BREAKING NEWS: Candidate Info - November 2025 Election
ZEBULON - The next Election is November 4, 2025. There will be three Municipal General Election Races and two Special Election Public Service Commission races on the ballot.
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Update 10.17.25: As of 5:00PM Friday Oct. 17th, Pike County has had 168 voters who have cast their vote. 165 were In Person and 3 were absentee. This works out to be a 1% turnout thus far. - Thank you to the Registrar's Office for this information!
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[Note from the Editor: This will remain at the top of the page until the election. Regular news continues below.]
9.15.25
Williamson City Council - October 2, 2025
WILLIAMSON - Council Members Carol Berry, Bob Harrison, Steve Davis, and Tom Brown were in attendance along with Mayor Steve Fry, City Clerk Pamela Schoentag, and City Attorney Heath English. Steve Levin could not attend tonight.
Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]
10.18.25
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Mary Frances Caldwell Orange
Mrs. Mary Frances Caldwell Orange, age 94, of Thomaston, passed away October 13, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 10.14.25
BREAKING NEWS: Pike County Government Put on Notice Regarding Impact Fees
By Editor Becky Watts
ZEBULON - On October 8, 2025, the Pike County Board of Commissioners and Pike County Planning and Development was served with a letter of demand for the refund of an impact fee and an administrative appeal placed before the Board of Commissioners for an impact fee paid on September 8, 2025.
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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!
10.14.25
Pike County Retired Educators Hold First Meeting of the School Year
ZEBULON - PCREA held the 1st meeting of the 2025-2026 school year on September 22nd at our new location. Our meetings will now be held at: Pike County Community Center, 603 Twin Oaks Road
in Williamson, Georgia 30292. This is right beside the PIKE COUNTY RECREATION SOCCER FIELDS.
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Submitted 10.11.25
Pike County Welcomes New 4-H Agent, Brandi Baade
ZEBULON - After earning her undergraduate degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in Agricultural Leadership, Communication, and Education from the University of Missouri, Brandi Baade began a 13-year career in the classroom as an agriculture teacher. She taught in both Jones and Pike Counties, where she also served as the FFA Advisor, helping students grow as leaders through hands-on agricultural experiences.
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Submitted 10.11.25
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Xi Beta Omega Chapter Hosts High Noon Tea
GRIFFIN - An afternoon of elegance, education, and entertainment was enjoyed by over 75 senior women at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Xi Beta Omega Chapter’s High Noon Tea. The Tea, an annual event, was held at the Southern Crescent Technical College and is given in honor of the senior women who reside in the chapter’s service areas.
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Submitted 10.11.25
Annual Concord Jubilee Will Be October 18 and 19, 2025
Parade on Saturday, October 18 at 2 p.m.
CONCORD - The vendor application went live August 1 for the Concord Jubilee on our website cityofconcordga.gov. By the first week in September, we were FULL!
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Submitted 10.2.25
PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AND OCTOBER 9, 2025
Conference Room in the County Commission Office at 331 Thomaston Street
ZEBULON - The meeting of the Pike County Public Facilities Authority was held on September 9, 2025 and October 9, 2025 at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room in the County Commission Office located at 331 Thomaston Street.
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Submitted 10.10.25
SUMMER RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR BURNING LIFTED OCTOBER 1
ZEBULON – Outdoor burning restrictions in 54 northern Georgia counties were lifted on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division limits burning in these areas from May 1 until the end of September to control emission-related ozone levels that may rise in summer.
The 54 counties whose burn bans will be lifted on October 1 are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton.
“Air quality is better for burning in fall,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo. “Local conditions are always the determining factor for a safe burn, so weather awareness and preparedness are essential.” The risk of wildfire increases in autumn, and GFC Protection Chief Thomas Barrett said safety rules must be followed when burning. “Debris burning that gets out of control is the leading cause of wildfire,” he said. “If that happens, burners must be able to prove they took precautions before lighting their outdoor fire.”
