Entries from October 2011
In tune for choral trip
The Pike County High School chorus is raising money for a trip to sing in the Candlelight Processional held every year at Disney’s Epcot Center and the deadline for funding is quickly approaching. The chorus was chosen via an audition tape over hundreds of schools across the country.
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Four arrested in tri-county burglary ring
Pike County sheriff’s investigators recently arrested four burglary suspects in connection with several burglaries in the area last week. Lamar and Upson counties will also have burglary charges against the four suspects.
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Meansville fire agreement final
As Meansville council members were presented with the finalized intergovernmental and mutual aid agreements with Pike County regarding the Meansville volunteer fire department at the Oct 10 meeting, they accepted the resignation of fire chief Scott Huckaby effective Nov. 1. City attorney Tom Morton outlined the intergovernmental agreement that has been negotiated for almost a year.
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Pirates fall to Putnam 12-7
The Pike County Pirates play host to the Putnam County War Eagles and star running back Marteze Waller tonight at Pirate Field. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Check back here often for realtime scoring from the game provided by Greg Parrot and compiled by Rachel McDaniel.
6:32 1st quarter. 35-yard TD run by the War Eagles. PAT no good. Putnam 6, Pirates 0.
9:23 2nd quarter. 10-yard TD pass from Norton to Holmes. PAT good. Pirates 7, Putnam 6.
Halftime: Pirates 7 Putnam 6.
Final: Putnam 12 Pike 7 [Full story »]
6:32 1st quarter. 35-yard TD run by the War Eagles. PAT no good. Putnam 6, Pirates 0.
9:23 2nd quarter. 10-yard TD pass from Norton to Holmes. PAT good. Pirates 7, Putnam 6.
Halftime: Pirates 7 Putnam 6.
Final: Putnam 12 Pike 7 [Full story »]
Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon
See the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon live at Pike County High School, Monday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. when the one act play will take the stage.
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Sheriff's Report
Between Monday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 16, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Robert Oliver Bosewell, holding for Douglas County;
Michael Anashara Burden Jr., driving on suspended license;
Thomas Reginald Burnsed Jr., family violence simple battery;
Kathy Darlene Burrier, eight counts deposit account fraud and second degree forgery;
Norman D. Hillidge, bench warrant;
Austin Hollis Hodge, simple battery, criminal trespass, manufacturing marijuana and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana;
Hollis Forest Hodge, manufacturing marijuana;
Sharon Christine Howard, deposit account fraud;
Charles Doyle Nichols, contempt of court, bench warrant, aggravated child molestation and child molestation;
Randle Gene Rivers, DUI and tag light violation;
Christopher Lee Selph, six counts deposit account fraud;
Michael Daniel Wesley, simple battery. [Full story »]
Robert Oliver Bosewell, holding for Douglas County;
Michael Anashara Burden Jr., driving on suspended license;
Thomas Reginald Burnsed Jr., family violence simple battery;
Kathy Darlene Burrier, eight counts deposit account fraud and second degree forgery;
Norman D. Hillidge, bench warrant;
Austin Hollis Hodge, simple battery, criminal trespass, manufacturing marijuana and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana;
Hollis Forest Hodge, manufacturing marijuana;
Sharon Christine Howard, deposit account fraud;
Charles Doyle Nichols, contempt of court, bench warrant, aggravated child molestation and child molestation;
Randle Gene Rivers, DUI and tag light violation;
Christopher Lee Selph, six counts deposit account fraud;
Michael Daniel Wesley, simple battery. [Full story »]
Public Notices

Legal 423
In the Superior Court of
Pike County
State of Georgia
Family Division
Civil Action File No: 2011CV-398
Petitioner: Mollie Louise
Kendall
Notice of Petition
to Change Name
Notice is hereby given that Mollie Louise Awtrey, the undersigned, filed his/her petition to the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, on the 10th day of August, 2011, praying for change in the name of petitioner from Mollie Louise Kendall to Mollie Louise Kendall Awtrey.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition.
This 19th day of September, 2011.
/s/Mollie Louise Kendall, Petitioner
14242 U.S. Hwy. 19,
Griffin, Ga 30224
678-340-9488
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Legal 425
Georgia
Pike County
Notice to Debtors
and Creditors
All creditors of the estate of Bernard E. La Berge of Pike County, Georgia are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 22nd day of September, 2011.
/s/Julia Louisa La Berge
Administratrix with Will Annexed
Eugene W. Dabbs IV
Attorney for Administratrix
P.O. Box 60, Griffin, Ga 30224
770-229-1234
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Legal 446
Notice to Debtors
and Creditors
“Georgia, Coweta County
All creditors of the Estate of Polly Jo Benson, deceased, late of Pike County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This 28th day of September, 2011
Rebecca Bryan – Administrator of the Estate of Polly Jo
Benson, deceased,
670 Vaughn Road,
Newnan, Georgia 30265
Mann & Wooldridge, P.C.
