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Pike County Board of Education to Hold Called Meetings Concerning House Bill 581

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Education will hold three Called Meetings on the following dates/times:
Tuesday 1/14/25 @ 7:00pm
Monday 1/27/25 @ 6:00pm
Tuesday 2/11/25 @ 7:00pm

These meetings will be held in the Pike County Schools Auditorium (7362 Hwy. 19 South, Zebulon, GA 30295) and are being held for the purpose of discussing and giving the community an opportunity to learn about House Bill 581.

PLEASE NOTE: The Pike County Board of Education intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Pike County.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at the Pike County Schools Auditorium, 7362 Hwy. 19 South, Zebulon, GA 30295 on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter are at Pike County Schools Auditorium, 7362 Hwy. 19 South, Zebulon, GA 30295 on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm and Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm. (Verbatim from the school website)

Click here to read answers to frequently asked questions by ACCG (Association County Commissioners of Georgia and GMA (Georgia Municipal Association). Those who want to read through all 27 pages of the legislation can do so by clicking here. [Note from the Editor: If you are concerned about your taxes, you probably need to add one of these dates to your calendar.]

Submitted 1.5.25
 
President Jimmy Carter Laid to Rest; Funeral Procession Passes Through Middle Georgia

PLAINS, GEORGIA - Here are photos from 39th President Jimmy Carter's funeral procession. He was 100 years old when he passed away on Sunday. Click here for more.

1.4.25
 
Looking Back at 2024: Thank You And Happy New Year!
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - From parades to meetings to breaking news, Pike County Times has been busy reporting what was said in meetings and given on paper in response to open records. Click here for more.

12.31.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Margaret Jones O’Barr

Mrs. Margaret Jones O’Barr, age 96, of Zebulon, passed away December 30, 2024, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.31.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Thelma Delores Sullivan Jones

Mrs. Thelma Delores Sullivan Jones, age 78, of Measnville, passed away December 30, 2024, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.31.24
 
United States Flag to Half-Staff for Thirty Days Honoring Former President Jimmy Carter

The United States flags shoud be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in honor of the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.

Section 7 of the United States Flag Code, 4 U.S. Code § 7, covers the position and manner of displaying the American flag:

(m) The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff. By order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory. In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff according to Presidential instructions or orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law. In the event of the death of a present or former official of the government of any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the death of a member of the Armed Forces from any State, territory, or possession who dies while serving on active duty, or the death of a first responder working in any State, territory, or possession who dies while serving in the line of duty, the Governor of that State, territory, or possession may proclaim that the National flag shall be flown at half-staff, and the same authority is provided to the Mayor of the District of Columbia with respect to present or former officials of the District of Columbia, members of the Armed Forces from the District of Columbia, and first responders working in the District of Columbia. When the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, or the Mayor of the District of Columbia, issues a proclamation under the preceding sentence that the National flag be flown at half-staff in that State, territory, or possession or in the District of Columbia because of the death of a member of the Armed Forces, the National flag flown at any Federal installation or facility in the area covered by that proclamation shall be flown at half-staff consistent with that proclamation. The flag shall be flown at half-staff 30 days from the death of the President or a former President; 10 days from the day of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; from the day of death until interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a Secretary of an executive or military department, a former Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession; and on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress. The flag shall be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day, unless that day is also Armed Forces Day.

Submitted 12.30.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Ms. Catherine Ann Miller Campbell

Ms. Catherine Ann Miller Campbell, age 81, of Yatesville, passed away December 30, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.30.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. James David Dingler

Mr. James David Dingler, age 76, of Thomaston, passed away December 28, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.30.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Louise Pryor

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Louise Pryor, age 72, of Hollonville, passed away December 28, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.30.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Webster Jefferson Bassett Jr.

Mr. Webster Jefferson Bassett Jr. of Greenville, Ga. passed away peacefully at his residence, December 27, 2024, with his loving wife of 60 years at his side. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.30.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Roger Sparry

Roger Sparry, 75, of Williamson, passed away December 27, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.30.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Linda Lea Gill

Mrs. Linda Lea Gill, age 83, passed away on December 26, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.30.24
 
PIKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 9:00 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting was attended by Commissioners James Jenkins, Jason Proctor, Tim Guy, Tim Daniel, and Chairman Briar Johnson as well as County Clerk Angela Blount and Interim County Manager/County Attorney Rob Morton. Click here for more.

12.26.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Merry Ellen Peerman Bass

Mrs. Merry Ellen Peerman Bass, age 67, of Meansville, passed away December 24, 2024, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.26.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Jerry Edgar Farlow, Jr.

Mr. Jerry Edgar Farlow, Jr., age 75, of Griffin, passed away December 15, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.26.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Chanel “Chandler” Lee Massingale

Chanel “Chandler” Lee Massingale, age of 33, of Zebulon passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.26.24
 
Merry Christmas from Pike County Times

ZEBULON - Uploading the article today and obituaries on any given day around the holidays makes me want to hug my people a little tighter and say, "I love you" as much as possible.

