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Invest in your future

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Thursday, August 25. 2016

In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, don't forget to plan and save for your future! Call a Farm Bureau agent today to talk about Certificate of Deposit specials. [Full story »]

Business Card Directory

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Monday, July 25. 2016

Don't miss the chance to promote your business in the Business Card Directory. The high-quality, glossy directory will be made available for an entire year at The Journal Reporter and local businesses. Call 770-567-3446 to include your business. [Full story »]

Celebrate Independence Day at Pride of Pike July 2

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Monday, June 20. 2016

After five years without a local Independence Day celebration, Pride of Pike will return Saturday, July 2 with live musical entertainment, inflatables and fun for kids, great food and lots of vendors for shopping. Live entertainment will include Due South, the Hanson Trio, The Clark Kids and the Pike County Junior Players. [Full story »]

Flag Day is June 14

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Tuesday, June 7. 2016

Local businesses are promoting Flag Day, June 14, and encourage citizens to display a flag at their homes. [Full story »]

Congrats to grads!

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Monday, May 23. 2016

See photos of graduates from Pike County High School in the special Graduation Edition in this week's Journal Reporter. The section also includes inspirational messages and congratulations from local businesses and parents as well as seniors who have earned honors for their academic and athletic accomplishments in high school. [Full story »]

Healthy Living: Correct Posture Month

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Monday, May 16. 2016

Learn about the importance of correct posture and how to sit while working at a keyboard in the Journal Reporter's special Healthy Living section. [Full story »]

Piggy Bank Day!

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Monday, May 9. 2016

Don't miss a chance to teach your child about the importance of saving at the May 14 Piggy Bank Day at United Bank in Zebulon from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. [Full story »]

Healthy Living

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Monday, April 25. 2016

Learn tips this month to help prevent child abuse

Darkness to Light, a nationwide organization for the prevention of child sexual abuse outlines ways people can help prevent abuse. Child sexual abuse is an adult issue, the foundation said. Everyone can be aware of signs and indications of child sexual abuse, especially by attending the “Stewards of Children” training. Those interested in taking the Stewards of Children training may contact the health department or Michael Powell of the Pike Community Resource Network at 770-567-2930. [Full story »]

Home and Garden

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Tuesday, March 29. 2016

EDITOR'S NOTE: Read the following story by Pike County resident Bob Westerfield and find other Home and Garden ideas in the Pike County Journal Reporter's special section this week.

By Robert Westerfield
UGA Extension

Whether driving in our own neighborhood or going to visit friends or relatives, we all tend to compare our home landscape to others. There’s no denying that a well-landscaped house is very appealing to the eye and can make a home more inviting.

Many real estate experts say that 10 to 15 percent of a house’s perceived value comes from a simple, though attractive, well-thought-out landscape. A large percentage of homebuyers decide whether or not to look at a house or take it seriously based on its curb appeal. [Full story »]

Celebrate National Nutrition Month

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Tuesday, March 15. 2016

March is National Nutrition Month, an annual observance that encourages Americans to adopt a healthy eating pattern that includes nutritious and flavorful foods. What started as a week-long event in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics became a month-long celebration in 1980, thanks to growing public interest in nutrition. Food and nutrition professionals often celebrate this special month by providing educational and fun resources and treats to promote healthy eating in the workplace and at home. [Full story »]

Find the best sales at Freshway

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Monday, February 29. 2016

Use the Freshway Market ad each week in the Journal Reporter to plan your family's meals for the week. Find out the best deals and best buys for you. [Full story »]

Preventing heart disease with smart choices

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Monday, February 15. 2016

February is Heart Health Month and the Journal Reporter's Health Living page shares tips for preventing heart disease through smart decision making. [Full story »]

“Beat the Heat” offers $20 spay surgeries for female cats

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Monday, February 1. 2016

Warmer weather may still be months away, but HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic wants residents to “Beat the Heat” by spaying cats in advance of her heat cycle and preventing unwanted litters from being born this spring. Animal shelters commonly refer to spring time as “kitten season” because that is when they receive the largest influx of unwanted litters that are difficult to adopt. [Full story »]

Healthy Living!

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Tuesday, January 19. 2016

Find out how routine testing can help prevent cervical cancer during Cervical Health Awareness Monday on the Journal Reporter's special Health page. [Full story »]

Enroll for insurance by Jan. 31

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Monday, January 11. 2016

Spalding Regional Hospital has a health insurance counselor/navigator available to help with insurance enrollment at three different locations. The deadline to enroll for the Affordable Care Act ends Jan. 31. [Full story »]