Fireworks fundraising shows "Pride in Pike"

Commissioner Parrish Swift takes a whipped cream pie in the face to raise money for this year’s July 3rd Pride of Pike celebration.

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Wednesday, June 16. 2010

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The community has stepped up to show its Pride in Pike. Funding for the annual Independence Day Celebration is nearly secured. Commissioners were unable to fund the fireworks show as in years past and citizens made donations and efforts to raise the $11,400 needed for the event.

The Pride of Pike Independence Day Celebration will be held July 3 at the recreation fields with the Allen Goodman Band from Brooks headlining the entertainment lineup; food vendors offering all types of tasty festival food; and children's activities including a climbing wall, miniature train and inflatables. Thousands of people went to the event last year.

"It's the biggest one day event in the county and it should be because it celebrates the birth of our nation and our independence. It takes the whole community to put this on," said parks and recreation authority director Kevin Teate. "We're always open to people offering their help and assistance and we're still trying to secure enough volunteers to help with parking and traffic control."

Teate said there will be plenty of good food and family fun but some vendor slots are still available.

"We're still accepting vendors. Our official cutoff is June 18 but we'll continue to accept vendors as long as they're interested and we need the particular items they'll be selling," he said. "Food wise we're really in good shape but there are spots if somebody wants a space to sell baked goods or if local businesses or civic groups want to promote their organization."

For more, read the Wednesday, June 16 print/eEdition of The Pike County Journal-Reporter.

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#1 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 06/16/10 at 05:31 AM

Thanks to Commissioner Parrish Swift we are almost there. Right now we are $875.55 short. We have Junior Commissioner Don Collins with his town hall meeting @ Williamson Fire Station coming up and he will be asking for donations. These two commissioners are Moving Pike Forward and I appreciate all their hardwork. I Love Fireworks, blueberries and peach ice cream.

IN GOD WE TRUST

#1.1 Anonymous on 06/16/10 at 09:29 AM

The Pike Patriot and Parrish Swift could really do Pike County honors if they would follow the ex county manager as far away from here as possible. The only services Parrish Swift has given the county was freebies he could get for himself and his mothers property.

#1.2 Master Blogger on 06/16/10 at 10:38 AM

JC about right now I would say you are in deep trouble. You like peach ice cream, blueberrie pie and fireworks. Hey Jocko, you left out sweet tater.

#1.3 rhoda dunn on 06/19/10 at 05:54 PM

the truth is that these two commissioners set this couty back with their voting in teen challenge. what a boo boo and swift led the pack with collins on his tail convincing roosevelt to join in. maybe the worst mistake ever made in pike voting. i know the citizens welfare was not on their minds and can only ask what was ??

#2 voter 32 on 06/16/10 at 07:34 AM

Honestly, what has Swift really done for our county? You are constantly here, Patriot this and Patriot that, well just tells us. Don't be bashful give us your best spill. You opened this can of worms, say it " say it loud and proud"!

And no I don't want to go to your site to hear the lame spu, post back.

#2.1 Me too on 06/16/10 at 09:22 AM

The Patriot is a dumb arse. He thinks his site is the local organ and he is always right. His little $20 Sparklite site is like a pimple that will not go away. If the idiot would read his own posts he would ban himself. Parrish Swift is a jobless person and non-hireable. Parrish does little petty jobs with IDA Chairman and Jones Petroleum (a county vendor). Parrish with the pie face is what he can do best with his 5th grade education and circus experience.

NO JC, IN PARRISH WE DO NOT TRUST

#2.2 red shirt on 06/16/10 at 01:31 PM

Pike Patriot Hero Homeowner has no choice but to support Parrish Swift. Think back JC wanted Tyree gone and Henderson on board. Between Marro and Parrish they got Henderson, then Parrish Swift moved to pay this VOLUNTEER $18,000 per year salary + a vehicle to drive to his job in Clayton County. Correct me if I'm wrong but Parrish approved of Marro hiring a department head planner even without a application or background check. Marro did not have the authority, a background check would have prevented her from being hired since she too was fired by ClayCo for Felony Bad Check writing. The PVFF will not support JC nor Parrish and never will Henderson have our support.

#2.3 District 2 voter on 06/17/10 at 08:27 AM

Parrish Swift has done a lot for our county.
He gave us;
JC Morrison on the Planning Board (stupid idea)
Danny Henderson Executive Fire Chief Volunteer with a $18,000 salary and pretty shinny car (dumb move).
Ron Snowden on the Appeals Board (stupid idea)
Parrish fell asleep stretched out on a court bench during a board meeting, rolled over and busted out on the floor. (could have been a workers comp accident?)
Three months in office voted himself a taxpayer paid well and insulated pump house.(being a elected official has it's privilege and prestige)
Parrish Swift introduced a new word in a very important meeting, "dark chocolate." That didn't taste good for him.