May we all make the most of the days that we have been given because we are not promised tomorrow, and it matters that our friends and family know how much they are loved.

I'm remembering the reason for the season and making sure that people know how much they mean to me.

Merry Christmas, y'all.

12.23.24
 
Two Wrecks Occurred in Molena Yesterday Afternoon; Two Lives Lost, One Transported in Separate Wrecks

MOLENA - Two separate wrecks occurred yesterday afternoon in the Molena area. The first occurred at Hwy 109 around mile marker 7 and resulted in two fatalities. The second occurred at Old Lifsey Road and Roberts Quarters Road and involved the transport of an officer for treatment. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch including checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! Please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

12.23.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. James Perryman “Perry” Owen

Mr. James Perryman “Perry” Owen, age 58, of Molena, passed away December 22, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.23.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Sandra Jane Bell Burton

Mrs. Sandra Jane Bell Burton, age 82, of Griffin, passed away December 21, 2024, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.23.24
 
HB 1292 Changes REAL ESTATE – EFFECTIVE 1/1/2025

ZEBULON - HB 1292 modifies Georgia law and requires:
• All self-filers MUST eFile real estate documents.
• All individuals e-Filing MUST have their identity verified through the Clerks’ Authority eFile portal, https://efile.gsccca.org. There are no exceptions. Click here for more.

Submitted 12.23.24
 
PIKE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT NOTARY UPDATES

ZEBULON - With the adoption of House Bill 1292 by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2024 legislative session, Georgia’s notaries public will be required to complete an educational training course as part of the application process. Additionally, notaries will be required to maintain a journal of their notarial acts performed at the request of a self-filer. Click here for more.

Submitted 12.23.24
 
Christmas Volunteer Opportunity

MONROE COUNTY - Reconciliation House Inc. has worked with volunteers to provide a Christmas meal for Monroe County families and individuals in need for 20 years. Last year, over 1,000 meals were prepared and given out. Volunteers are needed to help prepare, plate, and deliver the meals.

Volunteers are needed to cook the food December 20 through December 23 and plate the food on December 24 at Christ Church of Forsyth located at 417 N Frontage Road in Forsyth GA 31029. Volunteers are needed to deliver the food on December 25 from Christ Church of Forsyth to homes in Monroe County.

If you would like more information or would like to sign up to volunteer, please call or text Angela Johnson at 478-787-4215.

Submitted 12.21.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Marion Alfred “Al” Corley, Sr.

Mr. Marion Alfred “Al” Corley, Sr., age 82, of Molena, passed away December 17, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.21.24
 
Change In Meeting Dates

ZEBULON - Below are the Boards that have changed their meeting dates for January only……

The Development Authority will have their first meeting in 2025 on January 15th at 8:00 a.m. (not the first Wednesday). This meeting will be held in the Chamber of Commerce meeting room. (This will give the County Commissioners time to make board appointments and allow this Board to have a quorum.)

The Joint Board of Elections and Registration will have their first meeting in 2025 on January 7th at 4:00 p.m. (moved from January 21st). This meeting will be held in the Board of Commissioners Conference Room.

To see a list of dates, times, and locations for upcoming meetings in the cities and county, go to www.pikecoga.com/ and scroll down below the picture of the courthouse on the home page. The public is invited to attend all of these meetings.

Submitted 12.21.24
 
MLK Parade and Program to Be Held - January 20

ZEBULON - The Pike County MLK Committee cordially invites everyone to the 2025 MLK parade and program on January 20, 2025 starting at 10:00 a.m. The theme for this year is "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy.".

The line up starts at 9:00 a.m. There is no parade fee. The program starts at 11:30AM. The speaker is Rev. Robert Gabriel, pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Molena, GA.

Submitted 12.21.24
 
PIKE COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

ZEBULON - Please be advised that Pike County offices will be closed on December 24th and December 25th, 2024 in observance of Christmas.

Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Submitted 12.21.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Zebulon City Council Upholds Terminations of ZPD Officers
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Zebulon City Council met on Thursday, December 19, 2024 to hear appeals to the August 2, 2024 terminations of Chief Jonathan Hemphill and Corporal Trustin Brazer. Atlanta attorney Paul Howard, Jr. represented both officers and asked for their reinstatements from city council members who made a final decision on the terminations in a called meeting with a scheduled executive session at 5:30 p.m. on the same night. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch including checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! Please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

12.20.24
 
Congratulations to Superior Court Clerk Pam Thompson!

ZEBULON - Pike County Superior Court Clerk Pam Thompson is now officially retired! A surprise party was held in her honor today at the Pike County Courthouse. Congratulations to Pam!

Click here for pictures on my Facebook page. If you don't have Facebook and want your picture, find a friend who has Facebook so they can send them to you or hit me up so I can send them to you. Enjoy the pictures!

