The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Mr. Harry Lee “Pop” Harwell, age 90, of Zebulon, passed away March 10, 2018. He was born in Fayetteville, GA, son of the late Claude Lee Harwell and Ottie Biles Harwell.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. As a boy, he grew up in Griffin and worked on his family’s farm, often using mules to plow the fields. He later worked for Thomaston Mills in Griffin, where he retired as Supervisor after 39 years. He enjoyed raising rabbits, hunting, fishing, gardening, watching Hee-Haw, football and NASCAR.  Dale Jr. and UGA were his favorites. He was of the Methodist faith and  known by many as “Rabbit Man”.   [Full story »] 

Pike County High School’s boys and girls track teams participated in the 11th annual Irwin Ross Invitational in Griffin. The meet consisted of 17 teams that scored points. The girls finished ninth and the boys finished sixth. Both teams finished first among AAA opponents. During the meet, there were some school records that were broken or tied along with some personal records. [Full story »] 

Mayor Steve Fry was the first customer at the Williamson Whistle Stop - a nod to the city’s railway which ran right in front of the store for many decades - during a ‘soft opening’ Feb. 28. He and his kids were also the first customers at the new convenience store’s attached Subway restaurant. In the fall, a Papa John’s pizza restaurant will open at the store as well. The gas station and restaurant are now open for business. [Full story »] 

The Pirates defeated Callaway 10-0 on Friday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Dylan Garner toed the rubber for the Pirates and he surrendered no runs on two hits over four innings, striking out nine. Coleman Boynton struck out the last batter to finish off the game. [Full story »] 

In an emotional and historic graduation ceremony that emphasized faith, hope and love, 43 members of the Pike County Consolidated High School Class of 1969 finally received the diplomas they had earned 49 years before. Sadly, thirteen students had passed away. Speakers and students shared the story of how they decided to silently leave the classroom in a peaceful protest. Many expressed appreciation for the commencement exercises held for the Class of 1969 on March 3, 2018. [Full story »]