Voter 32, I can go with many many more truths. The only thing we will miss about Parrish Swift is no longer seeing him do his clown show and stealing the gavel from the Chair. Maybe falling asleep on the court bench was a part of the clown act, give him credit I guess, citizens laughed. Pretty funny Huh?

#3 Anonymous on 06/16/10 at 08:08 AM

SOMEONE SHOULD HAVE HIT HIM A LITTLE HARDER WITH THAT PIE.

#4 X-Rated Screener on 06/16/10 at 01:37 PM

The photograph of Parrish Swift should be X-Rated. On other news we ask of the Pike Patriot Homeowner, Mr. JC who has the better looks Mr. Swift or Spencer Price? We need to know who to vote for.

#4.1 Sheila Tolley on 06/16/10 at 05:27 PM

No one can compete with Spencer Price. He is a very good looking man.

#4.1.1 Sweet Tater on 06/17/10 at 07:37 AM

Did you say compete? None of them can compete with JC. JC is hot and smart. JC is on the planning board.

#5 Anonymous on 06/16/10 at 03:09 PM

Maybe consideration should be given to have out of county attendees pay a parking fee to fund next years. There are a large number of people from Lamar, Upson and Spalding that came to this last year (not to say they are not welcome, it is just an issue of money right now). There could be a fee per car that is from out of town by the tag on the car or something else of that nature

#6 MM on 06/16/10 at 06:54 PM

JC is doing the best he can with what he has to work with. He does not have a big air conditioned office to carry out his duties as the Chief Administrator of the Pollcat. He has only a small staff. In my mind he is a Patriot. Now if you don't mind I'm going to enjoy a Mama's Yellow Tail Pisner, maybe a six pack, ummm good.

#7 Anonymous on 06/16/10 at 08:47 PM

Yes, Georgia Forestry Commission. No Pike County Emergency Services "Pike County Volunteer Firefighters". Not Williamson Fire Station.

#8 Truce Buster on 06/17/10 at 05:04 AM

True or false? Sounds a bit one sided. The Pollcat and PCT merging into a single site? Both are operating with little help. Wait and see, it could be good or bad? What would they name it. Ideas?

pan automated

#9 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 06/17/10 at 07:34 AM

You people need to stop it right now. Commissioner Parrish Swift is an elected official of this county. You can't keep knocking a public official! He is doing his best and working more than 40 hours a week for you people. That is why he is not employed, he is giving his district all his time. Stand up for Parrish, he is making life better for all you people. He took a pie in the face so yous peoples could have fireworks July 3rd.

IN GOD WE TRUST

#9.1 rhoda dunn on 06/19/10 at 06:04 PM

are you in some kind of denial or close kin to swift. surely you know better.

#10 Anonymous on 06/17/10 at 12:36 PM

#10.1 fat bass tard on 06/17/10 at 01:29 PM

i agree.

$10 per car load for pike county residents
$500 per car load for out of county residents

then maybe pike county residents will be able to go see the fireworks instead of staying away from all of the out of county folks and the terrible traffic.

#11 Junior Commissioner on 06/17/10 at 02:03 PM

You people will have your fireworks show. I'm afraid just like Rosey is, if we don't we two will get sued. I'm scared of being sued!

medley enforcer

#12 Fill the firemans boot on 06/17/10 at 03:29 PM

It has been brought to my attention that JC and Parrish Swift met with Executive Fire Chief Danny Henderson to collect money for the fireworks show. Volunteer firefighters will be stationed at intersections throughout the city to fill the boot. (he loves fireworks)

#12.1 Anonymous on 06/17/10 at 09:09 PM

Yes wildland firefighters, Georgia Forestry Commission. Not Pike County Emergency Services. No fill the boot.

#13 Funds for fireworks on 06/17/10 at 04:24 PM

John Morrison ask the Relay for Life to contribute to his fireworks fund. Maybe he should ask his church for a love offering to be donated to his event. That should seal up the amount needed and he can give Mr. Swift back the $1,000 from the taxpayers.

#14 voter 32 on 06/17/10 at 05:17 PM

Change, Change, Change, I really hate that phrase because obama uses it and I really hate that idiot. Anyway, we need change in Pike, P. Swift & Danny Chief need to go and since bad omens normally comes in three’s, I say we “ BAN & DELETE” the Patriot Homeowner from the PJR.

Have you all really noticed that he comes on here makes his plug and when the heat gets turned up on his buddies, he becomes a no show. If you were a real patriot you would fight to the tooth for your cause. I do believe he has good intentions but his track record for people he supports really is pathetic.

Henderson & Swift do have one thing in common and that is neither are gainfully employed.

#14.1 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 06/18/10 at 10:58 AM

I have a right to be heard. I'll bet you do not even vote or live in district 2. Peoples on this site and my site agree with my posts. I am a good and fair man. Everyone makes mistakes just watch Danny will make a comeback and get a job, Shawn will make a comeback and work for our county, Parrish will be re-elected and will find employment to support his family.

