The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from February 2012

Free tree seedlings for Lorax viewers

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in Food and Features

Tuesday, February 28. 2012

The Georgia Forestry Commission is giving away 60,000 tree seedlings statewide in celebration of the health and sustainability of Georgia forests and the movie, The Lorax. In conjunction with the release of Dr. Seuss' classic tale about ecosystem awareness, the GFC will distribute free seedlings grown at its Flint River nursery on the film's opening day, Friday, March 2. Beginning March 3, geocaching enthusiasts will be able to search for bags of tree seeds hidden in Georgia's state parks. [Full story »]

Strong swings for Pirates

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, February 28. 2012

Pike County High School Pirates baseball teams had a strong start to the 2012 season, with the varsity team going 2-1 to start the season and JV team winning their season opener. The JV will play Wednesday at home at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity Pirates will play Wednesday at Gordon College, Friday at Perimeter College and Tuesday at home for a doubleheader to start at 4:30 p.m. against Southwest Macon. [Full story »]

STAR students recognized

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, February 28. 2012

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Two local seniors have been named STAR students by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition program selection is based on SAT scores and aims to honor outstanding high school seniors and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic development. STAR students must select a STAR teacher who most inspired them on their journey to excellence. For the first time, a CrossPointe Christian Academy student was recognized as a STAR student. [Full story »]

Advance voting ends Friday

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, February 28. 2012

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Pike County voter turnout is very low in the presidential preferential primary. A total of 245 advanced voters have taken advantage of early voting as of press time Monday, Feb. 27. Absentee ballots have been received from 75 voters. Only four voters took advantage of advanced voting Saturday, Feb. 25. [Full story »]

Political math

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, February 28. 2012

By Spencer Price

Math – mere mention makes many people cringe. It seems no other subject is more feared by otherwise “know it all” 8th-graders who consistently protest, “Why do I need to learn this stuff? I’m never gonna use it." [Full story »]

11 arrested in gang shooting

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Monday, February 27. 2012

On Monday night, Feb. 20, sheriff’s deputies were called to the Amberwood Subdivision in reference to shots being fired. A description of the vehicles involved in the shooting were given to law enforcement officers and deputies located one vehicle on Cowan Road. The Griffin Police Department located the second vehicle on the N. Expressway near Ellis Road. Investigators determined the violence was gang related and suspects arrested were affiliated with either the Ratchet Boys or Southside Gang. [Full story »]

Spalding arrest records

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Crime and Arrests

Monday, February 27. 2012

Spalding County Sheriff's deputies made the following arrests between Feb. 19 and Feb. 26., including:

WILLIAMS, DECORIUS JAQUAN
620 N 9TH ST, GRIFFIN, GA
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 6 COUNTS, GA STREET GANG TERRORISM [Full story »]

Local singers perform in 'Masterworks: Gloria!'

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Saturday, February 25. 2012

When Griffin Choral Arts performs Masterworks: Gloria! this week, many singers with ties to Pike and Lamar counties will be on the stage. [Full story »]

Book sales to benefit Promise Place

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, February 24. 2012

A Novel Experience in downtown Zebulon will host a book signing by District Attorney Scott Ballard this week to benefit Promise Place, a domestic violence shelter and crisis hotline. [Full story »]

County under tornado watch

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, February 24. 2012

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 53 counties in Georgia, including Pike County until 4 p.m. Friday. [Full story »]

First call for alert system Thursday

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Thursday, February 23. 2012

Pike County Emergency Services will initiate the county’s new emergency notification and warning system with its first call to residents set for Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. [Full story »]

Tough Mudders complete course

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Food and Features

Thursday, February 23. 2012

By Greg Parrott

On one of the coldest days of the year, five local guys took part in the Tough Mudder Competition in Washington. Scott Custer, Kelly Kitchens, T.J. Franklin, Brandon Johnson and Howard Johnson completed the Tough Mudder and came back with a different outlook on life. [Full story »]

Yesterday's Footsteps: Living a dream

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Thursday, February 23. 2012

By Greg Parrott

A couple of months ago I got a Sonia Leigh CD and took it on a road trip with me. I listened to it throughout about 10 times. I knew after the first round through the CD I was a Sonia Leigh fan. She can absolutely put me in high gear with her soulful, bluesy, country rock vocals. I decided I’d have to see her in person to get the total effect of this local Pike County girl. [Full story »]

More good news for Molena

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Thursday, February 23. 2012

By Dwain W. Penn

Within months of activating the new water filtration system, Molena city council heard more good news at the Feb. 13 meeting. Construction of the new fire station will begin in March. [Full story »]