The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Between Monday, Oct. 8, and Monday, Oct. 15, area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »] 

By Mike Ruffin
ruffinml@gmail.com

According to the most recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), we have until about 2030 to make drastic changes to prevent environmental catastrophe. [Full story »] 

Early voting for the Nov. 6 election will be held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the registrar’s office on Jackson Street through Nov. 2. Saturday voting will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. [Full story »] 

The 45th annual Concord Country Jubilee will feature more than 130 booths, live entertainment, a parade Saturday at 2 p.m., a car show, the Sunday morning church service at 9 a.m., inflatables, pony and train rides and plenty of food and fun for the entire family. [Full story »] 

The National Weather service issued a Tornado Watch for Pike County until 2 a.m. Thursday. The Tornado Watch includes Pike and 58 other counties in Central Georgia.

Pike County's EMA director Jimmy Totten is encouraging citizens to prepare for the high winds and rain which are forecast to start later this afternoon.

"Now is the time to be weather prepared. Hurricane Michael will cause significant impact to much of middle and eastern Georgia starting this afternoon," said Totten. "Winds of 25 to 45 mph with gusts over 60 mph are likely. We cannot rule out isolated areas of wind gusts over 75 mph. The strongest winds will occur tonight. Torrential rain and flash flooding is expected. Tornadoes are also possible. This storm has become a more serious threat than predicted. The winds will be strong. There will be trees down and power outages. Try not to drive later tonight it will be dangerous. Do now panic but do not take this lightly. We still have plenty of time to prepare. Put your yard furniture up so we don’t have trampolines going across the county."
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By Brian Gales
cbriangjr@yahoo.com

PCHS football’s first game since the tragic passing of Dylan Thomas took place on the road against Rutland Friday at 7:30 p.m. As the team left the fieldhouse and traveled out of town, fans showed their support with signs, banners, flags, cheers for the team and tears. [Full story »] 

Between Monday, Oct. 1, and Monday, Oct. 8, area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »] 

As the family of Dylan Thomas, a 16-year-old star linebacker who died after being injured at the Pirates Sept. 28 game, gathered to lay him to rest last week, thousands stood by them, showing support in various ways. [Full story »] 

Pike County officials recently released the coroner's report regarding the death of Dylan Michael Thomas, age 16 of Hollonville.

"Pike County continues to extend its condolences to the family of Dylan Thomas during this time and in view of this unfortunate tragedy. The outpouring of love and support from the community and many others has been amazing," said coroner Terrell Moody. "We have no further comment at this time other than what has been included in the official summary."
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