IN GOD WE TRUST

#14.1.1 Court Reporter on 06/18/10 at 01:03 PM

You don't even know what the words good and fair man mean.
You need to be working on that Smelly Pollcat site. It sure reeks in Pike County, smells like a septic tank overflowed.
We've heard you and I don't know of anyone on the PJR site that ever agrees with what you have to say, well maybe your sweet tater and MM since they've come over on the PJR side too, now.
How long does it take for a Pollcat Sparklit site to die?

#14.1.1.1 Zebulon Land Application System on 06/18/10 at 01:35 PM

We have burial sites for sale. Not sure if our health codes will allow pollcats to be buried on site. We will contact the code enforcement department for advice after June 30th.

#14.1.1.2 Ugg boots & Mexican Rolex's on 06/18/10 at 01:47 PM

Sparklit is ready to pull the plug. That is why all the advertising is being fed into the site. If you read this Mr. Pike Patriot please answer your phone or call accounting/billing.

#14.1.1.2.1 MM on 06/18/10 at 05:00 PM

Honey calm down. Don't go blow a gasket and get your blood pressure up. I sent you a check to help out on thing's. We will save the Pollcat from Sparklit. When the going gets tough the tough get going. A winner never quits and a quiter never wins. Sunday is fathers day and I'm sure the boys will visit, maybe even the exwifey. I'm looking at 6 Mama's Yellow Tail Pisners ice cold, wish you were here.

#14.1.1.2.2 check it out on 06/18/10 at 09:23 PM

North Face Jackets and Spyder wear at special Pollcat discounts. Don't pass this special up.

IN PROFITS I NEED

#14.1.1.3 sweet tater on 06/18/10 at 05:05 PM

Not to fret JC. MM and I will be here right beside you. Look in the fridge, bottom shelf.
:>)

#15 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 06/18/10 at 01:26 PM

I have tired to be feir, nicee and honester, tired not to use my delete and ban button. I tired not to look up IP numbers and edentifly posters but he made me do it. George J Mickle voted on my site that Obama was doing a excellant and goud job. I had to does it. I's has hads its wuith da man.

IN GOD WE TRUST

#16 George J Mickle on 06/18/10 at 03:44 PM

Wow JC. I forgive you for all you are doing to me, my county and it's citizens. I understand you really have problems with the heat and all. If you need to go and talk with a doctor in Birmingham you can still count on me. I've never let a friend, stranger or animal down in a time of need. We will even stop at Hooter's for dinner on the way back (my treat like last time). You know my number and I have not blocked you.

#16.1 ANONYMOUS on 06/21/10 at 08:04 AM

This is something that should be taken care of by phone call or email. Quit dumbing down the blog.

#16.1.1 even a visit on 06/21/10 at 09:55 AM

front door is unlocked, the material you want is on the coffee table, come get it, I'll leave the light on for you, you dont even have to knock.

#16.1.2 anonymous 2 on 06/22/10 at 10:42 AM

NEWS WE CAN'T USE

I agree with you. Don't be like that other site with, morning JC you sleep good? Yes I did. Going to be hot today. Yes it is. Want some chicken soup? Yes if I am asleep put it in the fridge. I'm going to pick strawberries.
Oh goody, save me some. And the beat goes on and on and on.

When Sparklit pulls the plug they will have to get telephones.

#17 anonymous on 06/18/10 at 03:45 PM

well I have an idea people ya all are having such a hard time raising $$$ for the 4th events. so AUG 2010 the fire depts need to get some Large white cloth a plastic swimming pools draw a big target on them with a hole on the bulls eye put them at heavy traffic areas with the fire people on hand. and other volunters let the people hit the bullseye with there change. trust me it works were I come from the money raised everyother weekend is unbeilvable specially when everyone knows it is for events and what ever eles the fire company needs it for. try it / IT WORKS looking foward on seeing them in Zebulon and Concord And Molena the 1st weekend of AUG 2010 all change adds up to DOLLARS

#18 Norma on 06/18/10 at 05:55 PM

JC and Sweet Tater, I cannot and will not be part of your plans. You are wrong and you know it, eveybody else does. You will only hurt yourselves.

#19 anonymous n 109 E on 06/18/10 at 08:54 PM

Come on Pike Patriot Homeowner you know he never wrote a bad check. Ask MM. She was cash only.

#19.1 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 06/19/10 at 10:29 AM

I have your IP Number.

#19.1.1 Anonymous on 06/19/10 at 03:50 PM

I have your IP Number. WOW!!!!!! I am shaking in my boots

78.234.70.41 now what are you going to do?

#19.1.2 anonymous on 06/20/10 at 10:07 AM

The information you are looking for JC may be found at Quang Tri Thach Han River April 17, 19XX. bon chance, mon vieux

#19.1.3 Anonymous on 06/24/10 at 09:21 PM

I do to.