12.20.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Shelia Ann Cox Woolf

Shelia Ann Cox Woolf, age 63, of Thomaston, passed away December 15, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.20.24
 
Pictures Are Online from the Merry and Bright Christmas Parade

ZEBULON - People showed up for the 2024 Merry and Bright Christmas Parade in Zebulon and got a FANTABULOUS show! Thank you to all who had a hand in putting this awesome event together and everyone who was a part of the parade! A fun time was had by all.

Click here for pictures on my Facebook page. If you don't have Facebook and want your picture, find a friend who has Facebook so they can send them to you or hit me up so I can send them to you. I tried to get pictures of everyone in the dark and Christmas lights. Enjoy the pictures!

12.14.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Anne Claire Moseley Graham

Anne Claire Moseley Graham died December 12, 2024, at the age of 97 in Clayton, Georgia. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.14.24
 
Condolences to the Family of Jaelynn Mae McVeigh

Jaelynn Mae McVeigh, age 12, of High Falls, passed away December 12, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 12.14.24
 
Zebulon City Council Meeting - December 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Zebulon City Council met on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. City of Zebulon Mayor and Council consists of Mayor Joe Walter and Council Members Pro-Tem William Thomas, Mark Nalls, Claude Hollis, and Jeffrey Sawyer. (Mayor Walter only votes in the event of a tie when a third vote is needed to break that tie.) City Administrator Larry Mitcham, City Clerk Amanda Burbage, and City Attorney Rob Morton were also present along with members of the public. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

12.11.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: City of Zebulon Votes to Call in GBI and Reschedules Termination Hearings
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon went into Executive Session tonight for about an hour to discuss potential litigation related to personnel. When they came back into regular session, council members voted for the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) to investigate police matters and gave authorization for paperwork to be signed to enable this request. No specific details were given.

Zebulon Police Department Officers Hemphill and Brazer's appeals to their terminations have been rescheduled as well. These hearings will be held on Thursday, December 19 at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend these hearings.

Click here for more from the City Council Meeting.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch including checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! Please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

12.10.24
 
Board of Assessors - Special Called Meeting
December 9, 2024 at 9 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Board of Assessors held a Special Called meeting today at 9 a.m. Present were board members: Christopher Tea, Parrish Swift, Lyn Smith, Gary Hammock, and Tim Ingram along with Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs, Appraiser Emily Morris, and County Attorney Rob Morton. Public. Members of the public included David Paulson and Becky Watts from Pike County Times. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

Submitted 12.9.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: ZPD Appeals Hearings Postponed
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Zebulon City Council met on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. for what was supposed to be the first of two appeals hearings for Chief Jonathan Hemphill and Corporal Trustin Brazer who were terminated from their job positions at the Zebulon Police Department on August 2, 2024. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch including checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! Please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

12.4.24
 
Tax Assessors Meeting - November 19, 2024

ZEBULON - Members present Christopher Tea, Parrish Swift, Lyn Smith, Gary Hammock, and Tim Ingram. Also present Chief Appraiser Greg Hammock, Appraiser Emily Morris, and County Attorney Rob Morton. Public present: Steven Spencer from Traylor Business Services and Becky Watts from Pike County Times. Click here for more.

11.30.24
 
PIKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2024

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, November 12, 2024 at 9 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. All meetings are open to the public, and this meeting was broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

11.21.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: November 2024 Pike Election Results
Unofficial and Incomplete 100% Reporting
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Pike County Voters had the opportunity to speak their minds at the ballot box on local, state, and federal election races in the November 5, 2024 General Election. There was one contested local election. Here are the unofficial results. Click here for more.

11.5.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: General Election - November 5, 2024;
Polls Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Pike County Voters will have the opportunity to speak their minds at the ballot box on local, state, and federal election races in the November 5, 2024 General Election. Click here for more.

ADDED 11.2.24: From David Neyhart, Pike County Elections Supervisor: "As of Friday at 5pm, 9,785 Pike County residents have cast their ballots for the November 5th Election. Of those that have cast their ballots, 9,370 were in person and 418 by mail giving Pike County a 60% turnout thus far. If the enthusiasm remains as high as it is, we could definitely see a turn out higher than the 2016 election which was 83%."

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch including checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! Please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

10.7.24
 
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ZEBULON - If you appreciate hometown news from www.PikeCountyTimes.com, please consider donating to help pay for the time that goes into the in depth reporting that you see there.

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10.15.24
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page Click here for more.

Submitted 10.8.24
 
Development Authority Meeting - 10.2.24

ZEBULON - The Development Authority met on October 2, 2024 at 8 a.m. at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Present were: Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Briar Johnson, Dee McLeRoy, David Nix, Bryan Oglesby, Kel Brannon, John Edwards, Sonny Gwyn, Mayor of Zebulon Joe Walter, and Director Kyle Fletcher. Also present were Mark Whitley and his associate Christopher Mallory, and Citizen Tim Ingram, and Becky Watts, Editor of Pike County Times. Click here for more.

10.3.24
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. [Note from the Editor: There is a 6 p.m. Special Called Meeting about the millage rate too. Anyone can speak without getting on an agenda ahead of time.]

