The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from September 2017

Sirens installed across county

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Saturday, September 30. 2017

Five different early warning sirens are now ready to warn local citizens after the Pike County Emergency Management Agency secured a $87,000 grant from the GEMA/Homeland Security last year. Local EMA director Jim Totten applied for the grant and the large sirens have already been placed at the Williamson City Park, at the Pike County recreation fields, on the campus of Pike County Schools, at the Molena Fire Station and behind Meansville City Hall. [Full story »]

Roe v. Wade second annual Prayer Chain set for Oct. 1

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, September 29. 2017

Roe v. Wade was a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme court on the issue of abortion. The court ruled 7-2 that a right to privacy under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment extended to a woman's decision to have an abortion. The court issued its decision January 22, 1973. The court deemed abortion a fundamental right under the United States Constitution. This November notes the 45th anniversary of this horrendous decision. [Full story »]

$5 million VA clinic coming to Pike

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Thursday, September 28. 2017

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will create a new facility - by leasing around a 49,000 square foot facility with around 350 parking spaces - in Pike County in the coming years to provide access to care for veterans in the surrounding area. [Full story »]

Burn ban ends Oct. 1

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, September 28. 2017

The Georgia Forestry Commission announced recently that as of Sept. 30 the EPD’s summer burn restrictions will expire and the GFC will once again begin issuing burning permits beginning Oct. 1. To obtain a permit for yard debris and leaf piles go to the GFC website at gatrees.org and click on Burn Permits and follow the instructions. Citizens still may also call the automated permit system at 1-877-652-2876. [Full story »]

Theodore “T” Carney, Sr.

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Wednesday, September 27. 2017

Mr. Theodore “T” Carney, Sr., age 97, of Concord, passed away September 25, 2017, at his home. He was born in Knoxville, TN, son of the late James Carney and Lina Kerr Carney. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II. “T” was a Combat Engineer in the Pacific Theater of Operation. He received three bronze service stars and one Bronze Star. He worked for Rust Engineering as a General Foreman for the plumbers and steam fitters at Oak Ridge National Laboratories in Oak Ridge, TN. [Full story »]

Public Notices 09-27-17

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Tuesday, September 26. 2017

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Cavaliers 5-0 for season, homecoming is Friday

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, September 26. 2017

The CrossPointe Cavaliers traveled to Conyers on Friday night and took care of Young Americans Academy by routing them 70-6. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, September 26. 2017

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

Election upcoming, early voting to move

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, September 26. 2017

It’s been a year since the last local election in Pike County and residents will have a new destination in order to register to vote and to cast their ballots in early voting. The registrar’s office is now at 81 Jackson Street with the entrance across from the entrance to the sheriff’s office. [Full story »]

Mystery theater dinner set for Sept. 30

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, September 26. 2017

This year’s Sherlock Holmes Dinner Theater will feature the mystery, death and drama of The Hound of the Baskervilles at the Williamson Library Educational and Arts Facility on Monday, Sept. 30. The third annual event is open to the public and is being held in conjunction with ‘Mystery Week’ at the library. The participation theater is open to all ages and is limited to 30 participants with 10 parts. To apply for one of the parts - including Sherlock - contact the Williamson Library at 770-467-4001. [Full story »]

School district hires detection canines to curb contraband

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, September 22. 2017

The Pike County School District is partnering with Intereqest Detection Canines to deter the possession of drugs, alcohol and weapons on campuses. Bentley, a trained canine, will make random visits to the middle school, Ninth Grade Academy and high school on a regular basis. [Full story »]

Robert Kirksey

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Friday, September 22. 2017

Mr. Robert Bentley Kirksey, age 83, of Pike County, passed away September 21, 2017, at his home. He grew up in Thomaston, son of the late Guy Kirksey and Lavada Norris Kirksey. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Robert worked for Delta Airlines for over 30 years before retiring. He was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, where he and his wife, Sandra, drove the bus and were active in the senior adult ministries. He enjoyed cutting grass and watching his grandchildren play sports. [Full story »]

Dr. Harold (H. B.) Berryman

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, September 22. 2017

Dr. Harold Burl (H. B.) Berryman, age 44, of Zebulon, passed away September 19, 2017, at his home. He was baptized at an early age and a firm believer in Christianity. Harold earned his Ph.D. from the Institute of Metaphysics. He was a Demonologist for Haunt Analyst GA Ghost Hunters. He enjoyed helping and mentoring others and he loved his family. [Full story »]

Sheriff's office number used in scam

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

According to investigator Maj. David Neal of the Pike County Sheriff's office, an individual is calling local residents and soliciting money on behalf of the Pike County Sheriff's Office - from the office's non-emergency number. He said the sheriff's office does not call citizens to solicit money. [Full story »]

Library to host author Karen Zacharias

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, September 20. 2017

The J. Joel Edwards Public Library in Zebulon will proudly host author Karen Spears Zacharias for a presentation and book signing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. Zacharias is a Georgia-raised Gold Star daughter. Her work has been featured in the New York Times and on CNN, National Public Radio and Good Morning America. Her 2013 novel, Mother of Rain (Mercer), received the Weatherford Award for Best in Appalachian Fiction and was adapted for the stage by Georgia Historic State Theater. She and her husband divide their time between Oregon and Georgia. [Full story »]