ZEBULON - There are no contested local races in Pike County. However, there are several hotly contested races that will determine our leadership on a state and federal level. Pike County Times has begun compiling information for voters in order for readers to make an educated decision before voting in the May and November elections. Candidates are encouraged to send a 500 WORD OR LESS press release that tells who they are, why they are running, contact or website information, and any other pertinent information to editor@pikecountytimes.com. I am uploading candidate information as I receive it and will continue to upload throughout the political season. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: Commissioner of Insurance and Secretary of State have been added and District 3 Representative has been updated.]

ZEBULON - THIS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTERVIEWING AN APPLICANT FOR THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION. EXECUTIVE SESSION ONLY. There will be a call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the agenda, but the only item on the agenda is item 6a. which reads as follows: County Manager requests Executive Session for discussion or deliberation on the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a county officer or employee as provided in O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(6) germane to an interview for the Planning and Development Director position. [Note from the Editor: This does have a note at the bottom of the page that says, "Agenda is subject to revision," but I don't expect this meeting to be revised. It is a requirement for this meeting to be advertised because three or more commissioners will be present. I'll publish the post agenda when this meeting is finished and those notes are finalized.]

ZEBULON - The following items are on the agenda: Approval of minutes from the May meeting, Treasurer Report and Director’s Report from Kevin Teate, Sports/Programs Report, Approve/Deny agreement between Root Design Studio, LLC and Pike County Parks & Recreation Authority for the Pike County Recreation Complex Master Plan, Approve/Deny FY 2017/18 budget adjustment for purchase of John Deere TX Turf Gator in the amount of $7920.76, Approve/Deny Pike County Board of Commissioners to provide all payroll services for PCPRA full-time staff, Pride of Pike Report, FY 2018/19 Budget, Personnel Report, and Other Business. The public is welcome to attend.

MEANSVILLE - The Pike County American Legion Family 197 and the Boy Scouts of American Troop 37 will co-host a Flag Day Observance and Flag Retirement Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 14 June 2018 at the Danielly Park Pavilion next to Life Springs Church on GA 109 in the Meansville area. This Program is intended to educate the public on our Flag and National Anthem, a flag folding ceremony, and flag etiquette and protocol.

Learn the words of our National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and America the Beautiful. All this helps promote Americanism and Patriotism within our community. During the program, old and worn out flags will be respectfully retired and disposed of in a dignified manner. Bring your old, tattered and frayed flags for their honorable retirement. A hot dog meal will be available after the ceremony.

ZEBULON - Friends of the J. Joel Edwards Public Library will hold a Book Sale Saturday, June 16 from 10am-3pm at the Library. Children's books, Mysteries, Westerns, Non-Fiction, Cook Books, Adult Fiction--something for everyone.

Prices from .25 to 1.00. Proceeds to benefit Library programs.

Mr. William T. Elmore, age 78, passed away June 13, 2017, at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 – 5:30 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. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete. It includes a series of emailed questions pertaining to the budget that I asked to the County Manager prior to the meeting.]

Mr. Samuel "Sam" Alexander Murray Jr., age 44, of Griffin passed away June 12, 2018, at his residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 9:00 a.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. Click here for more.

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ATLANTA - The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is encouraging all drivers to start complying with the state’s Hands-Free Georgia Act before it takes effect on July 1, 2018. The new law prohibits drivers from having a phone or stand-alone electronic device in their hand or touching any part of their body while operating a motor vehicle on the road. As long as drivers do not have a phone in their hand or supported by any part of their body, they can make and receive phone calls through the speakerphone feature, earpiece, and wireless headset or if their phone is connected to an electronic watch or their vehicle’s stereo. Click here for more.

Jackie's 2 Minute Entertainment Rundown for this week can be found by clicking here. Jackie also has many movie reviews on his website at www.jackiekcooper.com along with reviews of the latest books, DVDs, television shows and columns on life and living in the South.

ZEBULON - According to Major David Neal of the Pike County Sheriff's Office, around 5:40 a.m. this morning, a pick up truck that was traveling northbound on Hwy 19 ran into the back of a trash truck that was also traveling northbound on Hwy 19. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This article was updated 6.9.18 with submitted video footage of the air ambulance.]