The safety precautions mandated by law are: set spacing distances between fires and woodlands and structures, burn times from sunrise to sunset, burner attendance at the fire, and reasonable precautions such as weather awareness and suppression tools. For more information about safe burning and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org. For more on air quality regulations, visit epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia.
Submitted 10.11.25
Condolences to the Family of Lynda Sorrells Frank
Lynda Sorrells Frank, age 75, passed away October 2, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 10.10.25
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Hazel Hilton Nix
Mrs. Hazel Hilton Nix, age 89, of Meansville, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 10.10.25
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Ralph Shane McElreath
Mr. Ralph Shane McElreath, age 52, of Barnesville, passed away on October 3, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 10.10.25
Condolences to the Family of Susan Raye Williams
Susan Raye Williams, age 53, of Thomaston, passed away October 1, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 10.10.25
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Daniel “Dan” Smith Bond
Mr. Daniel “Dan” Smith Bond, age 96, of Concord, passed away September 29, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 10.8.25
Condolences to the Family of Helen Anderson Kyle
Helen Anderson Kyle passed away peacefully with family at her side on the evening of October 2, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 10.8.25
Notice of City of Zebulon City Council Meetings 2025
ZEBULON – Upon retaining new council for the City of Zebulon, it has become necessary to amend the dates the City Council meets for their regularly scheduled City Council Meetings. This is notice that the City of Zebulon will be holding their monthly Council meetings for the rest of 2025 on the following dates:
Monday, October 6th
Monday, November 3rd
Monday, December 1st.
All meetings are held in Zebulon City Hall and start at 6 pm. They are open to the public.
Submitted 10.7.25
PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2025, 4:00 P.M.
Conference Room at the Board of Commissioner office
The Pike County Public Facilities Authority will meet in the Conference Room at the Board of Commissioner office. The public is invited to attend. Agenda is as follows:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from September 09, 2025
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT:
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. COUNTY PROPERTY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES:
VI. NEW BUSINESS: None
VII. MEMBER REPORTS/COMMENTS:
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion of Acquisition of Real Estate
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Submitted 10.7.25
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Alton Leo Silver, Sr.
Mr. Alton Leo Silver, Sr. age 82, of Forsyth, passed away October 5, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 10.7.25
Kiwanis of Pike Golf Tournament - Take a swing and help benefit children in the Pike County Community
THOMASTON – Take a swing and help benefit children in the Pike County Community on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Raintree Golf Course in Thomaston, GA from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prizes include:
1st Place Team - $500, 2nd Place Team - $250, Longest Drive - $250, and Closest to Pin - $250.
Sponsors are still needed!
A few examples of what Kiwanis does for Pike County:
• Backpack Program - sponsor the backpack program monthly that provides meals to kids over the weekend
• Support Local Scouts - donate to the Flint River Council to help fund the scouts
• Christmas Gift Program - provide gifts for certain families that the school system identifies as needing assistance for their kids
• Young Lives Teen Moms - give to this organization for support
• Recreation Department - contribute to their funding to help support kids in sports
• Mentoring - provide mentoring through the Pike County School System to kids who need a mentoring in their lives
Click here to find out how you can be a participant and/or a sponsor.
Submitted 10.3.25
4th Annual Capes & Crowns Event to Be Held on Saturday, October 4 from 3:45 to 8 p.m.
ZEBULON - Calling all superheroes, princesses, and storybook royalty! Join us for the 4th Annual Capes & Crowns on the square.
Enjoy meeting your favorite princesses and superheroes, music & dancing, and of course singing!!
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Submitted 10.2.25
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Daniel “Dan” Smith Bond
Mr. Daniel “Dan” Smith Bond, age 96, of Concord, passed away September 29, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 10.1.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – 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, September 30, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
for a regularly scheduled meeting. There was a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m
for anyone who wanted to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting was open to the public was broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page.
Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]
10.1.25
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Dorothy “Dotte” Traiko Remsnyder
Mrs. Dorothy “Dotte” Traiko Remsnyder, age 91, of Zebulon, passed away September 29, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 10.1.25
Condolences to the Family of Maya Leigh May
Maya Leigh May, age four months, of Zebulon, passed away September 28, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 9.30.25
Condolences to the Family of Ms. Beverly Ann Chambers
Ms. Beverly Ann Chambers, age 68, of Barnesville, passed away September 21, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 9.30.25
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Carter Dwight Russell
Mr. Carter Dwight Russell, age 76, of Griffin, passed away September 19, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 9.30.25
Condolences to the Family of Ms. Sandra Jean Fallin
Ms. Sandra Jean Fallin, age 73, of Thomaston, passed away September 19, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 9.30.25
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Kenneth Wayne Goins, Jr.
Mr. Kenneth Wayne Goins, Jr., age 44, of Barnesville, passed away September 23, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 9.30.25
Condolences to the Family of Laura Bright Caldwell
Laura Bright Caldwell, age 55, of Concord, passed away on September 22, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 9.30.25
Condolences to the Family of Mr. John Leroy Moyer
Mr. John Leroy Moyer, age 55, of Barnesville, passed away September 18, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 9.30.25
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Kenneth Lamoine Parker
Mr. Kenneth Lamoine Parker, age 58, of Thomaston, passed away on September 22, 2025.
For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Submitted 9.30.25
Administrator Arrested for DUI; Case on Court Calendar
CONCORD - On March 27, 2025 at 11:42 p.m. Amy Melissa Garner Smith, age 52 from Concord, was pulled over at Hwy 18 and Robert’s Quarters Road in Concord by a deputy from the Pike County Sheriff’s Office.
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Updated 9.16.25
PIKE COUNTY GRAND JURY, SEPTEMBER TERM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
THE HONORABLE RHONDA B. KREUZIGER, PRESIDING
ZEBULON - The September term of the Pike County Grand Jury was held before the Honorable Rhonda B. Kreuziger.
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Submitted 9.15.25
Development Authority Meeting - September 3, 2025
Pike Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room - 8 a.m.
ZEBULON - The Pike County Development Authority met on September 3, 2025 at 8 a.m. Present were Dee McLeRoy, John Barker, David Nix, Kel Brannon, Bryan Oglesby, Sonny Gwyn, BOC Chairman Briar Johnson, Zebulon Mayor Joe Walter, and Director Kyle Fletcher.
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[Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]
9.9.25
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – 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 10, 2025 at 9 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.
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Submitted 9.9.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Friday, August 29, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Courtroom 2, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on August 29, 2025 at 9 a.m. for a special called meeting. The special called meeting was attended by Commissioners James Jenkins, Ken Pullin, Tim Guy, Tim Daniel, and Chairman Briar Johnson, County Clerk Angela Blount, Attorney Manager Rob Morton, members of the public, and both county newspaper representatives.
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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!
8.29.25
BREAKING NEWS: Pike County Commission Sets County Millage Rate But Does Not Approve School Millage Rate
By Editor Becky Watts
ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in a regularly scheduled meeting in the main courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse. There was standing room only as citizens came to participate in the final public hearing to decide the county’s millage rate.
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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!
8.28.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Friday, August 29, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Courtroom 2, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
ZEBULON – The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9 a.m. in the Courthouse, Courtroom 2 which is located by walking upstairs through the big courtroom and taking a right in the hall when you reach it. The public is invited to attend this meeting, and Pike County Times will be there to FB Live the meeting for those who are working and cannot attend. This is a public meeting that anyone can attend.
1.
CALL TO ORDER ……… Chairman J. Briar Johnson
2.
INVOCATION ……… Silent Invocation
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ……… Chairman J. Briar Johnson
4.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - (O.C.G A. § 50-14-1 (e) (1))
5.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion of the receipt and transmittal of the Pike County Board of Education millage rates, and authorization for the Chairman to sign the related documents.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
7. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision.