28 Jackson Street
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 253-2222”
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Legal 447
Notice of Intent to Incorporate
Notice is given that articles of incorporation which will incorporate V. P. & Associates, LLC have been delivered to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. §14-2-201.1). The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 11001 Highway 109, Zebulon, GA 30295 and its initial registered agent at such address is Judith Reid.
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Legal 448
Notice to all Debtors
and Creditors
State of Georgia
County of Pike
In Re: Estate of Thomas Reid Morgan, Sr.
All creditors of the estate of Thomas Reid Morgan, Sr., deceased, late of said County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
Barbara S. Morgan, as
Executor of the Will of
Thomas Reid Morgan, Sr.,
deceased
Morton & Morton
Attorneys at Law
P.O. Box 700
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8534
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Legal 449
In the Superior Court
of Pike County
State of Georgia
Civil Action File No. 2011CV-478
In Re: Damian Wilson Reagin
Notice of Name Change
Please take notice that on the 30th day of September, 2011, Damian Wilson Reagin filed a Petition in the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia seeking a name change to Damian Lee Bryan. Any interested party has the right to appear and file objections. At the expiration of thirty (30) days from the filing of the Petition, upon proof of publication, and if no objection is filed, the Court shall proceed to hear and determine all matters raised by said Petition.
This 30th day of September, 2011.
/s/Damian Wilson Reagin
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Legal 432
DELINQUENT PROPERTY
TAX SALE
Under and by virtue of certain tax fi fa’s issued by the city clerk, as tax collector for the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, in favor of the State of Georgia and City of Zebulon, against the following named persons and the property as described next to their respective name(s). There will be sold for cash or certified funds at public outcry, before the city hall door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in November, 2011, the same being November 1, 2011, and continuing on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, if necessary between the legal hours of sale, 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The below listed and described properties, or as much thereof as will satisfy the municipal tax execution on the
respective individual and property. The property (ies) hereinafter described have been levied on as the property of the persons whose names immediately precede the property description. Each of the respective parcels of property are located in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, State of Georgia. The years for which said fi fa’s are issued and levied are stated opposite the name of the owner in each case. Each defendant and tenant in possession, if applicable, has been notified of levy time and place of sale. Purchaser shall pay for title, all transfer cost, all taxes,
advertising cost and recording fees.
Map and parcel: 067A 141 defendant in fi-fa: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Current record holder:
Atlas GA II SPE LLC
Amount due: $519.87
Tax years due: 2009-2010
Deed book: 860/60
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.85 acres, more or less, being Lot 1, designated as map & parcel # 067A 141, as shown in plat book 22, page 94.
Map and parcel: 067A 142
Defendant in fi-fa: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Current record holder:
Atlas GA II SPE LLC
Amount due: $620.03
Tax years due: 2009-2010
Deed book: 860/60
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 1.09 acres, more or less, being lot 2, designated as map & parcel # 067A 142, as
shown in plat book 22, page 94.
Map and parcel: 067B 108
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder:
Bogan, Charles E.
Amount due: $230.20
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 46/486
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District. City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia. And consisting of 0.53 acres, more or less being known as 219 Industrial Drive or as further described in deed book 46, page 486.
Map and parcel: 067A 155
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Bogan Ella Estate and all heirs known and unknown
Amount due: $199.84
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 112/6
Legal description: All that tract of land being in land lot 227, 8th
District, City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.43 acres, more or less, located on Jackson Street, map and parcel # 067A 155.
Map and parcel: 067A 030
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder:
Gayton, Richard
Amount due: $448.10
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 712/140
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 27, 8th District. City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.58 acres, more or less, being tract #1 known as 322 Thomaston Street as shown in plat book 23, page 20
Map and parcel: 067B 121
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder:
Greene, Mary Lena Pate
Amount due: $248.59
Tax years due: 2009-2010
Deed book: 107/410
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 228, 8th District, City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 1.0 Acre, more or less, being located on Meansville Street, designated as 067B-121, or as further described in deed book 107, page 410.
Map and parcel: 067A 062
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder:
Harp, Richard
Amount due: $2,983.54
Tax years due: 2007-2010
Deed book: 481/175
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 254, 8th District, City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 1.38 acres, more or less, being tract #6 located on pope street, map and parcel #067A-062, as shown in plat book 21, page 56.
Map and parcel: 067A 016
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder:
Jones, Wilbur M. & Jones
Patricia L.
Amount due: $647.44
Tax years due: 2009-2010
Deed book: 74/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.69 acres, more or less being known as 15877 Concord Street or as further described in deed book 74, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067B 146
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder:
McGill John & McGill Billie
Amount due: $210.38
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 469/274
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 221, 8th District, City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.29 acres, more or less, being lot #7 known as 127 M. L. King, Jr. Circle, as shown in plat book 1, page 215.
