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Entries from November 2009

Gore - Vulture Capitalism At Its Worst

Posted by
Andrew Odom
in Opinions
Friday, November 13. 2009
Comments (7)
It's obscene. A few days ago, the Department of Energy awarded contracts worth $560 million dollars to utilities that have partnered with Silver Springs Networks, a "green" company that specializes in making electrical grids more efficient. [Full story »] 

Nacho Tacos

Posted by
Laura Geiger
in Food and Features
Thursday, November 12. 2009
As we approach the holiday season our lives only become more busy. Dinner prep is given less time. But who wants to eat fast food every night? Why not try these easy Nacho Tacos?

Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 15 min. [Full story »] 

Prison ministry visits Zebulon

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Food and Features
Thursday, November 12. 2009
Inmates at the Women's Pre-Release Center in Zebulon enjoyed a warm day of worship Saturday with Ye Visited Me Ministries from Canton. The ministry was founded by pastor Larry Martin in 1999 while he was incarcerated for methamphetamine trafficking. [Full story »] 

Vehicular homicide suspect makes bond

Posted by
Tamara Sharman
in Crime and Arrests
Thursday, November 12. 2009
A driver in a May head-on collision that killed a passenger in another vehicle south of Zebulon has been released on bond. [Full story »] 

Weis trial prolonged due to state funding

Posted by
Tamara Sharman
in Top Stories
Thursday, November 12. 2009
Comments (10)
The capital case of Jamie Weis in Pike County could decide if Georgia can afford to pursue the death penalty. [Full story »] 

Rock Ranch features local animal stars

Posted by
Staff Writer
in News
Thursday, November 12. 2009
Comment (1)
The Great Outdoor Adventure will start Saturday at The Rock Ranch. [Full story »] 

32 hours of rain causes swollen creek bed

Posted by
Andrew Odom
in Top Stories
Wednesday, November 11. 2009
Comments (3)
4.72 inches of rain has fallen on Pike County in the last 32 hours as an indirect result of Tropical Storm Ida. [Full story »] 

Are high-tech prostheses fair?

Posted by
Andrew Odom
in Opinions
Wednesday, November 11. 2009
Comments (6)
This past week, another scientific study on running raised the issue of athletes with lower-leg amputations who use high-tech prosthetics having a bionic advantage in contests against ordinary competitors. [Full story »] 

DC sniper to ride needle tonight

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Opinions
Tuesday, November 10. 2009
Comments (3)
DC sniper John Allen Muhammad has been denied clemency and will die by lethal injection tonight at 9 p.m. [Full story »] 

Lawyers: Weis denied speedy trial

Posted by
Tamara Sharman
in Crime and Arrests
Tuesday, November 10. 2009
Comments (4)
Accused killer Jamie Weis, facing a death penalty trial in Pike County, took a battle over his Constitutional rights all the way to the Georgia Supreme Court this week.
[Full story »] 

Stimulus funds to pave Kings Road

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in News
Tuesday, November 10. 2009
Comments (5)
Governor Sonny Perdue has announced over $450,000 in stimulus funds have been released for a local resurfacing project. [Full story »] 

Commissioners acquire property for future judicial center

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Top Stories
Tuesday, November 10. 2009
Comments (56)
The Pike County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to acquire property off Adams Street in Zebulon for a future judicial center during their Tuesday, Nov. 10 meeting.
[Full story »] 

Sheriff’s report

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Crime and Arrests
Tuesday, November 10. 2009
Comment (1)
Between Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Saturday, Nov. 7, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Clarence Edward Bell, violation of parole or probation;
Patrick Jessie Holcomb, bench warrant;
Sarah Brooklyn Lively, speeding, reckless driving and racing;
David Lee McEver, theft of services;
Justin Paul Neath, reckless driving, racing and speeding;
Ronnie Dewayne Pollard, driving while license suspended and no insurance;
Roy Alan Wilson, simple battery. [Full story »] 

GSP report

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Crime and Arrests
Tuesday, November 10. 2009
Georgia State Patrol Post 26 in Thomaston investigated one traffic crash during October in Pike County, with no injuries or deaths. Troopers issued 122 citations, including 65 speeding, 32 seat belt violations and five child restraint violations. They issued 87 warnings. [Full story »] 

Yawn

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Births and Obituaries
Tuesday, November 10. 2009
Maxie Estelle Knight Yawn, 78, of Americus, formerly of Zebulon, died Nov. 6, 2009. Services were held Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2:30 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home.
[Full story »] 
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