Click here for more. This will be broadcast on Pike County Times' Facebook page.

Submitted 9.23.24
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia

ZEBULON - The Pike County Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a PUBLIC HEARING to receive public input on the notice of proposed property tax increase and hold a Board discussion of proposed millage rate. Note from the Editor: There is a regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m.]

The public is invited to attend this meeting. The meeting will be broadcast on Pike County Times's Facebook page.

Submitted 9.23.24
 
Tax Assessors Meeting - August 5, 2024

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Assessors met at the EMA Building at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2024. Click here to read: http://www.pikecountytimes.com/secondary/taxassessor8.5.24.html. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

9.16.24
 
Pike County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 6:30 PM
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 6:30 PM for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes.

9.13.24
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes.

9.11.24
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Wednesday, September 11, 2023 – 11:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, September 11, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. for a special scheduled meeting to receive public input on the notice of proposed property tax increase. Click here for more: pikecountytimes.com/secondary/BOC.PublicHearing.9.11.24.html. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

9.11.24
 
Tax Assessors Meeting - August 20, 2024

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Assessors met at the EMA Building at 11 a.m. on August 20, 2024. Members present were Christopher Tea, Parrish Swift, Gary Hammock, and Tim Ingram. Also present: Commissioner James Jenkins and Becky Watts from Pike County Times. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

9.3.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Commissioners Vote for Proposed Tax Increase; Public Hearings Scheduled
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - The Pike County Commission voted 3-2 to increase the 2024 property taxes by 7.78% over the rollback millage rate. There will be three public hearings on this tax increase that will be held in September where citizens can speak to commissioners about this increase.

The vote was held at the county commission meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The discussion was lengthy and involved four possible options for commissioners to choose to work with. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch including checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! Please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

8.29.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Appeals Process Requested for One of Two ZPD Officers

ZEBULON - Zebulon City Council held a Called Meeting on August 2, 2024 at 1 p.m. for the purpose of holding an Executive Session for Personnel. By the time that the meeting ended, Chief Jonathan Hemphill and Corporal Trustin Brazer had been terminated from their job positions at the Zebulon Police Department.

Update 8:20.24: Pike County Times has been advised that at least one of these officers has asked for an appeal on his termination so this will go through the appeals process with the City of Zebulon. Pike County Times will follow the case as it progresses and will cover both terminations in full when the process is completed. Click here for more.

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8.20.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Pike County Releases Statement on Resignation of Brandon Rogers
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners held a Special Called Meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5 p.m. in which the public was advised that now former County Manager Brandon Rogers had resigned and appointed County Attorney Rob Morton as the Interim County Manager. Click here for more.

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8.19.24
 
Pike County Board of Commissioners
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 AM

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM for a regularly scheduled meeting. This meeting has the reversion of the donated land for a possible fire station going back to the owner - plus a quote on that, the intergovernmental agreement with the cities on health insurance, and the decision on the Consent Agreement for the Tax Assessor Office that you may have already read about. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

8.13.24
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. Click here for more.

The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes.

Submitted 8.12.24
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Friday, August 9, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.
Pike County Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
EXECUTIVE SESSION ONLY

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners are holding a Special Called Meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5 p.m. (today) in the Main Courtroom of The Pike County Courthouse. During this meeting, the public was advised that County Manager Brandon Rogers resigned this afternoon. Commissioners voted to accept his written resignation and appointed County Attorney Rob Morton as the Interim County Manager. Click here for more including the votes by commissioners.

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8.9.24
 
Development Authority Meeting
August 7, 2024

ZEBULON - The Development Authority met on August 7, 2024 at 8 a.m. in the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Members present were School Superintendent Shane Williamson, John Barker, Bryan Oglesby, Cal Brannon, Kyle Fletcher, Stuart Essary, Sonny Gwyn, John Edwards, Zebulon Mayor Joe Walter were in attendance along with Mark Whitley, County Manager Brandon Rogers, Tim Ingram, Becky Watts from Pike County Times. Click here for more.

8.8.24
 
City of Zebulon Announces Fiber Expansion Collaboration with Conexon Connect and Southern Rivers Energy in City Limits

ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon is working with Conexon Connect and Southern Rivers Energy (SRE) to expand fiber broadband throughout the city limits as it continues to face a continued lack of access to high-speed internet in and around downtown. Click here for more.

Submitted 8.8.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Zebulon City Council Fires Two from Zebulon Police Department Including the Chief

ZEBULON - Zebulon City Council held a Called Meeting on August 2, 2024 at 1 p.m. for the purpose of holding an Executive Session for Personnel. By the time that the meeting ended, Chief Jonathan Hemphill and Corporal Trustin Brazer had been terminated from their job positions at the Zebulon Police Department. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

8.6.24
 
REGULAR PIKE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. There will be a 15 minute Town Hall Meeting prior to the meeting where members of the public can address commissioners prior to the start of the official meeting without getting on an agenda prior. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more.

