The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from June 2016

Arrest report

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in Crime and Arrests

Thursday, June 30. 2016

Between Monday, June 13, and Monday, June 20, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Independence Day celebrations

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Wednesday, June 29. 2016

Don't miss the chance to enjoy Independence Day at two local celebrations, including the Pride of Pike event which will feature live music, vendors, fireworks and more Saturday, July 2 at the soccer complex and the children's bike parade in Concord Monday, July 4 at 10 a.m. [Full story »]

6U Pike All Stars are second in state

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, June 28. 2016

The Pike County 6U All Star team played seven games in 100-degree weather Saturday, June 25, finishing second in the state after a late-night battle against Buford. [Full story »]

Suspect arrested by ZPD

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, June 28. 2016

A Zebulon Police officer arrested a man with around a half pound of marijuana as well as materials for distribution after a routine traffic stop Friday, June 24. [Full story »]

How to have an effective prayer life

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, June 28. 2016

By Ben Maxedon

A Baylor University study finds that about 9 out of 10 Americans have relied on healing prayer at some point in their lives, with most of them praying for other people’s health and well-being more than their own. [Full story »]

Roberts honored for WWI service

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, June 28. 2016

Penia Roberts of Concord was posthumously honored for his service and death in France during WWI at a special Memorial Day ceremony and rededication of the World War I monument in Spalding County. Many of his family members still live in the Concord area and attended the Honor Our KIA ceremony held in Spalding County at the Veterans Memorial Gardens - as well as Linda Hasting from Tennessee and Sara Holloway from Ohio - where Penia and 25 other ‘Lost but not Forgotten’ soldiers were honored. [Full story »]

Public Notices 06-29-16

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices

Tuesday, June 28. 2016

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A preview of the 6.29.16 edition of The Journal Reporter

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, June 27. 2016

July 4th:
Pride of Pike features food, fun and fireworks July 2 at recreation department soccer complex

Independence Day:
Children's Bike Parade will begin at 10 a.m., highlight July 4 events in Concord.

Penia Roberts:
Pike man honored for his service in World War I though illness, not the enemy, killed him.

Retiring:
Jack L. Park Jr. retiring after 15 years as Molena's attorney, has day proclaimed in his honor.

Mike Ruffin:
Pastor outlines a Christian's view of gays, guns and Muslims.

Author to sign books June 30

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, June 27. 2016

The J. Joel Edwards Public Library presents photographer Brent Walker on Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. Walker will share his photos and experiences from his book The Hidden South. [Full story »]

Ronnie Eubanks

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Monday, June 27. 2016

Mr. Ronnie Lee Eubanks, age 69, of Zebulon, passed away June 23, 2016, at his home. He was born on September 7, 1946, in Williamson. He was a carpenter and owned and operated R & R Home Improvements. He was a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars, especially his 55 Chevrolet. He was a jokester, liked woodworking, playing cards with his kids and he especially loved Thanksgiving and spending time with his family. [Full story »]

Fay Pilkenton

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Monday, June 27. 2016

Fay Pilkenton, age 101, of Griffin, passed away June 26, 2016 at her home.

Miss Pilkenton was born on December 8, 1914 in Molena, the daughter of the late John Thomas Pilkenton and Clenda Carriker Pilkenton. She was preceded in death by her two sisters: Elizabeth Pilkenton and Nelle Pilkenton Presley and three brothers: Thomas, Jack and Walter Pilkenton. She was a graduate of Molena High School and Georgia State College for Women (GSCW) in Milledgeville. She received her Master's Degree in Education from Georgia Peabody College in Nashville, TN. Miss Pilkenton devoted her career to the field of education. She taught for over 21 years in four Georgia school systems: Buford, Carrollton, Thomaston and Pike County. She was recognized as Teacher of the Year for Pike County High School and later for the entire Pike County School System. She served for 19 years as the Assistant State Supervisor of Business Education for Georgia and retired in 1977. [Full story »]

Dripping Rock Rd. bridge ablaze

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Friday, June 24. 2016

At 5:30 p.m. Friday, multiple law enforcement and fire personnel were en route to the bridge over Elkins Creek on Dripping Rock Road which is on fire. Initial reports are arson.

The bridge is right at the county line.

More to follow...

Pike schools to use ed/tech system in the fall

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, June 24. 2016

The Pike County school system will be the first in the state to offer all of its schools access to Naviance.com by Hobsons, a digital platform to help students find the right college match, explore careers and secure scholarships. The technology will allow the district to follow student readiness and track its success on the College and Career Ready Performance Index, as well as personalize the college planning and exploration process for students. [Full story »]

Concord's kids' bike parade set for July 4

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, June 24. 2016

Bright smiles and waving American flags will travel the streets of downtown Concord during the annual Children’s Bike Parade set for 10 a.m. Monday, July 4. The Independence Day parade will feature local children and their families riding bikes, skates, scooters, wagons or any other unmotorized vehicles. [Full story »]

Man killed in early morning crash on Hwy. 109

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Wednesday, June 22. 2016

A West Point man was killed early Friday morning in a crash on Hwy. 109 near its intersection with Roberts Quarters Road.

A Ford van driven by Stacy Adams was eastbound on Hwy. 109 when it crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic and then left the roadway, striking a tree at about 6 a.m.

Adams died at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.