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Page 2B - Pike County Journal Reporter - Wednesday, March 17, 2021 SPECIAL PHOTOS Students at Pike County High School (above) and other schools in Pike wore camo and cowboy hats in memory of the late Riley Nuce who was a junior at the school. They made hearts with their hands for the photo to show their love and support for Riley’s family. Students honor PGHS standout Riley Nuce CLOSED SUNDAY RILEY NUCE YOU WILL BE MISSED 1 8 Riley Nuce worked as a Team Lead at the Chick-Fil-A in Griffin and is memorialized on the store’s sign. FROM PAGE ONE Students at Pike Coun ty schools wore camo and cowboy hats on Fri day, March 12 in memory of Riley and his impact on the community. “Riley was an All-Amer ican kid. He was a straight A student, a multi-sport athlete and a great friend,” said Pike County High School principal Kevin Huffstetler. “His sweet spirit and kind heart made PCHS a better place. He will not be forgotten.” Riley was an active student at PCHS and had many friends. “The Pike County FFA community is extremely devastated and heartbro ken to have lost one of our members. Riley Nuce was an eleventh grader at Pike County High School and an active member of our FFA chapter. He raised cows at our school barn and attended every FFA meeting that he could. He was also an athlete and exceptional student,” said FFA presi dent Caitlyn Foster. “Riley had the sweetest soul, he was never seen without a smile across his face, and he was a friend to every one. He was constantly cracking jokes and pull ing pranks to brighten the day of everyone around him. We are extremely blessed to have been able to know Riley and have him as a member of our chapter. His love for all others and his pure heart will never be forgotten.” Riley also worked at Chick-Fil-A in Griffin as a Team Lead and was honored by co-workers and friends there. The family asks that donations in his memory be made to the Pike FFA or Pike Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pike County High School ATTN: Shane Moore at 331 Pirate Dr. Zebulon, GA 30295. Riley Nuce was an active member of the Pike County High School FFA chapter. He is pictured with cows he helped raise at the PCHS school barn. Williamson road rage incident results in arrest COVID-19: Gases drop dramatically in schools JOSEPH BOGGS FROM PAGE ONE The number of cases in Pike County schools have dropped significantly over the past several weeks and was down to three confirmed cases in students and zero con firmed cases in adults as of March 12. The number of stu dents quarantined has dropped significantly as well from hundreds each week to only 4 quarantined students and zero quarantined adults. Since school started in August, there has been a total of 193 COV- 1D-19 positive students and 84 adults in the school system. There has been a total of 2,414 students and 187 adults who returned from quarantine. A Pike County man was arrested in connection with a road rage incident that started in Spalding County and allegedly ended with a driver being threatened at knife point. According to Spalding County Sheriff’s Office deputy James Dildy, the incident was reported by William Guthrie, who said it took place on William son Road near S. Pine Hill Road after he pulled into the roadway, nearly caus ing a collision. “He (Guthrie) stated he was turning west bound on to Williamson Rd. from S. Pine Hill Rd. He stated he did not see the vehicle driven by Joseph Boggs traveling west bound on Williamson Rd. He stated Joseph swerved to miss him while braking,” Dildy said. “William (Guthrie) stated he continued west bound on Williamson Rd. He stated when they passed the Dollar General area, Joseph sped past his vehicle, cut him off and stopped him on the side of William son Rd.” Guth rie said Boggs then threatened him with a knife. He stated Joseph (Boggs) then got out of his vehicle and approached the driver side door of his truck, pulled a black curved knife and put it inside the driver side window saying he should kill him for almost killing Joseph by pulling out in front of him. William stated he was in fear of his life and his wife’s as well.” Guthrie said Boggs returned to his vehicle and continued to drive west on Williamson Road. Guthrie followed Boggs to get his vehicle tag num ber to report the incident, but said he lost sight of him at Chappell Hill Road. At that point, Guthrie was approached by Jamie Newton, who said he witnessed the incident and was willing to provide a statement to law enforcement. Guthrie and Newton drove to the Dollar General at 1713 Williamson Road where they met with deputy Dildy. Newton said he was driving east on Williamson Road when he saw the incident in the west bound lane. “He (Newton) stated he visually saw Joseph (Boggs) standing at the driver side door with a black curved knife inside the window of William (Guthrie’s) vehicle, the knife almost touching William’s throat,” said Dildy. Newton said he turned around and returned to the scene to help in “breaking up the issue.” Guthrie and Newton drove to the Dollar Gen eral where a report was made. Boggs also arrived at the Dollar General in Williamson to speak with responding deputies. “He (Boggs) stated he was traveling west bound on Williamson Rd. when William (Guthrie) pulled out from S. Pine Hill Rd. and almost hit him. He stated he slammed on his brakes and swerved to avoid a wreck,” Dildy said. “He (Boggs) stated he was mad and sped past William (Guthrie) and cut him off in the west bound lane. He stated he did get out of his vehicle and approach William’s vehicle. He stated he did cuss Wil liam for being so reckless and yelled at him but never threatened him or pulled a knife.” Based on Guthrie’s and Newton’s statements, Boggs was arrested on one count of terroristic threats and acts. He was transported to the Spald ing County Jail where he was booked and released on $10,000 bond. Your news. Your community. Your backyard. Pike County Journal Reporter 16026 Barnesville St. • Zebulon • 770-567-3446 www.pikecountygeorgia.com jennifer@pikecountygeorgia.com