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Sheriff's father, Leroy Thomas, dead at 73

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, March 31. 2010
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James Leroy Thomas, 73, of Concord, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on March 30, 2010.

Thomas was the father of Pike sheriff Jimmy Thomas.
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Perdue: Health care vote will cripple state's budget, small businesses

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, March 22. 2010
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Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the healthcare legislation passed by the United States Congress:

“Unfortunately, the United States House of Representatives last night chose politics over the will of the American people. The enormous upheaval of our healthcare system was pushed through the House against the wishes of the majority of American families and businesses. [Full story »] 

Pipeline vote could come Friday

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, March 18. 2010
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The Pike County commission has scheduled a meeting for 3 p.m. Friday, March 19 on the controversial industrial corridor gas pipeline project.
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Pipeline proposal postponed

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Rachel McDaniel
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Wednesday, March 17. 2010
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The Industrial Development Authority of Pike County presented a proposal regarding a Natural Gas Line Project to the Pike County Board of Commissioners this morning at a special called meeting at 9 a.m. The cost of the gas line's extension into Pike County is now at $475,124.

Commissioners voted to postpone a decision on the pipeline until further cost sharing contributions can be confirmed or denied from Yancey Brothers. Tommy Powers and Don Collins opposed the postponement and chairman Doug Mangham broke the tie to end the meeting.
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Commissioners discuss fire fees, SPLOST

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Staff Writer
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Monday, March 15. 2010
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By Dwain Penn

Although the Ides of March is usually associated with misfortune and bad news, it certainly wasn't the case at the March 15 workshop of county commissioners to discuss the Pike County fire fee structure and a possible SPLOST referendum for November. [Full story »] 

A big win for property owners?

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, March 15. 2010
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Georgia senators are claiming a sweeping win for property owners with the unanimous passage of new legislation. [Full story »] 

Three hurt in Reidsboro Rd. crash

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Walter Geiger
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Sunday, March 14. 2010
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Three people were treated on the scene of an accident on Reidsboro Road Friday afternoon. [Full story »] 

Spring forward tonight

Posted by
Walter Geiger
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Saturday, March 13. 2010
Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday

Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed tonight. [Full story »] 

Elementary students in need get guiding light

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Rachel McDaniel
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Friday, March 12. 2010
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A lighthouse board has been placed at the front desk of the elementary school to help gather materials for children in need. Members of Friendship Presbyterian Church initiated a partnership with counselor Patti Rutledge to help meet some of the immediate needs of students. The lighthouse board matches the school’s nautical theme and reads Be A Guiding Light. [Full story »] 

Old Lifsey Springs Road closed

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Rachel McDaniel
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Thursday, March 11. 2010
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Old Lifsey Springs Road, between Highway 109 and Millwood Road, will be closed until further notice for structural repairs by the Pike County Public Works Department. [Full story »] 

Pipeline proposal not presented

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Rachel McDaniel
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Wednesday, March 10. 2010
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The details of a proposed natural gas line to run from Lamar County to the northern part of Pike County were not shared at Wednesday’s board of commission meeting. [Full story »] 

Couple charged with 'imprisoning' kids ages 1 and 3

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Walter Geiger
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Tuesday, March 9. 2010
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(From Captain Tony Ranieri, Spalding Co. S.O.)

A Griffin couple has been arrested and charged with False Imprisonment and Cruelty to Children according to Sheriff Stewart. Stewart said that officers were called to a residence on Highfalls Road to check the welfare of kids that were left home alone. [Full story »] 

Which films, actors, actresses get your vote?

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Walter Geiger
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Saturday, March 6. 2010
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The Academy Awards will be presented Sunday night.

What is your opinion on which film, actors and/or actresses should win?

Or, do you care? [Full story »] 

Braley died lonely but well-funded

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Rachel McDaniel
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Friday, March 5. 2010
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When he hung himself on Georgia's death row early on New Year's Day, Leeland Mark Braley had not had a visitor who was not an attorney in two and a half years.

Braley was not forgotten, however. His inmate account was kept flush with cash in the years since his conviction on Aug. 9, 1999 for the brutal murder of Zebulon insurance agent Kelli Hammond. [Full story »] 

Bridge closed on Caldwell Bridge Road

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
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Friday, March 5. 2010
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The Georgia Department of Transportation has deemed the bridge over Birch Creek on Caldwell Bridge Road in need of repair and it will be closed until further notice. The bridge must undergo structural repairs before it is re-opened. [Full story »] 
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