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Entries from November 2017

Tour of Homes set for Sunday, Dec. 3

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Thursday, November 30. 2017

The tenth annual Christmas Tour of Homes and Historic Sites will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 and is presented by the Crapemyrtle Garden Club of Zebulon. [Full story »]

Cavs complete historic season

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, November 28. 2017

The CrossPointe Christian Academy Cavaliers finished their historic season by winning the GICAA eight-man state championship for Division I. The school has only had a football team since 2008 and they have won two region championships - in 2010 and in 2013 - in addition to winning the championship this season with an 11-3 overall and a 4-1 region record. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, November 28. 2017

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

Post 197 to induct new class Saturday, Dec. 2

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, November 28. 2017

The Pike County American Legion Family will host the 2017 Pike County Induction Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Pike County School Auditorium on Highway 19 south in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Lighting of Concord is Friday

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, November 28. 2017

Don’t miss the Lighting of Concord this Friday, Dec. 1 starting at 5:30 p.m. as downtown becomes the iconic Whoville from ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas.’ Visitors are encouraged to dress as their favorite Whoville characters. Santa will arrive by helicopter at 6:30 p.m. and he will visit with children inside the Strickland Building. A photographer will be on site to capture their special moments together. [Full story »]

Pirates end season strong in Elite 8

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, November 28. 2017

The Pike County Pirates closed out the most successful football season in school history Friday night when they were eliminated by Cedar Grove 28-0 in the Elite 8 round of the GHSA Class AAA football playoffs. [Full story »]

Public Notices 11-29-17

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices

Tuesday, November 28. 2017

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Holiday traditions and my fruitcake connection

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Monday, November 27. 2017

By Judy Pitts Tea
jltea640@gmail.com

Traditions link us all with our pasts, giving us a sensitivity and connection to those we love and respect. Traditions help us to experience the feeling of belonging, as we celebrate customs and observe values that have been passed on by past generations. [Full story »]

Steve Marshall

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Monday, November 27. 2017

Mr. Steven Davis “Steve” Marshall, age 69, of Griffin, passed away November 26, 2017. He was born in Griffin, son of the late Steven James Marshall and Mildred Davis Marshall. Steve was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a Fireman for the Griffin Fire Department for 32 years. After retiring, he worked for Spalding Gas for 13 years. He enjoyed collecting antique farm equipment and attending drag races. Steve was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and an awesome brother and PawPaw. [Full story »]

Anderson “Bud” Herring Jr.

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Monday, November 27. 2017

Mr. Anderson “Bud” Herring Jr., age 75, of Zebulon, passed away November 22, 2017, at Brightmoor Hospice. He was born in Gadsden, AL, son of the late Anderson Herring Sr. and Sarah Adula Cook Seabolt. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving as a ranger in the 82nd Airborne Division, “The Screaming Eagles”, an elite airborne infantry division specializing in parachute operations. Bud was stationed in Germany and Fort Bragg, NC. [Full story »]

Pirates fall 28-0

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Friday, November 24. 2017

The Pike County Pirates were at Buck Godfrey Stadium in Decatur Friday to take on the Cedar Grove Saints and lost 28-0 to end their stellar season. Cedar Grove, now 13-0, is ranked #1, undefeated and the reigning state champion.

The Pirates closed their most successful season at 9-4.

Realtime scoring from the sidelines by Walter Geiger:

8:34 2nd qtr.: Saints 14 Pirates 0

HALFTIME: Saints 14 Pirates 0

3:24 3rd qtr.: Saints 20 Pirates 0: Saints 4-yd. TD. PAT failed. KEY PLAY: Saints interception of Pike pass on a fake FG from Saints 20 yard line.

End 3rd qtr.: Saints 20 Pirates 0

4:51 4th qtr.: Saints 28 Pirates 0: Saints 35-yd. TD run. Two-point PAT good.

FINAL: 28-0

10th annual Tour of Homes to be held Sunday, Dec. 3

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, November 24. 2017

The tenth annual Christmas Tour of Homes and Historic Sites will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 and is presented by the CrapeMyrtle Garden Club of Zebulon. [Full story »]

Local dancers, friends to perform as Clara

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, November 24. 2017

Two friends from Pike County will share the role of Clara in the Griffin Ballet Theater’s upcoming performances of The Nutcracker. Bethany Barner of Concord and Anna Fain of Molena are both 12 years old and both will be featured as one of the most prestigious roles in the performance. Bethany will take the stage as Clara during the 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24 and 2 p.m Saturday, Nov. 25 performances. Anna will take the stage as Clara during the 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 performances. [Full story »]

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Thursday, November 23. 2017

Students in Pike County are now celebrating Thanksgiving after learning about the first Thanksgiving and the relationships between the pilgrims and Native Americans. [Full story »]

ANOTHER HISTORIC WIN: Pirates to face Cedar Grove Friday

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Wednesday, November 22. 2017

Star tailback C’Bo Flemister scored on a four-yard run with just seven seconds left Friday night to give the Pike Pirates a 26-25 upset win over the Crisp County Cougars in Cordele and propel them into the Elite 8 round of the GHSA Class AAA playoffs. [Full story »]