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Monday, August 29. 2016

Benefactor:
Scouts, community honor Life Springs founder Julian Danielly.

Be there or...:
Buttermilk Ball set for October 8; tickets on sale now.

Back door:
New entrance road to high school being constructed.

Terry Kay:
Acclaimed author to visit Pike County September 24.

Molena:
Council discusses budget, water bill complaints.

A preview of the 8.24.16 edition of The Journal-Reporter

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Monday, August 22. 2016

Election:
No candidate for one post so qualifying reopens Aug. 29-31 in Molena.

Welcome back:
Schools back in session in Pike County after summer break.

Bash:
Back to school event assists families, pre-K program.

Appreciation:
Local woman's grandchildren reach out to thank law enforcement officers.

Football:
Pirates fall 31-14 to Ola; next game is September 2 at Monticello.

A preview of the 8.17.16 edition of The Journal-Reporter

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Monday, August 15. 2016

Millage rates:
County's going down; school system's going up.

Big build:
School system properties see major upgrades over summer; some work ongoing.

Longevity:
Helen Mangham celebrates her 101st birthday.

Fatality:
Dead motorcyclist, SUV driver that hit him identified; investigation ongoing.

Football:
Pirates tie McIntosh in scrimmage; kickoff regular season Friday at Ola.

A preview of the 8.10.16 edition of The Journal-Reporter

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Monday, August 8. 2016

Be prepared:
Back to School Bash set for Saturday morning at old middle school campus.

Ch...ch...ch...changes:
Georgia Power will close Zebulon office effective October 20.

Julian Danielly:
Benefactor who donated $3 million to build Life Springs Church complex to be honored August 21.

Dream come true:
Two young Pike pilots fly vintage aircraft to Oshkosh air show.

Kickoff:
Pirates, who play first six games on the road due to stadium construction, scrimmage at McIntosh Thursday.

A preview of the 8.3.16 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, August 1. 2016

Victorious:
Ben Coker elected new district attorney for Griffin Judicial Circuit; takes office in January.

1996:
Cultural Olympiad was held here 20 years ago.

Super swimmers:
Pike members of Griffin Gators earn top medals at state competition.

Dollar General:
Pike to get its fourth DG store on Hwy. 19 at McKinley Road.

Improvements:
Zebulon buys lawn equipment, discusses fountain at park.

A preview of the 7.27.16 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, July 25. 2016

Stephen and Susan Johnson:
Couple charged with rape, false imprisonment of teen.

It's free:
Next Movies in the Park event is July 29 a rec. dept. football field.

Arrests:
Zebulon police, Pike deputies arrest suspects in area theft ring, recover stolen property.

Confrontation:
Pike deputies shoot man who would not drop AR-15.

Rare instruments:
Dr. John Riley will play his collection of harp guitars at Library July 28.

A preview of the 7.20.16 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, July 18. 2016

Smooth ride:
Paving projects ongoing around Pike County.

It's free:
Next Movies in the Park event is July 29 a rec. dept. football field.

Sweltering:
Summer off to hotter than normal start.

Local author:
Evening with Gwen Roland planned for July 21 at Edwards public library.

Municipal votes:
Mayoral races on tap in Molena and Meansville in November.

A preview of the 7.13.16 edition of the Journal Reporter

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Monday, July 11. 2016

Thieves strike:
Dairy Queen, Pike Depot Ace Hardware hit by burglars.

Update:
Pike getting new radios for fire trucks and 75 new hand-held units.

Tight security:
The Walking Dead series brings zomblies to shoot at Flat Shoals bridge but few saw them.

Runoff:
Light turnout expected July 26 if slow early voting is any indication.

Maya Gales:
Red-headed eight-year-old softball player gets letter from President Obama.

A preview of the 7.6.16 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Friday, July 1. 2016

Vote:
Advance voting underway in July 26 general primary runoff.

Take note:
Multiple new laws took effect in Georgia July 1.

Lifeflighted:
Patricia Thomas of Zebulon flown to trauma center after her car hit shed housing barber shop.

Pike notable:
John Mixon serving as chairman of GFB forestry committee.

Second Saturday:
Pike County Arts Council event to flood courthouse square with music July 9.

A preview of the 6.29.16 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, June 27. 2016

July 4th:
Pride of Pike features food, fun and fireworks July 2 at recreation department soccer complex

Independence Day:
Children's Bike Parade will begin at 10 a.m., highlight July 4 events in Concord.

Penia Roberts:
Pike man honored for his service in World War I though illness, not the enemy, killed him.

Retiring:
Jack L. Park Jr. retiring after 15 years as Molena's attorney, has day proclaimed in his honor.

Mike Ruffin:
Pastor outlines a Christian's view of gays, guns and Muslims.

A preview of the 6.22.16 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, June 20. 2016

Tornado?:
Surprise summer storm pounds Pike, downing trees and power lines and closing roads.

Independence Day:
Children's Bike Parade will begin at 10 a.m., highlight July 4 events in Concord.

Love for Leland:
L7 baseball tournament raises over $6000 for Leland Shoemake Foundation.

Tribute:
Aviator, instructor Phillip LaBerge memorialized during events at Candler Field in Williamson.

Serial speeder:
Zebulon city council, police chief ponder ways to deal with driver whose antics threaten children in Pine Street area.

A preview of the 6.15.16 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Monday, June 13. 2016

Walking Dead:
Filming will shut down Flat Shoals bridge during the period July 6-13; production company will pay for upgrades at boat ramp.

'Snapped':
Oxygen Network airs episode on murder of Buzz Burousas and his wife's conviction.

Zika:
Tips outlined for preventing mosquitoes that spread troublesome virus.

Big hit:
Vintage Day at Candler Field draws largest crowd in its history.

Tannerite:
County attorney says those damaging the property of others can be held responsible via criminal and civil proceedings.

A preview of the 6.8.16 edition of the Journal Reporter

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Monday, June 6. 2016

Tannerite:
Explosions rock rural Pike; residents ask for help in reining in abusers of the legal explosive.

Fredrick Spradling:
Dangerous suspect who fled Zebulon police officers arrested in Knoxville, Tennessee.

$2.6 million:
Bids approved for long-overdue renovation work at PCHS stadium.

Moving on up:
County employees get two percent payraises.

Bye, bye potholes:
Roberts Quarters, Patton, Kings Bridge, Flat Shoals, Old Meansville, Old Zebulon and Gresham roads to be resurfaced.

A preview of the 6.1.16 edition of the Journal Reporter

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Monday, May 30. 2016

Big night:
Seniors, parents, grandparents, friends exult as Class of 2016 graduates.

Pride of Pike:
After a five-year absence, rejuvenated event is a 'go' for July 2; vendors wanted.

Election results:
Sheriff Thomas rolls to win; clerk of court race decided by 13 votes.

Next level:
Twelve PCHS senior athletes sign scholarships to continue their playing careers.

Vintage Day:
10th annual event promises planeloads of fun at Candler Field in Williamson June 4.

A preview of the 5.25.16 edition of the Journal Reporter

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Monday, May 23. 2016

Primary voting:
10% of Pike voters cast early ballots; Journal-Reporter is your go-to source for election results Tuesday night.

Class of 2016:
Approximately 250 PCHS seniors will get diplomas at commencement exercises Friday night here.

Top Pirates:
Hannah Smith is PCHS valedictorian; salutatorian is Sylvia Ware.

Top cop:
Pike's Michael Sanders is Officer of the Year at Gordon State College PD.

Vintage Day:
10th annual event promises planeloads of fun at Candler Field in Williamson.