Entries by Rachel McDaniel

DA to discuss judge's alleged relationship

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Tuesday, June 8. 2010

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Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney, Scott Ballard will hold a news conference Friday, June 11 at 2 p.m. on the front steps of the Fayette County Justice Center to announce the results of the investigation into allegations of an inappropriate relationship between former Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court Chief Judge Paschal A. English, Jr. and a member of the Public Defender’s Office. [Full story »]

Blue Cross responds to Tenet charges

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Wednesday, June 2. 2010

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For the past several months, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) negotiated with Tenet Health System to keep its facilities among the hospitals in BCBSGa’s network, and available to members.

Commissioners voted at a recent meeting to change to Cigna's coverage for all county employees. [Full story »]

Attack shows need for animal control

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Wednesday, June 2. 2010

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A local girl walked outside to find 11 of her pets dead Wednesday morning and the two dogs who killed them still in the animals' pen. Nine chickens, a pregnant nanny goat and a baby goat were killed by the two dogs. The owner said this is just another example of how the county needs animal control. [Full story »]

Young Eagles can take first flight June 12

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Wednesday, June 2. 2010

Local children can take to the skies and learn the science and excitement of flying through a program offered by a local chapter of EAA's Young Eagles. Anyone 8 to 17 who is interested in aviation can take their first flight and learn about planes at Peach State Airport in Williamson June 12. [Full story »]

Local medics honored for saving life

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Friday, May 28. 2010

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Paramedics provide care for patients while transporting them to the hospital, and sometimes that means fighting to keep them alive along the way. Paramedic Robert Ridgeway and EMT Gene Harvey of Zebulon's Mid Georgia Ambulance station were recently presented with a Save Award for their efforts to keep a woman's heart pumping after it stopped twice in the ambulance.
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Tribute to the fallen

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Thursday, May 27. 2010

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Local attorney and WWII Navy veteran Tom Morton will spend Memorial Day remembering the hundreds of fallen sailors he served with aboard the USS Bache from 1942 to mid-1945. He will share his story and honor those who lost their lives fighting for our country at a Memorial Day ceremony on the courthouse square at 11 a.m. May 31. [Full story »]

Pike County magistrate judge appointed

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Wednesday, May 26. 2010

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Local attorney Marcia Calloway-Ingram was appointed as Pike County's Chief Magistrate Judge by Superior Court Judges Christopher Edwards and Tommy Hankinson today. She was selected following interviews with 16 other applicants. She will be sworn in Friday, May 28 at noon in the courthouse courtroom and she will begin work June 1.
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Dog and Pony Show set for Saturday

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Wednesday, May 26. 2010

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A real Dog and Pony Show will be held at the Chestnut Oak Center this weekend. Admission is free and people are invited to bring their dogs dressed for the costume contest or to take part in a parade of breeds. [Full story »]

Courthouse renovation considered

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Saturday, May 22. 2010

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Members of the SPLOST steering committee and county commissioners met with architects Thursday, May 13, to discuss possible renovations to the historic courthouse, covering such issues as the SPLOST vote, courthouse space, where to move employees and what needs to be done. [Full story »]

Zebra Trot 5K set for Saturday

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Friday, May 21. 2010

A 5K walk/run to benefit the Triple B's walking team will be held Saturday, May 22 in Barnesville. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer. [Full story »]

Forestry Field Day set for May 27

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Thursday, May 20. 2010

The Pike County Farm Bureau is inviting land owners to a Forestry Field Day to learn how best to manage timber tracts and forest land. A morning session will be held Thursday, May 27 in the Farm Bureau conference room at 10 a.m., lunch will be served at noon and participants can travel out to a nearby timber tract to learn about prescribed burning, thinning timber and other forestry practices. Participants must pre-register by calling 770-567-3431 by May 24.
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Pirates can't come back vs. Cook County

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Wednesday, May 19. 2010

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The Pirates lost in the third round of the playoffs at home despite a late-game effort against No. 1 ranked Cook County. [Full story »]

Inmates hold mini Relay

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Wednesday, May 19. 2010

More than 100 inmates at the West Central Georgia Pre-Release Center took part in a Relay for Life walk Friday, May 14 and helped raise money for the cause. The Pike County Relay for Life will be held at the high school track on Friday, May 21. [Full story »]

Pimiento Fest set for Saturday

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Friday, May 14. 2010

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A festival to celebrate Pike County’s historic production of pimientos will be held Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the courthouse square with entertainment for all ages. [Full story »]

Family struggles with schizophrenia

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010

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The first week of May was National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The 9-year-old son of a Molena native was featured May 4 on the Discovery Health Channel along with his family. The show was part of a Psych Week documentary called “Born Schizophrenic.”

There are an estimated 2.4 millions adults living with schizophrenia but children with the illness are often overlooked. [Full story »]