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Library to host author Karen Zacharias

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Wednesday, September 20. 2017

The J. Joel Edwards Public Library in Zebulon will proudly host author Karen Spears Zacharias for a presentation and book signing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. Zacharias is a Georgia-raised Gold Star daughter. Her work has been featured in the New York Times and on CNN, National Public Radio and Good Morning America. Her 2013 novel, Mother of Rain (Mercer), received the Weatherford Award for Best in Appalachian Fiction and was adapted for the stage by Georgia Historic State Theater. She and her husband divide their time between Oregon and Georgia. [Full story »]

Register now for Sept. 23 “Walk to Remember”

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Monday, September 18. 2017

The Compassionate Friends of Central GA invites bereaved parents, siblings, relatives and friends to register now for a “Walk to Remember” Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The local walk will be held at Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park (Pavilion 2, Lake side) at 1301 Cowan Road in Griffin. Before the memorial walk, participants will receive a walk style bib to write their child’s name on and choose a memorial gift that will be made onsite and following the walk, participants will join for a short memorial service, butterfly release and refreshments. [Full story »]

Reunite Hilltop event, parade planned for this Saturday

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Tuesday, September 5. 2017

The third annual Reunite Hilltop event is set for Saturday, Sept. 9 with a parade set to start at 9:30 a.m. from Concord City Hall to the Old Mt. Calvary Outreach Center. The Reunite Hilltop event will include a video game truck, inflatables, softball games, a live DJ and food and drinks and will last until 6 p.m. [Full story »]

Helpers step up in wake of Hurricane Harvey

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Friday, September 1. 2017

Hurricane Harvey devastated areas of Texas with catastrophic and historic levels of flooding, forcing as many as 30,000 families from flooded homes in Houston and surrounding areas. Locals have stepped up to help the thousands of victims by donating much-needed items and traveling to the area to volunteer in shelters. [Full story »]

Molena council discusses fate of sycamore tree downtown

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Thursday, August 31. 2017

By Dwain W. Penn

Days after local residents read about Molena council’s approval to cut down a sycamore tree in the heart of the city, resources were pooled to hire an arborist for a second opinion. A modest group attended the Aug. 14 meeting to rescue the tree from the executioner’s saw. Local photographer Nancy McCrary, a descendant of local McCrarys, pled evidence of a healthy tree in a futile attempt to change council’s mind. [Full story »]

Hollonville native keeps Navy’s newest helicopters flying

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Tuesday, August 29. 2017

A 1992 Pike County High School graduate and Hollonville native is serving with a U.S. Navy helicopter squadron that flies the Navy’s newest and most technologically-advanced helicopter.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Weaver IV is a weapons officer with the “Vipers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, a Mayport, Florida based squadron that operates the Navy’s next generation submarine hunter and Anti-Surface Warfare helicopter, the MH-60R Seahawk. Each helicopter is nearly 65 feet long, may weigh up to 23,500 lbs. (max gross) and can travel over 120 miles per hour for nearly 320 miles on a tank of gas. [Full story »]

Historic helicopter to return to Williamson

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Wednesday, August 23. 2017

The Vietnam-era Huey helicopter that has been a landmark in Williamson for many decades will return home soon. It has undergone a complete overhaul with many missing or damaged parts replaced and a new paint job complete with the appropriate lettering and insignia but won’t return home until a new multi-use pavilion is built to protect it from further damage. [Full story »]

Civil War relic recovered by local attorney

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Thursday, August 17. 2017

Tom and Rob Morton of the Law Firm of Morton, Morton & Associates, LLC reported recently that they had been retained by R.L. Parker to try to retrieve a Civil War family heirloom. Their client is the great great grandson of Squire Parker with whom the Civil War family heirloom originated. [Full story »]

First day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 16

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Tuesday, August 15. 2017

Pike County students will return to the classroom this Wednesday, Aug. 16 but teachers, administrators and staff have been working for weeks and months to ensure they have a successful 2017-18 school year. [Full story »]

Annual PCFD photo fundraiser underway

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Thursday, August 10. 2017

Local families will have the opportunity to help local firefighters while receiving a 10x13 portrait of their family at fall photo shoots at the Zebulon Opportunity Center. Excalibur Central LLC has started visiting local homes to schedule the photos as a fundraiser for Pike Volunteer Emergency Services Booster Organization. They will be asking for a donation of $40 but will accept any amount, and those who donate at least $40 will receive a coupon for a family portrait session and a 10x13 photo print after the picture is taken. Checks must be made out to PVESBO and proceeds will help purchase needed items for fire stations around the county - including the Meansville Volunteer Fire Station. [Full story »]

Back to School: Free supplies at Aug. 12 event

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Tuesday, August 8. 2017

School will start Aug. 16 for Pike students, with Open House set for 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11 for middle and high school students and at the same time Monday, Aug. 14 for pre-k, primary and elementary school students.

The Pike Health Department is hosting a Back to School event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 with free food, school supplies, drinks, door prizes, games and much more. [Full story »]

Local voices shared in San Diego

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Monday, August 7. 2017

Two local students recently spent a week in San Diego, California with the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir of Clayton State University, touring and performing with the choir.

Carly Brentlinger, who is an upcoming senior at Pike County High School, has been in the choir for five years and this was her first year as part of the tour choir. Caroline Baron, a homeschooled student of Williamson, has been in the choir for four years and this was her second year as part of the tour choir. She traveled to Carnegie Hall her first year. The two Pike residents traveled to San Diego from June 2 to June 10 and next year they will travel with the choir to sing at the Vatican. [Full story »]

Blood donors needed Monday, Aug. 7

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Thursday, August 3. 2017

The Red Cross recently announced an emergency blood shortage affecting the region and local citizens are encouraging others to help out by donating from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at the Allie B. Edwards Senior Center. [Full story »]

Radio frequencies a growing concern in area

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Tuesday, August 1. 2017

In recent weeks, members of the community have raised concerns about the degradation of radio signals in and around the Pike County area and a social media outreach indicates the problem is widespread and involves more than just radio signals. [Full story »]

Willamson council discusses helicopter project

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Friday, July 28. 2017

By Dwain W. Penn

Two days after the country celebrated its independence, Williamson mayor Steve Fry and council members convened at city hall, bolstered by patriotic energy, to direct the city’s affairs for the second half of the year. The imminent return of the military helicopter, restored to its original combat glory, has inspired city officials to become more of a “city with heart” through increased benevolence and family-oriented activities. Just last month, council approved to be one of many major sponsors of the Pride of Pike celebration with a $300 donation. Such gestures result in benefits through increased tourism, local commerce, attracting new residents, all making Williamson a very popular city. [Full story »]