It’s all about jobs. What makes Dodge County desirable to potential new industries or for the expansion of current industries? A group of Dodge County’s leaders recently traveled to Atlanta to meet with state project leaders to discuss what makes the county unique.

At the Georgia Resource Center, leaders from groups and organizations from all across the county met with Jim Lovett from Georgia Power and discussed how potential clients find the perfect area in the state to open their business. The group learned that Dodge County has many desirable traits such as the local airport, close proximity to major interstates, readily available utilities and gas lines and much more.

Judy H. Madden, Chamber president, gave a presentation to state project leaders that reminded them why Dodge County is the ideal place for potential investors and clients. She spoke about the school system, local healthcare and government, industries, available buildings and land for use.

The Cochran Better Hometown Farmerks Market will open Saturday at 8 a.m.  

It'll be located on the courthouse square near the Chamber of Commerce on Second Street.

The BCHS girls won their first region track title since 2009 Thursday at the 4-AA meet hosted by Lamar County High School.  Bleckley finished with 164.50 points.  Second place Monticello scored 155.  The boys finished second to host Lamar County, the second straight runner up finish for BC.

Those finishing in the top four in their events move on to state sectionals April 26, also at Lamar County High School.  To read more, click here.