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Face coverings now required at library

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Tuesday, August 11. 2020

Due to the rising COVID-19 numbers in Pike County and surrounding areas, the library respectfully requests the support of the public in wearing face coverings at all times while they are inside the library. Library assistant manager, Alyssa Williams, stated, “It’s very important to us that we are able to provide needed services to our patrons with as much comfort as possible; however, our main concern and responsibility right now is to keep our patrons, our community, and ourselves safe.” [Full story »]

Historic train depot saved from fire

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Monday, August 10. 2020

Jeffrey Milner and his son Landon Milner played a big part in saving the historic Zebulon train depot by calling 911 and alerting the local Pike County Fire Department volunteers who quickly responded around 6:15 p.m. Aug. 5 The owners of Middle Georgia Fleet Services saw smoke coming from the back of the building as well as through the doors. [Full story »]

Prayer Walk is this Saturday at 9 a.m.

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Tuesday, August 4. 2020

The annual School Prayer Walk for Pike County will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 in front of the Ninth Grade Academy building on Highway 19 in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Prayer Walk set for Saturday, Aug. 8

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Tuesday, August 4. 2020

The annual School Prayer Walk for Pike County will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 in front of the Ninth Grade Academy building on Highway 19 in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Concord Country Jubilee cancelled

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Tuesday, July 28. 2020

Concord council members decided to cancel the annual Concord Country Jubilee event this fall during a July 23 meeting. [Full story »]

Three generations inducted into Daughters of American Revolution

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Thursday, July 23. 2020

The Lamar-Lafayette Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently inducted three new members - all from one family. The youngest to be inducted is a 2020 Pike County High School graduate. [Full story »]

First student enrolled at GMC’s Zebulon campus to graduate

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Tuesday, July 21. 2020

Rochelle Smith of Concord was the first student to sign up for classes at the Georgia Military College Zebulon campus and she will graduate with her associate’s degree in Business Administration at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25 at Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville. She will be joined by other graduates from GMC’s Fairburn, Fayetteville and Stone Mountain campuses as they hear from commencement speaker Bob Mackey who is the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Georgia. [Full story »]

Work on Pike’s VA Clinic underway

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Tuesday, July 14. 2020

When complete, the Veteran’s Affairs Clinic in Pike County will be a 61,000 square foot facility over 11.25 acres with 100 full time employees and will provide care to more than 78,000 veterans in the 10-county area. The building should be open to patients by early 2022. The VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 will provide more centrally located VA Clinics for veterans so VA Hospitals can focus on specialized care for veterans in dire need. [Full story »]

CAT TALE: Local family and cat BleuBelle featured

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Thursday, July 9. 2020

A local feline - and her loving family - were recently featured by The Dodo, a news service that focuses on telling heartwarming stories about animals. BleuBelle was adopted by the Neath family of Concord in June 2013. [Full story »]

Saints in Light award presented to Pike’s Ron Anglin

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Tuesday, July 7. 2020

Ron Anglin of Molena brings smiles and hope to sick children and their families in Georgia’s children’s hospitals at Grady, Scottish Rite, Egleston and Piedmont Columbus where Ron serves as the site supervisor. He has been ministering to kids of all ages in hospitals since 2005 when he trained and was hired by the Big Apple Circus Atlanta Clown Care Unit. [Full story »]

Give blood, get free antibodies test

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Tuesday, June 23. 2020

The need for blood donations right now is urgent in order to ensure hospitals have what they need to take care of emergency patients as well as those dealing with long-term illnesses. For a limited time, the American Red Cross will test blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. [Full story »]

Historic election runs well in Pike

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Monday, June 15. 2020

With several local candidates on the ballot, 42% of Pike County voters cast their ballots in the historic June 9 election which was postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Full story »]

Pike among state’s top 10 counties with highest net worth

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Wednesday, June 10. 2020

Pike County was in the top 10 of a recently-released list of counties in Georgia with the highest net worth. Pike ranked in sixth place with a per capita income of $25,176, a per capita worth of $31,605, per capita debt of $39,610, net worth to income rate of 117.6%, net worth to debt rate of 123.2% and highest net worth indext of 31.09.
The top five counties in the state include Fayette County with the highest net worth of all, followed by Forsyth, Harris, Union and Rabun counties. The counties ranked after Pike (sixth) include Oconee, Butts, Henry and Columbia. [Full story »]

Marie G. Broder sworn in as first female District Attorney of the Griffin Judicial Circuit

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Tuesday, June 9. 2020

Governor Brian P. Kemp swore Marie Greene Broder into the office of the District Attorney of the Griffin Judicial Circuit on June 2, 2020. Governor Kemp announced Broder’s appointment in February. She has been serving as Acting District Attorney until today. Broder is the first female to serve as District Attorney of the Griffin Judicial Circuit. [Full story »]

Pike’s Bennie Rose honored on Country Music Highway

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Thursday, June 4. 2020

A Pike County, KY native - and current Pike County, GA resident - was recently recognized for his achievements and involvement in his community by being honored on a sign along the renowned Country Music Highway in Kentucky where he grew up. He is honored on a sign along with Patty Loveless, his uncle Marlow Tackett and others. [Full story »]