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Pirates pitted by Peach Co. 38-14

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Friday, October 25. 2013

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The Pirates will play in Fort Valley tonight against Peach County. Realtime scoring from the game will be provided by Greg Parrott and Rachel McDaniel. [Full story »]

Early voting ongoing in cities

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Thursday, October 24. 2013

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Residents in Zebulon, Concord and Molena can head to the polls for early voting through Nov. 1. The mayors of Concord and Molena is up for re-election as well as council members in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates in Elite 8 again

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Wednesday, October 23. 2013

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The Lady Pirates softball team swept Swainsboro in two games to advance to the Elite 8. [Full story »]

Teachers of the Year honored

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Monday, October 21. 2013

One teacher from each Pike County school was selected as Teacher of the Year, including primary school teacher and coach Zach Nauck, elementary school teacher and District Teacher of the Year Angel Nauck, middle school teacher Amy Goude and high school teacher Clay Woerner. [Full story »]

Concord Jubilee this weekend!

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Wednesday, October 16. 2013

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The 40th annual Concord Country Jubilee will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20 and will continue the longstanding tradition of fun, food and community camaraderie. [Full story »]

Birds rehabilitated, released

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Friday, October 11. 2013

Several owls are once again flying free after being rehabilitated by Bubba and Friends Inc. of Pike County. Four great horned owls were released in September and others – including barn owls, barred owls and screech – have been released throughout the year. [Full story »]

Local effects of shutdown

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Tuesday, October 8. 2013

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The federal government has been shut down for more than a week now and although some Pike County residents may be unsure how it affects them, others are all too aware of the problems it is causing. [Full story »]

Williamson warns of water disconnect Saturday

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Monday, October 7. 2013

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The city of Williamson will turn its water system off for maintenance Saturday, Oct. 12 from approximately 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Full story »]

Pirates beat Jackson 34-31

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Friday, October 4. 2013

The Pike Pirates (1-4) were able even their region record at 1-1 when they traveled to Jackson to take on the Red Devils (1-4). In the final seconds of the game, the Pirates blocked a Jackson field goal attempt to secure a 34-31 victory. Real time scoring from the game was provided by Greg Parrott and compiled by Rachel McDaniel.
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Register to vote before Oct. 7

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, October 3. 2013

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For new Pike County residents or citizens who have moved to a new address here, there is still time to get registered to cast votes in this year’s local elections. [Full story »]

EPD, EPA checking local creek for pollutants; fish kill confirmed

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, October 1. 2013

An EPD emergency response team was wading a local creek Tuesday trying to determine the source of a dark, foamy discharge in the waterway.

Slideshow inside. [Full story »]

New District 4 school board member

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Tuesday, October 1. 2013

Members of the Pike County board of education, with the exception of Dr. William Bell who was not present, interviewed and appointed a new school board member to fill the seat vacated by Superior Court Judge Tommy Hankinson. [Full story »]

Pirates' comeback falls short

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Friday, September 27. 2013

The Pike Pirates mounted a furious comeback from a 31-8 deficit but fell short as they lost 31-22 to Carver of Columbus here Friday night.

Carver's head coach short circuited as the clock wound down and exhibited poor sportsmanship, according to onlookers. The officiating was roundly criticized.
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Dangerous dogs must be registered

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Friday, September 27. 2013

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Two dangerous dogs are already being registered in Pike County. Both dogs belong to residents in Molena. [Full story »]

Dedication to feature Major General

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Thursday, September 26. 2013

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A decorated military leaders will be part of a memorial service this Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. to honor fallen hero Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Walker and others who have served Pike County in the armed forces during the dedication of the Pike Community Memorial Building on the school campus. [Full story »]