#20 Beer and Golf lovers on 06/18/10 at 09:18 PM

JC and Parrish, please stop by tomorrow or Sunday at the Pines and Cedars. We have collected funds for your fireworks show.

#20.1 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 06/20/10 at 07:47 PM

That was a sick joke. We went by expecting money for the fireworks fund(I love fireworks). Dont know what is wrong with those people! They gave Parrish and me two big sacks of aluminum beer cans to take to the crusher for cash. They should not be allowed beer on the premusises anyway.

IN GOLF WE DO NOT TRUST

#21 Bad checks on 06/18/10 at 11:07 PM

Mickel and MM what a pair.
Murphy and MM what a pair.
Rudy and Snake what a pair.
Morrison and Sweet Tater, well you know the drill by now Pike Patriot Homeowner.

Ask Cash McCall

#22 GJM on 06/19/10 at 08:35 AM

Pike Patriot doesn't sound like any JC I know. PP has got to be a hateful former county employee with a booger to pick.

#22.1 Anonymous on 06/19/10 at 11:22 AM

In between picking dingleberries.

#22.1.1 red shirt on 06/19/10 at 08:19 PM

I dont no who you are but thats funnie.

#22.2 Another Former County Emplyee on 06/19/10 at 08:59 PM

I listened, and went along with Mickle and I got fired before I knew better. Now I find out others knew how bad He was and didn't warn Me.
Was He blackmailing People. He said His record was spotless someone needs to do a record check with the state. Can anyone say forced resignation.

#22.2.1 still county employee on 06/19/10 at 09:37 PM

Come on Steve you did not get fired. 941 cave people put you on the road. Parrish is next and you can throw all the mud you want. Was JC your campaign manager too?

#22.2.2 Yep me to on 06/20/10 at 08:34 AM

I hads just got out of prison for somthing I did not do. I went to work for the county startling all over. He get me fired ran off with my wife took my dog and I aint seed her cents.

#22.2.3 Funny on 06/20/10 at 09:18 AM

Funny how all the nasty rumors and name calling around the square suddenly stoped after the former bldg inspector was escorted off of county property. So glad I stayed out of that mess.

#22.2.3.1 emergency on 06/21/10 at 06:13 PM

Yeah that was real funny. He was escorted to the ambulance and to the emergency room. It was horrible, I saw his leg, all swollen up and turned black. He was bitten by a big hairy snake. If anyone knew, it should have been the county manager and county attorney. You cannot have big fat slimy snake for pets crawling through a county office. Well so much for that, the snake is being transferred to the Atlanta Zoo June 30th @ 5:00pm. Might even come to having the county attorney, county manager and three sheriff's deputies to catch it and bag it. I will be across the street to take photos for the news media.

#22.2.3.2 tell the truth on 06/23/10 at 12:09 PM

Ah Snake, ease up and tell the truth. Is it not true you took the planner to your house daily so she could read things being said about her. You accomplished your mission in getting rid of her and two others in that office. Now your CM friend is gone and so are you in 5 more working days.

THERE IS A GOD

#22.2.3.2.1 red shirt on 06/23/10 at 07:03 PM

Now that is funny. I mean funny to the max. They say what goes around comes around and proved right here. That is funny. You listening Lt. Henderson?

#22.2.3.2.1.1 FF on 06/24/10 at 02:23 PM

Lets see if Mr. Geiger post this one?

Danny Chief wasn't a Lt. he was a FF when he quit. Just wanted to make sure no rumors...just facts.

#22.2.3.2.1.1.1 red shirt on 06/24/10 at 04:19 PM

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#22.2.3.2.1.1.1.1 Need I say more? on 06/24/10 at 07:57 PM

I have posted about Danny on the polecrae and it was removed. I guess that wasn't as important as picking blueberries and talking to Tater.

It does tell the general population where there is smoke there is fire & we ain't as dumb as they think we are.

#22.2.3.2.1.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 06/25/10 at 07:45 AM

You would'nt make a pimple on dannys but.

#22.2.3.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 06/25/10 at 11:17 AM

Please tell me that was never a goal for anyone.

#22.2.3.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 06/25/10 at 01:36 PM

He's not capable of reaching that goal.

#22.2.3.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.2 PCVFF on 06/25/10 at 01:40 PM

Sheila you know that Dannys wife has to post for him. That is why they get ignored so much.

#22.2.3.2.2 Snake free on 06/24/10 at 10:34 AM

Start the countdown.
FOUR MORE WORKING DAYS
Thanks be to Commissioners Swift, Powers and Chairman Doug Mangham.

Unused and sealed Snake Bite Kits may be returned to the BOC Office which will be donated to the Boy Scouts.

#22.2.3.2.2.1 Bar-b-que party on 06/24/10 at 12:10 PM

Anyone know whom will be catering the Bar-b-q going away party? Heard it was going to be held on the square or in the rear of the BOC. If it can't be a Milner B-B-Q king then Willis would be my second choice. Both are good cooks.

