The Pike County Journal-Reporter

A case that is yet to be decided by the Georgia Supreme Court was also heard in the Pike County courthouse during the first day of court in the newly renovated courtroom. The local case will likely be decided by near the end of the current Supreme Court term, which ends July 16.

Superior Court Judge Tommy Hankinson presided over the case of Robert E. Adams Jr. versus Jim Brooks here March 8, with hearings held early in the morning and in the early afternoon. He ruled that to be fair to all parties – including voters who cast their vote in the election contested as illegal by Adams – he would allow Brooks’ defense 30 days to answer a writ of quo warranto filed against Brooks. [Full story »] 

It is rare, but occasionally, reporters become part of the story or stories they are covering.

The first example that springs to mind is that of Woodward and Bernstein and the Watergate scandal. They basically created ‘investigative reporting’ as they dug into the Watergate burglary and the scandalous coverup that followed it. They and their sources became part of the story and some actually were subpoenaed to give testimony that ultimately forced President Richard Nixon out of the White House. [Full story »] 

Rain postponed Opening Day ceremonies over the weekend but some of them will be rescheduled, including the Parade of Athletes and Easter egg hunt which are planned for Saturday, April 6. [Full story »] 

A water boil advisory which was issued by the city of Zebulon Friday, March 15 has been lifted. A large water main in the city was replaced and required water to be boiled before consumption but the water is now safe to use without boiling. [Full story »]