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Supreme Court denies appeal

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Thursday, October 7. 2010

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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Georgia Supreme Court's decision on Jamie Weis who has been in jail in Pike County for more than four years while the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council struggles to pay for defense attorneys to handle his case. [Full story »]

Judge sworn in at Capitol

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

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Pike County’s own Mack Crawford is one of two new superior court judges who were sworn in at the state capitol by Gov. Sonny Perdue Monday afternoon. Crawford is the first superior court judge from Pike County. He will be based in the Upson County courthouse and will be assigned to former judge Paschal English’s cases. [Full story »]

Johnson vigil is Oct. 17

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Monday, October 4. 2010

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A prayer vigil for murder victim Donna Ogletree Johnson will be held Sunday, Oct. 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Lamar County courthouse. [Full story »]

Some residents charged $100 extra

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

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More than 100 tax bills that were mailed last week have an incorrect fire fee, charging some residents $150 instead of the correct $50 fee for their property. [Full story »]

Tax bill increases hit home

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Wednesday, September 29. 2010

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Tax bills have started arriving at homes across Pike County. They are due Dec. 27 and a few residents have already started paying. [Full story »]

King and queen crowned

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Monday, September 27. 2010

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By Greg Parrott

Homecoming was celebrated all last week with a parade, pep rally and bonfire leading up to the Pirates 42-35 defeat of the Monticello Purple Hurricanes. The crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen was held on the field following Friday night’s game. [Full story »]

New assistant principal named

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Monday, September 27. 2010

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The Pike County board of education approved by a 4-2 vote the appointment of Dr. Lindsay Busby as assistant principal at the high school at their Sept. 21 meeting. [Full story »]

New Yorker critic recommends Concord photo show

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Sunday, September 26. 2010

Today is the last day to attend Pike County’s eighth annual SlowExposures photography show at the R.F. Strickland Building in Concord. Read the rave review from the New Yorker magazine. [Full story »]

Pirates weather 'Canes

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Friday, September 24. 2010

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The region-leading Pike Pirates beat the Monticello Hurricanes Friday night at Homecoming. [Full story »]

Five referendums on ballot

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Wednesday, September 22. 2010

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Absentee ballots were mailed Friday as early voting began at the courthouse. The ballots will have five referendums for voters to consider. [Full story »]

Permits required for smaller accessory buildings

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Friday, September 17. 2010

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County commissioners approved a fee schedule revision for the department of planning and zoning to require permits for accessory buildings 120 square feet or larger instead of 320 square feet or larger. [Full story »]

Elderly woman struck and killed

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Wednesday, September 15. 2010

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An elderly female who stepped off a curb on Hwy. 362 in Williamson Wednesday was struck by a passing vehicle and killed. [Full story »]

Get EXPOSED to art

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Wednesday, September 15. 2010

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By Kay S. Pedrotti
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Pike County’s eighth annual SlowExposures photography show opens at 2 p.m. Friday Sept. 17 at the R.F. Strickland Building in Concord with 78 pictures on view from photo artists around the country. [Full story »]