The Pike County Journal-Reporter

County accepts funding for covered arena

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Thursday, September 20. 2018

At their Sept. 12 meeting, commissioners accepted a $150,000 grant from the One Georgia Specialty Fund to help the Pike County Agribusiness Authority build a covered arena at Chestnut Oak. Interim county manager Rob Morton noted that the Agribusiness Authority has spent years planning for a covered arena for use in the community. They constructed restrooms and put up lighting at the existing arena as well as maintain a nature trail at Chestnut Oak that is open to the public.

“This facility will be a huge asset to agriculture in Pike County as well as the community with its many uses,” said Pike County Agribusiness Authority chairman Ken Gran. “We have plans to host rodeos, livestock shows, cattle field days, and much more.” [Full story »]

Pirates dominate Battle of Potato Creek

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Tuesday, September 18. 2018

By Brian Gales
cbriangjr@yahoo.com

Pike County High School traveled to Lamar County Friday night to take on the Trojans in the highly-anticipated Battle of Potato Creek matchup. [Full story »]

Local case of West Nile virus confirmed

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Tuesday, September 18. 2018

Confirmed cases of West Nile virus have increased in the past few weeks with three more human cases bringing the tally to 11 different people affected by West Nile this year, including one local resident. The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed that of the 11 human cases of West Nile virus, one of the victims died. According to the CDC, most people - about eight out of 10 - who are infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms.

However, Shane Thomas, 44, of Meansville, suffered through the most severe symptoms of West Nile, including encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), high fever, vomiting, headache, fatigue and flu-like symptoms. He spent 17 days in the hospital in August as doctors did tests to determine the cause for his extreme illness. [Full story »]

Mentors needed for local students

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Tuesday, September 18. 2018

Pike County Elementary School is searching for locals who would be willing to help children by becoming mentors. Pike County Elementary School is asking for adult mentors as well as students interested in having a mentor. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Tuesday, September 18. 2018

Between Monday, Sept. 10, and Monday, Sept. 17, area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Ruffin’s Renderings: Winning and losing

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Tuesday, September 18. 2018

By Mike Ruffin
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As I write these words about a week before you’re reading them, the Atlanta Braves are seven and a half games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies in the battle for the National League Eastern Division pennant. The Braves’ magic number (the combination of Braves’ wins and Phillies’ losses that would give the Braves the championship) is 10. [Full story »]

Larry Morgan, Sr.

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Tuesday, September 18. 2018

Mr. Larry David Morgan, Sr., age 70, of Concord passed away September 15, 2018. He was born in Hapeville, son of the late Roy Morgan and Grace Denny Morgan. He worked for the Hapeville Sanitation Department for several years. He moved to Pike County in 1977, co-owned and operated M & S Grocery Store in Inman, and then worked at Quality Pallet in Concord. Larry enjoyed restoring old cars, and going to car shows. [Full story »]

Public Notices 09-19-18

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Tuesday, September 18. 2018

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Sharon Parker

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Monday, September 17. 2018

Mrs. Sharon Elizabeth Christopher Parker, age 66, of Griffin, passed away September 16, 2018, at her home. She was born January 12, 1952, daughter of the late Lawson Thornton Christopher, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Warner Christopher. Sharon worked in the tire and auto center at the Griffin Wal-Mart for 12 years. She enjoyed reading. [Full story »]

Lynwood Lynch

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Monday, September 17. 2018

Mr. Charles Lynwood Lynch, age 78, of Concord, passed away September 14, 2018. He was born in the Neal Community of Pike County, son of the late Charles Edward Lynch and Ethel Lee Tapley Lynch. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Military Police. He was a long-time member of Concord Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon. He worked for Georgia Power for 30 years before retiring as a Meter Reader. Lynwood was an MC and founding member of the Hollonville Opry House, and was most known for his banjo playing. In his younger years, he enjoyed fixing cars and riding motorcycles. [Full story »]

JoAnn Swygert

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Friday, September 14. 2018

Mrs. JoAnn Swygert, age 87, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia, after a brief illness. [Full story »]

Illusionists to perform Sept. 21

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Thursday, September 13. 2018

An illusionist act that made the judges and audience gasp on America’s Got Talent will take the stage at the Pike County Auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates going strong at 11-1

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Tuesday, September 11. 2018

By Brian Gales
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The Lady Pirates bounced back from their first loss of the season to Mary Persons on Aug. 29 with an 11-0 win against Peach County the next day. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Tuesday, September 11. 2018

Between Monday, Sept. 3, and Monday, Sept. 10 area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Wonder full

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Tuesday, September 11. 2018

By Anthony Vinson
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As a child I was filled with wonder and my wondering led to wandering. When cast in chains and imprisoned in classroom dungeons, my body reluctantly remained still, but my mind wandered and continued to wonder. During math class I might be landing on an unknown planet or fighting threats to humanity’s survival. While everyone else was learning grammar or the rules of verse, I was imagining my pencil as a rocket ship fighting to escape earth’s gravity. When teachers or their subjects were too boring, I was prepared with my own learning materials. Was it a coincidence that loose-leaf binders were perfectly designed to conceal comic books? I think not. [Full story »]