Jackie's 2 Minute Entertainment Rundown for this week can be found by clicking here. Jackie also has many movie reviews on his website at www.jackiekcooper.com along with reviews of the latest books, DVDs, television shows and columns on life and living in the South.

CONCORD - On Saturday, May 26, 2018, a group from the Atlanta Chinese Community came to Concord to show their respects to 1st Lt. Robert Eugene Oxford with a spray of flowers and two ribbons illustrated by Qinghe, a famous artist in Atlanta. Click here for more.

Mrs. Ruby Ann Ballard Castles, age 81, of Williamson, passed away June 6, 2018, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

WILLIAMSON - According to Major David Neal of the Pike County Sheriff's Office, Hunter Parrish, 23 years of age of Beville Rd in Griffin, was traveling toward Spalding on Hwy. 362 yesterday evening when he lost control of his vehicle, struck a telephone pole, and his vehicle overturned. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Darby Cochran has had one dream for as long as the people around her can remember: to walk across her high school graduation stage. This walk is important to many, but it’s special to Darby because she gets around on a day to day basis using a power wheelchair. She was born with Cerebral Palsy which affects her body movements, coordination and muscle tone. Click here for more.

Ms. Marie Louise Schmidt Wido, age 92, of Williamson, passed away June 3, 2018. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

WASHINGTON D.C. – By Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) and U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-GA) Addressing the nation’s infrastructure needs has been at the forefront of major policy discussions in Washington ever since the 2016 presidential campaign. Click here for more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) applauds Majority Leader McConnell for changing the U.S. Senate calendar in order to make progress on key items: “Senate Republicans have accomplished a great deal this year, but more needs to be done. That’s why it is encouraging that Leader McConnell took our concerns into consideration. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike Outreach Transportation Ministry is a local ministry that this need of drivers. Steve Hicks put out a notice through Facebook that was picked up by local media and is also online as a Letter to the Editor on Pike County Times. He said, "No CDL is required. No medical degree necessary. If you can drive one day a week or one day every two weeks you will do." However, the most important thing that is needed for this ministry is faithfulness because "a dialysis patient can't wait." He said that the van has a chair lift and instruction will be provided to the driver. "Dedicated drivers are needed," he said. "Jesus will have your paycheck when you get home." For more information, call Ann at 678-642-9800 and leave message with your phone number.

ATLANTA – Today Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp certified the results of the May 22, 2018 General Primary and Nonpartisan Election. Secretary Kemp affirms that all 159 counties have provided the total votes cast to the state and that the returns are a true and correct tabulation. Official results of the local, state, and federal races are available on the Secretary of State’s election night reporting website. Final turnout numbers will be available next week once credit for voting has been applied.

Certification starts the clock for recount requests. There is no automatic recount in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 21-2-495, a recount can be requested by the second-place candidate if the difference in votes between the winning candidate and second-place candidate is not more than one percent of the total votes cast in the race. The second-place candidate has two business days following certification of the results to request the recount.

Mr. William Joseph “Bill” Fay II, age 33, of Senoia, passed away June 1, 2018, at Piedmont-Newnan Hospital. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Rilla Joyce Reynolds Worshum, age 79, of Concord, passed away June 1, 2018, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

BARNESVILLE - From US Senator David Perdue: One of my field representatives, Chris Perkins, is hosting office hours in your area to help you with a variety of issues from veterans affairs, to obtaining visas and passports, filing Social Security claims, and navigating federal agencies. Please stop by if you are having any issues with a federal agency or want to discuss items before the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, June 6 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Barnesville City Hall, Mayor's Office, located at 109 Forsyth Street in Barnesville, GA 30204. Appointments are not necessary, and everyone will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope to see you, and if you have any questions, call our office at (404) 865-0087.

MEANSVILLE - The Pike County American Legion Post 197 thanks all those who sponsored, supported, volunteered, and participated in the 5 May 2018 Meansville 5K/10K Run/Walk Benefit for Veterans. The City of Meansville was a gracious host and we had beautiful weather. Click here for more.