#22.3 Evil wicked mean and nasty on 06/20/10 at 05:53 PM

you are not george and i know your zip code.

#23 cap it you two on 06/19/10 at 11:20 AM

JC and George this is beginning to sound like a love triangle or quadtrangle or hexagonangle. I attempted to address you JC on your Mexican Handbag site but you have banned me too. You ban those that disagree with you or you know who.

#24 BS on 06/19/10 at 12:29 PM

Let me ask this...your suggesting that if an out of county tag comes to the fireworks on July 3, they should pay for being able to attend, Right?

Ok, what about folks who have moved to your county from other counties, but still have say Upson on their tags? They should not have to pay just because they have a Upson sticker on their car.

How about all the other counties start charging all the pike countians for coming to our walmarts, or eating places in other counties. How would you like that?

How many people from Pike county go to other counties to also watch the fireworks? I think this idea is absolutley ridiculous. It makes no difference what county you live in, in this day and time, there is not a county anywhere in the US that isn't having budget issues. Although it is us (the middle men) that get hurt the worse. Maybe if we did a complete swipe of the local, and state gov. And fed. Gov. We may get some progress occasionally. Politics is about nothing more than a powertrip, and hungry for money and greed. That's why its so corrupt and hurts the ones who carry this country. THE WORKING MAN!

But charging for fireworks is just a ridiculous as raising property taxes on property that is going down daily in value.

#24.1 rhoda dunn on 06/19/10 at 06:19 PM

i agree, who would want to stop the enjoyment of a child from anywhere. do not blame all us pike people, there are greedy folks everywhere. i think the more the merry.

#24.1.1 CPA on 06/19/10 at 08:48 PM

Well said Mrs. Dunn. All the money being collected from the hard work of others should be accounted for. You think more than enough has been collected from the citizens? I do not trust those begging for more money, The candidate and the two cats. There needs to be a third party to balance the input but they might not want you to see the output. Money is tight and little brown bags are free.

#24.2 You may be breaking the law on 06/20/10 at 09:43 AM

You are supposed to get your license and registration on vehicle changed within 30 days whenever you move whether it be from one county to another in Georgia or from one street to another in the same town. So if you live in Pike Co you may want to see about that Upson sticker still on your tag.
And we pay to shop at Wal-Mart and pay to eat, it's not free. Our sales taxes help those counties to be able to provide free fireworks. So in essence if we didn't go out of town to spend our money those counties may not have the luxury of free fireworks.

#25 BS on 06/19/10 at 08:48 PM

Thank you Rhoda, that was aimed specifically toward the ones that suggested charging. Not all Pike countians. I agree, no child should be banned from seeing something so special.

#26 Patty on 06/20/10 at 06:19 AM

John you are making a fool out of yourself at the expense of family and you do not understand the void. We are shamed by the actions you display. Fathers day? Right.

#27 Meansville Monster on 06/20/10 at 08:34 AM

Come on now, if the fireworks get off the ground good. But if it doesn't happen due to lack of funding,weather or whatever the kids will not be deprived if they can't see fireworks. Holy Smoke, it's just fireworks you seen them once or twice they are all the same.

Poor little kids ought to be more interested in an education. They also need to be taught the government ain't here to fund their entertainment. Better learn early because we are going down as a nation faster than the Titanic.....

#28 Say sneeze on 06/20/10 at 11:16 AM

That is a common sneeze for Parrish. He really is a Jester. Funny but he has not the mental capabilities to be a commissioner representative for the citizens of district 2.

#29 anonymous on 06/20/10 at 03:26 PM

read #17 and quit talking about people you all need fireeworks next year why not take advise

#30 BS on 06/20/10 at 08:37 PM

TO 24.2, Really? What about people who come to your town to spend their HARD EARNED cash? They also help fund yalls FREE FIREWORKS!
To the Meansville Monster: what about kids who are not of school age? You people make me sick. Yall are some of the most self centered selfish idiots there are. The last time I checked, it is still a FREE Country. However, back to 24.2, your a complete idiot. How many people actually in this country is gonna go pay to have license changed that move frome one street to another? How about we check even law enforcements license, how many of them actually do that?
So, there, I know that is what your supposed to do, but NO ONE ACTUALLY FOLLOWS THAT LAW! Maybe you should be more concerned about all the people padding their pockets, and the illegal immigrant, and welfare abusing problems in your county. Maybe if some of these issues's were takien care of, the county wouldn't be so hard up just to raise money for the Fireworks. How much have you donated for the fireworks fund? Maybe the county should charge for every head instead of just out of county visitors. As I recall, the people who are padding their own pockets (yalls analogy, not mine) are elected officials. So, therefore, I say yall who fuss !out this constantly have no one to blame but yourselves!

