The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from September 2012

Tigers defeat Pirates

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in Sports

Friday, September 28. 2012

The Pike County Pirates traveled to Columbus Friday night to take on the powerful Carver Tigers in their region opener. Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Greg Parrot. [Full story »]

Bucket list shortened

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Friday, September 28. 2012

By Greg Parrott

I have ridden in trains, planes, automobiles and ships. On Friday, Sept. 14, I added another mode of transportation to this list. I was fortunate enough to have a friend in Lansing, Mich., who planned a trip on a Goodyear Blimp for him, his son Duffey and myself. [Full story »]

Cheerleaders place first

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Friday, September 28. 2012

The Pike County high and middle school cheerleading teams both won first place in recent competitions. The high school cheerleading squad placed first Sept. 15 at McIntosh High School. [Full story »]

Thanks and prayers for military

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Rachel McDaniel

in Food and Features

Friday, September 28. 2012

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Pike County Post 197 of The American Legion and Prayer Power of Georgia will hold a short service to offer thanks and prayers for members of the military on the first Monday of every month at 12 noon. The monthly service will be at the Veteran’s Memorial on the Pike County courthouse grounds. The next service will be Monday, Oct. 1. [Full story »]

Pirates on parade

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, September 28. 2012

The Pirates Homecoming Parade is planned for Sunday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. to kick off Spirit Week at the high school. The parade will line up at 3 p.m. at the old middle school and travel past the courthouse square to United Bank. [Full story »]

Joyce Cynthia Chang

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Friday, September 28. 2012

Mrs. Joyce Cynthia Chang, age 87 of Williamson, passed away Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at Grady Hospital. [Full story »]

Sheriff's Report

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Staff Writer

in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, September 26. 2012

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Between Monday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 23, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices

Wednesday, September 26. 2012

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Cases contesting election dismissed

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, September 24. 2012

The Journal Reporter discovered late Monday afternoon the attorney representing two Pike County residents who filed petitions against the county contesting the July 31 election has dismissed both of the cases. [Full story »]

County to face issues

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Monday, September 24. 2012

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Pike County commissioners will address two hot issues at upcoming workshops. Commissioners will hear public input on animal control and the current sign ordinance at the two separate workshops. [Full story »]

Sunday sales on Zebulon ballot

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Monday, September 24. 2012

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

Zebulon city council has approved a resolution to place on the local ballot Nov. 6 a referendum on whether the city should allow package sales of beer and wine on Sundays – but there may be more questions about alcohol to come. [Full story »]

Pirates win!

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Sports

Friday, September 21. 2012

The Pike County Pirates hosted the Central-Carrollton Lions tonight.

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Greg Parrot and compiled by Rachel McDaniel. [Full story »]