Entries by Rachel McDaniel

Foster serving aboard the USS Pennsylvania

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Thursday, July 10. 2014

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Seaman Apprentice Jimmy Foster, a submarine sonar technician from Pike County, is serving aboard the USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) Blue Crew in the Navy. It is one of the world’s most advanced submarines. [Full story »]

Georgia, Pike County apparel

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, July 8. 2014

Find a great selection of Peach State Pride tanks, t-shirts, pocket tees, crew neck sweatshirts and hats at City Pharmacy in downtown Zebulon. [Full story »]

Local athletes head to national competition

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, July 8. 2014

The Thunder Soccer Club has earned a spot in the national president’s cup competition to be held in Greenville, S.C., this month. Two local athletes will help the team as they face off against teams from Nevada, New Hampshire and Ohio. [Full story »]

Local homecoming queen is state finalist

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Tuesday, July 8. 2014

Mara McGurl, Pike County High School’s 2013-14 Homecoming Queen, was chosen to be a finalist in the Georgia Statewide pageant. [Full story »]

Photos needed to honor Vietnam vets

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, July 8. 2014

By Kay S. Pedrotti

The Pike County Journal Reporter and its sister paper in Barnesville are joining a nationwide effort by community newspapers and others to find photos of all troops whose names are enshrined on the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C.

“The Faces Never Forgotten” project is sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation. The National Newspaper Association and Georgia Press Association have highlighted the project in communications to all member papers, citing the “deep community roots (and) unique position” of newspapers to help find and submit photos of each person killed in that war. [Full story »]

Yesterday's Footsteps: Good neighbors are a joy to experience

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Monday, July 7. 2014

By Greg Parrott

You’ve heard the saying, “A good neighbor is worth their weight in gold.” I’ve believed this statement to be true since I was a child. [Full story »]

Zebulon council asking concept plan be revised

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Saturday, July 5. 2014

By Kay S. Pedrotti
kayp@barnesville.com

City of Zebulon sources have confirmed that developer Brent Pike LLC has been asked to submit a new settlement and development plan, based on recent discussions, for a proposed development on Hughley Road. [Full story »]

Thankful for Fourth of July freedom

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, July 4. 2014

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The Journal Reporter is grateful for all the men and women who fought to make the United States of America an independent country as well as all of those who continue to serve to preserve our freedoms. [Full story »]

New gun law in effect

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, July 2. 2014

House Bill 60, also known as the Safe Carry Protection Act and nicknamed the “guns everywhere bill,” went into effect July 1. Citizens are wondering what the impact will mean for Pike County.
Local leaders are cautiously optimistic the law will not cause any security breaches or significant expenses for taxpayers. [Full story »]

County commits $150,000 to road repair; discusses solar farm

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, June 30. 2014

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Commissioners approved funding to replace the culvert on Old Zebulon Road and approved the first reading of a solar power code at their Tuesday, June 24 meeting. [Full story »]

DA's Corner: Catching lightning bugs and criminals

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, June 30. 2014

By Scott Ballard

Remember those carefree summer days when we were kids?

Homemade ice cream. Riding bicycles on paths through the woods. Building huts. Playing Marco Polo in the pool. Catching lightning bugs while listening to the Braves games on the radio. Scooping up crawfish by the creek. Spitting watermelon seeds. [Full story »]

Grand jury indicts murder suspects

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Monday, June 30. 2014

The Grand Jury for the April term of Pike County Superior Court recently investigated all criminal warrants brought before it and returned true bills in all cases where evidence warranted such action.

Three accused murderers who were allegedly part of an April 9 fatal shootout on Ray Drive in Meansville are included. [Full story »]

Truck wreck kills Barnesville man

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Monday, June 30. 2014

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Traffic was blocked on Highway 18 east just outside of Zebulon after a tractor trailer wrecked and exploded into flames Thursday afternoon. Earl Stephens of Barnesville was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. [Full story »]

Kids' Fourth of July parade planned in Concord

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Monday, June 30. 2014

The city of Concord will once again be have the childrens' parade in celebration of Independence Day this Friday, July 4. [Full story »]

Benefit for fallen officer's family Saturday

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Friday, June 27. 2014

Three area groups, including Humbly Serving Ministries of Pike County, are working together to hold a fun-for-families benefit June 28 from noon to 4 p.m.to help the family of fallen officer Kevin Jordan. The Griffin police officer was killed May 31 while on security detail at a local restaurant. [Full story »]