The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Red Pirates are fast pitch champs

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Friday, May 24. 2013

The 8U Red Pirates fast pitch softball team finished the 2013 recreation season as champions. The Red Pirates earned eight wins and had only two losses. [Full story »]

Animal control options discussed

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Rachel McDaniel

in News

Friday, May 24. 2013

Pike County commissioners discussed several animal control options and heard from many citizens during a two-hour workshop Tuesday, May 14. Robin Nicholson of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, volunteers from Friends of Pike County Animals and Coco’s Cupboard and other citizens spoke. [Full story »]

Motorized carts not okay in city

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Rachel McDaniel

in News

Thursday, May 23. 2013

By Kay S. Pedrotti

After discussing an ordinance regulating motorized carts on city streets at two meetings, the Zebulon city council let the matter rest last week when a motion to approve the vehicles on residential streets died for lack of a second. [Full story »]

Landscaping complete at courthouse

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Rachel McDaniel

in Food and Features

Thursday, May 23. 2013

The Pike County courthouse was recently landscaped with a variety of more than 300 perennial plants thanks to a Nelson Memorial Garden Club Inc. grant of around $28,000. The foundation was established in honor of a Revolutionary War Patriot named Thomas “Century” Nelson by his descendent Thaddeus Nelson Morris. [Full story »]

Memorial Day ceremony Monday at noon

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Thursday, May 23. 2013

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 27 on the Pike County courthouse square to honor veterans from Pike County who have served and died for America. American Legion Post 197 coordinates the event and will recognize all veterans from Pike who have died since last Memorial Day. [Full story »]

Evangeline Marion Busby

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Staff Writer

in Births and Obituaries

Wednesday, May 22. 2013

Lindsay and Tripp Busby of Williamson announce the birth of their daughter Evangeline “Evie” Marion Busby, born May 14, 2013 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Staff Writer

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Wednesday, May 22. 2013

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First graduation of West Central detainees

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Rachel McDaniel

in Food and Features

Tuesday, May 21. 2013

The first West Central Integrated Treatment Facility graduation ceremony was held Thursday, May 16, to celebrate the detainees’ accomplishments and commemorate the transition from pre-release center to treatment facility. [Full story »]

Graduation is Friday at 8 p.m.

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Rachel McDaniel

in News

Tuesday, May 21. 2013

Commencement means the start of something new and that is exactly what graduates from Pike County High School’s Class of 2013 will do soon - start anew. Their commencement ceremony will be held Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. [Full story »]

Updated: Employee of the Quarter announced

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, May 21. 2013

Updated: 4 days ago

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Pike County named its first Employee of the Quarter in many years and awarded Jonathan Smith from the public works department a certificate and check for $250. He has worked for the county eight years. [Full story »]

Tax assessment notices to be mailed

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Rachel McDaniel

in News

Monday, May 20. 2013

The assessment notices for tax digest year 2013 have been sent to Pike County’s vendor for preparation. The notices will be mailed out in the next few weeks. They are not tax bills. They are values for the 2013 digest with an estimated tax value based on last year’s millage rate of 29.326. [Full story »]

Two compete at state track meet

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Monday, May 20. 2013

Members of the Pike County High School track team competed at the State Track Meet recently in Jefferson. The team was coached by Zachary Nauck and Lisa McGurl. Two track team members qualified for the state competition. [Full story »]

Lifsey Springs News: Friendship

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Monday, May 20. 2013

By Rosalee King

What a beautiful week the Lord has given us. This is a good start for my column. Recipe for friendship: make 2-3 phone calls per week, give 2 cups of kindness, 1 letter a month, 4 shopping Saturdays. Mix carefully, take turns stirring. Heap with hugs and lace together. Sweeten with love and sprinkle with a smile. Bake until memories turn golden. [Full story »]

A preview of the 5.22.2013 edition of The Journal-Reporter

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, May 20. 2013

Washout:
Relay for Life rained out, rescheduled for June 22.

"I don't want to be their next meal':
Workshop offer sup various ideas regarding animal control.

Grads march:
Graduation ceremonies at Pike County High School set for 8 p.m. Friday.

Future pilot:
Caleb Teachout's scholarship, speed earn free ride at Coast Guard Academy.

No carts:
Zebulon won't allow golf carts on city streets.

Williamson discusses internet coverage study

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, May 20. 2013

By Dwain W. Penn

Countywide broadband coverage allowing high-speed access to the world wide web may become a reality by the end of the year. Williamson became the first city to support a feasibility study by passing a resolution at its May 2 meeting. [Full story »]