News

Pike County American Legion Post 197 will present the “Four Chaplains” program Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church at 14550 Highway 19 in Griffin. [Full story »] 

Miss Pike County Sweetheart Baylynn Merritt was crowned Jan. 19 at the pageant fundraiser for Pike County High School soccer teams. She received the crown from the reigning 2012 Miss Pike County Sweetheart Asia Harris. The pageant was enjoyed by more than 125 audience members. [Full story »] 

The family of Philip Eugene Chiges, also known as Phillip E. Chigges, is offering a reward of $500 for information leading to his exact location. Any person wishing to report such information should call investigators at the Pike County Sheriff’s Office at 770-567-8431. Only those who give pertinent information are eligible to receive a reward. [Full story »] 

The first official meeting for new members of the board - chairman Briar Johnson and commissioner James Jenkins - was a lengthy one, lasting more than four hours and focusing on various animal control issues.

Commissioners voted unanimously to designate a different area of county property which is more accessible to the public and to water, power and sewer lines as the site for an animal control facility. The motion also rescinded the previous motion designating the property near the old chipper site and authorized public works director Todd Goolsby to mark out a 300x300 foot area at the new site. [Full story »] 

Twenty local students with special needs will take the stage Friday in a fashion show planned especially for them. Three young ladies whose vision was to create a fashion show for kids with special needs will host the second annual Paris in Pike fashion show Friday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at Christ Chapel. Sixth graders Scarlett Mullis, Abbi Hood and Ashleighanna Johnson came up with the idea last year and with the support of their parents and others, a fashion show was held to feature 14 special children on stage. The event raise $2,400 for local students with special needs. [Full story »]