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Christmas spirit comes to town

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Friday, December 4. 2009

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Concord will light up with Christmas cheer as people gather around fire boxes downtown to see the tree and town illuminated tonight at 6 p.m. and Santa will arrive by horse-drawn carriage at 6:45 p.m. The weekend is filled with chances to get into the spirit of the holidays including the 'Miraculous Birth' at Church of Joy Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. [Full story »]

Drought? What drought? Forget global warming, too.

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009

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At 1 p.m. Dec. 2, most areas of Pike County had recorded in excess of 3.5 inches of rain with much more on the way in from the southwest. [Full story »]

Pike shares Christmas cheer

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009

Christmas is coming and Pike County will offer many opportunities to get into the spirit of the season. Santa Claus will fly into Candler Field, visit children at the primary school for breakfast and stop by the courthouse to listen to the wishes of good little boys and girls. Church of Joy will re-create the streets of Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus during the annual "Miraculous Birth" on Dec. 4 and 5. [Full story »]

Pike pastor critically injured in crash

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Sunday, November 29. 2009

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Greg Burgner, pastor of Williamson United Methodist Church in Pike County, was seriously injured in a traffic accident Sunday. [Full story »]

Census brings 100 jobs to Pike

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Wednesday, November 25. 2009

The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to hire up to 100 census takers in Pike County. They are hiring enumerators (census takers), crew leader assistants and crew leaders. [Full story »]

Website traffic prompts server upgrades

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Saturday, November 21. 2009

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The overwhelming success of the pikecountygeorgia.com and barnesville.com websites has required an extensive upgrade of the servers hosting them and those upgrades are due to begin soon. [Full story »]

Fallen officer honored

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Wednesday, November 18. 2009

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This year, the Georgia Legislature dedicated Highway 18 in Pike County to Trooper Tony Lumley in honor of his service. Lumley, 36, was an officer from Pike who lost his life during a vehicle pursuit on Highway 16 in Spalding County. [Full story »]

Development Authority hopes to buy old school for $1

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Wednesday, November 18. 2009

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Plans are underway to breathe new life into a deteriorating and unused former school building in downtown Zebulon.

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Molena resident has ties with 1941 naval tragedy

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Friday, November 13. 2009

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With the recent surge of patriotism, veterans are held in high esteem for their sacrifice in serving their country. The honor is elevated to ultimate sacrifice when a life is given in sustaining America's freedom as a nation. [Full story »]

Rock Ranch features local animal stars

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

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The Great Outdoor Adventure will start Saturday at The Rock Ranch. [Full story »]

Stimulus funds to pave Kings Road

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Tuesday, November 10. 2009

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Governor Sonny Perdue has announced over $450,000 in stimulus funds have been released for a local resurfacing project. [Full story »]

Veterans Day event to be held at Life Springs

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Monday, November 9. 2009

Due to the possibility of inclement weather from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, this year's Veterans Day celebration will be held at Life Springs Church. [Full story »]

Candler Field to salute veterans

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Thursday, November 5. 2009

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Candler Field Museum will honor the contributions of all U.S. military veterans during the third annual Veterans Day Celebration. [Full story »]

Friday crash victim succumbs to injuries

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Wednesday, November 4. 2009

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One of the victims in Friday's traffic accident on Williamson-Zebulon Road has died of injuries he received in the crash. The crash involved several PCHS cheerleaders.
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Zebulon elects William Thomas, Joel O'Barr

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Tuesday, November 3. 2009

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Zebulon city council had two seats up for re-election. In District 2, Larry Lynch faced Joel O’Barr. Incumbent William Thomas vied with challenger Joanne Tucker in District 1.
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