The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from August 2014

Pirates brought no fight to this 'Battle'

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Friday, August 29. 2014

The Pike Pirates traveled to Barnesville Friday night for the Battle of Potato Creek and got taken to a creekside woodshed for a sound thrashing at the hands of the Lamar County Trojans.

The Trojans (1-0-1), who struggled in the first half of their opener last week against the Howard Huskies, opened a can of it on the Pirates who were down by 24 points after less than eight minutes and trailed 30-0 after one quarter and 44-0 at the half.

The Pirates got nothing going until the Trojan JV had been in the game for some time.

The Trojans were motivated by a basket left at the fence near their dressing room prior to the game containing pigs' feet, bacon and bacon bits that held a card signed "From PC". [Full story »]

A preview of the 9.3.2014 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, August 29. 2014

Help wanted:
Commissioners seeking applicants for county boards.

He's gone:
Commission accepts resignation of county fire chief Randy Snyder.

World record?:
Lifsey Springs siblings maybe the oldest five in the world.

Beware:
Phone scams running rampant in Pike.

Well preserved:
1870 Society lauds work at United Bank headquarters in Zebulon.

Former warden Edd Sanders has died

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Friday, August 29. 2014

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Edd Sanders, former warden of the West Central Georgia Integrated Treatment Facility in Zebulon, died Friday of a heart attack. Funeral arrangements are pending but will be handled by Moody Funeral Home.

Phone scams ongoing in Pike

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Friday, August 29. 2014

There’s a new scam every day and Pike County citizens need to be aware of some of the more popular attempts at fraud. If residents see a missed cell phone call from an unknown number, do not call back. [Full story »]

Info, pics needed for Memorial Hall

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, August 29. 2014

Pike County American Legion Post 197 needs the community’s help to honor local citizens who gave the ultimate sacrifice – their lives – in the line of duty. Family members of those listed on the Veterans Memorial on the courthouse square are asked to submit information about their relatives so they may be honored. [Full story »]

Back to School Bash set for Aug. 30

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Thursday, August 28. 2014

Community members have rallied together to make the Pay It Forward Back to School Bash set for Saturday, Aug. 30 a success.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Pike County Memorial Annex building on Highway 19 and will include school supplies, vision screenings, child I.D. kits, inflatables, resources for parents and free hair cuts. [Full story »]

Residents hear about issues facing Flint

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Thursday, August 28. 2014

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Because withdrawals of water from the Flint River far outnumber returns of water, the Flint is listed the second most endangered river in the country. The statistic comes from American Rivers, a large nationwide organization dedicated to the preservation of rivers. [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Staff Writer

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Wednesday, August 27. 2014

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Arrest Report

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Staff Writer

in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, August 27. 2014

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Between Monday, Aug. 18, and Monday, Aug. 25, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Battle of Potato Creek a great rivalry

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, August 26. 2014

By Walter geiger

Just about everything that makes high school football great will be on display Friday night at Trojan Field in Barnesville when the Lamar County Trojans host the Pike County Pirates in the annual Battle of Potato Creek. [Full story »]

Holmes signs with Columbus State

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, August 26. 2014

DeAndre Holmes, a member of South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team, signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Columbus State University in Columbus. [Full story »]

Appealed residency hearing case dismissed

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, August 26. 2014

Robert E. Adams Jr. appealed the March 21 decision made by election superintendent Lynn Brandenburg about the residency of District 4 school board member Charles Garrard. The judge dismissed the case based on motions filed regarding the timeliness and process of the petition. [Full story »]

Homes vandalized in Williamson

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, August 26. 2014

Several houses in a Williamson neighborhood were vandalized with spray paint in the early morning hours of Aug. 20. Neighbors are offering a reward to anyone who can identify the culprits. [Full story »]

Back To School specials

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Rachel McDaniel

in Featured Ad

Monday, August 25. 2014

Find back to school specials and well wishes from area businesses in the Journal Reporter's Back To School section. [Full story »]

A preview of the 8.27.2014 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, August 25. 2014

Battle of Potato Creek:
Pirates open football season Friday when they travel to Trojan Field in Barnesville.

Behind bars:
Man thought to be behind rash of bomb threats here and elsewhere jailed.

Not the list to be on:
Flint listed as second most endangered river in the United States.

Sharing it forward:
Community united behind Saturday's Back to School Bash.

Vandals:
Homes, sidewalks and signs spray painted in Williamson subdivision.