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Pike County's chief appraiser resigns

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Tuesday, April 6. 2010

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Pike County's chief appraiser Jeannie Ayer Haddock, 37, is expected to start work as early as Thursday as Lamar County's chief appraiser. She will earn an annual salary of $52,000. Her resignation in Pike County was effective this morning. [Full story »]

Ahhhh-choooo: Pollen count soars

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, April 6. 2010

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Georgia's pollen count soared to near 3000 Tuesday morning.

Any count in excess of 120 is considered high. [Full story »]

Several injured in school bus wreck

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, April 1. 2010

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A Pike County School bus lost control on a dirt road and hit a tree around 4 p.m. Thursday. [Full story »]

Molena memorial garden in full bloom

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, April 1. 2010

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Thousands of blooming daffodils line a walking path that runs along a whispering creek and under the trees at the memorial garden tucked behind the Molena cemetery. The blooms are visited by bees and butterflies. Several benches line the peaceful park's walking path. [Full story »]