The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from October 2014

Virginia Lee Banks

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in Death Notices

Thursday, October 30. 2014

Mrs. Virginia Lee Banks, age 84 of Griffin, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 at Brightmoor Hospice. [Full story »]

Fall fun, Halloween haunts

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Wednesday, October 29. 2014

By Sherri Ellington

For ghosts and goblins, princes and princesses – and even a slew of superheroes – the Downtown Development Authority Spooktacular event is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31. Halloween on the Square will include a costume contest and candy distribution at participating businesses.

The PCES Fire Station 6 located in Williamson on the corner Williamson/Zebulon Road and Reidsboro Road will be giving out Halloween Candy from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 31. [Full story »]

Pike's happy for Hunter

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Wednesday, October 29. 2014

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By Greg Parrott

The San Francisco Giants are just one win away from capturing the 2014 World Series title. Pike’s own Hunter Strickland has seen time on the hill several times and has contributed to the Giants’ success thus far. Strickland is the only former Pirates player who has played in the World Series. [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Walter Geiger

in Public Notices

Wednesday, October 29. 2014

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Arrest Report

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Staff Writer

in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, October 29. 2014

Between Monday, Oct. 20, and Monday, Oct. 27, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

John ‘Mickey’ Floyd

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Tuesday, October 28. 2014

Mr. John R. “Mickey” Floyd, age 78, of The Rock, Pike County, passed away Oct. 28, 2014, at his residence. [Full story »]

Zebulon PD chief resigns

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, October 28. 2014

Zebulon police chief Chuck Ledbetter resigned recently; city council members approved the resignation at a special called meeting Oct. 23. Council appointed Maj. Jonathan Hemphill as interim police chief until further action is taken by council. [Full story »]

Molena Turkey Fest this Saturday

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, October 28. 2014

The Molena Turkey Fest is getting a fresh start as the city celebrates its history by adding ‘turkey’ into the festival’s title. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include food vendors selling turkey, arts and crafts booths, inflatables, face painting and new events such as the Cruise In for antique and show cars. [Full story »]

Jean McCrary Callaway

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Tuesday, October 28. 2014

Mrs. Jean McCrary Callaway, lovingly know as "Mama Jean,” 82, of Molena, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at her home surrounded by family and friends. [Full story »]

Updating those football projections

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Monday, October 27. 2014

Three weeks ago, I took a look at the status of the high school and college football teams most folks around here care the most about. I analyzed performances to that point and made some predictions. I hit on some and missed badly on others. So, here is an update. [Full story »]

Investigators arrest fraud suspects

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Monday, October 27. 2014

The Pike County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of two individuals posing as Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents and passing counterfeit payroll checks several weeks ago. During the investigation it was learned the two suspects were wearing law enforcement attire including gun belts and appeared to be armed with handguns. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates advance to Elite 8 for fifth consecutive year

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Monday, October 27. 2014

By Greg Parrott

For the fifth consecutive year the Lady Pirates softball team will make the 60 mile trek to Columbus to compete in the Elite 8 of the AAAA classification. They have been in the Elite 8 in the AA, AAA and AAAA in the last four years. They are a force to be reckoned with on the diamond. [Full story »]

Another arrest made from Molena PD

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, October 27. 2014

After the arrest of former police chief Jim Roberts, a Molena police reserve officer was arrested today, Oct. 27 for making false statements to the GBI. [Full story »]

A preview of the 10.29.2014 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, October 27. 2014

Happy for Hunter:
Family back here in Pike County stands behind pitcher in the World Series.

Fired before:
Jim Roberts released on bond of $44,000; faces additional charges.

He's gone:
Zebulon police chief Chuck Ledbetter has resigned.

Armed samaritan:
Alleged burglar held at bay by neighbor with gun.

Elite 8:
Lady Pirates make elite round for fifth consecutive year.

Teams needed for diabetes walk/5K set for Nov. 8

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, October 27. 2014

The Shootin’ for a Cure 5K and Community Walk will be held Nov. 8 at the Pike County track to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association. The goal is to raise $3,000 and $126 has been raised so far. Entertainment at the event will include inflatables, live music by Autumn Clark, Tres Hombres and The Clark Kids as well as Zumba, canvas painting, a corn hole tournament, concession stand and other vendors. For more on the walk and run, email demarconicole@bellsouth.net or go to main.diabetes.org/goto/zebulonwalk. [Full story »]