#30.1 rhoda dunn on 06/21/10 at 07:15 AM

bs do not let this no name anonymous give you cyber rage and raise your blood pressure. every where has some folks that try to make money in inventive ways and think only of dollar bill all the time. so sad, but true. even enough to rob their neighboring counties. i guess one could justify their thoughts like this to themselves. i call this right out greedy myself. i love to see joy on others face no matter the county they are from. come on down to fire works and ignore folks with no names with no faces and no brains.

#30.2 you may be breaking the law on 06/21/10 at 12:51 PM

Name calling is just what I would expect from a poster like you. I am not interested in any fireworks free or otherwise. You were the one complaining about the cost for out of county car license plate stickers to be able to attend these FREE FIREWORKS. And FYI some people go to jail for failure to have address changed on license, especially if they've broken another law while driving, speeding, failure to maintain lane, you need to check some records and you'll see. Travel in Spalding, Lamar, Butts or Henry counties and see the car loads being checked daily and see how many go to jail.

#30.3 youmaybebreaking the law on 06/22/10 at 12:56 PM

You missed the point all together. Our county is not funding the fireworks, well maybe a tiny little portion of them. People of Pike Co who wanted the fireworks to be available this year have taken it upon themselves to have fundraisers and other ways to raise the money themselves so a fireworks display will be held. As far as charging I think the county actually has charged per car load to any and all that came for the past two years to help offset the cost of putting fireworks on, so really it hasn't been FREE FIREWORKS IN QUITE A WHILE. I really don't care about the fireworks but I think for those who have got out and worked hard to raise their own funds to put on a fireworks show should be congratulated on their hard work for their cause.
Now, as far as your rambling about illegal immigrants and welfare, etc., I don't even know how that subject arose in this conversation. You need to do some research on the phrase you threw out so freely, Free Country, we are an ObamaCountry, nothing is free....think about it and I'm sure it will eventually come to you. You need to go back down the other side of the mountain and stay in Upson Co and spread your BS down there.

#30.3.1 Anonymous on 06/22/10 at 03:31 PM

Because I'm the ex building inspector and I've been in more pike county bedrooms than anybody. Molena is my oyster and if wh had a ligor stoe i never hav to leve.

#30.4 Meansville Monster on 06/22/10 at 02:40 PM

Your name says it all....."Bull Sh" I read your post and "BS" is what I say.

NOTHING IS FREE...... You IGMO. Nothing, notta, comprende?

#30.5 Anonymous on 06/29/10 at 05:30 PM

what's the big deal? the Rock Ranch, Calloway, and other places charge for admission???? what's with the ALL CAPS and !!!exclamation points? it was just a suggestion

#31 Lynn on 06/21/10 at 07:41 AM

Pike Patriot Homeowner and senior staff. Your answer to a poster left the door wide open with, "What else do you think WE should axe?" Not as bad as JC comparing himself to Mr. Geiger (a professional with awards). Since when do you think the Pollcat got religion and not do personal attacks. The Pollcat missed it's shots and should be put down while there is still some grace. RIP

#32 BS on 06/22/10 at 01:02 AM

To 30.2, sweetie, you may want to come out from under that rock you've been living under, NO ONE, and I mean NO ONE has ever been arrested and taken to jail for having the wrong address on their license. I laughed so hard at your post, I almost peed in my pants. Now, if you break another law, that warrants being arrested yes, but not for not changing the address on your license. Thank you so very much for that belly laugh!

#32.1 youmaybebreakingthe law on 06/22/10 at 08:13 AM

I should have known better than to expect someone who still has an Upson Co sticker on their tag but hints that they might now live in Pike Co to be able to read and/or understand anything in written form.

#33 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 06/22/10 at 05:26 AM

Today will mark a moment in news history. Hardwork and promoting the truth to citizens has prevailed. My Pollcat breaks history. Thank you 60,000 voters. Remember there are only two incumbents who warrant being returned to office, Parrish Swift of District 1 and Roosevelt Willis District 2. My choices for perfection in county government.
Vote early and vote often.

IN GOD WE TRUST

#34 Anonymous on 06/22/10 at 07:23 AM

If we can as a community raise this much money to waste on something to go up in the air and go boom for one minute. Why don't we raise money on stuff that we really need around this county that will help?

#34.1 Patty on 06/22/10 at 05:45 PM

I hate one minute booms.

#34.1.1 Move to Molena on 06/24/10 at 04:23 PM

I promise you no "one minute booms."

#34.1.1.1 been there done that on 06/24/10 at 07:45 PM

Right you are, promise keeper. There are no more one minute booms. Get that rx ed refill.

#34.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 06/25/10 at 05:29 AM

Sick.

#34.1.1.2 Anonymous on 06/26/10 at 06:42 AM

I've herd Molena is the home of the 10second boom.

#35 Mr. Pike County on 06/22/10 at 10:34 AM

TOOT - TOOT……there goes the horn of the polecat. The polecat’s merit ranks somewhere between Danny Henderson and R. Willis. And that ain’t saying very much.

