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Dodge County to close nonessential offices July 22 and lower flags to honor Judge Howard C. Kaufold Jr.
Summary
The board authorized closure of nonessential county offices and lowering the American flag to half-staff on July 22 to allow employees to attend funeral services for Superior Court Judge Howard C. Kaufold Jr.
The Dodge County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a motion July 20 to lower the American flag to half-staff and close nonessential county offices on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to allow county employees to attend funeral services for Superior Court Judge Howard C. Kaufold Jr.
Commissioner Brian Watkins moved the resolution honoring Judge Kaufold, citing the judge's "dedicated public service and lasting contributions to Dodge County and the State of Georgia." Commissioner Jeffrey Jones seconded and the board voted unanimously.
The motion directed county staff to close nonessential offices on the specified date and lower the flag; no further administrative actions were specified at the meeting.
