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Red Cross closes last regional office

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Monday, February 9. 2009

First its Thomaston office shut down.

Now, the American Red Cross is without a presence in the Pike County area after its Griffin office was shut down due to a lack of funding. [Full story »]

Council accepts downtown development warranty

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Sunday, February 8. 2009

Zebulon city council accepted the warranty deed for the alley and parking lot on the west side of the square. [Full story »]

Valentines sought for soldiers

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Saturday, February 7. 2009

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Pike countians are being asked to send Valentines to those in the military. [Full story »]

Unemployment high, region lowest still

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Saturday, February 7. 2009

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Reflecting the dismal economy nationwide, Pike County’s jobless rate rose slightly in December to 8.1%, up from 7.7% in November. It is still the lowest in the McIntosh Trail Region. [Full story »]

Maddox named deputy whip

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Friday, February 6. 2009

During the first week of the 2009 legislative session Rep. Billy Maddox was selected to serve as deputy whip in the Georgia House of Representatives. [Full story »]

Dog saves boy

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Thursday, February 5. 2009

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The family of an 11 year old Williamson boy injured in a close call with a bulldozer is calling the family dog a hero for saving his life. [Full story »]

Community blood drive

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Tuesday, February 3. 2009

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The Kiwanis Club of Pike County is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive at the Allie Bankston Edwards Senior Center north of Zebulon. [Full story »]

One dead, two injured after crash

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Monday, February 2. 2009

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An head on collision which occurred late Sunday night on Old Meansville Rd. left one man dead and two others injured. [Full story »]

Nominees for Heisman Award are announced

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Friday, January 30. 2009

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Zack Westerfield and Catherine Lovin are Pike County High School’s nominees for the Wendy’s Heisman Award. [Full story »]

Manley is comended

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Friday, January 30. 2009

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Pvt. second class Timothy Caleb Manley, son of Tim and Sharon Manley, received the Gen. George S. Patton Award for outstanding performance and leadership and the Excellence in Calvary Award in Charlie Troop 5-15, 5th Calvary, 15th Reg., while undergoing recruit training at Fort Knox, Ky., with the 194th Armored Brigade. [Full story »]

Reaction mixed to teen drivers' cell phone ban

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Thursday, January 29. 2009

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A bill proposed by a Georgia legislator would make it illegal for those 18 years old to use cell phones while driving a vehicle. [Full story »]

Three Pike County High School students are recognized for outstanding service in school and the community

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Wednesday, January 28. 2009

Three Pike County High School students are recognized for outstanding service in school and the community. [Full story »]

Poor economy impacts schools

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Wednesday, January 28. 2009

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School systems across the state are bracing for serious budget cuts in light of Georgia's expected $2 billion revenue shortfall due to the sagging economy. State tax revenues and corporate tax collections are down. [Full story »]

Teen Challenge special exception approved

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009

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The Pike County commission voted 3-1 January 27 to approve a special zoning exception to allow Teen Challenge to operate a boarding facility, school and ministry for troubled teenage boys here.

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Big crowd expected for Teen Challenge hearing

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Monday, January 26. 2009

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Pike County commissioners expect a large number of people to attend the January 27 meeting to hear them reconsider the Teen Challenge request for a special exception that would allow it to operate a boarding facility, school and ministry for troubled teen boys. [Full story »]