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The power of one Christ-like life

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Wednesday, January 28. 2015

By Beverly Brisendine

Is it possible for God to find a man so surrendered to His purposes that He can work through him mightily to accomplish great things for His Glory? It’s certainly possible as we’ve seen in John Wesley, Watchman Nee, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Charles Finney, Jonathan Edwards, Charles Spurgeon, Billy Graham and so many others. What has separated these men and set them apart? They purposed to follow the teachings of Christ and allowed themselves to be shaped into His image. They were obedient to all that He asked them to do. [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: Political correctness run amok

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Tuesday, January 27. 2015

By Walter Geiger

Remember when ‘tell it like it is’ was a national catchphrase?

So do I. [Full story »]

Yesterday's Footsteps: A Heisman winner is born

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Tuesday, January 13. 2015

By Greg Parrott

As I made the five hour trek to Charlotte to see my beloved Bulldogs take on the Louisville Cardinals, I wondered what team would show up to play in the Belk Bowl. There have been bowl games in the past where Georgia acted as though they didn’t even want to be there. Last year against Nebraska was a prime example. [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: CFB playoff a big hit and Wallenda will walk

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Friday, January 9. 2015

By Walter Geiger

I have long been a proponent of a college football playoff, having gone so far as to use this space to lay out a 16-game version utilizing the existing bowl system. We finally got a four-game playoff this year and it most certainly will grow to eight games soon. [Full story »]

Don’t let fangs of regret poison year

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Monday, January 5. 2015

By Barbara Latta

New Year’s resolutions will be the topic for weeks on talk shows, in magazine articles and on the internet. However, by the first week of January most people have given up because they have already missed the mark. Very few finish the year with a list of completed goals they can put in their trophy case of accomplishments. [Full story »]

Guest column: Newspapers, How I love them!

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Tuesday, December 30. 2014

Ray Tapley

If I had never worked a day for a newspaper and had never written a word for one, I still logically and accurately could be referred to as a newspaperman. For almost as long as I can remember, newspapers have been an important part of my life. [Full story »]

Christmas toys and memories from days gone by

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Tuesday, December 23. 2014

By Walter Geiger

Each year while reviewing the hundreds of letters to Santa we receive, I am amazed at how many of the standards from my youth are still popular.

Girls are still very much into Barbie and even the Easy Bake Oven. Boys still want BB guns and Legos still have a large following. There is even a LegoLand attraction somewhere or so I am told. [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: Long, varied roads lead to Door 34

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Tuesday, December 16. 2014

By Walter Geiger

Those who end up in the small room outfitted in old church pews behind Door 34 take long, varied roads to get there. [Full story »]

Yesterday's Footsteps: Here's my sign after 14 years

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Tuesday, December 9. 2014

By Greg Parrott

After years of planting a sign in my friends’ yard after every Georgia win over Georgia Tech, I received a sign in my yard after a 30-24 win by the Slide Rule Kings of North Avenue. I knew it was coming. [Full story »]

DA's Corner: Never strip a person of dignity

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Tuesday, December 2. 2014

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By Scott Ballard

My granddaddy used to say, “Never strip a person of his dignity.” [Full story »]

Items needed for Hope Lodge patients

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Saturday, November 29. 2014

By Karen Bennett
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The American Cancer Society offers a place to lodge while undergoing cancer treatments for patients who live in rural places such as Pike County. The lodge in Atlanta is called the Winn Dixie Hope Lodge. The best part of this offer is that it’s free of charge to patients for however long their treatments last. But, items are needed to keep those who stay at the Hope Lodge comfortable. [Full story »]

Pike Pathways contest starts Nov. 27

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Thursday, November 27. 2014

By Chris Curry
Agribusiness Authority director

Looking for a great activity after the turkey on Thanksgiving? The Pike County tourism committee has just announced the Pike Pathways Contest. Beginning on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27, the contest will introduce the new Pike Pathways app that features a drive past 21 historic sites in the county. [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: We have much to be thankful for

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Tuesday, November 25. 2014

By Walter Geiger

Thanksgiving is upon us and we have so very much to be thankful for. All you have to do is follow the news cycle for 24 hours and you will realize we have it pretty good. [Full story »]

Geiger’s Counter: Walking where history was made

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Friday, November 14. 2014

By Walter Geiger

For many years, the annual Georgia Press Convention was held on Jekyll Island. We’ve rarely missed it, often traveling to and from the coast via Hwy. 341 as I much prefer the backroads and their backdrops to the monotonous interstate. [Full story »]

Student plays violin to help others

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Monday, November 10. 2014

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By Robin Jenkins

A dad stopped me one morning as I was raising the flags out in front of the school. He had a very special story to share with me about his son who is a kindergarten student here at Pike County Primary School. [Full story »]