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Entries from October 2020

Foster families needed in Pike

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Headlines
Tuesday, October 20. 2020
Foster families for sibling groups of two or more children are needed in Pike County. Currently, Pike only has 12 caregiver homes. [Full story »] 

Public Notices 10-21-20

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Public Notices
Tuesday, October 20. 2020
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Arrest report

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Crime and Arrests
Tuesday, October 20. 2020
Between Monday, Oct. 12, and Monday, Oct. 19 local law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »] 

The coming deemphasis of COVID-19

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Opinions
Tuesday, October 20. 2020
By Walter Geiger
news@barnesville.com

Eric Trump raised eyebrows recently when he alleged COVID-19 would “disappear after the election.” His argument was ‘they’ have used the virus to put a stop to his father’s huge campaign rallies. [Full story »] 

Lady Pirates softball, volleyball in playoffs

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Sports
Monday, October 19. 2020
The Pike County High School Lady Pirates softball and volleyball teams both finished second in the region and are playing in the first round of state playoffs this week. [Full story »] 

Updated: Record voter turnout in Pike, state

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Top Stories
Monday, October 19. 2020
Updated: 3 days ago
The board of elections office on Jackson Street in Zebulon was a busy place on the first week of early voting as 1,795 voters cast their ballots in person during advance voting, setting records for early voting turnout. There were 349 voters on the first day alone.

“This election is going to mean large crowds at both early voting and on Election Day,” said election supervisor Lynn Vickers. “By early voting you can pick the day you come and absentee by mail is still available. A dropbox is available for completed ballots. Cast your vote!” [Full story »] 

COVID-19 confirmed cases drop over last two weeks

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in COVID-19 Monitor
Monday, October 19. 2020
The number of confirmed cases over the past two weeks has dropped to 23, compared to the previous number of 34, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health daily status report on Oct. 19. [Full story »] 

Yolunda Stephens

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Death Notices
Monday, October 19. 2020
Yolunda Melissa “Bug” Stephens, age 48, of Williamson, passed away October 13, 2020, in Panama City Beach, Fl. [Full story »] 

Jewel Richardson Fisher

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Death Notices
Monday, October 19. 2020
Jewel Richardson Fisher, age 86, of Zebulon, passed away October 15, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Jewel was born on April 15, 1934, in Pot Ash, Alabama, daughter of the late Kaylor and Vera Wood Richardson. She retired from Bellsouth/AT&T. She was a sweet soul who loved reading and crosswords. She was a member of Pike County Assembly of God. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Fisher, and sons, Skip and Randy Fisher. [Full story »] 

Joyce Moore McDaniel

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Death Notices
Monday, October 19. 2020
Mrs. Joyce Moore McDaniel, age 92, of Thomaton, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center.  Graveside funeral services for Mrs. McDaniel will be held at South View Cemetery on Friday, October 16, at 11:00 AM, with Dr. Glenn Gilstrap officiating.  The family will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Thursday evening, October 15, from 6 until 8 PM. [Full story »] 

Trick or Treat on the Square, Halloween events planned

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Top Stories
Friday, October 16. 2020
Masks of a different variety will be seen across the county on Halloween night as subdivisions and neighborhoods in Pike provide candy for trick or treaters. Halloween haunts and pretty princess characters will visit the courthouse square again this year as the Zebulon Downtown Development Authority hosts Trick or Treat on the Square from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. [Full story »] 

PCHS Lady Pirates move to 14-6

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Sports
Tuesday, October 13. 2020
The Pike County High School Lady Pirates increased their win record to 14-6 as they run-ruled opponents for three games last week. The Lady Pirates dominated Peach County in a double header Oct. 8 with two back-to-back shut out games where the mercy rule was enforced. [Full story »] 

Ruffin’s Renderings: Arc voting

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Opinions
Tuesday, October 13. 2020
By Mike Ruffin
ruffinml@gmail.com

Well, here we are, three weeks from Election Day. We’re in the stretch drive. It’s a sprint to the finish. This one’s for all the marbles. (Apply other cliches as you see fit.) [Full story »] 

Arrest report

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Crime and Arrests
Tuesday, October 13. 2020
Between Oct. 5 and Oct. 12, law enforcement made the following arrests: [Full story »] 

Schools millage rate meetings change

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Headlines
Tuesday, October 13. 2020
The Pike County board of education has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 5.9% percent over the rollback rate.
According to superintendent Dr. Michael Duncan, state funding was cut by 8% or $1.7 million. [Full story »] 
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