ZEBULON - The final list of candidates for the District 3 Commission Race have been announed. Go down to the County Election Information section to read the list of candidates. Click here for more.
[NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: THIS POST WILL REMAIN AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE UNTIL AFTER THE ELECTION.]

If you need an absentee ballot by mail, you need to call or come by the Elections and Registration Office located beside the Sheriff's Office at 81 Jackson Street in Zebulon. (Look for the long white awning.) You can call them at (770) 567-2003.

There will be a forum for the 3rd District Commission Candidates on Thursday, October 24 at 7 p.m. at Farm Bureau. The public is invited to attend.

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Mr. Jerry Michael “Mike” Foster, age 59, of Thomaston, passed away October 18, 2019. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

CONCORD - The 45th Annual Concord Country Jubilee will be held in downtown Concord on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy a slower pace of life as well as a ton of arts and crafts, entertainment, and many different food vendors to choose from! Click here for more.

JUBILEE CHANGES!
Due to the approaching tropical storm on Saturday we have decided to allow options for vendor set up. It is understandable if you do not want to set up your booth on Saturday, however, staff will be here to greet you at 4PM today if you so choose to. (No matter which day you do set up make sure you secure your tent with anchors. **Keep in mind though if you are not set up by 8:15 on Saturday because of pedestrians you will not be able to bring your vehicle into the Jubilee area for set up until after the announcement is made closing out the day. On Sunday morning all vehicles must be removed from the area no later than 9AM.

The parade will be moved to Sunday at 2PM, line up will begin at 1:30. The Car Show will also be on Sunday at 10AM (awards will be given out at 11:30AM). Drivers you may stay as long as you like and participate in the parade at 2PM.

CONCORD - This Sunday, October 20, at 9:00 am the Pike County Christian Ministerial Association will provide a worship service at the Concord Jubilee. The community is invited. It will be in the Pavillion in front of the post office. Come join us for worship, have breakfast, and then enjoy the Jubilee.

CONCORD - The First Annual Red Clay 5K will be held at the Concord Jubilee in Concord, Georgia on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 8 a.m. The proceeds of the race will go to support the ministries of Red Clay Ministries, a non-profit Prison Ministry for Georgia jails and prisons. The Race is open to all ages. Registration fee is $25. Registration fee for Groups of 10 (or more) is $15. You will receive a T-Shirt on the day of the race and a gift bag from Red Clay Ministries. For more information, e-mail: redclay5k@gmail.com. Click here for more information and to register.

FROM GDOT - Crews working on utility lines in association with the Georgia DOT project to widen US 19/Georgia 3 in the Thomaston area will close a northbound lane of traffic from the Harp Road intersection to the Wynnbrook Drive intersection next week, from Monday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. each day. Orange and white barrels will be used to block entry to the closed lane, and motorists are urged to slow their speeds through the work zone and stay alert to the workers and their equipment.

For up-to-date information regarding work zones through the state of Georgia, download the free Georgia 511 app, available free on both iDevices and Android smart devices. Call Georgia 511 for immediate help from a service professional.

FROM GDOT - As part of the project to resurface 13 miles of Interstate 75 southbound in Henry, Butts and Spalding Counties, crews will fully close exit ramps from and to Interstate 75 southbound at two interchanges this coming Sunday night, Oct. 21, 2019 and Monday night, Oct. 22, 2019. The closures are necessary to allow workers to pave the ramps.

The schedule for the closures will be as follows:
• Sunday night, Oct. 21: the Bill Gardner Parkway interchange / exit 212 - the off-ramp from I-75 southbound to Bill Gardner Parkway will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to midnight, the on-ramp from Bill Gardner Parkway to I-75 southbound will be closed from midnight to 6:00 a.m.
•Monday night, Oct. 22: the Georgia 16/Griffin interchange / exit 205 - the off-ramp from I-75 southbound to Georgia 16 will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to midnight, the on-ramp from Georgia 16 to I-75 southbound will be closed from midnight to 6:00 a.m.

Message boards indicating the exit ramp closures will notify drivers in advance of the exits. Motorists are advised to utilize other nearby exits to leave or rejoin the interstate, either beforehand at the Georgia 155 interchange (exit 216) or afterward at the High Falls Road-CR 277 interchange (exit 198). For help with finding alternate routes, motorists can call Georgia 511 for free assistance.

For up-to-date information regarding work zones through the state of Georgia, download the free Georgia 511 app, available free on both iDevices and Android smart devices. Call Georgia 511 for immediate help from a service professional.

