The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from September 2019

Parks and recreation to build community center

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Monday, September 30. 2019

Commissioners approved use of $362,580 from impact fees for the Parks and Recreation Authority to start design and construction of an inside community center at the Pike County Parks and Recreation soccer complex. Interim county manager Rob Morton noted that improvements would include better access to the existing pavilion and would improve the parking situation. [Full story »]

Burn ban extended

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, September 30. 2019

The EPD’s Summer Burning Restrictions were scheduled to end in September, but due to the severe drought conditions, weather forecast and fire activity, the Georgia Forestry Commission will not issue burn permits in Clayton, Lamar, Pike, Spalding and Upson counties until further notice. [Full story »]

Shots fired at officers in Concord

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Monday, September 30. 2019

Deputies responded to a domestic call at 60 Third Street in Concord at 2:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. While dealing with the situation, an unknown individual fired multiple shots at the officers. Deputies were able to take cover and were not struck by the gunfire. The exact location where the shots originated from was difficult to determine at the time of the incident by those on the scene. [Full story »]

Angela Elise Shoemaker Duck

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Monday, September 30. 2019

Angela Elise Shoemaker Duck, age 53, of Williamson, passed away September 28, 2019.

Angie was born on December 8, 1965, in Atlanta. She graduated from Tabernacle Christian School. She and her family moved to Pike County in 1996. She worked many years at Pike County Elementary School. Her life revolved around her girls and her greatest joy was being “Gamma”. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Dean Shoemaker. [Full story »]

Cross country teams earn top spots

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Thursday, September 26. 2019

The cross country teams recently competed in a very large meet with about 25 teams in the competition. The boys field had more than 300 runners. Despite the tough competition, both the boys and girls teams finished second. [Full story »]

Jim Baker

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Thursday, September 26. 2019

Mr. James Edward “Jim” Baker, age 80, of Williamson, passed away September 23, 2019. He was born in Bluefield, Virginia, son of the late William Monroe Baker and Alfie Arlene Simmons Baker. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from the military, he worked for Metro Transmission in Forest Park as a Master Transmission Specialist. In 1970, he began his nearly 30 year career with the Clayton County Sheriff’s Department, retiring as Captain. During his years at the Sheriff’s Department, he was instrumental in establishing the child fingerprint program in Georgia. He also worked with the Jr. Deputy and Explorer Deputy programs, as well as many other community programs. He was an instructor at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth and the 55 and Alive driving program for seniors. Jim was involved with a prison ministry for over 20 years and a Truck Stop ministry, where he led both the music and worship services. He enjoyed working on cars, bike riding, woodworking, golfing, playing the guitar, and especially playing with his grandkids. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates move to 13-8 for season

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, September 24. 2019

The Lady Pirates are now 13-8 on the season and 4-1 in region play. They travel to East Coweta on Tuesday and will host Kendrick and Lamar County on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. Lady Pirates softball had a tough week on the diamond. The Pirates traveled to Griffin on Monday to face a tough Spalding squad. The game was a back and forth affair where the Pirates were three outs away twice from run-ruling the Jaguars, but the never say die team from Griffin forced the Pirates to hold their breath in the end. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, September 24. 2019

Between Monday, Sept. 16, and Monday, Sept. 23 area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Zebulon City Park dedicates new play set

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, September 24. 2019

The Zebulon City Park has grown and changed over the past few years. The newest addition is brand new playground equipment that was donated by United Bank. The City of Zebulon plans to recognize United Bank for their generous contribution on Friday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. As part of the recognition, the city will dedicate a plaque that will be placed near the playground equipment as a thank you to the bank for the donation of the equipment. [Full story »]

Meansville Music Festival is Saturday

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, September 24. 2019

By Rachel McDaniel
news@pikecountygeorgia.com

Meansville will be alive with the sounds of music and smells of fair foods as the Meansville Music Festival is held from noon to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will include live music, free inflatables and free activities for children, a car show, pony rides, raffles, a corn hole tournament and more as local leaders are honored posthumously for their contributions to the town. [Full story »]

Daniel K. Helander

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Tuesday, September 24. 2019

Mr. Daniel K. Helander, age 61, of Milner (Pike County), passed away September 22, 2019, at his residence. Danny was born on February 1, 1958, in Greenville, Michigan but spent most of his early years in Lady Lake, Florida. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Germany. He was a mechanic for many years and enjoyed his car club, “Georgia Opelers”. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Danny was a man of few words who loved deeply. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Roger Wickes and Carl Helander. [Full story »]

Public Notices 09-25-19

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices

Tuesday, September 24. 2019

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Battle of Potato Creek is a classic

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Monday, September 23. 2019

The Battle of Potato Creek, which dates back to 1976, is the epitome of a high school football rivalry and the 2019 installment played Friday night was a classic. [Full story »]

No increase for Pike taxpayers

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, September 20. 2019

Taxes should stay the same next year for most taxpayers after the county and schools approved budgets that do not require a millage rate increase. Both the county and schools maintained the rollback rate which is only an increase of .001 for the millage rate. [Full story »]

Meet your local candidates

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Thursday, September 19. 2019

The Pike County Journal Reporter will print a biographical introduction for each local candidate as they are received. The paper will also print a ‘Meet the Candidates’ special edition prior to the start of early voting in which each candidate answers a series of questions.

Early voting for all county residents will be offered at the registrar’s office on Jackson Street starting Monday, Oct. 14. The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 election is Monday, Oct. 7.

Voter registration booths will be at the Meansville Music Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 and at the Concord Country Jubilee from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20. The voter registration opportunities are being provided by the American Legion Post 197 Family at their booths. [Full story »]