Map and parcel: 067A 228
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.26 acres, more or less, being lot 28 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067A 222
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.14 acres, more or less, being lot 22 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067A 223
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.19 acres, more or less, being lot 23 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067A 224
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.13 acres, more or less, being lot 24 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067A 225
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.13 acres, more or less, being lot 25 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067A 227
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.22 acres, more or less, being lot 27 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067A 229
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.09 acres, more or less, being lot 29 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067A 230
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.09 acres, more or less, being Lot 30 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067A 231
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.08 acres, more or less, being Lot 31 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067A 232
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.08 acres, more or less, being Lot 32 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067A 254
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Amount due: $167.04
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.61 acres, more or less, being in Wrightsburg Subdivision, as shown in plat book
522, Page 93-96.
Map and parcel: 067A 226
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Peachstate Land Development, Inc.
Amount due: $239.89
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 521/291
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.15 acres, more or less, being Lot 26 of Wrightsburg Subdivision, or as further described in deed book 521, page 291.
Map and parcel: 067B 028E
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder:
Robinson, Linda Ann
Amount due: $426.71
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 586/222
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 228, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and being Lot 5, known as 195 Pine Street, as shown in plat book 19, page 134.
Map and parcel: 067A 236
Defendant in fi-fa:
Maxedon, Rafael A.
Current record holder:
Smallwood, Melissa
Amount due: $491.56
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 851/239
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.10 acres, more or less, being Lot #36 of Wrightsburg Subdivision as shown in
plat book 22, page 93-96.
Map and parcel: 068 110
Defendant in fi-fa: Pike Feed and Seed LLC; Cary O. Colwell
Current record holder: Southeastern Real Estate Development, LLC
Amount due: $1,067.20
Tax years due: 2009-2010
Deed book: 865/94
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 231, 8th District, City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 2.00 acres, more or less, being Lot #10, known as 6127 US Hwy. 19, as shown in
plat book 21, page 143-145.
Map and parcel: 067B 137
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder: Ward, Mary E. Estate; Fannie Stanley Mitchell and all heirs known and unknown.
Amount due: $98.08
Tax years due: 2009
Deed book: 71/433
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 228, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.41 acres, more or less, being known as 224 Meansville Street, or as further described in deed book 71, page 433.
Map and parcel: 067B 140
Defendant in fi-fa: same
Current record holder:
White, Elvira
Amount due: $309.90
Tax years due: 2010
Deed book: 34/128
Legal description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 228, 8th District, the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.25 acres, more or less, being located on Meansville Street, designated as map & parcel # 067B 140, as shown in plat book 1, page 215.
* Deed Book: Refers to Deed Records located in the Pike County Courthouse, Clerk of Superior Court’s Office where property is more fully described.
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Fall festivals in full swing
Fall festivals and seasonal events are sure to get you in the spirit this year as churches and groups host fall, harvest festival and Halloween-themed events.
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PCMS Lady Pirates to host playoffs
The middle school Lady Pirates softball team went undefeated this year, clinching the Central Georgia Middle School Athletic League Western Division Championship with a record of 12-0 in regular season play.
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Retired educators recognized
Local retired educators were recognized at the Oct. 12 meeting of the board of commissioners as the board proclaimed Sunday, Nov. 6 Retired Educators Day.
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News: Wonderful woeful or weird
By Kay S. Pedrotti
In my many years in the newspaper business, the question folks ask me most frequently has been, “Why do newspapers just print the bad stuff?” [Full story »]
In my many years in the newspaper business, the question folks ask me most frequently has been, “Why do newspapers just print the bad stuff?” [Full story »]
Residents involved in fatal wreck
A Pike County woman and her 4-year-old daughter were in critical condition in area hospitals Monday after a head-on crash in DeKalb County that killed two brothers in a Chevrolet Corvette.
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Fast in Footloose
By Rachel McDaniel
news@pikecountygeorgia.com
Several Pike County residents were part of filming for the recently released Hollywood blockbuster Footloose. Local musician and racer Houston Hatchett drove his dirt track race car in race scenes filmed at the New Senoia Racetrack with Hollywood stars Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid and Kenny Wormald. [Full story »]
news@pikecountygeorgia.com
Several Pike County residents were part of filming for the recently released Hollywood blockbuster Footloose. Local musician and racer Houston Hatchett drove his dirt track race car in race scenes filmed at the New Senoia Racetrack with Hollywood stars Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid and Kenny Wormald. [Full story »]
Is atlanta mayor kasim reed...
a coward for not forcing the unwashed occupy atlanta protesters out of woodruff park?
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Doctoberfest beer bash is Oct. 22
The annual Doctoberfest American Craft Beer and Wine festival is set for Oct. 22 from 1-6 p.m. in downtown Griffin.
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