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Captains of Innovation announced at Pike County schools

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Tuesday, November 13. 2018

By Rachel McDaniel
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Teachers, staff and administrators with great ideas to improve the school system are getting their chance to see their ideas become reality thanks to Pirate Nation Innovation and Freshway Market. Shoppers at Freshway have rounded up their dollars and donated the change to the school system since July and it has added up to more than $4,500 which will help local Captains of Innovation implement their plans for the school. [Full story »]

Superintendent earns top honor from GSSA

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Wednesday, November 7. 2018

The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) recently announced the recipient of the 2018 Bill Barr Leadership Award at its fall Bootstrap Conference in Athens, Georgia. The Bill Barr Leadership Award is named after Dr. Bill Barr, who served as GSSA’s executive director from 1991 to 1999. It is considered a coveted award in public education in Georgia and is given to a superintendent with exceptional skills in mentoring colleagues and fellow leaders. This year, GSSA awarded the recognition to Dr. Michael Duncan, superintendent of Pike County Schools, and a member of the Griffin Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Control. [Full story »]

Celebrate Native American heritage with author visit

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Tuesday, November 6. 2018

A Novel Experience, in collaboration with the J. Joel Edwards Public Library, will host author Holly Sullilvan McClure, signing her latest novel, Conjuror, at the bookstore Wed., Nov. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. [Full story »]

Coach Brad Webber, Pike earn honors from the Falcons

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Thursday, November 1. 2018

By Craig Sager II

The Atlanta Falcons Coach of the Week program recognizes high school football coaches across the state for their hard work and dedication to making a difference in student-athletes’ lives on and off the field. The seventh winner of the 2018 season is Pike’s head coach Brad Webber, and his recognition is being extended to the entire Pirates community for the strength and support they’ve shown each other following the tragic loss of Dylan Thomas on Sept. 30. [Full story »]

PCHS grad rate hits all time high

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Tuesday, October 30. 2018

Pike County High School’s graduation rate hit an all time high as numbers were announced recently by the Georgia Department of Education. The state’s graduation rate for 2018 set a record at 81.6 percent but PCHS far exceeded the state number with a graduation rate of 92.5 percent. [Full story »]

Hwy. 109 bridge replacement meeting is Nov. 8

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Thursday, October 25. 2018

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced they will replace the existing bridge on Highway 109 east over Gola Creek in Meansville. The bridge was closed in January, 2016 after flash flooding washed away the support and after extensive repairs, the bridge was re-opened on Feb. 2, 2016. [Full story »]

County manager finalists announced

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Tuesday, October 23. 2018

The Pike County board of commissioners announced after their Oct. 18 meeting that Ron E. Alexander and James Robert Bickley are the two finalists for the county manager position for Pike County.
Pursuant to law, the candidate for the county manager position will be decided after 14 days of this notice, which will be after Nov. 2. [Full story »]

County manager finalists announced

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Friday, October 19. 2018

Gayle Burden to be honored Oct. 20

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Wednesday, October 17. 2018

The late Gayle Burden, who served as Meansville mayor for 15 years and as a council member for at least 10 years prior to that, will be honored at a ceremony set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Meansville City Hall. The city’s fire department will be dedicated in her name as the Gayle Burden Memorial Fire Department. [Full story »]

Early voting underway

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Tuesday, October 16. 2018

Early voting for the Nov. 6 election will be held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the registrar’s office on Jackson Street through Nov. 2. Saturday voting will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. [Full story »]

Pike under tornado watch until 2 a.m.

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Wednesday, October 10. 2018

The National Weather service issued a Tornado Watch for Pike County until 2 a.m. Thursday. The Tornado Watch includes Pike and 58 other counties in Central Georgia.

Pike County's EMA director Jimmy Totten is encouraging citizens to prepare for the high winds and rain which are forecast to start later this afternoon.

"Now is the time to be weather prepared. Hurricane Michael will cause significant impact to much of middle and eastern Georgia starting this afternoon," said Totten. "Winds of 25 to 45 mph with gusts over 60 mph are likely. We cannot rule out isolated areas of wind gusts over 75 mph. The strongest winds will occur tonight. Torrential rain and flash flooding is expected. Tornadoes are also possible. This storm has become a more serious threat than predicted. The winds will be strong. There will be trees down and power outages. Try not to drive later tonight it will be dangerous. Do now panic but do not take this lightly. We still have plenty of time to prepare. Put your yard furniture up so we don’t have trampolines going across the county."
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Wolfie and Lola given new home

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Wednesday, October 10. 2018

Two dogs who have lived in downtown Molena for years now have their very own place to call home after Robby and Teresa Erwin befriended them and built them a house and a fence. Citizens say Wolfie has lived in the city for more than 10 years and Lola showed up a few years ago. Members of the community are raising funds to help with the cost of the fence and dog house construction as well as spay and neuter surgery and other veterinary visits. [Full story »]

Coroner's report, condolences regarding Dylan released

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Tuesday, October 9. 2018

Pike County officials recently released the coroner's report regarding the death of Dylan Michael Thomas, age 16 of Hollonville.

"Pike County continues to extend its condolences to the family of Dylan Thomas during this time and in view of this unfortunate tragedy. The outpouring of love and support from the community and many others has been amazing," said coroner Terrell Moody. "We have no further comment at this time other than what has been included in the official summary."
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Todd Child honored as District Teacher of the Year

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Thursday, October 4. 2018

Todd Child, a longtime teacher at Pike County Middle School, was recently congratulated as the District Teacher of the Year. He has taught for a total of 17 years and has taught for 14 years in Pike County schools.

“Mr. Child has a true passion for teaching and is very involved with the school system. He collaborates with his peers on a daily basis and is an asset to Pike County schools,” said director of teaching and learning Jennifer Allison. [Full story »]

County manager finalists named

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Thursday, October 4. 2018

Two finalists for the county manager position were announced at the commission meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25 after a closed session to discuss personnel. The finalists include Jim Hedges of Ashburn, Ga., and Michelle Irizarry of Auburn, Ga.
Commissioners have a meeting set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 to announce their final selection for county manager since two commissioners will miss the regularly scheduled Oct. 10 meeting due to commissioner training. When hiring a county manager, county officials must wait a required 14 days after announcing the finalists for the job. [Full story »]