Entries by Rachel McDaniel

Additional animal clinics upcoming

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011

Volunteer workers have responded so well to the low-cost spay/neuter clinics Dr. Christi Ware is adding a second date per month to help financially stressed pet owners. The popular clinics organized by Friends of Pike County Animals and hosted by Pike Depot Lumber will now take place one Wednesday and one Saturday a month. [Full story »]

Pirates headed to state playoffs

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, February 23. 2011

The Pike County Pirates, coached by Mark Andrews, finished fourth in the Region 4AA tournament last week and qualified for the state tournament as the fourth seeded team from the region. [Full story »]

County combines probate, magistrate courts

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, February 22. 2011

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The board of commissioners discuss combining the county's probate and magistrate courts at the 6:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday night and by a vote of 3-2, decided to move towarde that goal. [Full story »]

Fourth arrest made in Runaway Lake murder

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Rachel McDaniel

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Sunday, February 20. 2011

Spalding County authorities have made a fourth arrest in connection with the brutal murder of 24-year-old Kevin Donald Harmon whose body was found at a vacant lot in Runaway lake subdivision Monday. [Full story »]

Health fair set for Friday

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, February 17. 2011

The Pike County Health Fair sponsored by the Pike County Cooperative Extension and Pike County Farm Bureau is set for Friday, Feb. 18 at the Pike County High School from 7 to 11 a.m. [Full story »]

Revolutionary War hero honored

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

A former Pike County resident and Revolutionary War hero was honored in Sugar Hill over the weekend during the annual Revolutionary War Days. [Full story »]

Family loses house in fire

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

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A family of three lost their home Feb. 9 when a fire broke out when no one was at home. A neighbor called 911 and firefighters responded to the scene. [Full story »]

Three arrested in Runaway Lake murder

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Tuesday, February 15. 2011

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Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Kevin Donald Harmon whose body was found at a vacant lot in Runaway Lake subdivision late Monday. [Full story »]

Pirates head to playoffs

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, February 14. 2011

By Ryan McCarry

Both the Pirates and Lady Pirates will play in the playoffs this year, with the 9-15 Pirates (6-10 in region) clinching the fifth seed in the AA regional tournament. The Pirates beat Whitewater 52-45, lost to SW Macon 46-35 and beat Putnam County 41-30 last week. They are ranked fifth and played number four seed Morgan County Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. with the winner playing NE Macon Friday at 8:30 p.m. [Full story »]

Meansville may join county fire dept.

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, February 14. 2011

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At Monday's Meansville city council, members voted to authorize the county manager to draft an intergovernmental agreement with the county fire department following a lengthy executive session. [Full story »]

Concord to discuss Strickland Store

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Rachel McDaniel

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Saturday, February 12. 2011

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By Dwain W. Penn

Concord council members heard concerns from three local residents about the rental policies and high fees for use of the Strickland Store at the Feb. 8 meeting. [Full story »]

Dogs attack in Meansville

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011

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A pack of wild dogs attacked and killed a goat and wounded two other animals at a home in Meansville Feb. 5. The homeowner said about a dozen dogs of all ages and breeds attacked the animals in the pasture behind his home.
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Deputy shoots, kills assailant

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011

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A Lamar County sheriff's deputy answering a domestic dispute call at 176 Steele Road Tuesday afternoon shot and killed a man who confronted him with a shotgun. [Full story »]

Courthouse meeting gets heated

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

A SPLOST town hall meeting Jan. 31 on the upcoming March 15 referendum drew about 65 people expressing opinions for and against the penny sales tax. [Full story »]

Angie's Pantry opens in Pike

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011

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The six daughters of Henry and Annie Williams – Annie, Barbara, Betty, Henri, Lena and Lottie – have started a food pantry in Pike County for needy families in the community. The sisters started a 501(c)3 nonprofit in memory of their parents called Henry and Annie Williams House of Hope and under that umbrella they are doing business as Angie’s Pantry. [Full story »]