The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from July 2014

Items needed for Back to School Bash

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in Headlines

Thursday, July 24. 2014

Although Pike County schools don’t start classes until Sept. 2, local agencies are already gathering school supplies for the annual Share It Forward Back to School Bash to help students in need. The bash will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Pike Community Memorial Building next to Ruth’s Restaurant. [Full story »]

Arrest Report

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Staff Writer

in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, July 23. 2014

Between Tuesday, July 15, and Monday, July 21, the Pike County sheriff’s department made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Public Notices

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Public Notices

Wednesday, July 23. 2014

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Updated: All precincts reporting, Perdue, Harbin, Woods lead locally

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, July 22. 2014

Updated: 1 day ago

Turnout was only 16.5% during the primary runoff due to a lack of local races on the ballot. [Full story »]

Vote today. Polls open until 7 p.m.

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Tuesday, July 22. 2014

Polls throughout the county are open until 7 p.m. today for voting in the general primary runoff. Due to a lack of local races on the ballot, turnout is expected to be light but your vote can make a difference

Geiger’s Counter: Walking on hallowed ground

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, July 22. 2014

By Walter Geiger

Though I visited Fort Pulaski as a youngster growing up in Savannah and have passed the entrance to it countless times since on the way to Tybee Island, I had forgotten much of its history. So, on a recent beach trip and with three 14-year-old girls in tow, I went back.

It was amazing. [Full story »]

Movie in the park this Friday

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, July 22. 2014

Enjoy a fun family night Friday, July 25 at the Summer Outdoor Movie Series sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Authority. [Full story »]

A preview of the 7.23.2014 edition of The Journal Reporter

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, July 21. 2014

Bottoms up?:
Rob Morton discusses possible November mixed drink ordinance with Williamson council.

Just say no:
Citizens up in arms over proposed rezoning for manufacturing of county land on Hwy. 41 near New Hope Rd.

Help needed:
Book bags and sundry school supplies needed for Back to School Bash August 30.

Family fun:
Movies in the Park event on tap Friday at recreation complex.

Wonderland:
Waymon and Margaret Bass use a lot of paint to keep up their treasure trove of antiquities.

Stop Diabetes event needs teams, volunteers

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, July 21. 2014

The Pike County community is asked to rally for the Stop Diabetes Community Walk/5K set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. [Full story »]

Martha Watson MacMahon

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Friday, July 18. 2014

Mrs. Martha J. Watson MacMahon, 81, of Spring Hill, Fla., died Thursday, July 17, 2014. [Full story »]

Let the Circle Be Unbroken

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, July 18. 2014

Memorial brick pavers honoring hundreds of Pike County residents nearly make a complete circle around the courthouse square. The Let the Circle Be Unbroken project will complete the circle around the courthouse with around 200 more pavers. A total of around 1,200 bricks will circle the county’s courthouse. [Full story »]

Molena Post Office hours could be cut

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Thursday, July 17. 2014

United States Postal Service employees met with around 30 Molena residents to discuss potential changes at the 30258 Post Office. According to Leta George, a USPS representative for all zip codes that being with 302 in Georgia, the Molena P.O. will likely have a reduction in hours. [Full story »]