Entries by Rachel McDaniel

Tristin English hits for the cycle!

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Monday, April 8. 2019

Pike’s Tristin English has a .314 batting average for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and helped the team even the series with No. 9 North Carolina over the weekend. He became the first Yellow Jacket since 2001 (Richard Lewis against Georgia Southern) to hit for the cycle on April 6, notching the milestone with a key eighth-inning home run off the scoreboard. He had never hit for the cycle before and was a part of the postgame interview at ramblinwreck.com. [Full story »]

Mrs. Lou Burt

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Monday, April 8. 2019

Mrs. Lou Burt, age 85, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at her residence. [Full story »]

Brandon Gobble

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Monday, April 8. 2019

Brandon Jobe Gobble, age 20, of Zebulon, passed away April 5, 2019, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a 2015 graduate of Pike County High School and was currently working at Zaxby’s in Thomaston. Brandon loved technology and gaming, skateboarding and skinny jeans. [Full story »]

Circuit to get fifth judge; no decision by JQC

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Saturday, April 6. 2019

The Griffin Judicial Circuit - which includes Pike, Upson, Spalding and Fayette counties - will get a fifth judge who will be appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp for a two-year term starting Jan. 1, 2020. After the two year term is over for the appointed judge, a nonpartisan election will be held in 2020 and each new judge will serve a four-year term. [Full story »]

JV Lady Pirates finish undefeated season with championship

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Thursday, April 4. 2019

The Lady Pirates JV girls soccer team was undefeated this season with a 12-0 record and they didn’t slow down as they headed into the league championship game. [Full story »]

Boys and girls middle school track teams earn championships

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, April 2. 2019

The middle school track team pulled off a championship for both the boys and girls teams on Saturday in the League Championship. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, April 2. 2019

Between Monday, March 25, and Monday, April 1 The Pike County Sheriff’s Office made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Memories will help brighten the present with the past

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, April 2. 2019

Kay S. Pedrotti
kayspedrotti@gmail.com

Memories are like raindrops - you can ward them off for a while with the umbrella of today, but once they hit you, you can’t stop them from sinking in and soaking you. [Full story »]

Pike’s Got Talent set for April 12, will benefit band

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, April 2. 2019

Local middle and high school students will show off their skills at the upcoming Pike’s Got Talent show set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the Pike Auditorium. The event is hosted by the Pike Regiment Marching Band and proceeds will help purchase band equipment and uniforms. The cost is $5 for entry and the People’s Choice Award ballots cost $1 per vote. Performers can get votes ahead of time or at the performance. The show will be emceed by Lee Ewing. Door prizes and sponsors are still being accepted. Contact Tara Hammond at pikecoguard@gmail.com or 770-845-6975. [Full story »]

Wisteria Festival, Talent Show this weekend

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, April 2. 2019

The first ever Williamson Wisteria Festival will feature 50 vendors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6 with more than a dozen acts set to hit the stage for the Talent Showcase. In addition to a wide variety of vendors, the event will include the official dedication of the Williamson Caboose / Visitor’s Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The winner of the Talent Showcase will take home a $100 prize and the show will start at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5. [Full story »]

Rickie C. Maddox

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Rachel McDaniel

in Death Notices

Tuesday, April 2. 2019

Mr. Rickie Charles Maddox, age 71, of Zebulon, passed away April 1, 2019, at his home. He was born September 2, 1947, son of the late Grady Maddox and the late Louise Ward Maddox. He was a Sergeant in the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Rickie was a builder and enjoyed working on old cars and trucks. He was a kind-hearted and good man who was always willing to help anyone in need. He was a long-time member and Deacon of New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon. Rickie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. [Full story »]

Jean McElroy

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, March 29. 2019

Mrs. Melva Jean Stevens McElroy, age 72, of Zebulon, passed away March 26, 2019, at Upson Regional Medical Center. She grew up in Griffin, daughter of the late Melvin Stevens and Irene Chappell Stevens. Jean graduated from Griffin High School. In her lifetime she was an employee of Dundee Mills, as well as a nurse’s aide at the Living Center and Brightmoor Nursing Home in Griffin. After the mill closed, she went to work as a security officer for Burns Security at the FAA Center in Hampton. Jean attended Pike County Assembly of God Church in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Jeannette Huckaby

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, March 29. 2019

Mrs. Agnes Jeannette Huckaby, age 84, of Griffin, passed away March 29, 2019, at Westbury Nursing Home in Jackson. She was born in Thomaston, daughter of the late Henry Grady Huckaby and Lucille Free Huckaby. In her early career she worked as a legal secretary in Griffin for Attorney Howard Wallace, and then for Toronto Dominion Bank in Atlanta. Jeannette retired from the State of Georgia Judicial System as an administrative assistant. She was a former member of Devotie Baptist Church and currently a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She was a very good cook, and enjoyed reading. Jeannette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. [Full story »]

April 13 BBQ to suppport Paris in Pike

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, March 28. 2019

The eighth annual Paris in Pike Fashion Show for special-needs students will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26 at Christ Chapel Community Church in Zebulon. The show includes a shopping trip for local kids with special needs to pick out their outfits for the fashion show.

Organizers are hosting a barbecue fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. April 13 at Freshway to help fund the show and shopping trips. Plates are $10 and include pulled pork, baked beans and chips, pre-order at 770-468-1612. [Full story »]

April 11 golf tourney to benefit FCA

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, March 28. 2019

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Outdoors will host the Pike County Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 11 at Cedars Golf and Country Club in Zebulon. [Full story »]