Submitted 7.29.24
 
Board of Commissioners Workshop - Commissioners Sign Consent Order - Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 2 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia

ZEBULON - The Board of Commissioners and County Manager (CM) Brandon Rogers, County Clerk Angela Blount, and County Attorney Rob Morton held a workshop today with the Board of Assessors and Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs and representatives from the Pike County School System. Click here for more.

7.18.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Board of Assessors Make Recommendation on the Department of Revenue's Consent Order with the County
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - The Board of Assessors met on July 16, 2024 and made a motion to recommend to the commissioners that the county needs to pay the fine of $48,645 rather than signing the Consent Order that was sent to the county by the Georgia Department of Revenue. Click here for more.

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7.17.24
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. Click here for more.

[Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete and includes a link to an audio copy of the meeting.]

Submitted 7.12.24
 
PIKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024
Board of Commissioners Meeting Room

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners held a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Pike County Board of Commissioners Office, Conference Room, 331 Thomaston Street, Zebulon. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete and contains links to the final, approved budget as well as to the budget summary worksheet for the approved budget.]

Submitted 6.29.24
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Thursday, June 27, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.
CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION
Pike County Board of Commissioners Office, Conference Room
331 Thomaston Street Zebulon, GA 30295

ZEBULON - There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Pike County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Pike County Board of Commissioners. The public is invited to attend this meeting.

The only item on the agenda is the approval/denial of the Final Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Budget with the need to authorize Chairman Briar Johnson and County Manager Brandon Rogers to execute the FY 2024-2025 Budget documentation, to include, but not limited to, advertising, pertinent dates, and all incorporated motions made as of this date, June 25, 2024.

Submitted 6.26.24
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – 9 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on June 12, 2024 at 9 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There was be a Town Hall Meeting prior to the 9 a.m. meeting (at 8:45 a.m.) for anyone wanted to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

6.23.24
 
Tax Assessor Meeting - June 18, 2024

ZEBULON - The Board of Tax Assessors held a regular scheduled meeting on June 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. Present were Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs, Appraiser Emily Morris, and Board Members Chairman Lyn Smith, Vice Chairman Gary Hammock, Tim Ingram, and Christopher Tea. Click here for more.

6.21.24
 
Chief Appraiser Asks Citizens to Check Exemptions on Tax Assessments

ZEBULON - Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs asked taxpayers to check their tax assessments to be sure that past homestead exemptions, CUVA, etc. remain properly applied to their properties. Click here for more.

Submitted 6.21.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Runoff Election Results from the June 18, 2024 Election

ZEBULON - These are the results from the June 18, 2024 Runoff for District 3 County Commission Race between Incumbent Jason Proctor and Challenger Ken Pullin and US House of Representatives District 3 Mike Dugan and Brian Jack. Congratulations to Ken Pullin and Brian Jack on their wins in these races. [Note from the Editor: Thank you to everyone who voted in these races regardless of who you voted for. Our right to vote is precious, and we should be exercising it at every opportunity.] Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

6.18.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Sheriff's Office Completes Investigation of Pike County Public Works

ZEBULON - On May 7, 2024, the Pike County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into possible theft that had occurred at the Pike County Public Works, potentially involving employees. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

Submitted 6.12.24
 
Board of Assessors Leaves Sales Ratio at $91 Per Square Foot
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - The Board of Assessors met on May 21, 2024 to hold their regular bi-monthly meeting. Several items of importance were discussed, but the biggest item was the decision on 2024 values for residential property. Click here for more.

6.3.24
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, May 28, 3024 at 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

Click here to read the Pike County Times write up from the past meeting.

5.31.24
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There was be a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting was open to the public and was broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page that is pinned to the top of the FB page. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

5.27.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Pike County Times Requests an Investigation Into Improper and Possible Illegal Destruction of Public Records
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Pike County Times Editor Becky Watts spoke before Commissioners at the May 15, 2024 meeting and requested an investigation into the improper and possibly illegal destruction of public records. Click here for more.

Click here to read the Pike County Times write up from that meeting.

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5.20.24
 
BREAKING NEWS UPDATED 5.18.24: Public Works Director Terminated, Investigation Ongoing

ZEBULON - Public Works Director Todd Goolsby was terminated by the county manager with the approval of the Board of Commissioners after a vote was taken following Executive Session at the May 15, 2024 regular called County Commission meeting. Pike County Times has obtained some new information on this case. Click here for more.

Click here to read the Pike County Times write up from that meeting.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

UPDATED 5.18.24
 
Pike County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 9:00 AM
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON -This meeting was attended by Commissioners James Jenkins, Jason Proctor, Tim Daniel, and Tim Guy as well as Chairman Briar Johnson, County Clerk Angela Blount, County Manager Brandon Rogers, and County Attorney Rob Morton. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

5.7.24
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Monday, May 6, 2024 – 3:30 p.m.
CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION
Pike County Board of Commissioners Office, Conference Room
331 Thomaston Street Zebulon, GA 30295
EXECUTIVE SESSION ONLY

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioner will hold a special called meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pike County Board of Commissioners Office Conference Room for the purposes of holding an executive session. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

Submitted 5.6.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Update on the May 21, 2024 Election

ZEBULON - "This week we have had 49 voters cast their votes by mail and 513 voters cast their votes in person for a total of 562 votes cast," said Elections Supervisor David Neyhart. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

Submitted 5.6.24
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING - POSTPONED
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, April 30, 3024 at 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. [Note from the Editor: This meeting was canceled/postponed until the next regular BOC meeting date.]

