Entries by Rachel McDaniel

By Dwain W. Penn

When mayor Gayle Burden called the Sept. 12 meeting of council to order, the city was experiencing a water crisis with all three wells disabled and the water tank empty.

“Lightning from a passing thunderstorm this afternoon has crippled all three well houses,” reported water superintendent Scott Huckaby. “Fortunately the damage at the city hall well was in the electrical panel and not the pump.” [Full story »] 

The Pike County Lady Pirates have had a strong season.

The state ranked No. 6 Lady Pirates are 17-4 and currently riding a nine-game winning streak, highlighted by a 3-0 shutout of Class A-Private No. 5 Strong Rock Christian. The Lady Pirates are undefeated in region play with a 10-0 region record and they have two region games remaining. [Full story »] 

Renowned Georgia author Terry Kay will be at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library in Zebulon for a presentation and book signing on Saturday, Sept. 24. [Full story »] 

Mr. Glenn Raymond Abbott, age 80, of Meansville, passed away on September 17, 2016. He was born in Ephrata, PA, son of the late Alice Hertzler Abbott.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving as a member of the Naval Construction Forces called the “Seabees.” Mr. Abbott was a member of the American Legion Post 197. He received his construction training in the military. He worked for Hill Construction in Thomaston for 40 years. After retiring, he worked for TLC Contractors in Thomaston, and was the Superintendent for the Pike County Road Department. Mr. Abbott was a volunteer fireman for the City of Meansville for 40 years, and enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing.  He was a good husband, father and grandfather. [Full story »] 

The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust recently donated an artifact trunk to Pike County Middle School. The trunk contains various artifacts and resources to be used by students and teachers so they might enrich their understanding of the Holocaust. [Full story »] 

CrossPointe Christian Academy took strides toward boosting their cross country program last Saturday, when the private Christian school hosted their first inaugural CrossPointe Invitational on their main campus. [Full story »] 

The Buttermilk Ball in Concord brought a young couple together at the Strickland Store during the fundraiser to raise funds for the historic building. A photographer just happened to take a photo of them as they looked at each other for the first time. Was it love at first sight? [Full story »]