Entries by Rachel McDaniel

Early voting ends Friday

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Tuesday, July 15. 2014

In-person early voting at the Pike County courthouse will end Friday, July 18 at 5 p.m. Candidates on the Republican ballot include Jack Kingston and David Perdue for United States Senate, Michael “Mike” Buck and Richard Woods for state school superintendent and Marty Harbin and David Studdard for 16th District State Senator. [Full story »]

Zebulon grants $90,000 loan for renovation

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Tuesday, July 15. 2014

Zebulon city council members postponed discussion of a new proposed settlement related to a Brent Pike housing development until members could study it. The proposal was submitted just a couple hours before the Tuesday, July 8 meeting so no decisions were made. It will be discussed again at the Aug. 12 meeting. [Full story »]

Bust at Mama's Country Showcase

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Tuesday, July 15. 2014

Sheriff Wendell Beam Reports:

On Sunday, July 13, 2014, at 2:30 A.M. members of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at Mama’s Country Showcase, located at 2700 North Expressway, Griffin, Georgia. The search warrant was a result of a four month investigation. Gambling machines were seized during the search. The investigation revealed that employees of the establishment were paying cash to patrons who won on the gaming machines which is a Violation of Georgia’s Gambling Laws. The following employees were arrested. [Full story »]

Gangs believed to be involved in shootings, stabbings

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Monday, July 14. 2014

On July 3, the Griffin Police Department responded to shooting at the VFW club located on 610 N. 3rd Street in Griffin. There were no injuries reported regarding the shooting. Two days later, during the early morning hours of July 6, the Griffin police Department responded to the Red Door night club located at 551 N. Expressway in reference to a large fight and a stabbing. The victim, Jamel Alston, was life flighted to Atlanta Medical Center and is currently recovering from his injuries. [Full story »]

Lamar, Pike population neck and neck

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Rachel McDaniel

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Sunday, July 13. 2014

According to statistics compiled in 2013, Lamar and Pike counties are now running neck and neck in the total population rankings. [Full story »]

Shootings believed to be gang related

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Thursday, July 10. 2014

On July 9, 2014, at 11:40 p.m. Spalding County Sheriff's deputies received a report of shots fired at 1329 Ridgeview Drive, Griffin Georgia. It was discovered that someone from outside the house fired several times into the house. The house was occupied at the time of the incident, but no one was injured.
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Foster serving aboard the USS Pennsylvania

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Rachel McDaniel

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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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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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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

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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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 »]