The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Another visit from OSHA

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Monday, September 10. 2012

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An OSHA investigator visited the courthouse again Monday, Sept. 10 and found two workers not wearing protective gear. According to planning and development director David Allen, the county will not face any citations from the visit. [Full story »]

Pike falls to Vikings in Macon

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Walter Geiger

in Sports

Friday, September 7. 2012

The Pike County Pirates traveled to Macon Friday to battle the First Presbyterian Day School Vikings. Realtime scoring was provided by Greg Parrot and compiled by Rachel McDaniel. [Full story »]

One dead in Zebulon crash

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Friday, September 7. 2012

One person was killed Friday in an early morning crash in downtown Zebulon. The wreck, which involved a log truck and a mini-van, occurred around 7 a.m. [Full story »]

Lovett Thompson

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Thursday, September 6. 2012

Renowned master craftsman, sculptor, painter, writer and jewelry maker Lovett Thompson died of complications from a heart attack on Sept. 4, 2012 in Atlanta, Ga. [Full story »]

Mindy Ann Manley

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in Death Notices

Thursday, September 6. 2012

Ms. Mindy Ann Manley, age 33, of Griffin, passed away Sept. 3, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. [Full story »]

Parmesan Baked Potato Halves

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Tasha Webster

in Food and Features

Thursday, September 6. 2012

Ingredients:
6 small potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half
1/4 cup butter [Full story »]

Sheriff's Report

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in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, September 5. 2012

Between Monday, Aug. 13 and Thursday, Aug. 30, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests: [Full story »]

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Wednesday, September 5. 2012

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Applicants needed for boards

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Wednesday, September 5. 2012

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Commissioners were unable to fill seats on several county boards at the Aug. 28 meeting because no one applied for the positions. Applicants are needed to fill vacancies on the Pike Area Transportation Committee, the Family and Children’s Service Board and the McIntosh Trail Council on Aging. Interested residents can apply at the commission office for the positions. [Full story »]

Claire Carreker Adkerson

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in Death Notices

Tuesday, September 4. 2012

Mrs. Claire Carreker Adkerson, age 91, of Lawrenceville, formerly of Zebulon, Ga., passed away Sept. 2, 2012. [Full story »]

Farm Heritage Day set for Saturday

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, September 4. 2012

Experience hands-on heritage as Farm Heritage Day returns to the Chestnut Oak Agricultural Center this year. The free family event starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 with fun for all ages. [Full story »]

County shuts down CARE

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, September 3. 2012

Although commissioners unanimously denied a special exception request for Companion Animal Rescue and Education in Molena at their Tuesday, Aug. 28 meeting, a few members showed support for a similar type of volunteer-run animal control operation somewhere else in Pike County. [Full story »]

Wet weather brings West Nile worries

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Monday, September 3. 2012

By Rachel McDaniel
news@pikecountygeorgia.com

Recent rains could contribute to the spread of mosquitos carrying West Nile virus. People can get the virus when they are bitten by a mosquito carrying the disease after that insect has fed on an infected bird. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a total of 1,118 West Nile Virus cases nationwide this year with 14 in Georgia as of Aug. 21. There have been confirmed cases of the virus in humans in 47 states and it has caused 41 deaths this year. Almost half of all the West Nile Virus victims have been in Texas. [Full story »]

Floyd wins four medals at U.S. Transplant Games

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Rachel McDaniel

in Food and Features

Monday, September 3. 2012

After facing death as a 25-year-old when his kidneys got infected and shut down after having strep throat, Scott Floyd has survived – and thrived – for 24 years with the help of donor organs. Floyd, 49, of Zebulon, recently brought home four medals, including gold, from the Transplant Games of America which were held in Grand Rapids, Mich., this year. [Full story »]

Pirates win double overtime thriller 40-39

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Friday, August 31. 2012

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Coach Brad Webber's Pike County Pirates hosted the Upson-Lee Knights tonight at Pirate Field.

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Greg Parrott and compiled by Rachel McDaniel. [Full story »]