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Post 197 Turkey Shoot will be May 20

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Tuesday, May 16. 2017

The American Legion Family Pike County Post 197 will hold a Turkey Shoot on Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2616 Old Meansville Road in Zebulon. [Full story »]

$20 spay/neuter surgeries for pets

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Friday, May 12. 2017

HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic, with funding support from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, is participating in the “Spring Fling” spay/neuter campaign.

Through the “Spring Fling” campaign, HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic will provide a special $20 spay/neuter surgery for pets during the month of May. [Full story »]

Carolyn Williams is Clerk of the Year

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Tuesday, May 9. 2017

Pike County’s Superior Court Clerk Carolyn Williams was recently selected as the Clerk of the Year for the state of Georgia during a conference at St. Simons Island. [Full story »]

PCFD appoints first female station officer

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Thursday, May 4. 2017

The first Pike County Fire Department female station officer was recently appointed by Chief Rick O’Barr. Danielle Kelly was named Acting Lieutenant at the Concord Road Station in Hollonville, effective May 1. [Full story »]

Middle, high school concert set for Thursday

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Tuesday, May 2. 2017

Pike high and middle school musicians will perform at the Pike Auditorium Thursday, May 4 starting at 6 p.m. with middle school students performing. High school student bands will perform around 7:30 p.m. [Full story »]

Burn ban starts May 1

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Thursday, April 27. 2017

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division burning restrictions will go into effect May 1 and last through the summer until Oct. 1. [Full story »]

Hosta Heaven: Lunch and Learn set for April 27

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Tuesday, April 25. 2017

Learn everything you will ever need to know about growing and propagating Hostas, the crown of the Southern shade garden. Harold McDonell is a charter member of the Georgia Hosta Society and a much admired breeder of the hosta species and will be the featured speaker at the Concord Garden Club’s Lunch and Learn event set for 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27 at the Strickland Building in Concord. [Full story »]

Meghan Gregg could earn top honor in softball

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Thursday, April 20. 2017

Tennessee junior shortstop Meghan Gregg has been named a finalist for the 2017 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Award. [Full story »]

Compassionate Friends helps families with loss of children

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Tuesday, April 18. 2017

The Compassionate Friends chapter of Central GA is a support system for local residents who have lost a child, brother, sister or other relative at any age. They meet on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Center Point Church in Griffin. [Full story »]

Apply now for Centennial Farm award

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Thursday, April 13. 2017

Even though most Georgians are several generations removed from their family farm, many can trace their family history back to a farm and even still have relatives farming the family home place. The Pike County Farm Bureau encourages owners of farms continuously operating for 100 years or more to apply to be recognized by the Georgia Centennial Farm Program. [Full story »]

Sheriff earns Pike’s Golden Eagle Award

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Tuesday, April 11. 2017

Pike County Sheriff Jimmy Thomas was honored with the Pike County Golden Eagle Award recently at the Pike/Spalding Golden Eagle Dinner. Retired banker Dick Brooks was awarded with the Spalding County Golden Eagle Award. [Full story »]

Bird flu outbreak leads to restrictions on poultry

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Thursday, April 6. 2017

A flock of chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation in Chattooga County recently tested positive for H7, presumptive low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI). It was the first confirmation of flu in domestic poultry in Georgia. Bird flu does not pose a risk to the food supply and no affected animals entered the food chain. The risk of human infection with avian influenza during poultry outbreaks is very low. [Full story »]

Easter events upcoming

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Tuesday, April 4. 2017

Several local churches will hold their Easter events over the weekend.

The Life Springs Church Easter Eggstravaganza will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, allowing anyone to celebrate Easter with a free family fun day that will be held rain or shine. The Eggstravaganza will include an egg hunt, hay ride, 40-foot obstacle inflatable, face painting, ice-cream, popcorn, games and more at Danielly Park, 10608 Highway 109 in Zebulon. For more, call 770-567-3921. [Full story »]

See Fame Jr. March 30, 31 and April 2

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Thursday, March 30. 2017

Lines and lyrics are learned, dances are choreographed and the music, sound, and lights are ready. The Pike County Elementary School Acting Club will present the musical FAME, Jr. Thursday and Friday, March 30 and 31 at 7 p.m. and April 2 at 3 p.m. at the Pike Auditorium. [Full story »]

Mt. Gap to host 5K and Fun Run Saturday, April 1

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Wednesday, March 29. 2017

Get healthy and help a good cause at the same time. Mt. Gap Campground, a nonprofit that hosts summer camps for youth, invites people of all ages to join them for their 5K and Fun Run on April 1 at CrossPointe Christian Academy in Williamson. Proceeds from the event will help fund renovations and summer camps at Mt. Gap Campground which will reach out to kids all over the state of Georgia. [Full story »]