News

News - Topics from May, 2012

Community comes together at Chestnut Oak

Posted by

in News

Thursday, May 31. 2012

In just a few years, Chestnut Oak has grown from a grassy field into a first class facility for horse shows, rodeos, bull riding events and more. The Agribusiness Authority has been behind all planning and coordinating of major projects, seeking and obtaining grants and managing the facility – all on a $10,000 annual budget. [Full story »]

Meansville man killed in wreck

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in News

Monday, May 28. 2012

A Meansville resident died in a fatal car wreck in the early morning Friday, May 25 on Thompson Road in Upson County. Kenneth Doyle Gresham, 46, of Apple Road, was life-flighted to a Macon hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3 a.m. [Full story »]

Fundraiser for 4-year-old set for June 16

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in News

Sunday, May 27. 2012

By Greg Parrott

Briana Hudson and her mother Denise Hudson were in an auto accident Oct. 16, 2011. Hospital and medical costs for Briana, 4, have now hit the $3.5 million mark. She was in ICU for seven weeks at $35,000 per day. The Pike County community is asked to take part in a June 16 motorcycle ride and fun day fundraiser for her at the Christ Chapel student center on Highway 19, featuring live bands, inflatables, raffles and barbecue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. [Full story »]

Qualifying ends, races take shape

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in News

Thursday, May 24. 2012

Comments (27)

Candidates in Pike County and beyond stepped up as candidates for the July 31 general primary during qualifying Wednesday through Friday, May 25. Pike County had no Democratic candidates for the July 31 election but 13 Republican and eight nonpartisan candidates qualified. [Full story »]

Parks and Rec. plans to run sports

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in News

Wednesday, May 23. 2012

Parks and Recreation Authority members discussed with the Pike County Youth Soccer Association their plans to take over soccer registration starting in the 2013 spring season. The authority also plans to start handling baseball and cheerleading registration after the current and upcoming seasons are completed. [Full story »]

E-SPLOST project list proposed

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in News

Wednesday, May 16. 2012

The Pike County board of education approved a list of E-SPLOST projects at the May 8 meeting, including repairing and reopening the auditorium, technology upgrades, campus-wide road improvements and building repairs at the high, elementary and primary schools. [Full story »]

Relay for Life set for Friday, May 18

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in News

Monday, May 14. 2012

Pike County's 2012 Relay for Life will kick off this Friday, May 18 at the high school track with several live bands, student performances, great food and more to support cancer survivors, their caregivers, and to remembers those who have passed away after battling cancer. The action-packed 24-hour event will include many local bands, games and entertainment as well as the popular Womanless Beauty Pageant and other games in an effort to raise funds for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. [Full story »]

Sheriff's Office is Agency of the Year

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in News

Sunday, May 13. 2012

Comment (1)

The Pike County sheriff’s office was named the 2012 Agency of the Year at the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation banquet held in Fayetteville May 3. [Full story »]

County manager's last day

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in News

Friday, May 4. 2012

Comments (16)

County manager Bill Sawyer has announced his last day in the Pike County office will be Friday, May 4. He said it is time for him to leave the office. [Full story »]

Pike's unemployment decreases

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in News

Friday, May 4. 2012

Comments (3)

By Sherri Ellington

Pike County’s joblessness was at 8.8% in March, down from 9.6% in February. It was 10.1% in March 2011. Pike remains second only to Coweta County in terms of low unemployment while three other counties joined the single-digit statistics. [Full story »]

Dog and Pony Show set for Saturday

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in News

Wednesday, May 2. 2012

Comments (4)

The third annual Pike County Dog and Pony Show will bring together pet lovers and their beloved animals at Chestnut Oak Center on Saturday, May 5. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Pike County Animals Humane Society Inc., the Pike County Horse Club and the Pike County Agribusiness Authority. [Full story »]