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Hollonville burglaries solved

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Tuesday, September 17. 2013

Pike County Sheriff's Office Investigators have solved several burglaries that occurred recently in the Hollonville area. [Full story »]

Pirates host Trojans tonight

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Friday, September 13. 2013

The Pike County Pirates (1-1) play host to the Lamar County Trojans (2-0) tonight. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Pirate Field.

Check back often for realtime scoring from the game by Walter Geiger and compiled by Rachel McDaniel.
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Molena farm may be searched for remains

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Friday, September 13. 2013

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A Molena farm may be searched for human remains as part of a $5 million wrongful death lawsuit filed June 17 in Macon seeking closure after the 2011 murder of Mercer University graduate student Lauren Giddings. [Full story »]

School board seat vacated

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Thursday, September 12. 2013

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The District 4 board of education seat held by Walter James “Jim” Brooks was vacated by Superior Court Judge Tommy Hankinson Friday, Aug. 28 due to a lawsuit filed by Robert E. Adams Jr. [Full story »]

Patriots honored, dedication planned

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Wednesday, September 11. 2013

Sept. 11 is known as Patriot Day in honor of the 2,977 people who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. [Full story »]

Unemployment rises sharply in Pike

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Sunday, September 8. 2013

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As the workforce rose – and so did layoffs – Pike County unemployment in July was 10.3%, rising sharply from 8.7% in June. Joblessness was 8.8% in July 2012. [Full story »]

Pirates host Vikings tonight

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Friday, September 6. 2013

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The Pike Pirates (0-1) play host to the FPD Vikings (0-1) tonight. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in Zebulon.

Pike lost a 28-21 heartbreaker at Upson-Lee after staging a big comeback. FPD lost its opener to George Walton 36-10.

Check back often for realtime scoring from the game by Greg Parrot and compiled by Rachel McDaniel.
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Qualifying ends, races shape up

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Wednesday, September 4. 2013

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The current mayors of Concord and Molena will have some competition this election since additional candidates have qualified. [Full story »]

Prankster's bubble busted

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Monday, September 2. 2013

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The Zebulon police department busted a prankster’s bubble this week after tracking down Charles Mitchell Pendley, 19, of Griffin and arresting him for criminal trespass. [Full story »]

County manager finalist announced

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Wednesday, August 28. 2013

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John Hanson of Pike County was announced as a finalist for the county manager position at the Tuesday, Aug. 27 meeting. [Full story »]

Darkness to Light training Aug. 31

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Monday, August 26. 2013

The Pike Community Resource Network is joining the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy to present Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children child abuse prevention training through the statewide prevention initiative. [Full story »]

Saturday's event to honor local Marine KIA

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Wednesday, August 21. 2013

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A fundraiser sponsored by the American Legion Post 197 and family and friends of Lance Corp. Jeffrey Walker will raise funds to memorialize his service – and giving the ultimate sacrifice for his country – at the Saturday, Aug. 24 event from 4 to 9 p.m. on the courthouse square. [Full story »]

Back-to-school party for special needs students

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Monday, August 19. 2013

The Pike County Navigator Team is hosting a back-to-school party Saturday, Aug. 24 at Christ Chapel from 12 noon to 2 p.m. for special-needs students and their families. [Full story »]

Bull Bash kicks off Aug. 16-17

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Wednesday, August 14. 2013

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The Chestnut Oak Center in Meansville will be the site of a bucking good time Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17 as the Bull Bash kicks off. [Full story »]

Fundraiser for fallen soldier

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Friday, August 9. 2013

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A fundraiser sponsored by the American Legion Post 197 and family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Walker will raise funds to memorialize his service at an Aug. 24 event from 4 to 9 p.m. on the Zebulon courthouse square. [Full story »]