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Griffin Bulldog Club meets tonight

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, July 19. 2012

The Griffin Bulldog Club will hold its annual meeting tonight at the UGA Griffin campus. [Full story »]

Local skaters work as stunt doubles

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Walter Geiger

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Saturday, July 14. 2012

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Three local youths got the opportunity of a lifetime when they were asked to work as skating stunt doubles for the stars of the 'Rectify' series currently filming in the area. [Full story »]

Fire strikes Lighthouse Restaurant; no injuries

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, July 10. 2012

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The iconic Lighthouse Restaurant north of Milner on Old Hwy. 41 was ablaze Tuesday afternoon. [Full story »]

County's tax digest drops

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, July 9. 2012

By Sherri Ellington

With a large number of property value appeals coming in – and the clock still ticking on the deadline – the Pike County tax assessors approved a preliminary digest that is so far $9 million under 2011 levels. Another $1 million is expected to come off. [Full story »]

Prison gets reassigned

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, July 2. 2012

The West Central Pre Release Center in Zebulon has been re-named the West Central Integrated Treatment Facility and will hire as many as 10 new employees. The facility will become a Correctional Recovery Academy, offering comprehensive, court-ordered substance abuse programs. [Full story »]

Two missing; lookouts issued

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Walter Geiger

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Sunday, July 1. 2012

Spalding County authorities are seeking information regarding two missing persons. [Full story »]

Independence Day celebrations planned

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, June 29. 2012

Thousands are expected to attend a local Independence Day celebration in Pike County hosted by Christ Chapel Sunday, July 1. The celebration will begin at 4 p.m. with the annual Fourth of July parade starting from the primary school and proceeding through downtown Zebulon. The parade, with the theme ‘We The People,’ is sponsored by Pike County Emergency Services and will lead everyone back to Chapelstock – a free community event featuring live bands and a fireworks show. [Full story »]

Get Chipwrecked tonight

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, June 29. 2012

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The Pike County Recreation Authority will host the first Movies in the Park presentation Friday night as Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is shown on screen at the lower football fields around dark. Inflatables and pre-show music will be part of the event and the whole community is invited to bring a chairs or blankets and a picnic or buy concessions for a night of free family fun. [Full story »]

United Bank closing Milner branch

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Monday, June 25. 2012

United Bank will close its Milner branch effective September 28, 2012 and donate the property to Milner for its new community library.

The full release from the United Bank senior vice-president Lori Martinez follows: [Full story »]

Motorcycle driver life flighted

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, June 21. 2012

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The Pike County Sheriff Office's Traffic Unit responded to a wreck involving a Toyota truck and a Harley Davidson motorcycle around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21. [Full story »]

Meet your local candidates

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, June 19. 2012

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Find out about local candidates running for office in the Pike County Journal Reporter’s Meet the Candidates section this week. [Full story »]

Library open after closing

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, June 18. 2012

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The J. Joel Edwards library was temporarily closed after changes were made during a special called meeting Friday, June 15. The library was reopened at its regular hours Monday, June 18. [Full story »]

County manager search narrows

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, June 11. 2012

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Pike County commissioners held a special called meeting May 30 to discuss extending the advertising deadline for the county manager position. The county received 27 applications, all postmarked by June 1. [Full story »]

Prepare for July 31 primary

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, June 6. 2012

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As campaigns for local offices reach full steam in June and July this year, citizens can prepare to cast their votes one of three ways – in early voting which starts July 10, by absentee ballot which can be ordered now, or on Election Day which is set for July 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This year, early voting has been reduced from a 45 day period to 16 business days and Saturday, July 21. [Full story »]

Budget's second reading passes 3-2

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, June 4. 2012

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Commissioners approved the second reading of Pike’s 2012-13 budget by a 3-2 vote after changes to health insurance coverage and vehicle insurance reductions in each department and an adjustment to the lease/purchase agreement with public works. [Full story »]