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Monday, September 9. 2013

Patriot Day:
Local festivities include a tribute to fallen Marine J.D. Walker who was killed in Afghanistan.

Never too early:
Toys for Tots drive gets underway in order to help the needy at Christmas.

A good cause:
Walk to Stop Diabetes will be held Saturday at PCPS track.

More paperwork:
Those who would lead prayer before county commission meetings must fill out 'invocation eligibility form'.

Mad Maddie:
Young racer Madeline Crane picks up checkered flag, closes season strong.

Carol Taylor Wade

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Monday, September 9. 2013

Carol Taylor Wade, 75, of Stockbridge, died Wednesday, Sept. 4. [Full story »]

Unemployment rises sharply in Pike

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Sunday, September 8. 2013

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By Sherri Ellington

As the workforce rose – and so did layoffs – Pike County unemployment in July was 10.3%, rising sharply from 8.7% in June. Joblessness was 8.8% in July 2012. [Full story »]

Pirates host Vikings tonight

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Friday, September 6. 2013

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The Pike Pirates (0-1) play host to the FPD Vikings (0-1) tonight. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in Zebulon.

Pike lost a 28-21 heartbreaker at Upson-Lee after staging a big comeback. FPD lost its opener to George Walton 36-10.

Check back often for realtime scoring from the game by Greg Parrot and compiled by Rachel McDaniel.
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Lela Bissonett McDowell

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Thursday, September 5. 2013

Mrs. Lela Bissonett McDowell, age 97, of Griffin, formerly of Elwin, Ill., passed away Sept. 3, 2013. [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Wednesday, September 4. 2013

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Qualifying ends, races shape up

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Wednesday, September 4. 2013

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The current mayors of Concord and Molena will have some competition this election since additional candidates have qualified. [Full story »]

Team Diana joins Energy for Life walk

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Wednesday, September 4. 2013

You may not know what mitochondrial disease is and neither do millions of Americans – even some who suffer from the disease. [Full story »]

Hard hitting issue addressed

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Wednesday, September 4. 2013

Pirates football players, coaches and parents of players are getting an education on concussions as new Georgia High School Association regulations are being enforced this school year. [Full story »]

Jesse Kenneth Wood

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Tuesday, September 3. 2013

Mr. Jesse Kenneth Wood, age 75, of Commerce, passed away Aug. 28, 2013. [Full story »]

Dodi Bunn Slaughter

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Tuesday, September 3. 2013

Mrs. Dodi Bunn Slaughter, age 49, of Griffin, passed away on Aug. 31, 2013 at her residence. [Full story »]

Four arrested in murder case

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Monday, September 2. 2013

Griffin police have made four arrests in connection with a murder. [Full story »]

Prankster's bubble busted

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