The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes/.

Pike County Times is on the agenda during the Public Comment part of the meeting. Click here for more.

Submitted 4.30.24
 
County Manager Presents Proposed Budget to Commissioners;
$2.5 Million More Proposed Expenditures than Revenues

ZEBULON - The proposed budget for the the 2024-2025 year has been presented to the county commission. The meeting notes are not complete, but readers can study the budget in depth through the links below. At this time, the county manager has only scheduled one public hearing on May 15, 2024 at 9 a.m. rather than one daytime hearing and one night time hearing, but hopefully this will change so the citizens can ask questions and voice concerns (if needed) about the budget and what it contains. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

4.19.24
 
J. Joel Edwards Public Library Board of Trustees Special Called Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 4:30 PM

ZEBULON - The J. Joel Edwards Public Library Board of Trustees Special Called Meeting was held on April 4, 2024 mainly for the purpose of discussing the budget that had to be ok'ed before the 10th when the county manager will make the presentation of the budget to the commissioners. Click here for more.

4.18.24
 
Industrial Development Authority Meeting
April 3, 2024

ZEBULON - The Development Authority met on April 3, 2024 at 8 a.m. Also has a synopsis of the March 2024 meeting. Click here for more.

4.17.24
BREAKING NEWS: Zebulon City Council Gives Disciplinary Action to Zebulon PD Chief; Part 3 of Investigative Series
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - On Friday, October 7, 2022, an Atlanta TV station broke the news that Zebulon Police Chief Jonathan Hemphill had been pulled over by Molena police officers on August 25, 2022 and acted disrespectful to the officers involved in the traffic stop. This series of articles chronicles the incident all of the way to the punishment that was rendered by Zebulon City Council. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

12.20.22
 
BREAKING NEWS: Pike County Times Investigates Hemphill Pullover Video and Police Radio Band Allegations Part 2
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - On Friday, October 7, 2022, an Atlanta TV station broke the news that Zebulon Police Chief Jonathan Hemphill had been pulled over by Molena police officers on August 25, 2022 and acted disrespectful to the officers involved in the pullover. Click here for more.

12.12.22
 
BREAKING NEWS: Pike County Times Investigates Hemphill Pullover Video and Police Radio Band Allegations 1 Part 1
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - On Friday, October 7, 2022, an Atlanta news station broke the news that Zebulon Police Chief Jonathan Hemphill had been pulled over by Molena police officers on August 25, 2022 and acted for being disrespectful to the officers involved in the pullover. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

10.12.22
 
BREAKING NEWS: Riprap Removed from the Boat Ramp
At Flat Shoals Part 2
By Editor Becky Watts

CONCORD – Pike County Times received a phone call that the county was removing the rocks at the boat ramp at Flat Shoals and traveled there to see the end of the removal and replacement of rocks where heavy equipment was used to pick up the riprap—-basically rocks placed to help prevent erosion a distance back from the edge of the water. However, the driveway remains in place. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

3.18.22
 
BREAKING NEWS: Riprap Removed from the Boat Ramp
At Flat Shoals Part 1
By Editor Becky Watts

CONCORD – Pike County Times received a phone call that the county was removing the rocks at the boat ramp at Flat Shoals and traveled there to see the end of the removal and replacement of rocks where heavy equipment was used to pick up the riprap—-basically rocks placed to help prevent erosion a distance back from the edge of the water. However, the driveway remains in place. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

3.15.22
 
Pike County Times Reauthorizes 2017 Freedom
of Information Act (FOIA) Request
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Pike County Times became acquainted with Clayton Kuhles from MIA Recoveries, Inc. because of his work to bring home the airmen from the "Hot as Hell" crash that brought WWII Bombardier 1st Lt. Robert "Eugene" Oxford home to Concord in 2017. Kuhles discovered the crash site in 2006 in a remote part of India and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) brought home remains from 1st Lt. Oxford. You can read more about his long journey home to Concord in 2017 by clicking here.

Pike County Times reported that the DPAA awarded a high bidder with a contract for Northeastern India Recovery Work in 2017. The solicitation was specifically to follow up on recovery of remains of WWII service members from sites in Northeast India where Kuhles had a lot of experience in recovery and a bid that was $428,000 less than the company who was awarded the contract. Kuhles placed a complaint with the Naval Inspector General, and Pike County Times placed a FOIA for information pertaining to this contract.

