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Entries from March 2019

Jean McElroy

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Friday, March 29. 2019

Mrs. Melva Jean Stevens McElroy, age 72, of Zebulon, passed away March 26, 2019, at Upson Regional Medical Center. She grew up in Griffin, daughter of the late Melvin Stevens and Irene Chappell Stevens. Jean graduated from Griffin High School. In her lifetime she was an employee of Dundee Mills, as well as a nurse’s aide at the Living Center and Brightmoor Nursing Home in Griffin. After the mill closed, she went to work as a security officer for Burns Security at the FAA Center in Hampton. Jean attended Pike County Assembly of God Church in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Jeannette Huckaby

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Friday, March 29. 2019

Mrs. Agnes Jeannette Huckaby, age 84, of Griffin, passed away March 29, 2019, at Westbury Nursing Home in Jackson. She was born in Thomaston, daughter of the late Henry Grady Huckaby and Lucille Free Huckaby. In her early career she worked as a legal secretary in Griffin for Attorney Howard Wallace, and then for Toronto Dominion Bank in Atlanta. Jeannette retired from the State of Georgia Judicial System as an administrative assistant. She was a former member of Devotie Baptist Church and currently a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She was a very good cook, and enjoyed reading. Jeannette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. [Full story »]

April 13 BBQ to suppport Paris in Pike

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Thursday, March 28. 2019

The eighth annual Paris in Pike Fashion Show for special-needs students will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26 at Christ Chapel Community Church in Zebulon. The show includes a shopping trip for local kids with special needs to pick out their outfits for the fashion show.

Organizers are hosting a barbecue fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. April 13 at Freshway to help fund the show and shopping trips. Plates are $10 and include pulled pork, baked beans and chips, pre-order at 770-468-1612. [Full story »]

April 11 golf tourney to benefit FCA

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Thursday, March 28. 2019

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Outdoors will host the Pike County Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 11 at Cedars Golf and Country Club in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Pirates earn undefeated Region Championship

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, March 26. 2019

The No. 8 Class AAA Pike County Pirates boy’s soccer squad (8-5-0, 4-0) defeated the Peach County Trojans (6-5-1, 3-1) Friday night by a final score of 5-2 to capture their third consecutive region championship, as both teams entered the contest undefeated in region play. [Full story »]

‘Church folks’ in lighter moments

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, March 26. 2019

Kay S. Pedrotti
kayspedrotti@gmail.com

My esteemed father used to say that he knew for sure that God has a sense of humor, because he created - and then put up with - human beings. I believe that with God, anything is possible, to the point that we laugh at our foibles even if they occur in or around church or religious topics. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, March 26. 2019

Between March 18 and March 25, area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Lawsuit against TenCate settled

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, March 26. 2019

In the late autumn of 2018 a federal judge in Macon, Georgia, approved an agreement reached between Flint Riverkeeper, Inc., neighboring property owners and TenCate to resolve a citizen suit brought by Flint Riverkeeper and the neighboring property owners under the Clean Water Act concerning wastewater discharges at TenCate textile dyeing and finishing plant.
TenCate Protective Fabrics is the largest industry in Pike County and is a manufacturer of fire-resistant fabrics and other textile products with locations in Zebulon as well as the Molena area of Upson County. [Full story »]

‘Keep the smiles, love and music flowing’

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, March 26. 2019

The search is still ongoing for a new location for the Hollonville Opry House and around $15,000 has been raised by the community so far to continue the tradition of live music in a family-friendly atmosphere. The venue in Hollonville was sold in January after 27 years of free live music for visitors from near and far. [Full story »]

Public Notices 03-27-19

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Staff Writer

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Tuesday, March 26. 2019

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Brenda Christine Mercer

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Monday, March 25. 2019

Mrs. Brenda Christine Mercer age 59 of Meansville Ga, died Friday March 22, 2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center. [Full story »]

Molena to honor Purple Heart recipients on April 27

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, March 22. 2019

The city of Molena and the Pike County American Legion will host Molena’s Purple Heart Day event starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at the City Pavilion and Fire Station. In addition to recognizing and honoring Purple Heart recipients from the area, the celebration will include special music and remarks by guest speakers on the history of the Purple Heart and the unveiling ceremony making Molena a Purple Heart City. [Full story »]

Aviation Career Day is April 27 in Williamson

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, March 22. 2019

Candler Field Museum will host Aviation Career Day for students of all ages at the airport in Williamson on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register to attend at AviationCareerDay2019.eventbright.com. [Full story »]

Michael Huff

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Friday, March 22. 2019

Mr. Michael Frank Huff, age 60, of Sharpsburg, passed away March 17, 2019, at his home. He was born on July 24, 1958, son of the late Dudley Huff and Kathryn Fortner Huff. In his early career he was a mechanic for Eastern Airlines and then worked in Maintenance and Security for Cooper Lighting. He was an avid golfer. [Full story »]

Pirates rack up wins, Senior Night is Friday, March 30

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Thursday, March 21. 2019

By Chris DeMarco

The No. 8 AAA Pike County High School boy’s soccer team rolled to a 10-0 victory, overwhelming the Central Macon Chargers at the Ed Defore Sports Complex in Macon. It was the fourth time this season that the Pirates scored at least 10 goals in a match, all of which have come in shutout victories. [Full story »]