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Photos of Vietnam veterans found

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Thursday, February 26. 2015

By Kay S. Pedrotti

It was 41 years after his death in Vietnam that U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal James Thomas Harris was honored in a graveside ceremony. Another seven years has now passed but the year-long search for photos by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation is finally complete. [Full story »]

Updated: Filming underway for ‘Snapped’ episode

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Tuesday, February 24. 2015

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Initial filming for the television show Snapped has begun and will tell the story of the 2009 murder of Buzz Burousas by Teresa Mangham Burousas in Concord. Several video interviews were conducted Thursday, Feb. 19, including Assistant District Attorney Ben Coker, sheriff Jimmy Thomas, investigator Maj. David Neal and Capt. Jamie Strickland. [Full story »]

Dance the night away Feb. 28 at Candler Field

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Friday, February 20. 2015

Get ready for the annual dinner dance hosted by Candler Field Museum’s Women’s Auxiliary Saturday, Feb. 28. [Full story »]

Library to host Table Top Time

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Wednesday, February 18. 2015

The J. Joel Edwards Library has decided to expand upon the library’s environment by introducing Table Top Time! [Full story »]

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 »]

Students learn new jobs

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Thursday, February 12. 2015

By Ashley York
Pike County High School Senior

From washing dogs to going live on the air, juniors and seniors of Pike County High School job-shadowed at an organization in their field of interest recently. Students job-shadowed in several different counties including Upson, Pike, Spalding and Henry. [Full story »]

Measles not an imminent threat in Pike

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Tuesday, February 10. 2015

The recent measles outbreak has citizens on the west coast concerned, but for Pike County residents there is no immediate reason for worry. According to superintendent Dr. Michael Duncan, 99% of kindergarten students in Pike have received all required vaccinations, including measles vaccinations. [Full story »]

Mad Maddie holds her own on track with NASCAR drivers

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Thursday, February 5. 2015

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Madeline “Mad Maddie” Crane hit the track with NASCAR drivers at the Jan. 25 ARCA Super Series in Cordele. It was her first time driving a full sized car on an asphalt track. [Full story »]

DIY class Feb. 7 focuses on Valentine’s surprises

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Wednesday, February 4. 2015

February’s DIY class at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library will focus on Valentine surprises. Under the guidance of library assistant Rhianna Bennett, patrons will create their own scratch-off prizes at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Although the templates and other supplies will be provided, the patrons must determine their own special surprise gifts. [Full story »]

Car chase ends in wreck, driver still being sought

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Tuesday, February 3. 2015

A vehicle pursuit ended in a wreck Tuesday, Jan. 27 after a Pike County sheriff’s deputy stopped a Nissan Maxima for speeding. The vehicle was heading northbound on Highway 41 and when the deputy approached the vehicle. It sped away. [Full story »]

Blind Date With a Book

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Friday, January 30. 2015

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Need a date for Valentine’s Day? No worries, they will be offered up by the armloads at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library. For the whole month of February, the library will have a selection of books for check out that will be wrapped in brown paper, masking the identity of the book until you take it home. [Full story »]

County to focus on road improvements in 2015

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Wednesday, January 28. 2015

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New Pike County commissioners Tim Guy and Tim Daniel took part in their first official meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14, discussing road improvements and zoning special exceptions with other commissioners and county officers. [Full story »]

Celebrating 100 years!

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Tuesday, January 27. 2015

By Kay S. Pedrotti

If you want to live for 100 years like Harriet Prior of Zebulon, you have to “keep busy and be interested in something,” she says. Known in Pike County and the area for her quilting and needlework abilities, Prior still makes all her own clothing. [Full story »]

Volunteers give library new paint, new look

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Saturday, January 24. 2015

Last week, the J. Joel Edwards Public Library took advantage of some computer down time to upgrade the interior of the library. With the help of a core of volunteers from the Griffin Home Depot and several community helpers, the library now has a brighter outlook on the inside. [Full story »]

PCAC to host art contest, painting party

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Friday, January 23. 2015

The Pike County Arts Council will host a student art show and contest followed by the Rural Rembrandt guided painting party Saturday, Jan. 31, at Molena city hall. Entry is free to anyone who joins the PCAC the night of the event, $5 per person for non-members and $20 per person for the painting party. [Full story »]