ZEBULON - There is a 30 day waiting period from the date of the September 16 award date. As soon as a press release is issued or someone will go on the record with this information--including the location and builder, Pike County Times will share it with the community. Click here to read the latest information that is available. [Note from the Editor: As of October 17, 2019, this information is still not available. As soon as the VA issues the press release, Pike County Times will notify Breaking News Subscribers, and then the article will be linked to my front page some time later that day. If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here.]

ZEBULON - There will be a forum for the 3rd District Commission Candidates on Thursday, October 24 at 7 p.m. at Farm Bureau. The public is invited to attend.

MOLENA - If you need some work done around your house from decks and porches to flooring and handmade cabinets, all Anthony Reagan at Reagan Remodeling. He has 40 years of experience that he can put to work for you! Click here to see examples of his work.

If you're looking for quality work, look no further than Reagan Remodeling. Anthony Reagan from Reagan Remodeling has 40 years of experience. And he's local! Give Anthony a call at 404-886-8508 for an appointment or estimate. Tell him that you saw his work on Pike County Times!

MEANSVILLE - The City of Meansville hosted the Meansville Music Festival on Saturday, September 28 from 12 to 6 p.m. Music, food, fun, and fellowship were the themes for the day! Click here to see pictures from this event.

Lisa Dawn Bragers, age 53, of Meansville, passed away October 17, 2019, at her residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

WASHINGTON DC - As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding public service of Representative Elijah E. Cummings, of Maryland, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions through October 18, 2019. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fourth.
DONALD J. TRUMP

ZEBULON - Pike County Times recieved a note from Jeff Kenerly, Chief Ranger Sr./District Safety Officer for the Georgia Forestry Commission/Clayton - Permits are back on this morning!

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

ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon is pleased to announce that work on the third phase of the Street Scape improvement program will begin on or about October 22, 2019, with an anticipated completion date of February, 2020. The project involves installing sidewalk, curb and gutter and storm drainage improvements on Concord Street (from Church Street to Franklin Street), Depot Street (from Barnesville Street to Jackson Street) and Jackson Street in front of Oak Village Apts., together with sidewalk improvements on Barnesville Street (from the United Bank Operations Center to Depot Street).

Work will begin on the Barnesville Street and Depot Street phases and conclude with the Concord Street Phase. During construction there may be intermittent lane closures, and these closures would occur during daylight hours. If anyone has any questions, please contact Zebulon City Hall at 770-567-8748.

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!

ZEBULON - 1. Pline, Caleb 20 year old white male from Fayette for Speeding.
2. Burden, Andre 36 year old black male for VOP city of Zebulon.
3. McClure, Amanda white female from Williamson for Theft by receiving stolen property and cancelled registration.
4. Trice, Kenneth 36 year old white male from Pike for Possession of Meth.

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

SJ Reeves Land Surveying is located at 11491 Highway 19 North in Zebulon. Call Steve J. Reeves RLS at 770-584-5203 or email him at sjreevessurveying@gmail.com and tell him that you saw his ad on Pike County Times!

BARNESVILLE - Looking for a Safe Alternative for October 31st? Barnesville Church of the Nazarene will host its annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. This will be an evening of fun for your entire family. Free hotdogs and chili will be served as long as they last! Barnesville Church of the Nazarene is located at 744 Veterans Parkway by the railroad tracks. www.barnesvillenazarene.com and on Facebook at Barnesville Church of the Nazarene.

Jackie K. Cooper's 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.

GRIFFIN - Pike County Times had some issues receiving press releases from the Griffin Police Department (PD) earlier this year. In the course of trying to work with the PD to obtain these press releases by email, the public information officer (PIO) for the PD made a derogatory comment about a member of the local news media complaining of being treated unfairly. Click here for more.

CONCORD - Pike County Deputies engaged in the pursuit of a stolen Ford Ranger truck last night at 2:54 a.m. on Highway 18. The vehicle had been reported stolen during an armed carjacking at the Wal-Mart in Lovejoy. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This article has been update.]

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MACON - Fall is about to be in full swing which means that cooler weather and the heating season are not that far away. The Better Business Bureau recommends that consumers consider having central heating systems, any wood heating appliances and components inspected before they are fired up for daily use in cooler weather. Click here for more.

WASHINGTON DC - Consistent with the direction of President Trump’s recent Executive Order on Strengthening and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that seniors will have access to more high-quality Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans in 2020. Most people with Medicare will have access to Medicare Advantage and Part D plans with four or more stars in 2020, and approximately 81 percent of Medicare Advantage enrollees with prescription drug coverage will be in plans with four and five stars in 2020, an increase from 69 percent in 2017. Click here for more.

