The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Despite the chaos, I’m thankful for America

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Tuesday, November 20. 2018

An outsider looking in may scoff at the notion but America, despite all its flaws, is still the greatest country on God’s good earth. Though they could not have dreamed what the world would look like 240 years hence, the founders of our system of government put together a pretty good framework back in 1776 that has stood the test of time. [Full story »]

Pirates end tragic, historic football season

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, November 19. 2018

By Brian Gales
cbriangjr@yahoo.com

The Pirates fought hard in the second round of the GHSA playoffs against the HV Jenkins High Warriors but came up short, ending an emotional and challenging football season for the team and the community who stood behind them. The late Dylan Thomas was honored at each game throughout the season after his tragic injury early in the season and Dylan’s family continued to support the team at the games. [Full story »]

Racketeering charges dropped against Veal

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, November 19. 2018

By Walter Geiger

Racketeering charges against George Randall Veal of Milledgeville that came about after an investigation into a scam operation by Pike County investigators in March, have been dropped. Prosecution of a co-defendant in the case, Billy Daniels Sr. of Zebulon, is still a possibility. [Full story »]

Lighting of Concord is Nov. 30

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, November 19. 2018

The town of Concord will be visited by characters from Whoville - and Santa himself - during the annual Lighting of Concord event set for Friday, Nov. 30 starting at 5:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and everyone is invited to dress as their favorite Whoville character to get into the spirit of the Christmas season. [Full story »]

Updated: Matthew Wornstaff

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Friday, November 16. 2018

Updated: 5 days ago

Mr. Matthew Stephen Wornstaff, age 46, of Zebulon, passed away November 15, 2018, at his home. He grew up in Fayetteville and attended Fayette County Schools, graduating in 1990 from Landmark Christian Academy. He enjoyed wrestling and football. He volunteered with the Pike County Wrestling Team and was a USA League Coach. Matthew had a great sense of humor. He was a loving and devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. [Full story »]

Library offers amnesty this week

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Thursday, November 15. 2018

The J. Joel Edwards Public Library in Zebulon appreciates its loyal patrons - those who return their checked out items in a timely manner, those who donate gently used books and DVDs for cataloguing or sale, those who attend library-sponsored events, and, yes, those who pay their fines in a hassle-free manner. [Full story »]

PCHS cross country teams excel at state meet

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Wednesday, November 14. 2018

The Region 4-AAA cross country championship boys and girls teams from Pike County High School traveled to Carrollton on Nov. 3 to compete in the GHSA Class AAA Championship. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, November 14. 2018

Between Monday, Nov. 5, and Monday, Nov. 12 area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Arthur McKinley

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, November 13. 2018

Mr. Arthur Douglas McKinley, age 87, of Zebulon, passed away November 1, 2018, at Brightmoor Hospice. He was born in Zebulon, son of the late Douglas Grover McKinley and Cleo Arthur McKinley. He was a four year veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. McKinley was employed with General Motors for a period of 30 years. In his early career, he worked for Buffington Cabinet Company in Zebulon. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and hunting with his beagles. [Full story »]

Pirates beat Cougars in overtime thriller

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, November 13. 2018

By Brian Gales
cbriangjr@yahoo.com

The Pirates traveled to Cordele to face the Crisp County Cougars Friday night in the first round of the GHSA playoffs. It was a rematch of last year’s second round, which the Pirates won 26-25. Against a Cougar team that was hungry for revenge, and in the rain and cold of November, Pike needed to play its best game of the season in order to win. [Full story »]

Ruffin’s Renderings: Things I’m thankful for

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Tuesday, November 13. 2018

By Mike Ruffin
ruffinml@gmail.com

As our annual day of Thanksgiving approaches, I thought I’d share some of the things for which I’m thankful. [Full story »]

Man arrested for fraud for accepting funds for DT’s family

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, November 13. 2018

Investigators with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested Justus Hughley, 22, for the charge of Computer Theft after a report of a fraudulent gofundme.com account that was accepting money on behalf of the family of the late Dylan Thomas. [Full story »]

Captains of Innovation announced at Pike County schools

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Tuesday, November 13. 2018

By Rachel McDaniel
news@pikecountygeorgia.com

Teachers, staff and administrators with great ideas to improve the school system are getting their chance to see their ideas become reality thanks to Pirate Nation Innovation and Freshway Market. Shoppers at Freshway have rounded up their dollars and donated the change to the school system since July and it has added up to more than $4,500 which will help local Captains of Innovation implement their plans for the school. [Full story »]

Commission approves rezoning for possible VA clinic location

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, November 12. 2018

Commissioners approved rezoning requests for a possible VA clinic location on Highway 19 north. [Full story »]

PCMS cross country wins third straight championship

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Friday, November 9. 2018

The Pike County Middle School cross country team has had another successful year and set the bar exceptionally high with three region championships in the first three years of having a cross country team at the school. [Full story »]