The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from February 2015

Join the Pirate Run Saturday, March 7

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in Sports

Friday, February 27. 2015

Join the storm of pirates during the seventh annual Pirate Run one-mile Plank Walk and 5K set for Saturday, March 7. [Full story »]

County employees honored

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, February 27. 2015

Pike County commissioners recognized several employees who have dedicated years – and sometimes decades – to working in Pike. [Full story »]

Photos of Vietnam veterans found

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Thursday, February 26. 2015

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

It was 41 years after his death in Vietnam that U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal James Thomas Harris was honored in a graveside ceremony. Another seven years has now passed but the year-long search for photos by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation is finally complete. [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices

Wednesday, February 25. 2015

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Arrest Report

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Staff Writer

in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, February 25. 2015

Between Monday, Feb. 16, and Monday, Feb. 23, the Pike County sheriff’s office made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Paris in Pike is this Friday

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Wednesday, February 25. 2015

The fourth annual Paris in Pike Fashion Show will present a night of fashion and fun featuring 34 special needs students Friday, Feb. 27, at Christ Chapel Community Church.

Paris in Pike will begin at 7 p.m. and is a fundraiser for the Pike County Navigator Team which is a parent-led volunteer group that supports families of special needs children. [Full story »]

Snow? Maybe. Accumulation? Unlikely.

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Tuesday, February 24. 2015

Lamar and Pike counties are right along the rain-snow demarcation line for winter weather forecast for the area Wednesday.

Models are changing hourly and residents - particularly those who commute to Atlanta - should pay attention to changing forecasts.

WEDNESDAY AM UPDATE: As of 7:30 a.m., it still appears all local precipitation will be of the liquid only variety but the system bears watching. Southern Crescent Tech has closed all locations today as a precaution. [Full story »]

They shall be comforted

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, February 24. 2015

By Beverly Brisendine

In 2001 a stray dog happened to come our way. He had matted dirty hair and looked exactly like Benji in the movie by the same name. He was accustomed to coming inside, riding in a car and obeying commands. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates are Trojan Cup champs

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, February 24. 2015

The Lady Pirates became the Trojan Cup Champions after defeating the Lady Trojans 3-0 Saturday, Feb. 21.

The Pike County High School Pirates soccer team defeated the Lamar County Trojans 10-0 in their 11 a.m. game Saturday, Feb. 21. [Full story »]

Filming underway for ‘Snapped’ episode

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, February 24. 2015

Initial filming for the television show Snapped has begun and will tell the story of the 2009 murder of Buzz Burousas by Teresa Mangham Burousas in Concord. Several video interviews were conducted Thursday, Feb. 19, including Assistant District Attorney Ben Coker, sheriff Jimmy Thomas, investigator Maj. David Neal and Capt. Jamie Strickland. [Full story »]

A preview of the 2.25.15 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, February 23. 2015

Lights, camera, action...:
'Snapped' begins filming episode on Buzz Burousas murder case.

Deal cut:
Jim Roberts cuts deal, gets probation; will never work in law enforcement again.

Longevity:
Veteran county officials, employees recognized for career milestones.

Fundraiser:
Paris in Pike event for special needs families is Friday at 7 p.m. at Christ Chapel.

Soccer:
Lady Pirates finish first, Pirates third in Trojan Cup soccer tourney.

Customized, convenient printing at City Pharmacy

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Featured Ad

Monday, February 23. 2015

Check out City Pharmacy's new photo center for all your printing needs. [Full story »]

School board discusses proposed transportation bill

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Saturday, February 21. 2015

Pike County schools superintendent Dr. Michael Duncan and board of education chairman Ryan Edge encourage citizens to contact their legislators about HB 170, which – if passed – will cut the local portion of sales tax revenue collected on sales of vehicle fuel. The issue was discussed at the board’s Feb. 10 meeting. [Full story »]

Dance the night away Feb. 28 at Candler Field

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, February 20. 2015

Get ready for the annual dinner dance hosted by Candler Field Museum’s Women’s Auxiliary Saturday, Feb. 28. [Full story »]

Jim Roberts takes plea deal

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Thursday, February 19. 2015

James “Jim” Roberts was in court Thursday Feb. 19 in Upson County to face a charge from a GBI investigation into his actions as Molena Police Chief. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of malfeasance and was sentenced by Judge Mac Crawford to 12 months probation, a $1,000 fine and 40 hours community service. Roberts was denied first offender status and agreed to the suspension/revocation of his POST certification. He agreed to never seek employment as a law enforcement officer.

“The biggest concern we have is that he will never, ever serve as an officer in the state of Georgia again,” said GBI Special Agent Robert DeVane. [Full story »]