Do you have questions about C and D programs? Click here for some answers.

And new plan finders are available by clicking here.

WASHINGTON DC - On October 7, the Trump Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a major enhancement of the information available to nursing home residents, families, and caregivers on the Agency’s Nursing Home Compare website. Later this month, CMS will – for the first time – display a consumer alert icon next to nursing homes that have been cited for incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Click here for more.

Mrs. Joy Renee Eskew Sands, age 61, of Concord, passed away October 9, 2019. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The pictured juveniles ran away from Teen Challenge located on Highway 19. They are believed to have left the Pike County area and their current whereabouts are unknown. Click here for more. Update 10.9.19: These three juveniles were located in Hoover, Alabama and are in custody.

As a kid, my answer to someone asking me “How do you like school?” was easy. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - It is Bring a Friend for Free this week at Racquethause South in Zebulon. You can find out more about Racquethause including their hours and current classes by checking out their Facebook page. If you would like to go, please contact me at 770-468-7583 and I can see about meeting you up there!

AUGUSTA - One act of kindness can change the world. It is with this in mind that three military spouses from different branches of service made the decision to go global and inspire 1 million acts of kindness by establishing the inaugural GivingTuesday Military edition. GivingTuesday, which is the Tuesday directly following Thanksgiving, was established in 2012 with one goal in mind, to make generosity go viral. This global day of giving is designed to inspire charitable giving to organizations that are changemakers in their communities, but also stimulate collaboration and volunteerism in communities. Click here for more.

GRIFFIN - Pike County Times has covered news for Griffin and Spalding County when time allowed over the past several years. This investigation began because the Griffin Police Department (PD) began issuing press releases only on Facebook and not to the press at the end of January of 2019. The policy has since changed, then changed back, and then changed again, but lately Griffin PD has begun issuing regular press releases to the press again. In the course of this discussion over whether something can be called a “press release” if it is not issued and sent to the press, Pike County Times decided to investigate whether there was a difference in how the local and Atlanta media were treated as well as seeing if any news media were singled out for special treatment. This is the first part of a series of articles. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Steve Hendrix, Chairman of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, describes the Chamber as the primary forum to bring together the community, businesses, and government in the county to promote economic prosperity. The Chamber conducts one major fundraising dinner each year to supplement membership dues. This year, the dinner will be held October 24th at Barnstormer’s Grill & Event Center in Williamson, GA and will include our regular raffle, a reverse raffle and live auction. Our goal this year is to raise $25,000. The Chamber is currently soliciting items for use at the event from its members. Your contribution to the event will help to ensure that the Pike Chamber can continue to provide quality events, programs, and services that are meaningful and beneficial to our members and the community. If you are able to assist us with this event or if you would like to become a member of the Chamber of Commerce, please contact Carol Perry at 770-584-5638 or info@pikecountygachamber.com.

LOVEJOY - Want to bid on some really nice items and help raise money for a local Royal Family Kids Camp? Here is your link! Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 24, 2019 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.]

The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Commission candidate Misty Meeks was the only other person at the meeting besides me. The following two items were on the agenda: a. Consider Resolution to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Pike County Tax Levy, and b. Consider authorization for the Chairman to sign the Resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Pike County Tax Levy. The meeting was attended by Commissioner James Jenkins and Tim Daniel, Chairman Briar Johnson, County Attorney/Interim County Manager Rob Morton, and County Clerk Angela Blount. Motion to approve both. Approved 3-0. Part of tax levy includes certain rollbacks from insurance. A letter will be going to the state explain this. Motion to adjourn 5:05 p.m.

ZEBULON - The J. Joel Edwards Public Library and Friends of the J. Joel Edwards Public Library hosted three screenings of the acclaimed movie, Murder in Coweta County, this past week. The movie is based on a book about a true story that happened in Meriwether and Coweta Counties in the 1940’s. Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash played the main characters in this movie under the direction of the movie’s director, Gary Nelson, and producer, Dick Atkins. Both Gary Nelson and Dick Atkins were present at the screenings on Saturday as well as Johnny Langley (born John William Turner) and his daughter Amy. Langley’s character in the movie was the baby. Click here for more.

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ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon will hold a United Bank Appreciation Day in the City of Zebulon Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019 in honor of United Bank's donation of playground equipment for the park. The public is invited to visit and eat grilled hotdogs at the park. The City of Zebulon Park located at 7818 Highway 19 S in Zebulon. (Across from Dairy Queen. Look for the sign.)

