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America's greatest natural resource

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Tuesday, April 24. 2012

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By Dr. Spencer Price

Some say coal. Others say natural gas. A few say iron ore. Many say the land itself. Years ago, most everyone said oil. Good choices all. However, when it comes to natural resources, I say that which America is most blessed is the American mind.
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BBQ & Blues offers up fun!

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Monday, April 23. 2012

It is nearly time for one of my favorite annual events - the Barnesville BBQ & Blues Festival. [Full story »]

Soccer authority wants autonomy

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

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By Don Bohensky, President
Pike County youth Soccer Association

(Note: An abbreviated version of this letter appears in the 4.18.2012 print edition of The Journal-Reporter.)

On February 13, 2012 at the regular monthly meeting of the Pike County Parks & Recreation Authority (PCPRA), the Board, prompted by County Manager Bill Sawyer’s comment that he felt the PCPRA did not run enough programs based on the funds given to the park, made the following statement:

“Since there is a good possibility that the County will continue its efforts to put the PCPRA under their control, it makes sense for the PCPRA to go ahead and absorb the baseball, soccer & cheerleading associations in preparation for this move.” [Full story »]

Spare the rod, spoil a nation

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Tuesday, April 17. 2012

By Dr. Spencer Price

“Out of control” – that’s how some describe today’s youth in America. Of course, obviously, this phrase doesn’t apply to all of America’s young people as many are well-behaved, well-disciplined, and well-adjusted. Regrettably, however, a significant portion of America’s youth are, in fact, out of control and our nation is suffering as a result.
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Yesterday's Footsteps: Titanic problem

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Monday, April 16. 2012

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By Greg Parrott

I’ve always been intrigued by the great passenger ship, Titanic. The White Star Liner Titanic, the largest ship the world had ever known, sailed from Southampton, England, on her maiden voyage to New York City on Wednesday, April 10, 1912. She was built with double bottoms and her hull was divided into 16 watertight compartments. She was thought to be unsinkable. The liner carried more than 2,200 passengers, with 700 on the ships registry who were immigrants coming to America in pursuit of the land of milk and honey. [Full story »]

Pike County Youth Soccer Association is an independent organization

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Monday, April 16. 2012

By Don Bohensky, Pike County Youth Soccer Association President

On Feb. 13 at the regular monthly meeting of the Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority board, members, prompted by county manager Bill Sawyer’s comment that he felt the PCPRA did not run enough programs based on the funds given to the park, made the following statement: [Full story »]

Poll: Leave recreation alone

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Monday, April 16. 2012

According to an unscientific poll conducted by pikecountygeorgia.com, the vast majority of respondents feel the county should keep its hands off recreation. [Full story »]

We just don't read the signs

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Monday, April 16. 2012

By Walter Geiger

In Columbus, Georgia - as everywhere else in this country - textiles are dead.

The American textile industry now consists almost solely of distribution centers where goods made overseas are sorted and shipped. Textile mill payrolls, which once stabilized countless local American economies, now stabilize economies elsewhere.
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Trayvon Martin, media dishonesty and race hustlers

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Wednesday, April 11. 2012

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By Walter Williams
Creator's Syndicate

When NBC's "Today" show played the audio of George Zimmerman's call to a Sanford, Fla., police dispatcher about Trayvon Martin, the editors made him appear to be a racist who says: "This guy looks like he's up to no good. He looks black." [Full story »]

Vast majority feel more public housing means more crime

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Monday, April 9. 2012

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The vast majority of respondents in an unscientific opinion poll conducted by The Journal-Reporter and its sister publication, The Herald-Gazette in Barnesville, feel the spread of public and Section 8 housing means a direct increase in crime. [Full story »]

Encourage community development

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Monday, April 9. 2012

By Jim Nobles

What’s the most important issue in the majority of our communities today? The answer to the question is obvious to most who are paying attention. With unemployment and underemployment rates comparable to the Great Depression; we need more jobs to reboot our economy. [Full story »]

Yesterday's Footsteps: Smiles are free

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Friday, April 6. 2012

By Greg Parrott

A smile is something money can’t buy. It’s contagious. It’s also the best way to greet every morning. [Full story »]

The food emergency, the Pimiento Festival and you

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Wednesday, April 4. 2012

By Walker Chandler

In Greek mythology and legend, Cassandra was a priestess who was cursed by Apollo with an ability to foretell the future but have no one believe her.

I was in the grocery store today and I don’t have to worry no one will believe me when I say there’s a food emergency right now – especially if one wants one’s family to eat healthy foods: Fresh fruits, nuts and leafy, green vegetables. [Full story »]

Butler: Unemployment insurance fund "broke"

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Monday, April 2. 2012

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By Mark Butler
Georgia Labor Commissioner

Georgia faces a crisis that, if ignored, has the potential to cause long-term, severe financial distress to our residents, our businesses and our stretched-thin state budget. [Full story »]