The Pike County Journal-Reporter

A preview of the 4.30.2014 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, April 28. 2014

Third arrest:
Thomaston man charged in Ray Dr. murder thought by investigators to be the shooter.

Another threat:
Phoned-in bomb threat at courthouse may be the work of same person who threatened schools.

Benefit:
Help Promise Place and enjoy a run along the ridge.

Titletown:
Three PCHS athletic teams take region titles.

Big yard sale:
Chamber's Sale on the Square offers opportunities for buyers and sellers.

Golf teams win region, girls head to state

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, April 28. 2014

Both golf teams at Pike County High School were named region champions after proving their skills at Hickory Hill Golf Club in Jackson. [Full story »]

Bomb threat at courthouse

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, April 28. 2014

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Courthouse employees were evacuated Friday morning after a bomb threat was made via phone call. [Full story »]

James Matthew White III

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Monday, April 28. 2014

Mr. James Matthew “Jimmy” White III, age 72, of Williamson, formerly of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Brightmoor Hospice. [Full story »]

Griffin Choral Arts teams up with Russian group for Thursday concert

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, April 28. 2014

Griffin Choral Arts will present 'To Thee, My Country' Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Griffin. Joining the chorus will be a lyrical group from St. Petersburg, Russia.

Pike under flood watch

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, April 28. 2014

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Pike and surrounding counties are under a flood watch from late tonight through late Wednesday. Three to five inches of rain are in the forecast.

Prepare accordingly….

Day of Prayer to be held May 1 at noon at courthouse

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, April 28. 2014

The National Day of Prayer will be celebrated locally with a program on the courthouse square Thursday, May 1 at 12 noon. [Full story »]

Heavy lifters honored

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Rachel McDaniel

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Saturday, April 26. 2014

It may be months from football season but Pirates players have been preparing since the week after their last playoff game. Their hard work was put to the test during the annual weight lifting meet held recently on the football field. [Full story »]

Zebulon to vote May 13 on planned development

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Rachel McDaniel

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Saturday, April 26. 2014

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Another revision of a planned multi-use development on Hughley Road, proposed as the last version after about 10 years, is expected to be ready for a vote by Zebulon city council at its May 13 meeting. [Full story »]

Around the Square: Littering, public buildings

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, April 24. 2014

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By Don Collins

Are you concerned about litter on Pike roads? A group of citizens is concerned and decided to do something about picking up litter careless drivers tossed. [Full story »]

Local share stories of WWII Britain

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Thursday, April 24. 2014

“The World at War: The British Experience” and “The Children’s Experience During WWII in England” by Leonard and Edith Wheat will be the focus of the Upson Historical Society program Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at the Thomaston-Upson Archives. [Full story »]

Ray Dr. shooter arrested

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Wednesday, April 23. 2014

A third suspect in the April 9 shooting on Ray Dr. south of Meansville was arrested Wednesday, according to information obtained by The Journal Reporter. [Full story »]