ZEBULON - Investigators are working on numerous entering autos that occurred last night in the Ashley Glen, Deer Lake, and Hidden Falls subdivisions. The Pike County Sheriff's Office reminds residents to please remove your valuables and lock your vehicles. If you saw any suspicious activity in the area of these neighborhoods last night you can report it to an investigator at 770-567-8431. Click here to view a video that shows the suspects in one of the neighborhoods. Video courtesy of Benjamin Czarny.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 – 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.

ZEBULON - Citizens and veterans been waiting for two years to hear the final details of the VA Clinic that is scheduled to be opened here in Pike County. Andy Bush, District Director in the Office of Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA-03), gave some new details to Pike County Times today along with information that has been released to the public already. Click here for more.

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MOLENA - Pike County Times called Molena Health and Rehab last week after finding out that it was closing from a comment on social media. The person who answered the phone advised that all residents were being relocated and the facility was closing. Later that day, after receiving an anonymous tip about the facility closing because of complaints, Pike County Times made some phone calls to the state and requested information about the closing through the Open Records Act. Click here for more.

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ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 27, 2019 – 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.

ZEBULON - On Saturday, August 3, 2019, The Pike County Christian Ministerial Association sponsored the Annual Prayer Walk for the Pike County School System at the 9th Grade Academy located on Highway 19 South. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - On 11 September 2019, the Pike County American Legion Family will be hosting the annual Pike County Patriot Day Observance Program at the south side of the Pike County Courthouse Square in Zebulon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend this event commencing at 12:00 p.m. Click here for more.

On Friday, 20 September 2019, the Pike County American Legion Family will host the National POW/MIA Recognition Day Observance Program for the community at the Meansville Memorial Park located in down town Meansville, Georgia across from the City Hall. The public is invited to attend this event commencing at 10:00 a.m. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The J. Joel Edwards Public Library Board of Trustees met on Thursday, August 8, 2019. There were a several missing members, but there was a quorum. In attendance were Secretary Anthony Vinson, Treasurer Curtis Ward, Patty Talley, Joy Walker, and Patsy Page along with Library Manager Rosemary Bunn, Flint River Regional Library System (FRRLS) Director Natalie Marshall. Rhonda Morgan and Becky Watts were also present. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for the position of County Manager. Pike County has 130 employees and an annual budget of $14.4 million. The population of Pike County is approximately 17,941. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on July 30, 2019 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.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 9:00 AM 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.

ZEBULON - After an hour long executive session that was added at the beginning of the commission meeting by request of the County Attorney in reference to something that was brought to his attention today, County Attorney Rob Morton asked that the Board of Commissioners entertain a motion to accept County Manager Bickley's resignation. It was accepted 4-0. Click here for more. This article has been updated.

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ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on June 25, 2019 – 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.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 – 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. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - Animal Control was on the agenda of the Pike County Commissioners today. County Manager Bobby Bickley presented a letter to commissioners concerning the possibility of a donation of not less than $225,000 that is to used to either construct or provide substantial renovations to the current animal control facility. This has been an ongoing discussion for many years with the county only providing what is mandated by the state at this time with vicious dogs. What will the next few years hold for Pike County? Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 28, 2019 – 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.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 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 on 5.1.19: Grady's ambulance contract was on this agenda, and commissioners chose not to act on Grady's options in the meeting. If Grady chooses to sever the contract, it had to be done today because there is a 60 day clause that says, "Either party may terminate this Agreement by notifying the other party in writing not less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term." I've already put in an open records request for this information, and my breaking news subscribers will know it first. Keep an eye out here though because I'll likely upload it tomorrow night.]

ZEBULON - Prayer Power of Georgia will sponsor the Pike County celebration of the annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Please join us for the service at noon on the Pike County Courthouse Square. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 10, 2019 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.

ZEBULON - Pike Primary celebrated Hero Day on Friday, February 8, 2019 to honor fallen police officer Chase Maddox who was a resident of Pike County and worked for Locust Grove Police Department. His son, Bradin, is a student at Pike Primary School, and the anniversary of Chase’s end of watch is February 9th. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 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.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 30, 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.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 – 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.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 31, 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.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 5:00 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.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 – 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.

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.

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

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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 - 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!

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

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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SJ Reeves Land Surveying is located at 11491 Highway 19 North in Zebulon. Call Steve J. Reeves RLS at 770-584-5203 or email him at sjreevessurveying@gmail.com and tell him that you saw his ad on Pike County Times!

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