Pike County Times received an emailed letter from the Department of Defense FOIA Division advising that it regretted the delay in completing the request and asking if Pike County Times would still like to receive the information that has been requested along with its current caseload of 3,486 requests on August 28, 2020. (This request was one of 2,961 open requests on July 9, 2019.) The letter read as follows: "...we understand that due to the passage of time and changing needs of requesters, it is possible that you no longer have an interest in the documents you requested. Therefore, we ask that you review your enclosed request and confirm your continued interest in the requested information September 30, 2020." Pike County Times sent a letter authorizing the continuation of this FOIA by email today. When the information is finally received, Pike County Times will review and update the article. Click here to read the original articles. Part I is at the bottom of the page with Part II at the top as an update.

8.27.20
 
Please Say Thank You to Advertisers on Pike County Times

ZEBULON - Do you enjoy reading Pike County Times for FREE? Please say thank you to those who advertise with me and provide this service to you. How can you say thank you? You can help Pike County Times by doing business with each of these advertisers and making sure that they know that you appreciate their support of your free, independent online newspaper -- Pike County Times.

6.30.17
 
Thank You to CGA Comp

THOMASTON - Danny Shumate from CGA Comp is the webmaster for Pike County Times. Danny designed Pike County Times as you see it today and has taught me how to hand code this entire website. (He truly has the patience of a saint because I am NOT a programmer.) He helped me with a complete revamp of Pike County Times in 2007 and again in 2011. Danny can put together a website for your business. From a basic website to a website full of bling, CGA Comp can help you promote your business on the world wide web at a price that is right for your budget. Danny Shumate at CGA Comp can be reached at 706-741-5929. Tell him that the Pike County Times sent you!

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Thank You to Pike Pest Management

ZEBULON - NO WEEDS. NO BUGS. NO PROBLEMS. Pike Pest Management is owned and operated by Mark Andrade. Pike Pest Management has a special for Pike County Times readers. Mention that you saw their advertisement on Pike County Times and ask for 10% off of your initial service. Call Pike Pest Management at 770-567-FLEA (3532) for all of your pest control needs! Tell them that the Pike County Times sent you!

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Thank You to Mid Georgia Chiropractic

BARNESVILLE - Looking For a Good Chiropractor? Mid Georgia Chiropractic is owned by Mark Fink from Pike County. His business is located on 818A College Drive, Barnesville right down from Subway. I have been going to him for more than fifteen years. Mid Georgia Chiropractic is now open on Thursdays and closed on Fridays. New hours are: Mondays 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 p.m.; and Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 6 p.m. Mid Georgia Chiropractic is now closed on Fridays and remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Call Mid Georgia Chiropractic at 770-358-2003 for more information. Tell them that Pike County Times sent you!

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Thank You to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home

ZEBULON - The Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is independent and locally-owned by the Moody Family and has been serving families since 1982. Currently, owned and operated by Terrell and Sherri Moody and Tim Daniel, the firm was founded by Terrell’s parents, Charles and Betty Moody. Tim Daniel joined the Moody family in 2012, and the funeral home became Moody-Daniel Funeral Home and Cremation Services. It continues to be a family-centered firm. The words, “our family serving your family” are at the heart of everything we do." For more information about Moody-Daniel Funeral Home, click here or call 770-567-8642. Tell them that you read about Moody-Daniel Funeral Home on Pike County Times!

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Thank You to Racquethause South Fitness Club

ZEBULON - Racquethause South Fitness Club provides total healthcare fitness in Zebulon. You won't get the body that you want overnight, but with hard work and dedication, you will get it soon enough. Let us help! Racquethause South offers equipment to work out at your own pace, trainers, and classes of all types to fit all kinds of lifestyles. Step class, Yoga, Crossfit, Spin, Bootcamp, and Silver Sneakers are just a few of the classes that we offer! You can check out Racquethause South on Facebook or drop by and see what they have to offer at 11500 Hwy 19 North in Zebulon. Call Racquethause South at 770-567-4487 to find out what specials they are running for new members. Tell them that Becky Watts at Pike County Times sent you! You may even see me there!

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Thank You to Full Blown Firearms

HAMPTON - Full Blown Firearms is a faith-based Christian company that is family owned, family oriented and kid friendly. Call Brad Ward at Full Blown Firearms at 678-463-8155 for all of your firearm needs or check out http://www.fullblownfirearms.com for more details about training and gunsmithing and follow Full Blown Firearms on Facebook.

Full Blown Firearms is located at 1074 Bear Creek Blvd, Suite L in Hampton just south of the racetrack. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Call Brad Ward at Full Blown Firearms at 678-463-8155 for all of your firearm needs. Tell him that you read about Full Blown Firearms on Pike County Times.com!

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Thank You to First Bank of Pike

MOLENA - Introducing the sponsor of Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch. Services include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! Click here for more. Please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! at www.firstbankofpike.com/. Tell them Pike County Times sent you!

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Thank You to Food Depot

GRIFFIN - Thank you to Food Depot for advertising with Pike County Times! There are two convenient locations at 1201 West Taylor Street and 816 North Hill Street. Click here for more great deals from Food Depot. Please tell them that you read about this and other deals on Pike County Times!

