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STAR students recognized

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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 »]

Local singers perform in 'Masterworks: Gloria!'

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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 »]

Students welcome Briana back

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Wednesday, February 22. 2012

For the first time in four months, 4-year-old Briana Hudson went to see her friends at school Feb. 16. When her wheelchair was rolled into the classroom, her friends gave her hugs and welcomed her back to class. [Full story »]

Health fair this Friday

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Monday, February 20. 2012

The annual Pike County Health Fair, sponsored by the Pike County Cooperative Extension and Pike County Farm Bureau, is set for Friday, Feb. 24. The 2012 Health Fair will be held at Pike County High School from 7-11 a.m. [Full story »]

Nurses look to higher education

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Saturday, February 18. 2012

By Kay S. Pedrotti

There is “no greater honor than to be a nurse,” says the Pike County nurse who is director of Perinatal Services at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston: Dawn Hurst, RNC MS. [Full story »]

Senior tax relief to be on ballot

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Thursday, February 16. 2012

Pike County voters will decide whether to allow a tax relief measure for senior citizens on fixed incomes. The referendum will be on the ballot Nov. 6. [Full story »]

Advanced voting underway

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Tuesday, February 14. 2012

Presidential Preference Primary advance voting started Monday, Feb. 13 and continues through Friday, March 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the registrar’s office in the Pike County courthouse. [Full story »]

Smoke coming from Big Lazer burn

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Monday, February 13. 2012

Jeff Kenerly of the Georgia Forestry Commission reports smoke in the area stems from a controlled burn at Big Lazer WMA in Talbot County. [Full story »]

Shakespearean classic upcoming at Gordon

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Monday, February 13. 2012

More than two dozen actors make up the cast of the upcoming Gordon College Theatre production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
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Williamson council addresses nuisances

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Friday, February 10. 2012

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By Dwain W. Penn

Various nuisances around the city were discussed at the Feb. 2 Williamson council meeting.

Specific topics included dilapidated housing, junk cars and stray dogs. [Full story »]

Controversial issues discussed

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Wednesday, February 8. 2012

Pike County commissioners rejected a settlement proposal regarding a lawsuit filed against Pike by magistrate judge Marcia Callaway-Ingram. The proposal was rejected after a short executive session at the Tuesday, Jan. 31 meeting. [Full story »]

Humane Society certified

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Tuesday, February 7. 2012

Friends of Pike County Animals chairman Don Bailey told commissioners last week the group has been designated a 501(c)3 organization and is changing its name to Friends of Pike County Animals Humane Society. [Full story »]

Griffin man killed in skiing mishap

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Monday, February 6. 2012

A 58-year-old Griffin man was killed Sunday in a Colorado snow skiing accident. [Full story »]

County sets budget schedule

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Friday, February 3. 2012

Pike County commissioners have set an initial calendar for planning the upcoming budget to fund county operations and expenses from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. [Full story »]