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Memorial Day parade, program set for May 27

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Tuesday, May 21. 2019

The American Legion Post 197 Family will host a Memorial Day parade and special ceremony on Monday, May 27. All veterans are invited to ride in the parade on the Post 197 float. [Full story »]

Library needs volunteers; training days set for May 23, 25

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Thursday, May 16. 2019

The library is currently accepting applications for teen and adult volunteers! All applicants must be over the age of 14 and attend a training session on either May 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. or May 25 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. [Full story »]

Sheriff’s office makes multiple fraud arrests

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Tuesday, May 14. 2019

Pike County Sheriff’s Office investigators recently made several arrests and will make more in a recent fraudulent check cashing scheme. Counterfeit checks were cashed in banks both in Griffin and Thomaston that were portrayed to be Pike County payroll checks. [Full story »]

Tag office to close May 23-24

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Tuesday, May 7. 2019

The Georgia Department of Revenue will install a new state-of-the-art system called the Georgia Driver Record and Integrated Vehicle Enterprise System (DRIVES) which will upgrade and modernize the state’s registration and titling system. In preparation for the new DRIVES system, online services will be unavailable between May 21-27 and the Pike County Tax Commissioner’s office will close at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 23 and remained closed all, day Friday, May 24. [Full story »]

Three more measles cases in Georgia

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Friday, May 3. 2019

In addition to the nearly 700 cases of measles in the U.S. so far this year, six cases of measles have been confirmed in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) recently confirmed three new cases of measles in the metro Atlanta area. The three individuals are all members of one family - none of whom were vaccinated. Although the risk of becoming sick is low, DPH is notifying individuals who may have been exposed to the virus and may be at increased risk for developing measles. [Full story »]

Register now for May 17 Survivor Dinner

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Tuesday, April 30. 2019

Cancer survivors in the community will be honored Friday, May 17 at 5 p.m. during the annual Survivor Dinner which will be held at the Ninth Grade Academy cafeteria this year. Any survivor who lives in Pike County and one guest is invited to attend. Survivors must register by Friday, May 10 with Betsy Burford at BurforB@pike.k12.ga.us or 770-567-8443, ext. 5008. Survivors will also be recognized on the field during the spring football game following the dinner. [Full story »]

Local burn ban to start May 1

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Saturday, April 27. 2019

Pike and 53 other counties will be placed under an outdoor burning ban on Wednesday, May 1. The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) says the Environmental Protection Division implements the ban during summer to lower health risks. [Full story »]

Paris in Pike is this Friday!

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Tuesday, April 23. 2019

The eighth annual Paris in Pike Fashion Show for special-needs students will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26 at Christ Chapel Community Church in Zebulon. The show includes a shopping trip for the kids to pick out their outfits for the fashion show. The first Paris in Pike Fashion Show was the idea of then-elementary school students Scarlett Mullis and Abbi Hood. Over the years, hundreds of students have shined with the spotlight on them as they tell a little about themselves and then show off their special talents on stage. [Full story »]

Learning on the go!

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Friday, April 19. 2019

A group of STEM students, agriculture students and community members recently traveled to Costa Rica with the goal of learning about sustainable farming. The group of 16 travelers - including 12 high school students - left on the eight-day trip March 27 and returned home April 3. [Full story »]

Beekeeping workshop set for April 25

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Tuesday, April 16. 2019

The importance of pollinators and interest in beekeeping are both on the rise within the Pike County community. Following a successful Beekeeping Workshop this past November, Pike County Extension is set to host another program at the end of the month. UGA Master Beekeeper Jim Quick will answer any questions beekeepers or those interested in beekeeping may have from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at the Concord Event Center. [Full story »]

April 13 barbecue to fund Paris in Pike

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Thursday, April 11. 2019

Accountability makes all the difference

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Tuesday, April 9. 2019

Last week, I was privileged to sit through a presentation on Southern Rivers Energy’s Operation Round Up. Through this program, members of the cooperative can have their bills rounded up to the nearest dollar and the money goes into a fund for distribution to needy applicants in SRE’s service area. [Full story »]

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 »]