Mr. John William “Bill” Edwards, Sr., age 87, of Griffin, passed away May 30, 2018. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Jackie's 2 Minute Entertainment Rundown for this week can be found by clicking here. Jackie also has many movie reviews on his website at www.jackiekcooper.com along with reviews of the latest books, DVDs, television shows and columns on life and living in the South.

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Mrs. Imogene Stephens McNeely, age 90, of Riverdale, passed away May 27, 2018. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Memorial Day is a day of reflection on those who have given their lives so that we can live free here in the United States of America. It is also a day where people around the world reflect on the lives that were given for their freedom--and many of those lives were American. Here in America, serving in the military is part of what we do. Going to other countries and helping them to stay free is simply part of what we do. But to those who have been the recipient of this gift of freedom, it is not a gift that has been taken lightly.

As I stood at the grave of a World War II Bombardier in Concord, Georgia on Saturday with a group of first generation Chinese who drove a significant distance to show respect to a man that they didn't know but who died flying the Hump to save their country when it was under attack from the Japanese, it occurred to me that we as Americans as a whole don't appreciate our freedom as much as we should. We've had it for as long as we can remember and often, we don't study history as in depth as we should to know why our freedom is so precious. And, as I was told by a first generation Chinese American this weekend, helping protect freedom around the world is just something that America does so it may not mean as much to some of us as it does to them. But those who have been the recipient of the blood of our patriots who fought for freedom in other parts of the world know the sacrifice that has been paid and they truly appreciate the sacrifice paid for the lives of their relatives and for their freedom.

I encourage you to reach out to those who have lost loved ones in past wars today. They need to hear our acknowledgement of their sacrifice as much as we need to say it. Freedom is a way of life here in America that never needs to be taken for granted because freedom has NEVER been free.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Click here to learn more about the poppy and its history.

ZEBULON - This coming Monday, May 28, 2018, Memorial Day, the Legion Family will host the Pike County Memorial Day Observance Program at the south side of the Pike County Courthouse Square in Zebulon, Georgia. You all are invited and highly encouraged to attend this event commencing at 10:00 a.m. This will be an extra-ordinary event for Americans including Veterans and our youth. Click here and scroll down toward the bottom of the page for more information.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 29, 2018 at 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. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on May 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. The public was invited to attend this meeting. Discussion began with creating a separate department in line 77 labeled Economic Development. Click here for more. This meeting is complete.

ZEBULON - The J. Joel Edwards Public Library is gearing up for another fun-filled summer reading program, following the national theme Libraries Rock. To that end, programs are offered to accommodate all ages, from toddlers to adults throughout June and July. Click here for more.

Mrs. Caroline Marcella Clements Sauls, age 87, of Milner, passed away May 23, 2018, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Willene Cato Long, age 88, of Molena, passed away May 22, 2018. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Memorial Day is a time to pause, honor, and remember those who paid the ultimate price to protect America and defend freedom around the world. In Georgia, we have a proud history of supporting our military and their families. Click here for more.

WILLIAMSON - The 2018 Pike County Baccalaureate Service was held at 5 p.m. (graduates should be present by 4:30 p.m.) on Sunday, May 20 at Oak Hill Baptist Church located at 100 Lakeside Drive in Williamson. The message was given by Pastor Josh Gilliam from Second Baptist Church and Special Music was presented by the Oak Hill Praise Team. Contact Ben Maxedon from Prayer Power at prayerpower4u@bellsouth.net to order a disc of over 100 pictures from the event. A few examples are on this page as well. Watermarked photos are available on my Facebook account as well. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - There were no contested local races in Pike County. However, there were several hotly contested races that will determine our leadership on a state and federal level. The City of Zebulon also voted on whether or not to allow the "sales by the drink of distilled spirits by retailers, including sales by the drink of distilled spirits on Sundays between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and midnight." Pike County Times is reporting from the Pike County Courthouse tonight both online and by radio for WTGA Fun 101.1 Thomaston radio. Click here for results that were updated the final time after midnight.

ZEBULON - This was a three vehicle accident involving five people around 4:33 p.m. today. According to the Pike County Fire Department, an SUV carrying a lawnmower on a trailer was hit head-on by another vehicle on Hwy 19 just south of Smoot's. Click here for more. There is also information on how you can receive breaking news alerts like this one.