I waz reading the polecat other night and someone made a good point about how much the fireworks are still going to cost the taxpayers. Typical polecat response waz, if it isn’t conducive to their agenda it will be ignored.

I will bet the farm and a few ducks in the pond that Swift, Willis and Spencer will not prevail and change for the good will be bestowed upon Pike County.

“One Nation Under God” see I can do that too……

#35.1 Like the way you think on 06/22/10 at 05:42 PM

No idea who you are Mr. Pike County but as I said I like the way you think. We need more Mr & Mrs Pike County and no self crowned Pike Patriot Homeowner.

#35.2 rhoda dunn on 06/22/10 at 08:01 PM

mr. pike i think you are on to something there. i can tell you one com. that stood alone by his citizens in his district and that is tommy powers. i hope he gets it another term beecause we need a leader that through thick and thin THE CITIZENS COME FIRST. tommy stood firm on the no vote for the big mistake of allowing the business of no taxes or use to this county [ teen challenge ]. in these economic times , do we really need a million dollar business sucking our county? they should have lisened to tommy HE WAS RIGHT!!

#35.3 Pike Mom on 06/24/10 at 05:55 AM

Sounds like pretty good company to me. Danny Henderson a true professional and Rosevelt Willis the only fully Certified Commissioner Pike County has ever had.

#35.3.1 George J Mickle on 06/24/10 at 11:48 AM

Pike Mom, Which turnip truck did you fall off of? I know it wasn't the Molena truck.

#36 Georgia Girl on 06/22/10 at 02:10 PM

I love JC and Parrish Swift. They are a team. I think it is time for lyrics. Shadowhawk how bout you? Come on and support JC and Parrish they have done so much for this county. Otherwise I will have to start putting lyrics right here.

#37 Mr. Pike County on 06/23/10 at 06:50 PM

Thank you for your kind words and support. I am just honest and real......real tried tonight.

I'll be back!!!!!

#38 Dorthy on 06/24/10 at 09:52 AM

Pleeze, Mr. Geiger. Take the picture of Parrish away, far away. Your readers need some relief.

#39 Real Georgia Girl on 06/24/10 at 09:12 PM

Hadnt had to put lyrics on the pollcat in awhile. Hadnt checked out this little Peyton Place. Its a regular gripe o rama. Quit yer whinin and go help out at the fireworks. I bet they got a job for anybody that asks.

That Friday night seemed just like any other
Friday night.
Jimmy wasn't gonna play,
Sittin on the bench, chompin at the bit,
knowin he was better.
5'6" goin on six eight.
A man went down, Jimmy went in,
third and long, first and ten,
Crowd went wild, Touchdown!
Jimmy said "I came to win"

If you're gonna go, go all the way.
If you're gonna stay, stand your ground.
If you can't run with the big dogs,
big dog, let me walk you out.
If ya can't lead, let me by you.
If ya won't follow, get out of the way.
You're takin up space.

Shelly had her daddy's money waitin,
All she had to do was share his chair,
She had a dream that he didn't want her chasin,
She was a night school millionare,
she worked two jobs, to pay her way,
Stayed up late to make the grade,
graduated Suma Cum Laude
PhD the hard way!

If you're gonna go, go all the way.
If you're gonna stay, stand your ground.
If you can't run with the big dogs,
big dog, let me walk you out.
If ya can't lead, let me by you.
If ya won't follow, get out of the way.
You're takin up space.

Life's too short to live in caution,
But life's too long not to live at all!

If you're gonna go, go all the way.
If you're gonna stay, stand your ground.
If you can't run with the big dogs,
big dog, let me walk you out.
If ya can't lead, let me by you.
If ya won't follow, get out of the way.
You're takin up space.

Oh you're takin up space
GET OUT THE WAY!

#39.1 Anonymous on 06/25/10 at 07:01 AM

Now that is the Real Georgia Girl, Wooo Hooo.

#39.2 Sheila Tolley on 06/25/10 at 11:19 AM

I believe I would have put my name on that one....Ga girl.

#39.2.1 Anonymous on 06/25/10 at 01:34 PM

That is Her name.

#40 ggscocoa on 06/28/10 at 06:23 AM

Don't see what the problem would be with charging $5 a car for Pike tags and $10 a car for out of county tags to see the fireworks. Where else could a family of 4-6 people go that cheap? If people from other counties don't like having to pay to see the fireworks....let 'em stay home and watch them on TV!

#40.1 rhoda dunn on 07/02/10 at 07:27 PM

are you one of those folks that steal kids trick or treat candy?

#41 Curious on 06/28/10 at 09:08 AM

Does the whipcream have a expiration date on it? Has he washed his face yet? You know those clowns.

#41.1 Mr. Handi Wipes on 06/28/10 at 05:13 PM

Discounts available to government officals and clowns, well what is the difference. I will have B. Paul deliver at no extra charge or they may be picked up at John's house.

