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Molena to honor Purple Heart recipients on April 27

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Friday, March 22. 2019

The city of Molena and the Pike County American Legion will host Molena’s Purple Heart Day event starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at the City Pavilion and Fire Station. In addition to recognizing and honoring Purple Heart recipients from the area, the celebration will include special music and remarks by guest speakers on the history of the Purple Heart and the unveiling ceremony making Molena a Purple Heart City. [Full story »]

Aviation Career Day is April 27 in Williamson

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Friday, March 22. 2019

Candler Field Museum will host Aviation Career Day for students of all ages at the airport in Williamson on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register to attend at AviationCareerDay2019.eventbright.com. [Full story »]

Michael Huff

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Friday, March 22. 2019

Mr. Michael Frank Huff, age 60, of Sharpsburg, passed away March 17, 2019, at his home. He was born on July 24, 1958, son of the late Dudley Huff and Kathryn Fortner Huff. In his early career he was a mechanic for Eastern Airlines and then worked in Maintenance and Security for Cooper Lighting. He was an avid golfer. [Full story »]

Pirates rack up wins, Senior Night is Friday, March 30

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Thursday, March 21. 2019

By Chris DeMarco

The No. 8 AAA Pike County High School boy’s soccer team rolled to a 10-0 victory, overwhelming the Central Macon Chargers at the Ed Defore Sports Complex in Macon. It was the fourth time this season that the Pirates scored at least 10 goals in a match, all of which have come in shutout victories. [Full story »]

Pirates dominate, move to 14-1 for season

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Tuesday, March 19. 2019

The Pirates dominated their opponents last week, outscoring opposing teams 59 to 1 as they racked up four victories on their home field. [Full story »]

Ruffin’s Renderings: Politics

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Tuesday, March 19. 2019

By Mike Ruffin
ruffinml@gmail.com

It’s early in 2019. So far, roughly 197 Democrats have announced that they will be candidates in the 2020 presidential election. Meanwhile, a couple of Republicans are reportedly weighing the possibility of running for their party’s nomination against the incumbent president who really isn’t a Republican - c’mon now, you have to admit he isn’t - but who won their nomination and the presidency in 2016. Oh, and there’s a super-rich guy who used to sell coffee that costs three times as much and has no better taste than what you can get at McDonald’s who may run as an independent for some unfathomable reason. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Tuesday, March 19. 2019

Between Monday, March 11, and Sunday, March 17, area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Wisteria Festival to kick off with Talent Showcase on April 5

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, March 19. 2019

Vendors, citizens and officials at the city of Williamson are preparing for the first ever Williamson Wisteria Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 in downtown. [Full story »]

Public Notices 03-20-19

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Tuesday, March 19. 2019

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Local fifth grader needs help to attend STEM program

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Thursday, March 14. 2019

Fifth grade student Sophie Bonvino was recently selected to take part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM in Atlanta over the summer. Pathways to STEM allows students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom. [Full story »]

Hummingbirds! Lunch and Learn set for March 21

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Thursday, March 14. 2019

The Concord Garden Club will host its annual Lunch and Learn program at the Strickland building in Concord at noon Thursday, March 21. The doors open at 11 a.m. and the public is invited to bring a lunch and enjoy drinks and dessert that will be provided. [Full story »]

Barn burns on Highway 18

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Wednesday, March 13. 2019

A barn burned to the ground on Wednesday afternoon on Highway 18 across from Neal Baptist Church. [Full story »]

Pirates compete, Lady Pirates win Tournament of Champions

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Wednesday, March 13. 2019

The Pike County High School’s boys and girls soccer teams competed in the 27th annual Tournament of Champions. Some of the top high school soccer programs in Georgia met in Brunswick last Thursday at the North Glynn Complex and the Jekyll Island Soccer Complex to participate in the 49 games scheduled across the three day tournament. The Pirates boys and girls teams each played three games and compiled a 4-2 record, scoring 10 goals and allowing 13 goals over the three-day span. The boys went 1-2 and the girls went 3-0 to win the tournament undefeated. [Full story »]

Pirates move to 10-1 for season

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Tuesday, March 12. 2019

The Pirates defeated Peach County in a 17-0 blowout and were victorious over Sandy Creek to move their record to 8-1 for the season, which started with mostly away games. [Full story »]