ZEBULON - Prayer Power of Georgia will sponsor the 18th Pike County celebration of the annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Please join us for the service at noon on the Pike County Courthouse Square. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The boys and girls tennis teams celebrated a region championships on April 10th. The Pirates traveled to John Drew Tennis Center in Macon for the Region 4-AAA tournament. The Pirates finished the regular season 11-2 and undefeated in region play with the Lady Pirates at 12-2 and also undefeated in region play. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Students from Pike County Middle School embarked on a historic trip to visit several iconic places that defined the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. The students left the school in early hours to make the four hour trip to their first stop—Selma. Click here for more.

MOLENA – On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested by the Pike County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting. Click here for more.

WILLIAMSON - Pike County Fire Department personnel responded to an emergency call about a fire at 399 Overlook Trail in Williamson on the evening of Saturday, April 7, 2018. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: The cause of this fire was ruled to be accidental.]

ZEBULON - Pike County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a Deputy involved shooting on Roberts Quarters Road. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on March 27, 2018 – 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. Click here for more. This meeting is complete.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. There was 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. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

THOMASTON - Billy D’s Community Fitness, Inc. has opened the studio at 106 N. Green Street in Thomaston. A variety of classes are offered for all ages! Click here for more.

ZEBULON - On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, some of the members Hope 4 Tomorrow Optimist Club were able to witness Mayor Bobby Blalock sign in an affect that the City of Zebulon recognized every first Thursday in February as Optimist Day. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike County Times has followed the May 23, 2017 complaint of inappropriate contact between Brian Crow, who is no longer a teacher in the Pike County School System, and a female student since the story became public in May. Crow has since resigned from the Pike County School System, the case was presented to the Grand Jury and No Billed due to a lack of cooperation from the alleged victim in this case according to the District Attorney, and the case has gone before the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) to determine whether there would be sanctions against Crow's teaching certification. The PSC met this month and made a decision on this case. Click here for more.

MEANSVILLE - Pike County has been notified by contractor CW Matthews that Williams Mill Road Bridge will be closed beginning January 29, 2018 for bridge replacement. UPDATED: This project is projected to take about six months.

On Saturday, 11 November 2017, the Pike County American Legion Family will be hosting the Pike County Veterans Day Program on the south side of the Pike County Courthouse Square in Zebulon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend this event commencing at 11:00 a.m. Click here for more.

JAPAN - A contract was issued for bid out of the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka, Site Singapore (FLCYS) for Archeological Survey and Remains Recovery Work in Northeast India late last year that was awarded in May of 2017. The solicitation was specifically to follow up on recovery of remains of WWII service members from sites in Northeast India. [Note from the Editor: This article came about because I have been covering the recovery of 1st Lt. Robert Eugene Oxford from the WWII crash site for "Hot as Hell" in India for the past 10 years.] Click here for more.

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.

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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!

ZEBULON - Prayer Power of Georgia, Inc. is a faith based 501(c)3 private foundation dedicated to developing and maturing the spiritual lives of those in our community, as we aspire to fulfill the Great Commission. Through educational materials, instructional programs, and community leadership in discipleship, Prayer Power of Georgia shall demonstrate and promote a richer more fulfilling spiritual and prayer life in our community. Prayer Power sponsors the annual National Day of Prayer and Pike County Baccalaureate Graduation event each year as well as awarding the Saints in Light and Faith Awards each year. Click here to find out more about Prayer Power of Georgia, Inc. and get signed up to receive daily devotionals.

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!

CONCORD - Pike Countryside Sanitation, the oldest and largest sanitation service in Pike County, is available for all of your recycling and sanitation needs. Pike Countryside Sanitation. It specializes in 20, 30, and 40 yard industrial roll-off containers and has 2, 4, 6, and 8 yard front load containers too. Pike Countryside Sanitation provides curb and home pick up in Pike, Meriweither, and Spalding Counties. Call 770-884-0088 and tell them that Pike County Times sent you!

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WILLIAMSON - Full Blown Firearms is a faith-based Christian company that is family owned, family oriented and kid friendly. They offer classes and a range where you can shoot for a reasonable price. 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. Tell him that you read about Full Blown Firearms on Pike County Times.com!

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