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Thank You to SJ Reeves Land Surveying

ZEBULON - SJ Land Surveying specializes in land surveying, planning, and subdivision design. Thank you to SJ Reeves Land Surveying for helping provide your news for free on Pike County Times!

Call Steve J. Reeves Land Surveying at 770-584-5203 or email him at sjreevessurveying@gmail.com and tell him that you saw his ad on Pike County Times!

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The Sellers Law Firm - Where Clients Become Family

GRIFFIN - The Sellers Law Firm is located at 100 South Hill Street Ste 502 in Griffin, Georgia and specializes in Criminal Defense/DUI, Family Law, Personal Injury, Simple Wills, Social Security Disability and Worker's Compensation.

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Thank You to Family Health Clinic of Pike County

ZEBULON - We're different... and it's on purpose. We are open 7 days a week, with extended hours, and no appointment required. Primary care for the entire family at your convenience. Most insurance is accepted. We also have low self-pay rates.

We practice complete and comprehensive medicine with in-house lab testing and x-ray. We have a very diverse family of providers from different fields of medicine like urgent care, cardiology, othopedic, vascular, and more! We have the capabilities to provide most urgent care needs in a family practice setting.

Family Health Clinic of Pike County is located at 230 Plaza Drive in Zebulon. (Across from Moody-Daniel Funeral Home and Cremation Services.) Find out more at www.fhcares.net

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Thank You to the City of Concord / R.F. Strickland Building

CONCORD - The R.F. Strickland Building is a historical event center and merchantile located in Concord, Georgia.

Stop at the Mercantile to buy some unique, locally made gifts and get some coffee, ice cream, tea and lemonade, and so much more while you're there! Shop small. Shop local.

This building has also been beautifully restored to host events such as weddings, reunions, parties, ballroom dancing and much more. For availability and rental rates text or call 678-544-3935 or by email at deputyclerk.concord@gmail.com. Click here to see more photos.

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Pike Billiards - Food and Fun for All Ages

ZEBULON - There is a poolroom in the Pike County area that is suitable for all ages. They have a variety of outstanding food and desserts choices as well as a variety of beverages to choose from.

They also sell pool cues, cases, billiards merchandise.

They have a variety of events going on throughout the month from darts and poker to bands and line dancing.

Pike Billiards is located at 622 Thomaston Street in Zebulon. 678-568-8058. Click here to check them out on Facebook.

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Thank You to SIA Insurance and Financial Services LLC

ZEBULON - SIA Insurance and Financial Services, LLC is a full service multi-lines independent insurance agency and has been protecting families since 2001.

SIA Insurance and Financial Services LLC offers Personal Property and Casualty Insurance, Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance, Individual Life and Health Insurance, and Group Benefits.

Click here for more detailed information. Click on the link entitled "Free Insurance Quote" to receive a free insurance quote from one of the qualified agents at SIA Insurance.

SIA Insurance and Financial Services, LLC has a Zebulon Office located at 409 Plaza Drive in Zebulon. The office number is 770-727-1400.

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Promo Vision Advertising Is Here to Serve Your Business

ZEBULON - Promo Vision Advertising (PVA) is a digital & media advertising agency. We live and breathe creativity.

We provide digital advertising covering multiple counties. We also provide to-go menus, business cards, stickers, flyers, and in-house custom designs to bring your visions to life!

We are committed to meeting your company’s marketing needs - while bringing you business! Click here for more information about PVA.

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Small Town Salon Zebulon Is Here to Help You Look Your Best

ZEBULON - Small Town Salon Zebulon is located at 470 Thomaston Street in Zebulon next to City Pharmacy.

We are here to help you look your best. We provide haircuts for men, women, and children. We provide chemical services and do hand and machine tied hair extensions. And check out a variety of lash, brow, and waxing options from certified artists.

Click here to see what we have to offer. Thanks for checking us out!

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Robert M. Goldbert & Associates Provides Legal Guidance for a Lifetime

ZEBULON - Robert M. Goldberg & Associates is located at 804 Plaza Drive,Zebulon in Pike Plaza.

When you work with Robert M Goldberg & Associates, we help you anticipate life’s changes with legal advice and representation that you can truly count on. We provide estate planning, wills and living trusts, and guidance in elder law. If you need assistance with your hard-earned assets and want help from a legal team that treats you like family, contact us today!

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Wealth Independence Helps Clients Enjoy Financial Well-Being and Independence

ZEBULON - Bryan Oglesby, CFP, is the Branch Manager and Founder of Wealth Intelligence in Zebulon is devoted to his goal of helping clients enjoy financial well-being and independence. Honest and diligent, he prioritizes having genuine discussions with clients and instilling a sense of trust in them. Clients can rely on Bryan’s specialized knowledge in financial planning, retirement planning and estate planning and feel confident knowing he always has their best interest in mind.

Bryan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional who holds one of the most respected financial planning credentials and the recognized standard of excellence in personal financial planning. He adheres to the CFP® Board’s code of ethics for integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence.

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7077 Highway 19S,
Zebulon 770-567-2014

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