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Wednesday, March 4. 2015

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A preview of the 3.4.15 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, March 2. 2015

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Talking trash:
Massive effort underway to clean-up prior to Tour de Pike and year round.

Get in shape:
Pirate Run is this Saturday; proceeds benefit PCES.

Bonding:
Father-Daughter Dance set for Friday, March 6 at Strickland Building in Concord.

Facelift:
Phase II of downtown revitalization program underway in Zebulon..

Snow? Maybe. Accumulation? Unlikely.

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Tuesday, February 24. 2015

Lamar and Pike counties are right along the rain-snow demarcation line for winter weather forecast for the area Wednesday.

Models are changing hourly and residents - particularly those who commute to Atlanta - should pay attention to changing forecasts.

WEDNESDAY AM UPDATE: As of 7:30 a.m., it still appears all local precipitation will be of the liquid only variety but the system bears watching. Southern Crescent Tech has closed all locations today as a precaution. [Full story »]

A preview of the 2.25.15 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, February 23. 2015

Lights, camera, action...:
'Snapped' begins filming episode on Buzz Burousas murder case.

Deal cut:
Jim Roberts cuts deal, gets probation; will never work in law enforcement again.

Longevity:
Veteran county officials, employees recognized for career milestones.

Fundraiser:
Paris in Pike event for special needs families is Friday at 7 p.m. at Christ Chapel.

Soccer:
Lady Pirates finish first, Pirates third in Trojan Cup soccer tourney.

Arrest Report

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Wednesday, February 18. 2015

Between Monday, Feb. 9, and Monday, Feb. 16, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests. [Full story »]

A preview of the 2.18.15 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, February 16. 2015

Tragic fire:
Blaze claims the life of Glen Scott Sorrell at his Meansville home.

Fatal crash:
David B. Cates of Meansville was killed when his truck overturned on Kings Road.

A night out:
Annual dinner dance on tap at Candler Field with music by Peachtree Jazz Edition.

Trouble on the horizon?:
Pike school board discusses proposed transportation legislation.

Soccer:
Lady Pirates in title game; Pirates to play for third place in Trojan Cup tourney.

Visit Margaritaville and support the GSC Foundation

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Monday, February 16. 2015

Enjoy an evening of 'trop-rock' for a great cause at the Gordon State College Founder’s Day Concert and Scholarship Fundraiser featuring the Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band A1A. [Full story »]

Victim identified in Kings Road crash

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Saturday, February 14. 2015

The driver of a Chevrolet pickup was killed just before 6 p.m. Friday after failing to negotiate a curve on Kings Road. The driver overcorrected causing the truck to overturn. The driver, who was partially ejected, was killed. [Full story »]

A preview of the 2.11.15 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, February 9. 2015

Few not vaccinated:
Duncan: Measles not a threat in Pike County schools.

Bottoms up:
County approves liquor by the drink law; only one restaurant impacted.

Shadowing:
Students learn about jobs via on-site training.

New machinery:
County crew now equipped for paving repairs.

Futbol:
PCHS soccer teams kick off season at Trojan Cup in Barnesville this week.

Three jailed on drug charges

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Thursday, February 5. 2015

Three people have been arrested following a extended investigation into meth trafficking in the area. [Full story »]

A preview of the 2.4.15 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, February 2. 2015

Triangle troubles:
Fountain at Highway 19 split demolished again.

Murder:
Shane Collett gets life without parole for killing nine-year-old Skylar Dials.

PC football:
Head coach Brad Webber earns Semper Fi Coach award.

High speed chase:
One arrested but driver is still at large.

Puppy Love:
Artists reception set for Feb. 7 at A Novel Experience.

Child killer convicted, sentenced

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Monday, February 2. 2015

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A local man has been sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole plus 10 years for killing a young girl who was his neighbor. [Full story »]

A preview of the 1.28.15 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, January 26. 2015

New focus:
County to turn its attention to poor roads in 2015.

Big birthday:
Harriet Prior, who will be 100 Friday, makes clothes and dolls for sick kids.

Molena:
Work on downtown pavillion nears completion.

Blind dates:
Get hooked up with a book at J. Joel Edwards Library in February.

Scouting for Food:
Pike Boy Scouts will go door-to-door during annual food drive.

A preview of the 1.21.15 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, January 19. 2015

High rating:
Pike school system ranked 45th in Georgia, according to niche.com.

Promoted':
Jonathan Hemphill named Zebulon police chief in unanimous vote.

Mr. B's thefts:
Johnny Dorsey and Corey Walker charged with taking $2,000 from bank bag as they mopped floors.

Rural Rembrandt:
Pike County Arts Council plans guided painting party Jan. 31 at Molena City Hall.

Brothers in arms:
PCMS teacher Todd Child hopes to tell the stories of Pike County veterans.