The 2009 Leadership Pike Class will begin this year with an induction ceremony Thursday, January 15, at 6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club in Concord, Georgia.Sheriff Jimmy Thomas is scheduled for the keynote speaker.Those wishing to attend are urged to contact the Pike County Chamber of Commerce by calling 770-567-2029
Former Spalding County Sheriff Candidate Tim Perez Visits With Son During Holidays
Former 2008 Spalding County Sheriff Candidate Tim Perez, shown here on the right, had the pleasure of visiting with his son Seaman Recruit Perez over the Christmas Holidays.
Seaman Recruit Perez recently graduated from Navy boot camp and came home for the holidays.
Captain Tim Perez (Army retired) wore his uniform to his son’s graduation so that he could be the first officer that his son saluted after graduating. Captain Perez said that his Air Force father wore his uniform to Perez’s officer commissioning so that he could be the first one to render a salute to the newly commissioned Perez. Captain Perez has had the honor of receiving his fathers’ and his sons’ first salute!
Jordan Perez has returned to the Navy for his A-school, when completed he will serve as a Hospital Corpsman.
Announced candidate for Georgia Governor David Poythress tells griffinjournal.com "While checks are still coming in, I can report that we will show over $300,000 raised on the end of the year campaign finance report. I am encouraged by the fundraising stats that are included in this report:Our average contribution will exceed $800;
Nearly 90% of our contributions are from in-state; {More}
