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Fred’s Pharmacy closed

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Monday, January 21. 2019

The Fred’s Pharmacy in Zebulon closed unexpectedly last week as part of the company’s plans to “optimize cost structure and capital allocation” by closing nearly 180 Fred’s pharmacies.
The decision to close the pharmacies and sell patient prescription files to Walgreens was made late in 2018. The store - as will most Fred’s locations with pharmacy closings - will continue to operate. [Full story »]

Brian Crow surrenders teaching certificate

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Friday, January 18. 2019

Former Pike County High School teacher and coach Brian Crow surrendered his teaching certification and in so doing, “forfeits and relinquishes all right, title and privilege” to teaching in public schools in Georgia unless his certification is reinstated. He can’t volunteer at schools or be employed as a teacher, parapro, aide or substitute teacher in the state. [Full story »]

MLK Jr. Day parade, program is Jan. 21

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Thursday, January 17. 2019

Local citizens will celebrate Martin Luther King Day with a parade and a special program on Monday, Jan. 21. The MLK Jr. parade will be at 10 with lineup starting at Fuller’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. Participants are asked to be ready to go no later than 9:45 a.m. This year’s theme is The Manifestation of the Dream: Believe it, Achieve it and Receive it. [Full story »]

Crawford suspended, to meet with JQC

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Tuesday, January 15. 2019

Pike County resident and Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Robert “Mack” Crawford was suspended by Georgia’s Judicial Qualificiations Commission Hearing Panel last month and will have an ethics meeting with the JQC this month. [Full story »]

Shoes needed for Acts of Love Uganda

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Thursday, January 10. 2019

Acts of Love Uganda is holding a shoe drive to start the New Year. If you have shoes, any size, any color, any style, adults, children’s, new or used, as long as they can still be used, donate them. [Full story »]

Daughter reunited with father after 26 years

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Tuesday, January 8. 2019

Pike County resident Janie Rudolph called to talk to her father regularly after he moved to Tennessee years ago. But in 1992, she was told he died of a heart attack and she lost all hope of ever seeing him again - until they were recently reunited in a shocking, emotional meeting. [Full story »]

Veteran, Soldier of Year honored

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Thursday, January 3. 2019

Pike County Middle School recently honored the Soldier of the Year and Veteran of the Year after nominations were submitted for both categories. [Full story »]

Helen Mangham celebrates 104th Christmas!

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Friday, December 28. 2018

Helen Mangham has seen many things change throughout her 104 years on this earth, but her sweet spirit and kind soul haven’t changed a bit. She recently celebrated her 104th Christmas, surrounded by family. [Full story »]

Entries now accepted for Dog and Pony Show

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Tuesday, December 25. 2018

Photo entries are being accepted for the Dog and Pony Show photography exhibit. The deadline for entries is Jan. 12. Photographers can submit four of their favorite images and there is no entry fee. [Full story »]

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Santa letters share Christmas spirit

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Friday, December 21. 2018

For more than 100 years, letters to Santa have shared the story of America and this year’s letters from local boys and girls are in the Pike County Journal Reporter’s special section from pages 1B to 8B. These local letters share the Christmas spirit as the young students ask for gifts for others and for everyone to have a Merry Christmas! [Full story »]

Ministry still accepting gifts for local Angels

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Tuesday, December 18. 2018

Humbly Serving Ministries, Vision Ministries and The Foxhole Network are still accepting gifts for local children in need who are represented by paper angels on Angel Trees across the county. There are 54 angels still on the tree at The Oink Joint, 35 angels on the tree at American Pie and 27 angels on the tree at Barnstormer’s Grill. Each angel has the top three Christmas wishes of local children as well as their clothing sizes. [Full story »]

Fired Grantville officer faces incest charge here

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Wednesday, December 12. 2018

James Christopher Holmes, 43, of Concord turned himself in at the Coweta County jail Monday, Dec. 3 after a felony arrest warrant was issued by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Grantville Police officer was fired and faces charges of making false statements to law enforcement and incest. [Full story »]

Deadline is Dec. 12 for Operation Toy Soldier

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Wednesday, December 12. 2018

Moody-Daniel Funeral Home in Zebulon will assist with Operation Toy Soldier, a holiday toy drive that gives to the local community’s service men and women and their families. This is the third year for their involvement and as a partner of Veterans Funeral Care, Moody-Daniel Funeral Home supports veterans and their families in any way possible. [Full story »]

PCHS students take advantage of Work Based Learning

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Sunday, December 9. 2018

Students at Pike County High School are getting some hands-on working experience through the Work Based Learning program.
Students are able to earn academic credit while working for local businesses including United Bank, Caterpillar, Chick-Fil-A., Middle GA Fleet Service, Wells Septic, Southside Steel, Inc., Bufford’s Metal Fabrication, Georgia BBQ, North Griffin Animal Hospital, and Subway. [Full story »]

Concord Baptist cancels live nativity due to rain

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Tuesday, December 4. 2018

Concord Baptist Church was forced to cancel the ‘Come Walk Through Bethlehem’ event and live nativity that was planned for Saturday, Dec. 8 due to rain in the forecast.

"Due to inclement weather conditions our Streets of Bethlehem and walk through Nativity will be cancelled Saturday. Thank you for all who have supported, put in hard work and prayed for this event. We are sad to have to have to cancel but feel we have no other option," said the pastor. [Full story »]