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Laura Addison Dunn

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in Births and Obituaries

Tuesday, March 3. 2009

Doug and Jessica Dunn of Meansville announce the birth of their daughter Laura Addison Dunn on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at 7 p.m. at Spalding Regional Medical Center. [Full story »]

Chili in a Biscuit Bowl

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Andrew Odom

in Food and Features

Tuesday, March 3. 2009

I don't know what it is. Perhaps the onslaught of cold weather. Maybe it is even a nostalgia for football season but lately I have just wanted some good, hearty, tailgate dishes. Here is yet another to keep you and your family warm! [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: Southerners are mesmerized by snow

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Walter Geiger

in Opinions

Tuesday, March 3. 2009

It’s funny how we Southerners are mesmerized by snow.

When Sunday’s snowfall began, I watched from the choir loft at our
church as all eyes strayed to the windows. With each passing minute,
the flakes got larger and a silent buzz of anticipation filled the room. [Full story »]

Snow is gone; Pike reacts

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Andrew Odom

in Top Stories

Tuesday, March 3. 2009

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Now that the snow has almost completely melted away we thought it would be appropriate (and a little fun) to ask our readers, "How did you spend your day of snow?"

So, how did you spend it? Leave us a comment and let us know! [Full story »]

Gordon Men’s Basketball Team Advances to Region Play

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Andrew Odom

in Sports

Tuesday, March 3. 2009

The Gordon College Men’s Basketball team will face South Georgia Tech Thursday in the first round of NJCAA Region 17 play. [Full story »]

how long does it take....

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Pikes Peak

Monday, March 2. 2009

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for snow to get old to you? [Full story »]

Pike schools are closed Monday; weather update

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Walter Geiger

in News, Top Stories

Sunday, March 1. 2009

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Public schools in Pike County are closed Monday due to inclement weather. Update: Classes at St. George's Episcopal School in Milner have also been cancelled. [Full story »]

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

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Walter Geiger

in News, Top Stories

Saturday, February 28. 2009

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Though it is hard to believe at this writing, there is a good probability we will see snow overnight and through the day tomorrow. [Full story »]

1/3 of wells tested positive for bacteria

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Andrew Odom

in News

Friday, February 27. 2009

County and city water lines serve about 1,000 residents in Pike County but most people rely on wells for their water. The Health Department recommends annual testing of bored and drilled wells for bacteria. [Full story »]

Family waits for word of long-lost Lt. Eugene Oxford

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Tamra Jarrett

in News

Friday, February 27. 2009

A team of Department of Defense investigators recently reached the crash site of a World War II B-24 bomber in the eastern end of the Himalayan Mountains and began a search for the human remains of its long-lost crew, according to a published report. One of its eight-member crew was Lt. Eugene Oxford of Concord. [Full story »]

Moose Club shooter gets 15 years

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Walter Geiger

in Crime and Arrests, News, Top Stories

Thursday, February 26. 2009

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John (Big John) Holcomb was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Spalding County superior court Wednesday for the July 27, 2008 shooting death of Bruce Knowles. The shooting took place in the parking lot of the Griffin Moose Lodge. [Full story »]

Pike County High School Body Building Competition

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Andrew Odom

in Top Stories

Thursday, February 26. 2009

Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pike County School Auditorium muscles will be in full flex. [Full story »]

Easy turkey breast

Posted by

Andrew Odom

in Food and Features

Thursday, February 26. 2009

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Part of eating on a budget is knowing how to take advantage of your local grocer's weekly sales. On sale at Freshway this week is turkey breast. Here is a simple recipe to take advantage of such a sale. [Full story »]

Archery club not on target

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Andrew Odom

in News

Thursday, February 26. 2009

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The first tournament of a proposed archery club is on hold until the board of appeals gets additional information. [Full story »]

Stargazers gather

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Andrew Odom

in Top Stories

Wednesday, February 25. 2009

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Stargazers will gather on the courthouse lawn Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. for a telescope viewing of the planet Venus and other celestial objects presented by Gordon College astronomy professor Dr. Richard Schmude Jr. [Full story »]