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Women's prison has new mission

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Tuesday, January 31. 2012

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West Central Pre Release Center warden Edd Sanders addressed county leaders and commissioners at the annual retreat about the facility’s upcoming mission change. He said the facility will continue to house women only but it will become a Correctional Recovery Academy, offering comprehensive, court-ordered substance abuse programs for them. [Full story »]

Leaders, businesses awarded

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Friday, January 27. 2012

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce honored local businesses and community leaders at the annual dinner Jan. 17 as the gavel was passed from Chamber chairman Charlotte Bennett to Jerry Crawford and new board members were announced. [Full story »]

File for exemptions, returns

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Thursday, January 26. 2012

The tax assessors office is now taking applications for homestead, conservation program and forest land program exemptions. Also, this is the time of year to file a real property tax return. [Full story »]

County discusses 2011, 2012

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Wednesday, January 25. 2012

Commissioners and department leaders heard from Rep. Billy Maddox at their annual retreat as they discussed Pike County's difficulties and achievements in 2011 and plans for 2012. [Full story »]

Citizen of the Year

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Tuesday, January 24. 2012

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This year’s Citizen of the Year is 11-year-old Mackinnah Rogers, who was recognized at the Chamber of Commerce banquet Jan. 17 for providing toys for young children in emergency situations. [Full story »]

Chorus performs at Epcot; local show Feb. 16

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Thursday, January 19. 2012

Pike County high school singers performed with professional musicians, a full orchestra and a celebrity narrator in the Candlelight Processional at Disney’s Epcot Center. [Full story »]

$2.67 courthouse bid approved 4-1

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Wednesday, January 18. 2012

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County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a $2.67 million bid for the courthouse addition and renovations Wednesday, Jan. 11. Several questions were asked about the efficiency and durability of metal roofing versus the asphalt shingles that are on the courthouse. [Full story »]

DFCS fires Jeannie Griggers

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Monday, January 16. 2012

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Pike County Department of Children Services supervisor Jeannie Griggers was terminated Jan. 11. [Full story »]

Chili Cook Off to help Boys & Girls

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Wednesday, January 11. 2012

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From the 1.11.2012 print/e-edition of The Journal Reporter

There’s nothing like a warm bowl of chili on a cold winter’s day. This Sunday you can try the best chili recipes in Pike County as part of a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club. The Chili Cook Off will be held Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. at Williamson United Methodist Church. [Full story »]

Unemployment down slightly

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Saturday, January 7. 2012

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Pike County’s joblessness was at 9.8% in November, down from 10.4% in October. It was 11% in November 2010. In November the work force numbered 7,968 people with 7,186 working and 782 looking for jobs. In October the numbers were 7,946 total people, 7,116 working and 830 seeking jobs. In November 2010 the job market numbered 7,902 people; 7,029 had jobs and 873 were hunting work. [Full story »]

Unchained Tour returns to Pike

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Wednesday, January 4. 2012

On the strength of last year’s sell-out, one-night performance by a nationally known troupe of storytellers and musicians, local bookstore A Novel Experience will host the second annual “Unchained Tour” of Georgia on Tuesday, Feb. 7. [Full story »]