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Daughter reunited with father after 26 years

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Tuesday, January 8. 2019

Pike County resident Janie Rudolph called to talk to her father regularly after he moved to Tennessee years ago. But in 1992, she was told he died of a heart attack and she lost all hope of ever seeing him again - until they were recently reunited in a shocking, emotional meeting. [Full story »]

Veteran, Soldier of Year honored

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Thursday, January 3. 2019

Pike County Middle School recently honored the Soldier of the Year and Veteran of the Year after nominations were submitted for both categories. [Full story »]

Helen Mangham celebrates 104th Christmas!

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Friday, December 28. 2018

Helen Mangham has seen many things change throughout her 104 years on this earth, but her sweet spirit and kind soul haven’t changed a bit. She recently celebrated her 104th Christmas, surrounded by family. [Full story »]

Entries now accepted for Dog and Pony Show

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Tuesday, December 25. 2018

Photo entries are being accepted for the Dog and Pony Show photography exhibit. The deadline for entries is Jan. 12. Photographers can submit four of their favorite images and there is no entry fee. [Full story »]

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Santa letters share Christmas spirit

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Friday, December 21. 2018

For more than 100 years, letters to Santa have shared the story of America and this year’s letters from local boys and girls are in the Pike County Journal Reporter’s special section from pages 1B to 8B. These local letters share the Christmas spirit as the young students ask for gifts for others and for everyone to have a Merry Christmas! [Full story »]

Ministry still accepting gifts for local Angels

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Tuesday, December 18. 2018

Humbly Serving Ministries, Vision Ministries and The Foxhole Network are still accepting gifts for local children in need who are represented by paper angels on Angel Trees across the county. There are 54 angels still on the tree at The Oink Joint, 35 angels on the tree at American Pie and 27 angels on the tree at Barnstormer’s Grill. Each angel has the top three Christmas wishes of local children as well as their clothing sizes. [Full story »]

Fired Grantville officer faces incest charge here

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Wednesday, December 12. 2018

James Christopher Holmes, 43, of Concord turned himself in at the Coweta County jail Monday, Dec. 3 after a felony arrest warrant was issued by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Grantville Police officer was fired and faces charges of making false statements to law enforcement and incest. [Full story »]

Deadline is Dec. 12 for Operation Toy Soldier

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Wednesday, December 12. 2018

Moody-Daniel Funeral Home in Zebulon will assist with Operation Toy Soldier, a holiday toy drive that gives to the local community’s service men and women and their families. This is the third year for their involvement and as a partner of Veterans Funeral Care, Moody-Daniel Funeral Home supports veterans and their families in any way possible. [Full story »]

PCHS students take advantage of Work Based Learning

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Sunday, December 9. 2018

Students at Pike County High School are getting some hands-on working experience through the Work Based Learning program.
Students are able to earn academic credit while working for local businesses including United Bank, Caterpillar, Chick-Fil-A., Middle GA Fleet Service, Wells Septic, Southside Steel, Inc., Bufford’s Metal Fabrication, Georgia BBQ, North Griffin Animal Hospital, and Subway. [Full story »]

Concord Baptist cancels live nativity due to rain

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Tuesday, December 4. 2018

Concord Baptist Church was forced to cancel the ‘Come Walk Through Bethlehem’ event and live nativity that was planned for Saturday, Dec. 8 due to rain in the forecast.

"Due to inclement weather conditions our Streets of Bethlehem and walk through Nativity will be cancelled Saturday. Thank you for all who have supported, put in hard work and prayed for this event. We are sad to have to have to cancel but feel we have no other option," said the pastor. [Full story »]

Old Zebulon School’s Phase I is finished

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Thursday, November 29. 2018

The Old Zebulon School project is well underway as Phase I was recently completed and the building now has a new roof to protect it before another winter comes. [Full story »]

Reindeer Run to take off Dec. 1

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Tuesday, November 27. 2018

The Reindeer Run and Ugly Sweater contest will feature a visit from Santa and will be held at the Pike track on Saturday, Dec. 1 to benefit the Pike County Pirate Regiment. Members of the community are asked to join in and support the band by registering for the one-mile Reindeer Trot or the Reindeer Run 5K. [Full story »]

Reindeer Run set for Saturday, Dec. 1

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Friday, November 23. 2018

Library offers amnesty this week

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Thursday, November 15. 2018

The J. Joel Edwards Public Library in Zebulon appreciates its loyal patrons - those who return their checked out items in a timely manner, those who donate gently used books and DVDs for cataloguing or sale, those who attend library-sponsored events, and, yes, those who pay their fines in a hassle-free manner. [Full story »]

Captains of Innovation announced at Pike County schools

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Tuesday, November 13. 2018

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Teachers, staff and administrators with great ideas to improve the school system are getting their chance to see their ideas become reality thanks to Pirate Nation Innovation and Freshway Market. Shoppers at Freshway have rounded up their dollars and donated the change to the school system since July and it has added up to more than $4,500 which will help local Captains of Innovation implement their plans for the school. [Full story »]