[Note from the Editor: Look for an article which ties this meeting to regular meeting held on Tuesday night in a beautiful, completely packed OUT courtroom. I've done some research and had to wait to write on this until I had necessary information, and I could write about this is an impartial manner. The three FB Live videos are available on my Pike County Times FB page.]
Submitted 8.27.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – 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, August 26, 2025 – 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. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page.
The meeting include a discussion of many topics including a public hearing on the millage rate and adoption of the millage rate, a discussion on impact fees, a discussion on speed humps on Tanyard Road, and so much more. Click here for more.
Submitted 8.22.25
CWC Annual Charity Golf Tournament - October 20
Join us for the Christian Women's Center's 42nd Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at Sun City Peachtree Golf Club! Each year, this event brings together fun and friendly competition on the green, all for a great cause.
Take advantage of our early registration discount, and consider sponsorship opportunities that also showcase your organization. Last year's winning team had an impressive combined score of 56 —think your team can beat that? We invite you to participate! Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place, and don't miss our famous raffle featuring must-have items.
For more information and to register, please visit Annual Charity Golf Tournament – Christian Women's Center at: https://cwcga.org/annual-charity-golf-tournament/.
Submitted 8.22.25
2nd Annual Run 4 Vets 5K and 1K Kids Fun Run
CONCORD – On Saturday, 15 November 2025, the Pike County American Legion Post 197 will host a 5K Road Race and a 1K Kid Run Fundraiser to be held at the Fire Station, 32 Society Street, Concord, Georgia. The start of the 5K is 9:00 a.m. and the 1K is 10:00 a.m. Early registration fee is $35 for the 5K, and $15 for Kid’s (age 9 and under) 1K. The deadline for early registration is 31 October 2025. This ensures you get a T-shirt at the event. Late and day-of registration begins at 8:00 a.m., and is $40 for the 5K / $20 for the 1K; You will get your T-shirt several days after the event. Everyone who registers receives an event T-shirt. If you registered and cannot make the event, your T-shirt will be delivered to you. For the 5K there are male and female, 1st and 2nd place medals for overall, age groups, and Veteran categories. For the 1K, every kid is a winner and will be presented a prize. For a donation of $50, you can add a deceased Veterans name to the T-shirt. Deadline is 31 October 2025.
Refreshments will be available for runners, and there will be a supervised bounce house with slide to entertain the kids while the adults are racing; and up to after the Awards Ceremony which will be at 11:00 a.m. The 5K course is mainly on the Concord city and Hilltop streets, and is relatively flat. The Kid’s 1K (.6 miles) is several blocks within down town Concord. Mile markers will be posted on the 5K course. A Pike County Deputy Sheriff will lead the 5K and Kid’s 1K, and directional signs will be at every intersection along the route.
The fundraiser supports the Pike County American Legion Post 197 Veteran and Community programs.
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Submitted 8.22.25
Board of Education Millage Rate Hearing - Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Education met on Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 12 p.m. in the Pike County Schools Auditorium located at 7362 Hwy 19 South in Zebulon.
Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]
8.19.25
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – 9 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
ZEBULON - There are two meetings of the Pike County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The first begins at 9 a.m. The second meeting will be at 1 p.m. Read the agendas for both meetings by clicking here.
Submitted 8.9.25
Development Authority Meeting - August 6, 2025
Pike Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room - 8 a.m.
ZEBULON - The Pike County Development Authority met this morning in the Pike Chamber Meeting Room.
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8.6.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – 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 29, 2025 – 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. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes
Click here to see the items on the agenda.
Submitted 7.25.25
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – 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 on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 9 a.m. with a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. The public is invited to attend.
Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This has been updated to include the post agenda.]
Updated 7.18.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – 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 hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. 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.
This meeting includes four public hearings including three rezonings and the request for modification on the solar farm.
Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete including information presented to the commissioners about the solar farm.]
7.14.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South sides open at 5:45 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER ..... Chairman J. Briar Johnson
2. INVOCATION ..... Silent Invocation
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ..... Chairman J. Briar Johnson
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - (O.C.G A. § 50-14-1 (e) (1))
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion of the proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for Solar Farm.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
7. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision.
