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.]

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!

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.]

Ms. Brenda Jane Gilbert Burson, age 82, passed away December 2, 2024, at Brightmoor Nursing Home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

CONCORD - Come be a part of the Spirit of Christmas at the Lighting of Concord, Friday, December 6, 2024! Starting at 5:00 p.m. enjoy good food (pizza, BBQ, corndogs and more), fun-filled festivities including pony rides, train rides, shopping at Mercantile and the Christmas Bazaar. There will be musical entertainment beginning at 5:30, including the Pike County Elementary School Chorus and Soggy Broccoli Boys.

Santa will be arriving at 6:00 p.m. (by helicopter) Santa’s photographer on site! Visits with Santa are first come, first served. No appointment required!

Remember, Lighting of Concord, Friday, December 6, 2024! 5:00 p.m.

Photos are online at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/153ncdPb5h/ on the Pike County Times Facebook page.

On Saturday, 7 December 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zebulon City Hall on U.S. Route 19, Zebulon, the Pike County American Legion Post 197 will host the 2024 Pike County Memorial Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony. The 2024 inductees are Pike County Sheriff’s Office Walter E. Carter, Army Private Ernest C. Ross from WWI, Navy Chief Petty Officer Harvey L. Pike from WWII, and Army Sergeant Cebran E. Willis from WWII.

Highlights of the Program will be a POW/MIA tribute, brief history of the Memorial Hall of Heroes, biography readings of the four inductees and the unveiling of each inductee’s shadow box, and “Amazing Grace” and “Taps” in honor of the four inductees. Since the Ceremony is being held on the 83rd anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor and that one of the inductees, Harvey Pike was killed in action on-board the USS Arizona, the theme for this year’s program is “7 December 1941, a date which will live in infamy.” The Memorial Hall of Heroes Class of 2024 will join 41 previous inductees.

The Pike County community is invited to attend this ceremony in honor of these four heroes, and increase their knowledge of Pike County, law enforcement, and military history. A reception in the Pike County Memorial Hall of Heroes will follow the ceremony. Attendees will be able to view all 45 current and previous inductee shadow boxes. The Pike County Memorial Hall of Heroes is open to the public when the Zebulon City Hall is open. The public is encouraged to check out this amazing museum of Pike County history.

Photos are online at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EwVCTunNy/ on the Pike County Times Facebook page.

Mrs. Shelley Kaye Staden Aderhold, age 60, of Zebulon, passed away December 6, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Ms. Melissa Ann Gatlin Peugh, age 59, of Thomaston, passed away December 7, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - On the 7th of December 83 years ago, 2,403 service members and civilians were killed in a painful and unprovoked attack on our Armed Forces. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we remember these women and men, who gave their last full measure of devotion to our Nation. We honor the brave service members who — with the horrors of Pearl Harbor weighing on their hearts and the hopes of humanity resting on their shoulders — answered the call to defend freedom against the forces of fascism during World War II.

A resolution approved by Congress in 1994 designates December 7 of each year as “National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,” and directs that flags be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sundown.

Mrs. Verna Nell Garner Jones, 69, of Griffin, passed away on November 21, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Tax Assessors will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

The meeting will take place at the EMA /Storage Facility located at 132 Twin Oaks Road Williamson, GA 30292. The public is invited to attend.

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!

ZEBULON - PCREA, Pike County Retired Educators Association, held the 2nd meeting of the 2024-2025 school year on October 28th. Thirty-six people attended. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Join us on Thursday, December 12 at 11:00 AM for a free educational Estate Planning webinar titled "Wills & Living Trusts," where you will learn how to control who gets what, when, and how. During this online event, you will also learn how to avoid probate and the most common pitfalls associated with estate planning.

Here are three reasons why you should attend:
1. Everyone needs an estate plan. Attend the webinar and leave with a much better understanding of Georgia estate planning and a clearer picture of the estate planning strategy YOU need!
2. Learn how to avoid court-administered guardianship or conservatorship and ensure your family members or trusted friends have the legal rights to fulfill your wishes.
3. Discover what can and cannot be included in an estate plan and get answers to the questions you have about how to leave a legacy for those you care most about.

You can watch online using your mobile device or computer. Limited spots are available. Click below to sign up. Can't join live? No worries! We'll send you a replay to watch at your convenience. Click here for more.

Mrs. Shirley Ann Hatchett Ison, age 85, of Griffin, passed away December 2, 2024, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Doris Jean Boyt Hamilton, age 91, of Barnesville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

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.

Mr. John Thomas Carroll, Sr., age 92, of Eatonton, passed away November 30, 2024, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Alice “Gabby” Jane Williams Miller, age 88, of Hollonville, passed away November 29, 2024, at Pike Manor in Zebulon. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Thanksgiving is a time to look back over our year and give thanks. There are many things that we can be thankful for today.

