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County to upgrade bridge

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Tuesday, December 4. 2012

Ryan "Hoot" Wilson didn't get to celebrate his birthday with his family but his family celebrated when Pike County commissioners voted unanimously to spend $13,000 to improve the bridge where he wrecked and lost his life. The decision was made at the Nov. 27 meeting, on what would have been Wilson's 23rd birthday. [Full story »]

Blood donors needed Monday

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Saturday, December 1. 2012

A blood drive sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Pike County will be held Monday, Dec. 3 at senior citizen center on Highway 19 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The American Red Cross is the nation’s largest blood collection organization, supplying more than 40 percent of the blood and blood products used in our country. During winter months, blood donations drop, causing a critical need for donors. [Full story »]

Lighting of Concord this Friday

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Wednesday, November 28. 2012

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The sights and sounds of Christmas will soon be heard and seen across Pike County. In Concord, the big Christmas tree will be lit Friday, Nov. 30 during the annual Lighting of Concord. A special visit from Santa Claus will light little boys’ and girls’ faces with smiles. [Full story »]

Griffin Choral Arts presents Christmas concert

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Tuesday, November 20. 2012

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Christmas with Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, will be presented on Thursday, December 6, at 7:30 PM at Griffin First Baptist Church (106 W. Taylor St.). [Full story »]

Family pleads for bridge repair

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Monday, November 19. 2012

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Family members of the late Ryan “Hoot” Wilson, who died after a fatal wreck in which his truck flipped from a bridge on Buffington Road, asked commissioners to name the bridge after him and to repair the bridge at the Nov. 14 meeting. [Full story »]

Pirates roughly ejected from playoffs

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Friday, November 16. 2012

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The Pike Count Pirates traveled to Sandersville tonight to take on the Washington County Golden Hawks in the first round of the GHSA Class AAA football playoffs and were routed 55-7

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Greg Parrott and compiled by Rachel McDaniel. [Full story »]

Pirates begin playoff quest tonight

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Friday, November 16. 2012

The Pike County Pirates travel to Washington County tonight for a first round matchup in the Class AAA state playoffs. There are multiple reports Pike's excellent quarterback will be unable to play due to illness.

Here's what others have to say about tonight's big game. [Full story »]

Hard Road Benefit Saturday

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Thursday, November 15. 2012

A fundraiser will be held Saturday, Nov. 17 from noon to 9 p.m. in Williamson to benefit the two young sons of the late Mindy Ann Manley. She died in a car accident on Highway 19 in September and the fundraiser will help her two sons, one of whom she home schooled. The event will include barbecue plates, several bands, cake walks, hay rides, raffles, horseshoes, kids' games a snack bar and more at 460 Aerodrome Way, Griffin. Ben Ratliff, Pearl Bottom Radio and Strutt will play during the fundraising event. [Full story »]

A taste of Thanksgiving

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Monday, November 12. 2012

Get an early taste of Thanksgiving this Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. at the Wednesday Market off the square. Popular Thanksgiving dishes made with fresh, locally grown ingredients will be free for visitors. The meal will be laid out Thanksgiving-feast style under a tent on Concord Street beside the Wednesday Market building. [Full story »]

Pirates beat Chargers; face Washington Co. in 1st round

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Friday, November 9. 2012

The Pike County Pirates (5-4, 3-2) traveled to Macon's Henderson Stadium Friday night to battle the Central Macon Chargers (2-7, 2-3). Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Greg Parrott and compiled by Rachel McDaniel.

The Pirates will travel to Washington County this week for the first round of the GHSA state playoffs [Full story »]

Local election results

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

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Mitt Romney, E-SPLOST and Sunday package sales were favored in Pike County where once again voter turnout was among the highest in the state.

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Pirates bring down Warhawks 42-12

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Sunday, November 4. 2012

The Pike County Pirates (4-4, 2-2) traveled to McDonough Friday night to battle the Henry County Warhawks (1-8, 0-5) in a Region 2-AAA contest. Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Greg Parrott and compiled by Rachel McDaniel. [Full story »]

Set your clocks back tonight

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Saturday, November 3. 2012

Daylight Saving Time comes to an end Sunday at 2 a.m. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour at bedtime tonight.

Honor veterans at PCMS Friday

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Thursday, November 1. 2012

Members of the Military History Club at Pike County Middle School will again bring the school and community together for their annual Veterans Day event Friday, Nov. 2 starting at 9:30 a.m.

Col. Brent Bracewell will be the guest speaker for the event as he shares the importance of the U.S. military and honoring veterans. Col. Bracewell is the director of the Joint Staff of the Georgia National Guard and has more than 25 years of active duty, having served in Desert Storm, Bosnia and Operation Iraqi Freedom. [Full story »]

Molena Fest set for Saturday

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Monday, October 29. 2012

Molena Fest will kick off Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. with hometown fun and games, musical entertainment through the day, arts and crafts booths and great food.

The annual event is hosted by the Molena Civic Club and will have fun events for the whole family, including a tug-of-war tournament, a three-legged race, a pie eating contest and the Molena Fest parade at 11 a.m., followed by a pet parade. [Full story »]