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Lighting of Concord tonight

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Friday, December 6. 2013

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Concord will hold the annual Lighting of Concord Friday, Dec. 6. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with musical acts, hayrides and a Christmas Bazaar. Santa Claus is set to arrive via helicopter at 6:45 p.m. and families can pass the time warming up with hot drinks or standing by the crackling fire boxes. [Full story »]

Economic forecast summit set for Dec. 3

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Monday, December 2. 2013

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The Pike County Chamber of Commerce will present the 2014 Economic Forecast Summit on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 a.m. at Life Springs Church community center. [Full story »]

Give thanks this Thanksgiving

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Thursday, November 28. 2013

We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving from the Pike County Journal Reporter! May you have much more to be thankful for in the coming year. [Full story »]

Leadership Pike completes projects

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Tuesday, November 26. 2013

The 2013 Leadership Pike worked hard to complete several projects to help members of the community in many ways. [Full story »]

Williamson library opens Nov. 23

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Tuesday, November 19. 2013

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By Dwain W. Penn

The approaching holidays are not the only reason why residents in and around Williamson are smiling. The new city library on Patton Street will have its grand opening Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [Full story »]

Griffin cyclist killed on fundraising ride

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Monday, November 18. 2013

A Griffin man, 47-year-old Walter Berg, was killed Saturday morning will participating in a fundraising bike ride in southeast Georgia. [Full story »]

American Doll raffle benefits Toys for Tots

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Wednesday, November 13. 2013

The ladies at Cindy’s Florist will raffle off an American Girl doll this Christmas season to benefit Toys for Tots. Last year, they donated thousands of dollars worth of toys, including 11 bicycles, several skateboards and hundreds of other toys such as dolls, puzzles, tents and other toys. [Full story »]

Family raises funds to adopt girls

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Wednesday, November 13. 2013

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By Sherri Ellington
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Amanda Hollar-Bash and her family are planning a Turkey Bingo at Affairs To Remember in Griffin in their continued attempts to bring two teenage Eastern European orphans to the U.S. for adoption. The event will be on Nov. 16, from 2-4 p.m. [Full story »]

Veterans honored on square Nov. 11

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Saturday, November 9. 2013

In honor of the veterans of the U.S. Armed Services, Pike County American Legion Post 197 will present its annual Veterans Day program Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. on the courthouse square. [Full story »]

Pirates defeat Chargers 36-6

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Friday, November 8. 2013

The Pike County Pirates (4-5, 3-3) hosted the Central Macon Chargers (1-9, 1-5) Friday night. [Full story »]

Salute veterans Nov. 9 at Candler Field

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Wednesday, November 6. 2013

The Candler Field Museum will hold the seventh annual Veterans Day program Nov. 9 with special recognition of Vietnam veterans. [Full story »]

Historical Society meeting Nov. 5

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Monday, November 4. 2013

The Pike County Historical Society meeting will feature local resident Edward Bottoms as the speaker Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library community room. [Full story »]

Molena Fest set for Nov. 2

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Thursday, October 31. 2013

Molena Fest will kick off Saturday, Nov. 2, in the Molena city park with various vendors, live entertainment through the day, festival foods, games and the first ever Molena Mission Run. [Full story »]

Halloween haunts, happenings

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Tuesday, October 29. 2013

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Head to downtown Zebulon for scares on the square Halloween night with trick-or-treating at various businesses and a costume contest. The free community event will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. [Full story »]