Entries by Rachel McDaniel

Lady Pirates JV finish undefeated season

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Friday, May 17. 2013

The Pike County junior varsity Lady Pirates soccer team completed their undefeated season with a 3-0 win over Lamar County. The Lady Pirates began their season with a tie against Harris County then went on to win the next nine games to finish out the season 9-0-1. [Full story »]

Prayer proposals continued

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Thursday, May 16. 2013

Pike County commissioners again discussed prayer in meetings at their Wednesday, May 8 meeting and continued the discussion to the next meeting as well. A letter was read which explained commissioner Carol Bass was absent due to a previous engagement that was made last year and could not be changed. [Full story »]

Pirates fall against St. Pius

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Thursday, May 16. 2013

By Greg Parrott

The Pirates lost the first game against St. Pius in the Elite 8 playoffs, but came back in the second game against St. Pius, to win 4-1 in the 12th inning. The Pirates also fell to St. Pius 8-1 in the last game of the series Wednesday.

5th inning: St. Pius 1, Pirates 1.

6th inning: St. Pius 1, Pirates 1.

7th inning: St. Pius 1, Pirates 1.

8th inning: St. Pius 1, Pirates 1.

9th inning: St. Pius 1, Pirates 1.

10th inning: St. Pius 1, Pirates 1.

The Pike Pirates baseball team will play a doubleheader today, Tuesday, against St. Pius in the Elite 8 Baseball AAA State Playoffs. Game one will start at 4:30 p.m. and game two will start at 7 p.m. in Zebulon. Scoring from the game will be updated online at the end of each inning by the Pike County Journal Reporter and Greg Parrott.

1st inning: St. Pius 2, Pirates 0.

2nd inning: St. Pius 5, Pirates 0.

3rd inning: St. Pius 5, Pirates 0.

5th inning: St. Pius 6, Pirates 0.

6th inning: St. Pius 8, Pirates 0. [Full story »]

Nature photography reception set for May 18

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Tuesday, May 14. 2013

Georgia Nature Photographers’ Association - Central is currently exhibiting a nature photography show at A Novel Experience Bookstore in Zebulon. The show will run through the end of May. On Saturday, May 18, GNPA-Central will host a reception at the bookstore from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. [Full story »]

Shelly’s Blessings ride to benefit Relay

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Monday, May 13. 2013

Shelly Leidig had a team of doctors and nurses who helped her beat cancer five years ago. Every year since then, she has rallied a team for Relay for Life. This year the Shelly’s Blessings Motorcycle Ride will be held Saturday, May 18 after the opening ceremonies at Relay for Life. [Full story »]

Relay for Life: Winning the battle against cancer

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Monday, May 13. 2013

My name is Wendy Stanley. I’d like to tell you why the Relay For Life Event is so important to me. I have several friends who have fought and are winning the battle against cancer and I have participated in Relay for Life in honor of them in the past. [Full story »]

Enjoy Art in the Garden Sunday

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Monday, May 13. 2013

The 6th annual “Art in the Garden” event will be held Sunday, May 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the University of Georgia Research and Education Garden, 121 Ellis Road, in Griffin. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates fall in playoffs

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Friday, May 10. 2013

The Lady Pirates lost their playoff game against Woodward Friday night. [Full story »]

Animal control workshop set for May 14

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Thursday, May 9. 2013

Commissioners recently set a date for an animal control workshop after several months of discussions about it. Pike County will host the workshop Tuesday, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss animal control options and resources in the county. [Full story »]

Dogs attack, kill mini-horse

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Thursday, May 9. 2013

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A pack of dogs in Williamson attacked and killed a miniature stallion over the weekend and ate almost all of his body. Linda Adams owns 11 horses and three ponies and her 7- and 9-year-old grandchildren found the remains of Chief, their mini-horse. [Full story »]

Fire chief resigns

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Thursday, May 9. 2013

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Pike County fire chief Mike Grant submitted a letter of resignation Tuesday, May 7 to the board of commissioners. His resignation was announced at the commissioners' May 8 meeting. [Full story »]

Pike's Got Talent set for Friday

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Tuesday, May 7. 2013

Pike’s Got Talent will feature 22 entertaining acts performed by local middle school students Friday, May 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the middle school gym. [Full story »]

Prayer at meetings approved

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Tuesday, May 7. 2013

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Just two days before the National Day of Prayer May 2, commissioners approved - in a split 3-2 vote - opening each future county board meeting with prayer. Several citizens spoke before the meeting during the open forum segment in support and in opposition to the idea of prayer during the meeting. [Full story »]

Saturday's Off Square start May 11

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Monday, May 6. 2013

The Pike County Arts Council has made some changes to its annual summer concert series. The first event of the Second Saturdays Off the Square concerts, formerly known as Third Fridays, will feature LadyCreech and the Main Street Band May 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chandler Building. [Full story »]

Blessed by Brent

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Monday, May 6. 2013

Pike County High School Pirates showed support for fellow student Brent Beshers who died after a strong battle with leukemia. He passed away April 30. He was a sophomore at PCHS and was a Pirates football player.

The Pirates have made it to round two of the playoffs. The round two opponent has yet to be determined as Appling County and Central Carroll has yet to play due to rains over the weekend. The next game day is scheduled to be on Wednesday, May 8. That is apt to change depending on the GHSA to re-schedule games. The second round will be in Pike County regardless of the outcome between Appling and Central Carroll. [Full story »]