Entries by Rachel McDaniel

Coroner's report, condolences regarding Dylan released

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Tuesday, October 9. 2018

Pike County officials recently released the coroner's report regarding the death of Dylan Michael Thomas, age 16 of Hollonville.

"Pike County continues to extend its condolences to the family of Dylan Thomas during this time and in view of this unfortunate tragedy. The outpouring of love and support from the community and many others has been amazing," said coroner Terrell Moody. "We have no further comment at this time other than what has been included in the official summary."
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Mr. Robert C. “Bob” Coleman

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Monday, October 8. 2018

Mr. Robert C. “Bob” Coleman, age 74, of Meansville, passed away October 6, 2018, at Brightmoor Hospice. He was born in Alamosa, Colorado, son of the late Clifford and Virginia Coleman. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the USS John King during the Vietnam War. Bob worked in the field of telecommunications, retiring from Delta Com in Macon. [Full story »]

Todd Child honored as District Teacher of the Year

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, October 4. 2018

Todd Child, a longtime teacher at Pike County Middle School, was recently congratulated as the District Teacher of the Year. He has taught for a total of 17 years and has taught for 14 years in Pike County schools.

“Mr. Child has a true passion for teaching and is very involved with the school system. He collaborates with his peers on a daily basis and is an asset to Pike County schools,” said director of teaching and learning Jennifer Allison. [Full story »]

County manager finalists named

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, October 4. 2018

Two finalists for the county manager position were announced at the commission meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25 after a closed session to discuss personnel. The finalists include Jim Hedges of Ashburn, Ga., and Michelle Irizarry of Auburn, Ga.
Commissioners have a meeting set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 to announce their final selection for county manager since two commissioners will miss the regularly scheduled Oct. 10 meeting due to commissioner training. When hiring a county manager, county officials must wait a required 14 days after announcing the finalists for the job. [Full story »]

National Test of Emergency Alert System today around 2 p.m.

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Wednesday, October 3. 2018

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on October 3rd The WEA portion of the test commences at 2:18 p.m. EDT, and the EAS portion follows at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether improvements are needed. [Full story »]

Volleyball team clinches spot at state

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, October 2. 2018

By Brian Gales
cbriangjr@yahoo.com

Pike County High School’s varsity volleyball team clinched its trip to the state playoffs by winning the area tournament at Jackson High School on Thursday, Sept. 27. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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Rachel McDaniel

in Crime and Arrests

Tuesday, October 2. 2018

Between Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

It is never wrong to share love!

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, October 2. 2018

By Beverly Brisendine
beverly.brisendine@gmail.com

It is never wrong to love! Think on this for a moment. How many times have we withheld love from a person whose behavior did not measure up to our expectations? Their behavior could actually be quite disgusting! We think that showing love to such a person would actually show them we condone their behavior. Oh, what about the person whose behavior has wounded us in some way? We certainly feel we are justified to withhold love from such a person. Right? Somehow in the recesses of our minds we have come to the wrong conclusion that unconditional love equals unconditional approval. There was one who unconditionally loved but did not unconditionally approve. It was Jesus Christ. If He did it, He will enable us to do it! [Full story »]

Dylan Michael Thomas

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in Death Notices

Tuesday, October 2. 2018

Mr. Dylan Michael Thomas, age 16, of Hollonville, passed away September 30, 2018. Dylan was a Junior at Pike County High School. He loved all sports, but football was his favorite. He was a linebacker and running back for the Pike County Pirates. When he was younger, he played second base, catcher and shortstop for Pike County recreational baseball. He was passionate about the outdoors, and a skilled fisherman and hunter. He especially enjoyed deer, turkey and duck hunting. He was also an excellent marksman. [Full story »]

Mike Brizendine

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Monday, October 1. 2018

Mr. Michael Dean Brizendine “Mike”, age 59, of Zebulon, passed away September 28, 2018. [Full story »]

Pirates #32 Dylan Thomas passes away, draws national attention

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Saturday, September 29. 2018

After Pirates football player Dylan Thomas, 17, was hurt in Friday night’s game, thousands came together to pray - and to comfort his family after he passed away Sunday night.

“My heart is broken today and a hole has been made which can never be filled,” said his mother Shannon Burgess Thomas. “Dylan’s faith was as strong as his heart. Pike County was Dylan’s home and there is no place on earth he’d rather be. We love all of you.”

The junior was an active member of the Class of 2020 and he played baseball as well as football. He was the son of Shannon Burgess Thomas and Darren Thomas and brother of Ashley Westbrook. [Full story »]

Meansville to honor the late Gayle Burden

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Saturday, September 29. 2018

By Dwain W. Penn
news@pikecountygeorgia.com

With all thoughts focused on the approaching Gayle Burden fire station dedication, Meansville mayor Virlon Rachels and council met on Sept. 10 to conduct government business. [Full story »]

Arrest report

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in Crime and Arrests

Friday, September 28. 2018

Between Sept. 17 and Sept. 24, area law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Primary school raises more than $20,000

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Thursday, September 27. 2018

Pike County Primary School families have met and exceeded their original goal by raising more than $21,000 that will help the school purchase additional technology for students and make other improvements. The Fun Run fundraising event was organized by the PCPS Parent Teacher Organization and the students are getting excited about their prizes, which will include the fun run held during the day at the school, sliming a coach, making the principal kiss a pig, hitting a teacher with a pie and more. The students took part in crazy hair day, wacky tacky day and raised funds online as well. [Full story »]