Anderson Sentenced for Sexual Battery and Possession of Methamphetamine

November 26, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A 41 year old Dowelltown man was sentenced in DeKalb County Criminal Court today (Monday) after entering a plea by information to sexual battery and possession of methamphetamine.

Judge Gary McKenzie presided.

Bobby Lee Anderson received an 8 year sentence in the meth case and 2 years for the sexual battery to run concurrently as one 8 year term. He was given jail credit of 153 days and will be on TDOC probation. Anderson was also fined $2,000. As a convicted sex offender, Anderson’s name will be on the state’s sex offender registry for 10 years.

The grand jury returned a sealed indictment against Anderson in July charging him with sexual battery by an authority figure.

Anderson was accused of fondling a 13 year old girl in May 2016.

The indictment alleged that during the month of May, 2016 Anderson unlawfully and intentionally or knowingly accomplished sexual contact with a 13 year old girl by use of parental or custodial authority over the victim in violation of state law.

The meth case stemmed from an investigation by the Sheriff’s Department in June.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Tuesday, June 26 a sheriff’s department detective and chief deputy went to Anderson’s residence in Dowelltown to speak with him. After obtaining consent to search Anderson’s mini storage unit, the officers found in various baggies about three grams of a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine along with digital scales, pipes, syringes, and several empty baggies. Anderson admitted that the items found belonged to him.

November 26, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Smithville Elementary would like to recognize our Students of the Month for November. These students were selected for their outstanding character, academics, and other traits that make them an all-around excellent student. Selected as Students of the Month for November are:

Pre-K: Isabella Newby

Kindergarten:  Carleigh Tramel

1^st grade:  Austin O’Conner

2^nd grade:  Payton Pedigo

Smithville Elementary Upcoming Events for December 2018

Wednesday, December 5 – Family Reading Night 3-6 p.m.

Thursday, December 6- Family Reading Night 3-6 p.m.

Wednesday, December 12 – Family Reading Night 3-6 p.m.

Thursday, December 13- In-School Banking, Family Reading Night 3-6 p.m., Around the World at Christmas presentation at the County Complex at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, December 17- Pajama Day

Wednesday, December 19 – Family Reading Night 3-6 p.m.

Thursday, December 20 – abbreviated day, Christmas Parties

December 21- January 3 – Christmas Break

Friday, January 4 – Stockpile day, no school for students

Monday, January 7 – Students return to school

November 26, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County Schools has formed an intergenerational partnership between students and assisted living residents at our local NHC. Intergenerational classrooms (iGen) are places where the young, old, and in between can pursue lifelong learning in mutually beneficial ways. Dr. Kathy Bryant explains, “Our goals for this partnership include providing an opportunity for students to become confident, independent learners through the inquiry process, offering experiences for intergenerational learning and sharing of values between generations, and developing leadership and relationship skills for students.”

Students will make visits to meet with the assisted living residents of NHC in Smithville. Starting in the spring semester, approximately twenty 12th grade students will visit the assistive living residents at NHC on four different occasions. During those visits, students will interview the assisted living residents who wish to participate in the iGen classroom. Students will create prototype devices in the DeKalb County High School Makerspace in order to assist residents with their daily needs. Students will meet with residents multiple times to make modifications to those prototypes as needed. Once the residents are pleased with the performance of the devices, they will be left with the resident for their personal use. Amy Fricks, the facilitator of the iGen classroom states, “This partnership provides an opportunity for students to practice the engineering design process while engaging in service learning. Our goal for service learning projects like this one is for students to gain important experience working with and meeting the needs of others in our community.”

Mr. Clint Hall, Director of NHC in Smithville, is excited about this partnership. Hall states, “The reason NHC and The Foundation for Geriatric Education decided to fund this project is that the assisted living residents are going to have the opportunity to interact with the young students.” He also mentioned that he had many intelligent residents who could offer their own expertise to the students. Often, students’ daily school schedules only allow students to visit elders on a family planned visit on the weekends or evenings. The iGen classroom time during the school day can expand opportunities for interactions among the students and residents that might not otherwise occur due to schedule limitations. Additionally, the iGen classroom visits will foster learning and socio-emotional development for students and provide an opportunity for powerful relationships that enrich the lives of young people and elders. Mr. Patrick Cripps, Director of Schools, is excited for this opportunity. “Connecting the multigenerational gap with the funds donated by NHC and The Foundation for Geriatric Education will support the iGen classroom concept while addressing the needs of today while making a better tomorrow.”

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