Friends. Family. Pets. A roof over our heads. Food to eat. A day off from work. (Special thanks to those who are working to keep us safe on Thanksgiving!) And the year may not have been a perfect one or even a good one in some ways, but there is always something to be thankful for.

If you are reading this, you are a blessing to Pike County Times. Thank you for reading and supporting hometown news.

ZEBULON - The Tax Assessor’s meeting scheduled for Tuesday December 3, 2024, has been canceled.

FRANKLIN – The Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC) is reminding Medicare beneficiaries that the Medicare Open Enrollment period is now open, offering them the opportunity to review and make changes to their healthcare coverage for 2025. Open Enrollment began on Oct. 15, and will end on Dec. 7, therefore beneficiaries are encouraged to act soon to ensure their plan meets their needs. Click here for more.

Mr. Ricky Knight Power, age 61, of Thomaston, passed away on November 17, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Ms. Janet Diane Tyler Hibbs, age 78, of Griffin, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. 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 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.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024 has been canceled due to lack of quorum. The next regular scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Senior Center is growing and going great places! Pike County Times visited today to get a snapshot of the day and see the changes that have been made of late. There were many people at the Senior Center today. It is a gathering place for adults who are 60 years of age and older. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike County Times was contacted about two wrecks that occurred last week. The first occurred at Hwy 109 East and Hwy 19 South in Meansville and the other occurred at Reidsboro Road near Midway Road in Williamson. Click here for more.

Mrs. Ann Reeves Lawrence, age 68 years and 10 months, of Zebulon, went to meet the Lord and Josh from her home on November 15, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Jefflyn Cecil Jones Williams-Massengale, age 90, passed away November 16, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Berry, age 64, of Zebulon, passed away November 12, 2024, at Piedmont-Henry Hospital. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Charles Cecil Williams, Sr., age 77, of Barnesville, passed away November 9, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Robert L. Peugh, age 73, of Griffin passed away on November 7th, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

GRIFFIN - On November 13, 2024 Griffin Fire, Police, and Wellstar EMS were called to Spalding and Little Streets in reference to a tragic accident. Two Griffin Linemen who were actively working on a power project were injured as a result of an equipment failure. Sadly one of the linemen succumbed to his injuries on scene. The workers names are not being released at this time pending notification of family. At this time the street in the area of the incident is closed to through traffic. Please keep the Griffin Linemen and their families in your prayers at this time. Those currently without power will remain without power until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.

The City of Griffin has identified the linemen involved in this incident since the original press release went out.

It is with a very heavy heart that we inform our community of the tragic passing of our beloved lineman, Eric Weems. Eric sustained a catastrophic injury this morning while working on a project on Spalding Street. Trent Granger, another lineman, is in critical but stable condition at this time. We ask that our community allow the family, friends, and colleagues to mourn the loss and pray for healing for two of our own. We will continue to provide updates on Trent as we receive them. Together, we grieve.

ZEBULON - It's been an exciting ride from a county commission blog to a full blown newspaper that is an LLC! Thank you to every single person who has offered encouragement, supported what I do through donations, advertisements, and breaking news subscriptions, offered suggestions and sent breaking news my way, and everyone who has prayed over me and Pike County Times as I covered news that isn't always a joy to cover.

This labor of love is truly a community effort, and I am thankful in so many ways for all of you--especially those who challenge me to be absolutely certain that what is write is the who, what, when, and why of what is happening so I do not become like our disregarded national media.

Thank you for 18 great years! Here's to many more!

Mr. Julius Edward “Ed” Howell III, age 66, of Gay, GA, passed away November 10, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON AND MOLENA - On Friday, November 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., The J. Joel Edwards Public Library presents "On the Trail of Bigfoot in Georgia with a presentation and question and answer session with Georgia Researchers" Jessica Jones - "The Cryptid Huntress" field researcher and YouTube Host, Dr. John Stamey - author, researcher, and guest on the History Channel's "The UnXplained" series with William Shatner and also the host of numerous Bigfoot and UFO conferences, and Matthew Delph - "Monster Hunter," field researcher, and podcast host. The event is free and open to the public.

On Saturday, 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the annual Molena Big Foot Fest will be held in downtown Molena. The 5k race begins at 9 a.m. in front of Molena City Hall. The 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 10 a.m. in front of Molena City Hall. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the J. Joel Edwards Public Library. More info and sign up here: Click here for more. Food. Vendors. Local shops. Discussions and all things Bigfoot!

CONCORD - According to a vehicle crash report obtained from the Georgia State Patrol, a school bus was traveling north on Concord Road, attempted to make a left turn into a private drive, and struck a tree with the left side of the bus. Click here for more.

COLUMBUS - The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) is partnering with Batson-Cook Company, Freeman & Associates and MetroPower to host construction students from high schools in 15 local counties for the West Georgia Skills Challenge. The event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at The Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center (801 Front Avenue). Click here for more.

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.