Submitted 7.11.25
BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Against Pike County for Sexual Discrimination and Retaliation Has Been Settled
By Editor Becky Watts
ZEBULON - A lawsuit has been settled in United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Pike County by former employee Kay Landers.
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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!
6.24.25
PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
MAY 22, 2025 - 4:00 P.M.
Conference Room in the County Commission Office at 331 Thomaston Street
ZEBULON - The second meeting of the Pike County Public Facilities Authority will be held on May 22, 205 at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room in the County Commission Office located at 331 Thomaston Street. The agenda, the minutes from the first meeting, and a link to the Development Agreement between the county and the authority is included on this page. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]
6.17.25
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – 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, June 11, 2025 – 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 6.9.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
for a special called meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete with questions that were asked and the answers that were given by Attorney Manager Morton on paper.]
6.6.25
BOARD OF ASSESSORS REGULAR MEETING
May 13, 2025 - 9:00 AM
ZEBULON - This meeting was attended by members Lyn Smith, Gary Hammock, Vice Chair Parrish Swift, and Tim Ingram as well as Attorney Manager Rob Morton, Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs, and Board Secretary Emily Morris.
Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]
6.5.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – 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 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
for a regularly scheduled meeting. There was a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]
5.27.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP
Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Workshop on Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Main Courtroom located at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend. The agenda is as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER .... Chairman Briar Johnson
2. INVOCATION .... Silent Invocation
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE .... Chairman Briar Johnson
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - (O.C.G A. 50-14-1 (e) (1))
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion of the FY 2025-2026 Budget.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision
Click here to read the original proposed budget.
Submitted 5.15.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Workshop on Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Main Courtroom located at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend. The agenda is as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER .... Chairman Briar Johnson
2. INVOCATION .... Silent Invocation
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE .... Chairman Briar Johnson
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - (O.C.G A. 50-14-1 (e) (1))
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approve/deny Second Reading of the FY 2025-2026 Budget.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
7. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision
Click here to read the original proposed budget.
Submitted 5.15.25
BREAKING NEWS: Planning and Zoning Board Requests Dedicated Zoning Attorney for Their Board
By Editor Becky Watts
ZEBULON - The Pike County Planning and Zoning Board met on Thursday, May 8, 2025 for their regular scheduled meeting. Those present included Vice Chair Brandy Loggins and members Chad Proctor, Ed Penland, and At Large member Kacie Edwards.
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5.12.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR CALLED MEETING
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 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, May 14, 2025 – 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 at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes.
The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more.
Submitted 5.9.25
A Discussion of Federal Funding for Public Libraries and How It Could Affect Pike County
By Editor Becky Watts
ZEBULON - Many things that are done in Washington D.C. can be done without directly affecting the lives of individuals in the State of Georgia or even right here in Pike County, but a discussion is being held about federal funding that comes to the State of Georgia to fund part of the expenses for our state library system. This has the possibility of affecting the J. Joel Edwards Public Library here in Zebulon.
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4.22.25
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4.8.25
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – 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, January 28, 2025 – 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. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page.
Click here for more.
Submitted 1.27.25
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – 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, January 8, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at
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. The public is invited to attend.
Click here for more.
Submitted 1.7.25
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.
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12.20.24
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
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.
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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
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
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
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.
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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!
8.20.24
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
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
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
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.
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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.
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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
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 Pike Pest Management
ZEBULON - NO WEEDS. NO BUGS. NO PROBLEMS. Pike Pest Management is owned and operated by Mark Andrade. Pike Pest keeps my little house in the woods free of roaches, scorpions, and centipedes.
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.
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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 getting chiropractic adjustments from Dr. Fink for more than twenty years.
Mid Georgia Chiropractic is now open on 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.
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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."
