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Dog alerts family of fire

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010

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A dog is a hero after awakening its owners to a fire in the wee hours of the night. A family of five was awakened by their dog around 3 a.m. May 6 to find their log cabin home at 1031 Hemphill Rd. engulfed in flames.
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Fire chief urges caution with heaters

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Friday, January 22. 2010

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A fire on Dream Catcher Drive destroyed a home in Williamson Monday, Jan. 11. Pike County Emergency Services chief Danny Henderson said there was nothing suspicious about the fire and an investigation is still underway. [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 »]

Burousas bond hearing held Wednesday

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Tuesday, September 22. 2009

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Teresa Mangham Burousas, accused of murdering her husband in a high-profile case that has fascinated Pike County residents, made a bid for bond and freedom Wednesday.

A bond hearing in Pike County Superior Court before Judge Christopher Edwards occurred after The Journal-Reporter went to press for this issue. Look for complete coverage and photos of the court session online at pikecountygeorgia.com and in the Sept. 30 print issue.
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Arson sparks questions

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Tamara Sharman

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Wednesday, August 19. 2009

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State, local and insurance investigators are scrutinizing the blaze that destroyed the Concord area home of murder victim Jimmie “Buzz” Burousas Jr. and his wife and accused killer Teresa Mang-ham Burousas.

State investigators call it arson.

“Based on our observations at the scene we could tell this fire was arson,” Georgia insurance commissioner John Oxendine announced Aug. 11.
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Burousas fire definitely arson; reward offered

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, August 11. 2009

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As we reported yesterday, state fire marshals have ruled the weekend fire at the home of Teresa and the late Buzz Burousas near Concord was deliberately set.

The home was the scene of a July 1 shooting death. Buzz Burousas was shot twice and killed. Teresa Burousas is charged with his murder. She feigned an attack on herself to cover up her role in the slaying, authorities have said. [Full story »]

Old Lifsey Springs Rd. residence destroyed by fire

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Friday, July 3. 2009

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The Frank Gordy residence at 1990 Old Lifsey Springs Rd. was reduced to rubble by a fire July 3. [Full story »]

First fire in 9 years

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Wednesday, June 24. 2009

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A quick response from Meansville’s fire chief Scott Huckaby and Meansville and Zebulon fire engines prevented a structure fire from spreading to other buildings at 240 Milner St. in Meansville on Saturday. [Full story »]