Mrs. Myrna Lucretia Wiggins Peacock, age 84, of Peachtree City, passed away November 3, 2024, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Patricia Faye Jimmerson Ballard Bunn, age 88, of Griffin, passed away November 4, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Retired Educators Association met with Lynn Cunningham from the Pike Historical Society last week and presented their 2023-2024 scrapbook for the archives. This tells about their activities for the past year and has newspaper articles, pictures, and activities that they have been involved in. Click here for more.

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!

ZEBULON - On Monday, 11 November 2024, the Pike County American Legion Post 197 will be sponsoring the annual Pike County Veterans Day Observance Program at the south side of the Pike County Courthouse Square in Zebulon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend this special event commencing at 11:00 a.m. The Veterans Day Program recognizes and honors America’s military Veterans, extends our Nation’s appreciation, and pays tribute to all deceased Veterans.

The theme for this year’s program is “What Veteran’s Day Means To Me” from guest speaker Marissa Fry representing Pike County Schools Veterans Day Ensemble playing our National Anthem, Armed Forces Medley, and Stars and Stripes Forever; Legion Family Color Guard posting of the colors and the Memorial Wreath; and honoring our deceased Veterans with a moment of silence and the playing of “Taps.” During the Program, the Pike County Veteran of the Year will be announce and presented with an award. Please join the community as we say “Thank you” and show our appreciation to current active duty military, and Veterans past and present, for defending the freedoms that we enjoy today.

Seating is limited, so the public is encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. Inclement location is planned for the American Legion Post 197 facility located at 645 Meansville Street, Zebulon.

Mr. Kenneth Lanier Ison, age 87, of Zebulon, passed away November 4, 2024, at Warm Springs Nursing Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Please be advised that Pike County Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day.

Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Ms. Bonnie Gale Mayfield, age 64, of Stockbridge, passed away October 31, 2024. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

CONCORD - Here is the story of a little feral goat who found his happy ending after living large for many months down at the bridge at the end of Concord Road. Many tried to capture him but were unsuccessful. Click here for more.

Pike Plaza held its annual Trunk or Treat tonight. It was a ton of fun! Click here to view the pictures on my Facebook page.

ZEBULON -  Former President Donald Trump, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, and U.S. Representative District 3 Candidate Brian Jack traveled to Zebulon, Georgia on Wednesday, October 23, for the "Believers and Ballots Faith Town Hall" held at Christ Chapel. Thousands showed up for the event as local, state, and federal agencies worked together to keep participants safe. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This includes a link to my pictures.]

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.

If you are interested in becoming a breaking news subscriber, click here for all of the details that you need to know. An annual donation of $25 or more will get an email or text message sent to you with breaking news as it happens. There is a link in purple at the bottom of each page on www.PikeCountyTimes.com that enables donations through PayPal. Donations can also be sent through the mail to Pike County Times, PO Box 843, Zebulon GA 30295, delivered in person, or you can call me with a credit card and I can email or mail a receipt to you.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.]

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.

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.

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.]

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.]

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.]

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

ZEBULON - On July 16, 2024, The Board of Elections and Elections Supervisor David Neyheart certified that Jamal Willis has met the required number of signatures to have his name placed on the November ballot for Sheriff of Pike County. He will be running as an Independent candidate against Republican incumbent Jimmy Thomas.

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.

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!

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.]

ZEBULON - Jamal Willis has turned in signatures in order to run as an Independent Candidate in the November election. 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!

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.]

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.

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.]

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.

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.

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!

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!

ZEBULON - Here are the updates as they come in from the May 21, 2024 election. There will be a runoff in the District 3 County Commission Race between Incumbent Jason Proctor and Challenger Ken Pullin. June 10-14 for early voting. Election Day is June 18, 2024. Click here for more.

We had 817 voters cast ballots during Early Voting and have received 86 mail-in ballots for a total of 903 voters. This works out to be a 5.7% turn out. Thank you to David Neyhart, Pike County Elections Supervisor, for this information on the election.

There are two races that will be decided in this Republican Runoff: 1) District 3 County Commission race between Incumbent Jason Proctor and Challenger Ken Pullin (only District 3 residents can vote in this race) and 2) the District 3 US House race between Mike Dugan and Brian Jack to follow Rep. Drew Ferguson who is not running again (this is county-wide).

Click here to go to the County Commissioner District 3 - Republican Ballot ONLY page:
pikecountytimes.com/secondary/candidateinfodistrict3commissioner2024.html.

Click here to go to the United States Representative District 3 - Republican Ballot ONLY page:
pikecountytimes.com/secondary/candidateinfodistrict3usrepresentative2024.html.

If you voted Republican in the May 21st race, you may also vote in this Runoff.

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!

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.

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.

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.]

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.

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!

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!

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.]

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.]

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 - 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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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.

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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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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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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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ZEBULON - There is a poolroom in the Pike County area that is suitable for all ages. Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

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, pool merchandise.

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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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.

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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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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!

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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.

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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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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.

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