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Pancake breakfast to help Post 197

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Tuesday, April 9. 2019

Pike County American Legion Post 197 will have a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13. Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast will go towards programs that help veterans and their families in our community. The special breakfast will be held at the Pike County American Legion Post 197 at 645 Meansville Street in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Pike’s Got Talent set for April 12, will benefit band

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Tuesday, April 2. 2019

Local middle and high school students will show off their skills at the upcoming Pike’s Got Talent show set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the Pike Auditorium. The event is hosted by the Pike Regiment Marching Band and proceeds will help purchase band equipment and uniforms. The cost is $5 for entry and the People’s Choice Award ballots cost $1 per vote. Performers can get votes ahead of time or at the performance. The show will be emceed by Lee Ewing. Door prizes and sponsors are still being accepted. Contact Tara Hammond at pikecoguard@gmail.com or 770-845-6975. [Full story »]

April 11 golf tourney to benefit FCA

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Thursday, March 28. 2019

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Outdoors will host the Pike County Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 11 at Cedars Golf and Country Club in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Lawsuit against TenCate settled

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Tuesday, March 26. 2019

In the late autumn of 2018 a federal judge in Macon, Georgia, approved an agreement reached between Flint Riverkeeper, Inc., neighboring property owners and TenCate to resolve a citizen suit brought by Flint Riverkeeper and the neighboring property owners under the Clean Water Act concerning wastewater discharges at TenCate textile dyeing and finishing plant.
TenCate Protective Fabrics is the largest industry in Pike County and is a manufacturer of fire-resistant fabrics and other textile products with locations in Zebulon as well as the Molena area of Upson County. [Full story »]

Aviation Career Day is April 27 in Williamson

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Friday, March 22. 2019

Candler Field Museum will host Aviation Career Day for students of all ages at the airport in Williamson on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register to attend at AviationCareerDay2019.eventbright.com. [Full story »]

Local fifth grader needs help to attend STEM program

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Thursday, March 14. 2019

Fifth grade student Sophie Bonvino was recently selected to take part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM in Atlanta over the summer. Pathways to STEM allows students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom. [Full story »]

Large business moving to Pike

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Tuesday, March 12. 2019

Pike County will soon welcome a new business after the Economic Development Authority recently sold Tract 4 of the Pike County Industrial Park to FJ Properties. The new business is currently located in Griffin and is proposing building a 40,000 square foot building with a second phase of another 40,000 square foot building relatively soon after they establish the first building. [Full story »]

Young Eagles take flight with EAA Chapter 268

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Thursday, March 7. 2019

By John Ellis
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A number of youth and their parents attended the Young Eagles Rally Saturday, Feb. 16 to allow students to take their first flight in an aircraft and learn more about the aviation industry. [Full story »]

Crawford’s JQC ethics hearing continued

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Tuesday, March 5. 2019

Judge Robert ‘Mack’ Crawford’s ethics hearing with the Judicial Qualifications Commission was continued until March 22. Crawford was the first witness to testify before the JQC panel Monday, Feb. 25. He said he had no criminal intent when he deposited the funds into his account and apologized for how he handled things. [Full story »]

Williamson Wisteria Festival, Talent Showcase planned for April

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Friday, March 1. 2019

By Dwain W. Penn
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With less than two months remaining before the inaugural Williamson Wisteria Festival, council invested part of the Feb. 7 meeting to exchange ideas and prepare plans to ensure success. Options and costs were considered for entertainment to open and close the festival. Community volunteers are urgently needed to perform specific tasks vital to the original vision of council. [Full story »]

WD Mangham, one of world’s oldest siblings, passes away

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Tuesday, February 26. 2019

William ‘W.D.’ Decatur Mangham, 97, passed away Feb. 19 at his home. He was one of the oldest five siblings in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. He and his four sisters set the world record in 2016 with a combined age of 485 years. A memorial service will be held at a later date. [Full story »]

Pike’s STAR students, teachers honored

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Tuesday, February 19. 2019

Pike County’s STAR students and STAR teachers were recently announced, including Pike County High School’s Brian Gales who selected Laura Douglas as his STAR teacher and CrossPointe Christian Academy’s Katherine “Katie” Brooks who selected Charlsie Park as her STAR teacher. [Full story »]

Teen Dating Violence summit set for Feb. 23

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Thursday, February 14. 2019

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. Studies show one in three high school students experience either physical or sexual violence, or both, that is perpetrated by someone they are dating or going out with. During February’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Promise Place has partnered with the national campaign of Break the Cycle to promote teen dating violence awareness. [Full story »]

Materials for covered arena arrive at Chestnut Oak

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Tuesday, February 12. 2019

The Pike County Agribusiness Authority obtained a grant to purchase the building materials for a covered arena and the building supplies were recently delivered to Chestnut Oak where they will be assembled. According to Agribusiness Authority chairman Ken Gran, work will start to level the area where the building will be placed since it will be larger than the current arena. [Full story »]