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Entries from October 2012

Blakely Ann Hogan

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Births and Obituaries
Wednesday, October 24. 2012
Justin and Anna Hogan announce the birth of their daughter Blakely Ann Hogan, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at 5:20 a.m. in Jackson, Tenn. [Full story »] 

Public Notices

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Public Notices
Wednesday, October 24. 2012
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Pirates to host No. 1 Peach County

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Sports
Tuesday, October 23. 2012
By Greg Parrott

The Pike County Pirates football team had an open week last week and it could not have come at a better time to be ready for number one ranked Peach County Friday night. Friday's game will be Senior Night. All seniors will be honored before the game. Also on this night fans are asked to wear pink in honor of breast cancer awareness. [Full story »] 

Halloween haunts, treats

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Top Stories
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 »] 

A preview of the 10.23.2012 edition of The Journal-Reporter

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Email Headline Preview
Monday, October 22. 2012
Top 8:
lady Pirates take place among softball elite.

Free to go:
Many surprised as deaf shooter goes free.

Polls open:
Enjoy a rare opportunity to vote on Saturday.

Stay positive:
That the tale breast cancer survivor spins.

Awakening:
Pine Mountain Campgrounds enjoy rebirth.

Cavs could take second in region

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Sports
Monday, October 22. 2012
The CrossPointe Cavaliers won Friday night 66-22, defeating Life Christian Academy, a region opponent from Albany. The Life Warriors came out throwing the ball and were intercepted twice on their first three plays from the line of scrimmage by CJ Norwood and Ethan Blount. [Full story »] 

Vote early through Nov. 3

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in News
Monday, October 22. 2012
Election day is only 12 days away and early voting is ongoing at the Pike County courthouse weekdays through Nov. 2. Early voting will also be available Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early voting will be held weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the new office of the registrar downstairs in the courthouse addition. [Full story »] 

Campground to resume historic legacy

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Food and Features
Monday, October 22. 2012
Comment (1)
By Dwain W. Penn

Twelve years after the annual June revival meetings closed, the new occupants of the Pine Mountain campgrounds are set to resurrect the spiritual heritage of the property. Rev Jimmy Grier and Pine Mountain Holiness Church will host a revival in the old tabernacle this October. [Full story »] 

Author speaks out on charter schools amendment

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Opinions
Monday, October 22. 2012
By Jan Jones

As a mother of four children currently enrolled in or graduates of Fulton County Schools, I care deeply about public education in my community and Georgia. I know public education changes lives by giving young people opportunities to fulfill their potential and achieve the American dream. [Full story »] 

Gladys Phillips Mundt

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Births and Obituaries
Monday, October 22. 2012
Mrs. Gladys Phillips Mundt, age 86, of Concord, passed away Oct. 21, 2012. [Full story »] 

Family Feudin'

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Top Stories
Sunday, October 21. 2012
Comments (5)
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 »] 

The Jubilee continues Sunday

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in Food and Features
Sunday, October 21. 2012
Comment (1)
For nearly 40 years, Concord has hosted a celebration of rural living. The 39th annual Concord Country Jubilee continues Sunday.

Deemed great fun for the family on Saturday, another day of near perfect weather is forecast for the event. Admission and parking are free. [Full story »] 

Lawsuits filed over redistricting

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in News
Saturday, October 20. 2012
Parties involved in a lawsuit over school board redistricting will hold an open meeting Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at Old Mount Calvary Outreach Center to discuss the case. Four Pike County residents joined together to file a lawsuit Oct. 4 in Pike County Superior Court to contest school board district elections that took place July 31 and Aug. 21. [Full story »] 

Animal control issues discussed

Posted by
Rachel McDaniel
in News
Thursday, October 18. 2012
Comments (12)
Around 30 residents attended a Saturday, Oct. 6 workshop on animal control and many issues and suggestions were raised. The issue was briefly discussed again at the Wednesday, Oct. 10 commission meeting. Commissioners voted unanimously to designate county manager Mike Phillips to gather information, research facts on starting an animal control facility and update them on animal control at every meeting. [Full story »] 

Behind the Benghazi coverup

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Opinions
Thursday, October 18. 2012
By Patrick J. Buchanan

On Sept. 11, scores of men with automatic weapons and RPGs launched a night assault on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and set the building ablaze. Using mortars, they launched a collateral attack on a safe house, killing two more Americans, as other U.S. agents fled to the airport. [Full story »] 
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