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Sellers & Parker Law Firm - Where Clients Become Family
GRIFFIN & ZEBULON - At Sellers & Parker LLC you are not just a client, you are family. Our firm believes that cases should be handled with dedication, compassion, and integrity–every case, for every client. Jody L. Sellers and Kevin P. Parker have a wealth of trial experience with proven results in an extensive array of legal matters ranging from business formation, estate planning, and probate to family law, juvenile law, personal injury, and workers’ compensation.
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Thank You to Family Health Clinic of Pike County
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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 678-778-3580 or by email at therfstricklandco@gmail.com. Click here for more.
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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.
Come in and try our lunch specials. Play some pool while you wait for your food!
They have a variety of events going on throughout the month from darts and poker.
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 for All Your Advertising Needs
MILNER - Let Promo Vision Advertising nurture your business with top-notch digital advertising, standout print media, custom graphic design, and zero-cost credit card processing. From custom designed logos to eye-catching stickers, we’ve got ALL your branding and marketing needs covered. Let’s make your business shine! Voted Best of Georgia 2024 for Marketing.
Our team of experts provides state-of-the-art digital advertising experiences that are tailored to meet each client's individual needs. Our company's mission is to help businesses reach their target audience at the right time and place, maximizing their ROI. With coverage of all of Middle Georgia and over 42,000 displays per week, your message will be seen by thousands. We are the best in graphic design and branding, delivering unparalleled results for our clients. Get in touch with us to take your advertising to the next level.
Click here to see what we have to offer and find answers to questions. Thanks for checking us out!
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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. Goldberg & 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.
Click here to see how Bryan can help you and your family.
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Express Sanitation Services Serves Pike and Spalding Counties
ZEBULON - Express Sanitation Services is a locally owned and operated residential trash company that serves Pike and Spalding Counties.
Click here to to read about their services and what the costs are for residential trash collection and with their frequently asked questions page.
If you are a CDL driver who is looking for a job, call Express Sanitation Services to ask if they are hiring.
The office for Express Sanitation Services, LLC is located at 26 Silver Lane in Zebulon, and the office phone number is 470-497-6276.
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Concord Cart Company Offers Carts, Parts, and Rentals
MILNER - Concord Cart Company was established in 2020 and is located at 136 Main Street in
Milner. They offer new carts, can service your cart, have parts, and rentals for your special occasion. They also offer pick up and delivery.
You can browse their website at https://www.concordcarts.com/ to see what they have to offer. Thanks for checking them out! Call them at 770-467-7023 if you have any questions.
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Georgia Roof Rescue for All Your Roof and Gutter Needs
ZEBULON - Call Georgia Roof Rescue for Residential & Commercial Roofing, Gutters, and Gutter Cleaning Service. Free Inspections. Free Estimates. And yes, we can help with your Insurance Claims. Now offering financing!
Servicing Metro Atlanta, Georgia Roof Rescue offers top-quality roofing services to customers in the surrounding areas. Trusted experts in roof repair and replacement.
At Georgia Roof Rescue, we are a dedicated team of roofing professionals serving Metro Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas with top-notch roof repair and replacement services. With our expertise, quality materials, and commitment to customer satisfaction, we strive to ensure that every project is completed efficiently and effectively. Trust us for all your roofing needs!
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Ram Lumber for All Your Garden, Farm, Hardware, and More Needs
ZEBULON - Pike Depot is your garden, hardware, feed, farm, boots, local beef and honey, gifts, mowers, repairs, your down-home, hardware, farm, and outdoor store! We are located at 6325 Highway 19 South in Zebulon.
Check out your local hardware store and some of the nicest people who will help you find what you need.
Call (770) 567-5580 with your questions or for store hours.
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Pasley, Nuce, and Mallory LLC Attorneys at Law for Your Law Needs
BARNESVILLE - Let our 80+ years of combined legal experience help you with your personal injury, disability, worker's compensation, probate, estate planning, real estate, family law, and criminal law case.
1000's of clients have been helped, and we have recovered $30+ million for our clients. We even have our case results online for you to read on our website. We have offices in Griffin, Thomaston, Barnesville, and McDonough.
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