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Molena Fest set for Saturday

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Rachel McDaniel
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Monday, October 29. 2012
Molena Fest will kick off Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. with hometown fun and games, musical entertainment through the day, arts and crafts booths and great food.

The annual event is hosted by the Molena Civic Club and will have fun events for the whole family, including a tug-of-war tournament, a three-legged race, a pie eating contest and the Molena Fest parade at 11 a.m., followed by a pet parade. [Full story »] 

Four generations of veterans

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Rachel McDaniel
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Monday, October 29. 2012
For four generations, men in the Whitaker family have heard the call of duty and enlisted in the military to serve their nation. Pvt. 2nd class William “Will” Whitaker, a May 2012 graduate of Pike County High School, followed in his father’s, grandfather’s and great-grandfather’s footsteps by joining the military. [Full story »] 

Pirates fall to top ranked Peach Co.

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, October 26. 2012
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The Pike County Pirates (4-4) hosted #1 ranked Peach County Trojans Friday night at Pirate Field. Realtime scoring was provided by Greg Parrot and compiled by Rachel McDaniel. [Full story »] 

Halloween haunts, treats

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Rachel McDaniel
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Monday, October 22. 2012
The annual downtown Zebulon Trick or Treat celebration will be held Saturday, Oct. 27 starting around 6:30 p.m. as merchants and offices on the downtown square hand out candy and enjoy their costumed customers. [Full story »] 

Family Feudin'

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Rachel McDaniel
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Sunday, October 21. 2012
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Two Pike County residents will represent The Knight Family on Family Feud Monday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. on Channel 69 WUPA. Tim and Rolanda Bell of Pike County will join her sister Beth and Mark Knight in the spirited competition. [Full story »] 

Man shot in Griffin

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, October 17. 2012
A 24-year-old McDonough man has been shot in Griffin. [Full story »] 

Man killed in Buffington Road crash

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Walter Geiger
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Sunday, October 14. 2012
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A 22-year-old Milner man was killed Saturday night in a one car crash on Buffington Road here. [Full story »] 

Reflections of historic election

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
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Thursday, October 11. 2012
With the presidential election just a month away, some courthouse employees are thinking back to the last presidential election, when thousands of absentee ballots had to be counted after the polls closed. The 2008 election saw a record 42.53% of Pike voters casting absentee ballots – and all 4,402 had to be counted by hand. [Full story »] 

Highway 18 reopened after wreck

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Rachel McDaniel
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Monday, October 8. 2012
A single-vehicle wreck which entrapped a driver has been cleared after Highway 18 west of Zebulon was temporarily blocked as emergency personnel work to free the driver from the vehicle Monday afternoon. [Full story »] 

Fury girls support Jacob Woerner

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Walter Geiger
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Saturday, October 6. 2012
The Fury FC U13 girls showed support for their injured soccer colleague Jacob Woerner at their game here Saturday. [Full story »] 

Absentee ballots available

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
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Saturday, October 6. 2012
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Absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 election are now available in the registrar’s office. Pike County residents can call and order an application to receive an absentee ballot or residents can stop by the office and fill out application. The last day absentee ballots can be mailed is Nov. 2 and all applications must be received before that date. [Full story »] 

J-R phones are ringing but temporarily out of order

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, October 5. 2012
As of Friday afternoon, phones at the Journal Reporter office were out of order due a vehicle hitting an outside telephone line. Hopefully service will be restored by the end of the day. You may contact us here, email news@pikecountygeorgia.com or find us on Facebook.

Animal control workshop set for Saturday

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
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Tuesday, October 2. 2012
After hearing from commissioner Tamra Jarrett and citizen Joy Walker at the Sept. 25 meeting, the Pike County commissioners voted 3-2 to change the date for an animal control workshop to Saturday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. Commissioners Tommy Powers and Doug Mangham opposed the change because they said they would be unable to attend. [Full story »] 

Pike youth hurt in ATV crash

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, October 1. 2012
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A Pike County 14-year-old was seriously hurt Sunday in a four-wheeler accident.

UPDATE: Jacob Woerner has been transferred to Egleston in Atlanta and, at last report, was being observed before surgery is done. [Full story »] 
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