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Remnants of hurricane could drench Pike

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Tuesday, November 10. 2009

The remnants of Hurricane Ida, now downgraded to a tropical storm, are expected to being heavy rains to Pike County beginning about midnight Monday. [Full story »]

Molena Fest set for Saturday

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Friday, November 6. 2009

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Join the Madness in Molena Saturday as the festival kicks off with a morning 5K Fun Run, mile run and Dog Jog. Molena Madness races presented by the Molena Civic Club will follow a scenic path along Molena’s historic roads and will be well-marked and supervised with water provided along the route. All dogs must be on a leash. [Full story »]

Cavs rout Pirates 55-10

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Thursday, November 5. 2009

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The Pike County Pirates closed out the 2009 fotball season by getting routed 55-10 by the Callaway Cavaliers Thursday night.

The Pirates finished 3-7, having lost six of their last seven contests.
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Pike votes down SPLOST

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Tuesday, November 3. 2009

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As the courthouse clock struck 8 p.m. Tuesday, the final precinct's votes were announced in the courtroom. All eight Pike County precincts voted against SPLOST. A total of 1,297 citizens voted no and 989 voted yes.

Disappointed citizens streamed out of the courthouse after the results were posted.
"I think Pike County citizens are going to regret this," said EMS Ken Riley. "Taxes are going up. There was a lot of misinformation and scare tactics from the opposition."

Vocal SPLOST opponent Gary Hammock was pleased with the results.
"I think it's very good. I think they're going to be getting the message." [Full story »]

Pirates fall to Lamar County 45-27

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Friday, October 30. 2009

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The Pike County Pirates lost to the Lamar County Trojans tonight 45-27.

The two teams fought a see-saw battle until Lamar reeled off 14 unanswered points in the second half to take command. (video after the jump) [Full story »]

Fire claims life on Shackleford Road

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Tuesday, October 27. 2009

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According to a press release, Pike County Emergency Services (PCES) responded to a fire at a home on Shackleford Road at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The incident, which was reported by passersby, claimed the life of Kenneth Newman, 51, who lived at the home. When firefighting personnel arrived they found the flames had been confined by two men, Mike Bowen and James Evans of Thomaston, using a garden hose. [Full story »]

Biker swerves to avoid deer, crashes

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Saturday, October 24. 2009

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A Pike County man laid injured in a ditch for a considerable length of time here late Friday night after losing control of his motorcycle while dodging a deer and crashing. [Full story »]

Griffin police find missing teen

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Thursday, October 22. 2009

The Griffin Police Dept. has found a missing teenage girl. Madeleine Raleigh Gantt was last seen on Forrest Ave. in Griffin at 10:30 a.m. October 22. She was located at 10 p.m. October 22 in Alabama and is safe. [Full story »]

Burousas and Bishop indicted by grand jury

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Tuesday, October 20. 2009

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A Pike County grand jury indicted two local women Monday on unrelated murder and sex charges. [Full story »]

Burousas, Bishop cases before grand jury

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Monday, October 19. 2009

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Prosecutors are expected to seek indictments against two local women when the Pike County grand jury meets this week. [Full story »]

Butts sheriff shares high speed chase video

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Thursday, October 15. 2009

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Butts County sheriff Gene Pope shared video of the chase in which he captured two burglary ring suspects after firing on their Dodge Magnum. [Full story »]

Students honor, learn from veterans

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Thursday, October 15. 2009

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Primary school students honored American veterans by singing a stirring rendition of the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem. [Full story »]

FNB suspect charged in Concord bank robberies

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Monday, October 5. 2009

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The man charged with last week's robbery of an FNB branch in Griffin has now been charged with two similar robberies at a bank in Concord.

William Lee Hunt Jr., 27, of Woodbury in neighboring Meriwether County is charged with multiple robbery counts.
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Arrest made in Griffin bank robbery in which shots were fired

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Sunday, October 4. 2009

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A Woodbury man has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a Griffin bank Oct. 1. The suspect and a bank employee engaged in a brief gun battle during the heist. [Full story »]

Monday is the last day to register to vote in Nov. municipal elections

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Friday, October 2. 2009

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Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel reminds citizens who reside in districts holding municipal or special elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 that they must be registered to vote by Monday, October 5, 2009 in order to participate. [Full story »]