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Parade, bazaar and more set for Saturday

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Thursday, December 1. 2011

Several events this weekend can get residents in the season’s spirit and prepare them for the big day, including the Christmas parade in Zebulon, Doughnuts with Santa and the Christmas Bazaar in Concord on Saturday. The annual Christmas Parade will start at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 with Santa Claus joining the fun as seasonal music accompanies the parade. This year, Santa will be holding court at Wings and Things starting at 5 p.m. Doughnuts with Santa is a free event hosted by Pike County Parks and Recreation and boys and girls can get their pictures taken with Santa and enjoy activities, story time and refreshments Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pike County Senior Center. [Full story »]

Lighting of Concord Friday

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Thursday, December 1. 2011

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Concord is gearing up for the annual Lighting of Concord Friday, Dec. 2 as Main Street is warmed with Christmas cheer and the spirit of the season is shared with friends and family. [Full story »]

West Central facility gets reprieve

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Tuesday, November 29. 2011

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West Central Pre-Release Center has been a part of the Pike County community for decades and the facility may not close as announced by the Department of Corrections in June. Instead, the facility will be used to treat female inmates who require court-appointed substance abuse treatment beginning sometime after the start of the new year. [Full story »]

Happy Thanksgiving

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Wednesday, November 23. 2011

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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from all of us here at The Journal-Reporter and pikecountygeorgia.com. [Full story »]

County settles for $40,000

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Wednesday, November 16. 2011

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Pike County settled a lawsuit with former associate magistrate Loretta Rakestraw in court Nov. 17. [Full story »]

Pike tornado watch lifted

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Wednesday, November 16. 2011

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It was announced around 11 a.m. Wednesday that Pike County was under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Around 7 p.m. the forecast was 75% chance of thunderstorms with no tornado watch. [Full story »]

Thanksgiving for thousands

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Saturday, November 12. 2011

It may seem a little early to be planning for Thanksgiving, but when you are feeding thousands of needy people, now is the time to prepare. Several local groups are raising funds and gathering food to feed the masses as unemployment remains more than 11% in the Three Rivers Regional Commission. [Full story »]

Veterans Day event Saturday

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Friday, November 11. 2011

The Candler Field Museum in Williamson will hold its fifth annual Veterans Day Celebration Saturday, Nov. 12, featuring military vehicles, helicopters and airplanes, re-enactors, military memorabilia, a military band and special speakers. [Full story »]

Veterans Day program Friday at noon

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Thursday, November 10. 2011

In honor of past and present veterans, Pike County American Legion Post 197 will present its annual Veterans Day program Friday at noon on the courthouse square. Colonel Wade Smith will be the keynote speaker and Laura Kilby will sing the National Anthem. Everyone is invited and may want to bring a chair or blanket. [Full story »]

Pathways to the past

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Friday, November 4. 2011

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On Saturday Pike countians can follow local Indian Trails 200-300 years into the past as historians, artists, enthusiasts, local cowboys and girls and community members convene for the Cowboy Tales and Indian Trails in downtown Concord. [Full story »]

Encore performance of region-winning play

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Thursday, November 3. 2011

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Pike County High School's One Act Play recently won the region competition and will head to state competition Saturday, Nov. 5. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates place second in state

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Monday, October 31. 2011

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The Lady Pirates placed second in the Elite 8 tournament in Columbus this weekend. [Full story »]

Halloween happenings

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Friday, October 28. 2011

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Zebulon businesses are ready for a season of scares as some hard working – and frightening – scarecrows stand outside as part of a Downtown Development Authority sponsored scarecrow contest. [Full story »]

Huge meth sweep nets locals

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Wednesday, October 26. 2011

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This following account was written by Larry Stanford of The Thomaston Times. Local law enforcement has not yet commented on local arrests.

Three Pike residents were arrested as part of a huge meth sweep originating in Upson County. They are Josh Shirley, 37, of Meansville; Janet Paige Parker, 44, of Williamson and Gary Hilley, 53, of Zebulon. [Full story »]

Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

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Friday, October 21. 2011

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See the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon live at Pike County High School, Monday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. when the one act play will take the stage. [Full story »]