#42 Fed up ! on 07/02/10 at 02:09 PM

Toss the Clown and the guy he calls his brother Roosevelt. Bozo the real clown could do a better job than these two clown impersonators put together.

#43 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 09/10/10 at 08:48 AM

Commissioner Parrish Swift announced yesterday he is not out of the running. He might have lost his seat as District 2 Commissioner but will run for Chairman of the Pike Board of Commissioners.

Good Luck Parrish, we need you.

IN GOD WE TRUST

#43.1 Sheila Tolley on 09/10/10 at 12:22 PM

That really makes a lot of sense, doesn't it? It is like saying, " I am a poor student, so let me be the Teacher."

#44 Taxpayer on 09/10/10 at 01:00 PM

Oh my gosh, when will he ever learn? You all on the polcat have to quit pumping sunshine up his butt and telling him that he is a the answer to our problems. He was a horible commissioner.

#44.1 Firebug on 09/10/10 at 01:31 PM

Amen Taxpayer, everyone should remember that P. Swift was the main person that got chief a paycheck for being a volunteer. The rest of the volunteers are less deserving of grand pay.

#44.1.1 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 09/10/10 at 02:20 PM

Now firebug you know better. Parrish and Mr. Marro gave him some walking around money which he really needs now with the bad economy. In return the volunteer chief got a FireTax which today has $37,945 in the account. Don't complain about the $18,000 walking around money.
Parrish Swift will make a comeback.

IN GOD WE TRUST

#44.1.1.1 Firebug on 09/10/10 at 03:15 PM

You keep on making my point more clear to me and all the PCVFF'S. So the "real back bone" of the fire department is less deserving? JC, Swift and BOC, "lets give danny some walking around money" and screw the rest. Karmma will come back twice fold.......Swift found out several months ago.

If chief had not been fired from Clayton, I guess he would not need walking around money, HUH? Also, look up the meaning of volunteer and get back with me. I guess we taxpayers will have to give Swift walking around money too?

#44.2 Heard @ funeral home on 09/10/10 at 01:51 PM

Parrish Swift said he is also tossing around the idea of moving out of his mothers house and into Don Collins or Tommy Powers district to run. He has 3 options according to him and will pick the best to continue servicing Pike County. Too late to move into Brother Roosevelt's district.
Guess he gave up on finding a real job.

#44.2.1 Jack Rollins on 09/10/10 at 03:42 PM

Well if you people would get smart you would start saving money by parking all the sheriff cars all around the county with no patrolmen in them with the sun shade pulled down saving money#1,then have the lights turned off to all the fire stations in the county#2,hey we need to elect the police chief,watermeter man,trash man,city manager all in one he really knows how to save the citizens money!He is really just to smart for the citizens of pike co..O almost forgot ha even talked Spalding Co into letting him drive their dive van all around and use Spalding county's tax money. Boy is he smart!!

#45 How soon we forget!! on 09/10/10 at 02:48 PM

Parrish Swift took a pie in the face for you!

#45.1 District 1 Voter on 10/27/10 at 08:47 AM

Parrish Swift made the correct decision last night. He returned a pie in the face to John C. Morrison. Roosevelt Willis wiped the pie off JC's face. Good move Rosey, JC votes in District 1.

#46 Collins District Voter on 09/10/10 at 05:25 PM

I know Parrish could beat Collins, don't think he could beat Powers. If he would re emburse the county for his mothers well and pump house he would probably be a shoe in. Look's like he will always have the support of Pike Patriot Homeowner no matter what.

#47 Planning Board on 10/26/10 at 04:20 PM

Parrish and Roosevelt, please do not try and repay John C. Morrison by returning him to the Planning Board tonight. It is time for others to serve and give positive input for Pike County.

Do it for the citizens, not to repay a favor.

#48 BOC meeting on 10/26/10 at 11:56 PM

Day late and a dollar short!
Don Collins and Parrish Swift voted to allow David Bresindine to fill the planning board position. Tommy Powers and Roosevelt Willis voted to return John C. Morrison to the board without a background check. Being a tie Doug Mangham broke it casting in favor of John C. Morrison. Morrison is known as JC and is the Executive Administrator of a local blog known as the PCat. Guess there is dancing on the beach in Florida tonight.

#49 Bandit on 10/27/10 at 07:46 AM

Why would John C. Morrison object to a background check?

#49.1 Clean on 10/27/10 at 01:16 PM

Why did the former county manager take a stand not to have a background check done on his Director of Planning and Development? Why did the citizens have to ask why she was wearing a Ga. Department of Corrections ankle tracker?

#50 District 2 Voter Molena on 03/25/11 at 06:38 PM

Would someone please remind former commissioner Parrish Swift he was beaten by a newcomer to politics Tamara Jarrett. He lost by
172 votes. 324 Tammy/252 Swift. Tammy beat Parrish, not Carol Bass of District 1. Maybe Roosevelt Willis can explain it to him real slow.
Thank You
IN GOD WE TRUST

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