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Monday, December 30. 2013

The J. Joel Edwards Public Library will host a Game Day Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. [Full story »]

William Leslie Smith

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Monday, December 30. 2013

Mr. William Leslie Smith, age 87, of Pike County, passed away Dec. 28, 2013 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. [Full story »]

Robert “Bubba” Lawrence

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Monday, December 30. 2013

Mr. Robert Lamar “Bubba” Lawrence, age 79, of Williamson, passed away Dec. 29, 2013 at his home. [Full story »]

Eunice Pritchett Chapman

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Monday, December 30. 2013

Mrs. Eunice Pritchett Chapman, age 91, of Zebulon, passed away Dec. 27, 2013, at her residence. [Full story »]

Teen shares Christmas dinner

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Friday, December 27. 2013

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Jodi Hearn, 13, of Concord has worked hard over the past few months to provide a community Christmas dinner for families in need this holiday season. [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Wednesday, December 25. 2013

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A modern day Christmas miracle

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Tuesday, December 24. 2013

By Walter Geiger

Every morning, I rise early – well before dawn. I settle into my chair, drink the day’s first cup of coffee and read two chapters of The Bible. [Full story »]

Santa’s little helpers collect hundreds of Toys for Tots

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Tuesday, December 24. 2013

By Rachel McDaniel

Hundreds of toys were donated locally to Toys for Tots, which distributes them to children who might not otherwise get gifts for Christmas.

Cindy’s Florist donated 536 toys for boys and girls of all ages, including dolls, skateboards, footballs, toy cars, blocks and much more. [Full story »]

Enoch Thomas Weeks

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Monday, December 23. 2013

Enoch Thomas Weeks, 64, went to heaven at 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 on the morning of the winter solstice – the darkest day of the year but the beginning of longer days leading into spring and summer. He was born June 3, 1949 in Atlanta. He was buried Dec. 21 in the woods on his property. [Full story »]

Rain pounds Pike

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Monday, December 23. 2013

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In one of the largest rain events in recent memory, a squall line spawned by a cold front dumped huge amoutns of rain on Pike County Sunday and into Monday morning.
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Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas

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Monday, December 23. 2013

Those of us here at The Journal Reporter and pikecountygeorgia.com wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas.

Be of good cheer but be safe this holiday season.

Family looks forward to meeting daughters

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Saturday, December 21. 2013

By Sherri Ellington

Despite continuing political unrest in Ukraine, the Hollar-Bash family is planning a trip there to pick up their new daughters. [Full story »]

A preview of the 12.25.2013 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Friday, December 20. 2013

Santa's little helpers
Hundreds of donations acquired for Toys for Tots.

Dear Santa:
Kids' letters to the jolly old elf himself reveal wish lists.

Ch...ch...ch...changes:
Lot paved; Market on the Square to continue.

Hot times:
Wind-fueled brush fires keep firefighters busy.

Sage advice:
'If you're gonna drink and drive, drink sweet tea'.

Tax time is here for Pike property owners

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Friday, December 20. 2013

It is tax time again as Pike County property owners pay their ad valorem property taxes. [Full story »]

Wayne Jackson Harrison

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