still below herd immunity targets, while exemptions from school vaccine requirements continue to rise.
📸 Around Eastman
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eastman
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- DCMS- Football @ East Laurens
Dodge County Schools Eastman, GA 31023
5:00 pm - DCMS- Back to School Bash!!!
Dodge County Schools Eastman, GA 31023
6:00 pm - DCMS- Cross Country @ Bleckley
Dodge County Schools Eastman, GA 31023
8:00 am - DCMS- Softball v. Dublin
Dodge County Schools Eastman, GA 31023
4:30 pm - DCMS- Football @ Bleckley
Dodge County Schools Eastman, GA 31023
5:00 pm - DCMS- Softball v. West Laurens
Dodge County Schools Eastman, GA 31023
4:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HHS Beta Meeting
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
3:15 pm - đVarsity Football @ Marion Co (đ˝America) (DC/JH)
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
7:30 pm - đĽSoftball @ Crawford Co
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
5:30 pm - đĽSoftball vs Treutlen Co (JH)
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
5:30 pm - Leveraging the GaDOE Mathematics Learning Plans to Strengthen Instruction →
Heart of Georgia RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency), 717 Smith St, Dublin
9:00 am - đJV Football @ Telfair Co
Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA 31036
5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Eastman. Apply here.
- State of Georiga posted a job opening for Juvenile Correctional Sergeant- Eastman YDC- Eastman GA in Eastman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eastman here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cochran
- Cochran awarded $500,000 grant to help homeowners make repairs (41nbc.com)
- Going away to college (metteradvertiser.com)
- Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 10-14 (41nbc.com)
Dublin
- Laurens voters to decide on new sales tax (courierheraldtoday.com)
- Washington County focused on process of 'growing culture' in Ware's first year (courierheraldtoday.com)
- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Suspends Entire School Board Amid $20M Deficit (blackenterprise.com)
Ok Eastman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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