The Pike County Journal-Reporter

It's easy to root against them

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in Opinions

Monday, February 4. 2013

Ray Lewis has a Super Bowl trophy but Richard Lollar and Jacinth Baker are 13 years in the grave - stabbed to death outside an Atlanta nightclub in the aftermath of a party that followed the 2000 Super Bowl in Atlanta. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates take down Mary Persons

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Monday, February 4. 2013

The Pike County High School soccer season started Jan. 21 with tryouts for the varsity and junior varsity teams.

During the first three days, Coach Justin O’Steen and Coach Mike Muccillo evaluated more than 50 players for the 33-36 positions on the varsity and JV teams. [Full story »]

Unparalleled heroism

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Rachel McDaniel

in Food and Features

Monday, February 4. 2013

By Kay S. Pedrotti

On the 70th anniversary of one of the most selfless acts of heroism in United States annals, the American Legion in Pike County honored the memories of four chaplains of different faiths who worked together to save sailors aboard a World War II troopship. [Full story »]

A preview of the 2.6.2013 edition of The Journal-Reporter

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Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, February 4. 2013

Remains found:
Body found off Williamson-Zebulon Road thought to be that of Philip Chiges.

Cuffed:
Three burglary suspects jailed after high speed chase here.

Child hurt:
Teen buries scissors in brother's neck; victim recovering.

It's back!:
County commission again takes up animal control issue.

Signs, signs:
Zebulon notifies businesses sign ordinance will be enforced.

Human remains found in north Pike

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Monday, February 4. 2013

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The Pike sheriff's department reports human remains have been found off Williamson-Zebulon Road here. [Full story »]

Reward offered for alleged killer's arrest

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Walter Geiger

in News

Monday, February 4. 2013

Griffin Police investigators are asking the public for assistance in the apprehension of Javarious Leondre Verdell in connection with Saturday’s murder of Ivan Matthew Sierra.

UPDATE: Verdell was taken into custody at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday in Clayton County after a tip. [Full story »]

William Edwin McWilliams

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Staff Writer

in Births and Obituaries

Monday, February 4. 2013

Mr. William Edwin “Ed” McWilliams, age 71, of Molena, passed away Jan. 31, 2013 at his home. [Full story »]

Oscar Elmo “Bo” Ingram

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Staff Writer

in Births and Obituaries

Monday, February 4. 2013

Mr. Oscar Elmo “Bo” Ingram, age 81, of Zebulon, passed away Feb. 2, 2013. [Full story »]

Griffin circuit sheriffs take stand on gun control

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Walter Geiger

in News

Monday, February 4. 2013

Sheriffs Jimmy Thomas, Wendell Beam, Dan Kilgore and Barry Babb of the Griffin Judicial Circuit met and have unanimously agreed with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association’s stance on gun control.

The sheriffs took an oath to support the Constitution and will stand by the 2nd Amendment. The sheriffs will aggressively oppose federal or state legislation which infringes upon law abiding citizens’ right to bear arms.

The sheriffs further agree to support any legislation that would effectively penalize criminals who use firearms in the commission of crimes.

Griffin man shot, killed

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Saturday, February 2. 2013

A Griffin man was found mortally wounded just after midnight Saturday morning near the intersection of North 9th and West Tinsley streets. [Full story »]

Suspects chased, caught after burglary

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Friday, February 1. 2013

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Two men and a woman are suspected of attempting to burglarize a home around 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon on Adams Road in Meansville. Unofficial reports indicate the three arrived in a 2013 red Chevy Silverado and knocked on the residence's door. When no one answered, one of the men went through a window. [Full story »]

Lifeflight lands on Shackelford Road

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Thursday, January 31. 2013

Emergency personnel, deputies have responded to a call on Shackelford Road in northeast Pike where a 9-year-old has reportedly been seriously injured. A lifeflight helicopter has been dispatched. [Full story »]

Four Chaplains program set for Feb. 3

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Rachel McDaniel

in News

Thursday, January 31. 2013

Pike County American Legion Post 197 will present the “Four Chaplains” program Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church at 14550 Highway 19 in Griffin. [Full story »]

John Richard Wade

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Staff Writer

in Births and Obituaries

Thursday, January 31. 2013

Mr. John Richard Wade, 87, of Concord, passed away Jan. 28, 2013. [Full story »]

Note to Hillary: It does make a difference

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Wednesday, January 30. 2013

At long last, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared before lawmakers at a Congressional hearing last week to answer questions regarding the attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya which occurred on September 11, 2012. [Full story »]