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Happy New Year

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, December 31. 2010

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

Saia memorial service is Thursday here

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, December 29. 2010

A memorial service for Joseph Saia, late chief public defender for the Griffin Judicial Circuit, will be held Thursday, December 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pike County courthouse.
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Year in review

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, December 29. 2010

By Kay S. Pedrotti
news@pikecountygeorgia.com

Both Superior Court and Magistrate Court underwent changes in judges in 2010, with resignations under fire and state investigators involved.
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Domestic dispute leaves Spalding man dead

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, December 27. 2010

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A Spalding County man was stabbed to death during a domestic dispute Sunday night. The killing was deemed a justifiable homicide.
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Chief public defender dies

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Walter Geiger

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Sunday, December 26. 2010

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Joe Saia, chief public defender for the Griffin Judicial Circuit, died Christmas eve in North Carolina. [Full story »]

Merry Christmas

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, December 24. 2010

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The very merriest of Christmases to you and your family from all of us here at The Journal-Reporter and pikecountygeorgia.com.

Thanks for reading! [Full story »]

White Christmas a possibility

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, December 23. 2010

If you are hoping for a White Christmas, your Christmas wish might just come true. [Full story »]

Courthouse security a concern in murder case

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, December 22. 2010

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Jury members who will try accused killer Jamie Weis may be selected as early as March but Judge Tommy Hankinson who will preside over the case has concerns about security at the courthouse. [Full story »]

Christmas countdown begins

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Walter Geiger

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Saturday, December 18. 2010

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Christmas is here. In the spirit of gifting and regifting, what's the worst gift you've ever gotten. Tell it so others won't give it. [Full story »]

Fire fees eliminated

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, December 15. 2010

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Commissioners voted unanimously to eliminate county fire fees at a first reading to repeal Chapter 116 of Pike County code Wednesday morning. [Full story »]

March SPLOST referendum approved

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, December 15. 2010

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Commissioners voted to move forward with a call for a called SPLOST referendum on March 15 at their Wednesday, Dec. 8, meeting. [Full story »]

Meeting set to discuss fire fees

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, December 14. 2010

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A special called meeting of the Pike County board of commissioners will be held Wednesday (Dec. 15) morning at 9 a.m. [Full story »]

Thousands lose power in cold

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, December 13. 2010

By Kay S. Pedrotti
news@pikecountygeorgia.com

Almost-winter dropped that qualifier last week, with temperatures in the teens and more than 3,000 area residents without power Dec. 9. [Full story »]

Community awards presented

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, December 9. 2010

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More than 130 members of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce and guests gathered at Barnstormer’s Grill Thursday, Dec. 2, to honor recipients of various community awards.

“It’s always a good thing to recognize our members and the things they are doing in the community,” said chamber president Karen Brown. “It’s just a good time for us to reflect on the year, what we’ve accomplished and what we can accomplish next year.” [Full story »]

Letters to Santa

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, December 6. 2010

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Share your kids' letters to Santa by Dec. 8 at noon and we will print them in the paper on Dec. 22 before shipping them to the North Pole. [Full story »]