The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Roy Collier Harkness, Jr., 90, of Zebulon, Georgia, passed from this life into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 10:34 p.m. Roy honorably served his country during the end of World War II in the United States Navy and for 32 years with the United States Postal Service. Roy served several churches over the years as Minister of Music. Roy loved the Lord, his wife, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, music, golf, and serving the church. [Full story »] 

The Old Zebulon School project is well underway as Phase I was recently completed and the building now has a new roof to protect it before another winter comes. [Full story »] 

Amy Rogers has been running since she was part of the Pike County cross country team under coach Justin O’Steen but she recently went the distance and completed her first marathon - the 2018 TCS NYC Marathon. There were more than 52,000 runners who participated in the event held Nov. 3 in New York City - one of the largest running events in the world. [Full story »] 

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

By Mike Ruffin
ruffinml@gmail.com

I’m grateful that Walter Geiger allows me to occupy this space every other week. I don’t know if he’s grateful that he agreed to our arrangement. I don’t plan to ask him. I figure he’ll let me know if he changes his mind about it. [Full story »] 

Two Lady Pirates softball players were celebrated by family and friends during a scholarship signing at the high school Nov. 14. Pitcher Maddie Kirksey and catcher Haley Eubanks have known each other and played softball together for about 10 years.

“A lot of people don’t realize the hard work these ladies have put in since they were 7 or 8 years old,” said coach Brad Gregg. “It’s a big commitment to get here and a huge honor to get to play at the next level.”

Coach Melissa Whitley said both Maddie and Haley put in a lot of hard work over the years and it is paying off. [Full story »] 

By Brian Gales
cbriangjr@yahoo.com

The Pirates fought hard in the second round of the GHSA playoffs against the HV Jenkins High Warriors but came up short, ending an emotional and challenging football season for the team and the community who stood behind them. The late Dylan Thomas was honored at each game throughout the season after his tragic injury early in the season and Dylan’s family continued to support the team at the games. [Full story »]