The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from March 2018

Citizens to Promote Pike to hold bass tourney in April

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in Top Stories

Friday, March 30. 2018

Citizens to Promote Pike announces the 13th Annual Citizens to Promote Pike Bass Tournament. The tournament will be held at Beaver Lake, a picturesque 50-acre lake tucked away in the woods at Sell’s Farm in northeast Pike County.
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Williamson installs first Free Little Library

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, March 30. 2018

The city of Williamson recently installed its first Little Free Library by the city’s historic railroad caboose on a cedar tree. [Full story »]

Track teams break school records, boys bring home first place

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Thursday, March 29. 2018

The Pike County boys track team brought home a first place trophy from Friday night’s “Under the Lights” meet in Lamar County. The girls team was without some of their dual athletes who were playing other sports and they finished in third place. [Full story »]

Michael David Smith

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Thursday, March 29. 2018

Mr. Michael David Smith, age 44, of Williamson, passed away March 28, 2018, at his home. He grew up in Williamson and graduated from Pike County High School where he played football. He enjoyed watching his daughter play softball and taking care of the family dogs. Michael was working as a maintenance technician for KIK Custom Products in Hampton. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, March 27. 2018

Between Monday, March 19, and Monday, March 26, area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Pirates shoot down Trojans, secure region title

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, March 27. 2018

By Jim Asher

The Pike County Pirates traveled to Fort Valley to face off with the Peach County Trojans in what turned out to be the region championship match on Friday, March 23. In a very hard, physical and fast paced match-up, the Pirates outlasted the Trojans and walked away with the ultimate prize, their second consecutive region title. [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: A tale of two school shootings

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, March 27. 2018

Unless you have been living under a rock somewhere, you are no doubt aware there was a school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on Valentine’s Day. [Full story »]

Zebulon GMC holds first week of classes

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, March 27. 2018

The Georgia Military College Zebulon campus started the spring quarter last week, with students in the historic college’s inaugural class attending evening courses. The campus is offering classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The inaugural class includes 11 students - five who are dual enrolled and the rest who are non-traditional, first time freshmen. During their first quarter, the students are taking English 101, a college success class and Intro to American Government. [Full story »]

Easter events upcoming

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, March 27. 2018

Easter events are planned at homes and churches across the county as the Holy Week is honored and Resurrection Sunday celebrated. [Full story »]

Public Notices 03-28-18

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices

Tuesday, March 27. 2018

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Home and Garden

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Featured Ad

Monday, March 26. 2018

Find tips and local businesses to help keep your home and lawn in tip-top shape this spring in the Pike County Journal Reporter's special Home & Garden edition. [Full story »]

Pirates soccer undefeated in region

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Friday, March 23. 2018

By Jim Asher

On Friday, March 16, the Pike County Pirates hosted the Rutland Hurricanes in their fourth consecutive region match-up. As in the previous three, the Pirates came out hard and fast and never allowed their opponent a chance to settle in. [Full story »]

Zebulon Post Office employees honored

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, March 23. 2018

Postmaster Tony Fogarty received the news in January that for the second consecutive time the Zebulon Post Office was recognized as a Certified Engaged Team by the United States Postal Service and Gallop. The team enjoyed a buffet style breakfast provided by the Atlanta District on March 14 to celebrate the accomplishment. [Full story »]

Zebulon citizens to vote on sales of liquor by the drink

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, March 23. 2018

In addition to helping decide state and national candidates in the May 22 general primary, Zebulon voters will also decide whether Sunday sales of liquor by the drink will be allowed in the city limits. [Full story »]

PCHS named Dual Enrollment Partner of Year

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Thursday, March 22. 2018

Pike County High School recently received Southern Crescent Technical College’s Dual Enrollment Partner of the Year award for increasing their participation by more than 100% from last year. There are currently 59 PCHS students who are dual enrolled at SCTC, up from 29 students who were enrolled last year. [Full story »]