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Drowning claims life of local woman

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Friday, July 10. 2009

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Zebulon resident Sharon Tyler died Thursday night after being found floating face-down in a swimming pool at her boyfriend's home.

Zebulon Police Chief Robert Lummus suspects Tyler suffered a heart attack. She died at Spalding Regional Medical Center, Lummus said. [Full story »]

Pipeline to be considered by Board of Commissioners

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Wednesday, July 8. 2009

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A natural gas line to serve the industrial corridor on Highway 41 will be considered by the Pike County Board of Commissioners at an upcoming meeting. [Full story »]

CSM Barry Smallwood's message to his troops

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Monday, July 6. 2009

Command Sergeant Major Barry Smallwood of Pike County forwarded these remarks he published in the newsletter which is distributed to his 148th Brigade Support Battalion. [Full story »]

Fire consolidation taps Molena emotions

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Sunday, July 5. 2009

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The special June 15 called meeting of Molena council was emotional with fire department consolidation topping the agenda. Fire chief Troop Sutherland and Brian Cohen of the ISO task force attended the meeting to answer questions posed by council.

Councilman Jake Garner asked Sutherland his opinion on the consolidation.
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Woodlands Baptist Camp overcomes challenges

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Saturday, July 4. 2009

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After years of prayer and preparations, Woodlands Baptist Camp in Concord opened for its first week of camp June 15. For more than three years, members of Berean Baptist Church in Griffin worked to make the camp a reality to fulfill the wishes of a former member.
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Pike celebrates Fourth of July with festivities

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Friday, July 3. 2009

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Pike County residents can enjoy two parades this Fourth of July. [Full story »]

Man injured in Highway 18 crash

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Friday, July 3. 2009

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An unidentified man was injured July 3 when he apparently lost control of his SUV on Highway 18 East and struck a tree. [Full story »]

Haven't we been taxed enough already?

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Friday, July 3. 2009

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Dear Editor:

Due to the recent bank bailouts and the stimulus package, the average American taxpayer has become politically active in a way no one could have anticipated.

Most taxpayers are completely fed up with all political parties and are holding tea parties across the nation as a way to protest our elected officials catering to special interest groups, big banks and corporations instead of listening to us, their constituents. [Full story »]

Joblessness in Pike hits double digits

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Wednesday, July 1. 2009

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Pike County’s jobless rate remained in double digits for the second month in a row. Unemployment was 10.3% in May, up from an original rate of 10% in April, a number revised downward this month to 9.8%

In May, the work force numbered 7,959 people with 7,138 working and 821 looking for jobs. In April, the numbers were 7,970 total people, 7,186 working and 784 seeking jobs.
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