PIKE COUNTY - Pike County Deputies worked two separate vehicle accidents today that both involved a structure. Click here for more.

LAGRANGE - The Pike County Health Department now has seasonal flu vaccine available by appointment only. Vaccine is available for anyone over the age of 6 months. The cost of the vaccine is $25.00 but most major insurances are accepted and discounts may be available for uninsured. Click here for more.

PEACHTREE CITY - On October 2, 2021, Advo-Kids CASA will host the Third Annual Cruisin’ for Kids, a charity motorcycle ride. The ride will begin and end at Big Daddy’s Oyster Bar and Grill in Peachtree City with the route covering three neighboring counties. Auctions, raffles, music, and food/drink will be available for all to enjoy. Click here for more.

The class will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost is $100 per student plus ammo.

Please tell Brad and Lisa that you read about it on Pike County Times!

McDONOUGH - Georgia DOT district maintenance crews will mill and inlay asphalt at various intersections on Georgia 3 in Spalding and Henry Counties in daytime shifts starting Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. The work will switch to overnight shifts the following week, starting Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. The locations are on a stretch of Georgia 3 from Georgia 7/Georgia 155 in Spalding County to Georgia 81 in Henry County.

Weather pending, the teams will be active each day during the week of Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. When they move to evening shifts on Oct. 4, they'll be working each evening from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and will continue through mid-October, 2021.

Lane closures may be installed around the workers and their equipment for their safety and the efficiency. Signage will be posted ahead of the intersections under construction. Drivers are urged to moderate their speeds and be cautious moving through the work zone, following instructions from signal flaggers if present.

Mr. Steven Earl “Steve” Williams, age 75, of Pike County, passed away September 21, 2021. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Coty Jordan Bailey Oxford, age 34, of Williamson, passed away September 22, 2021, at Kennestone Hospital in Kennesaw. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

MOLENA - There was a wreck at Hwy 74 and Hwy 109/18 last night around 7:38 p.m. last night. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - James Fowler is a Pike County resident who has had the privilege of bringing history to life over the years as he reenacts the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He has reenacted many a speech before students, history buffs, and the public at large. On Tuesday, September 21 at 7 p.m Georgia Public Television will air the documentary “A President In Our Midst," which is based on the book “A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia” by Kaye Minchew. Click here for more.

Mr. Harold Douglas "Shorty" Camp, age 79, of Molena, passed away September 20, 2021, at Cancer Treatment Center of America in Newnan. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Daniel Wicks, age 75, of Griffin, passed away September 20, 2021, at Brightmoor Hospice. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Neal Skinner, age 69, of Griffin, passed away September 19, 2021, at Spalding Regional Hospital. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

CONCORD - The 18th annual photography festival, SlowExposures will be held September 16 -19th in Pike County, Georgia. Pike County is located only one hour south of Atlanta, but a slower pace can still be found there. The show’s theme this year is “2021: We’re Back!” Click here for more.

Ms. Gladys Annette Lynch, age 79, of Pike County, passed away September 17, 2021, at Brightmoor Nursing Center in Griffin. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

C. Joan Smallwood, age 78, of Griffin, passed away September 16, 2021, at West Georgia Hospice. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Pike County Times recently wrote on monoclonal antibody infusion that is being given to COVID-19 patients as a way to help people heal and keep them out of local hospitals. The State of Georgia managed to set up over 100 treatment sites before the federal government decided that it was time to regulate the number of infusions that are being given to each state across the nation. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This article was updated with a reply from Regeneron about whether or not there is a shortage at the facility.]

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.

Lisa Jenean Anthony Kohan, age 51, of Zebulon, passed away on September 12, 2021, at Navicent Health in Macon. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Jerry Michael “Mike” Sauls, age 71, of Thomaston, passed away September 12, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Dorsey Wayne Chastain, age 74, of Griffin, in Pike County, passed away September 12, 2021, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Gail Hicks Wright, age 71, passed away September 12, 2021, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - 9/11 is always a somber time at my house even though we didn’t personally lose any close friends or loved ones in the attack. Our experience started after… when our soldiers went overseas to fight those who attacked us on their own turf.

Some years, I am reflective. Today, I am the Angry American who remembers watching those towers come down as we watched our 2 year old play and I held a new born baby in my arms knowing that my husband would be called to serve our country in the near future.

Seeing the debacle in Afghanistan has made me angry, but it does not diminish the service and sacrifice of our soldiers and their families over the past 20 years. You fought the bad guys over there to keep them from attacking us (again) over here.

Thank you for your service.

Thank you for your sacrifice.

Freedom is not and has NEVER been free.

I will continue to say thank you and speak aloud of your sacrifice. Especially on 9/11 every year.

Signed,
An Angry American Military Wife

Mrs. Karen Lee Hopkins Bailey, age 75, of Molena, passed away September 9, 2021, at Riverside Nursing Center in Thomaston. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

On 11 September 2021, we will be hosting the annual Pike County Patriot Day Observance Program at the south side of the Pike County Courthouse Square in Zebulon, Georgia. This year is a more than special occasion in that it is the 20th anniversary of 9-11.

As with many communities across this nation, Pike County will be observing and remembering the events of 9-11. You all are invited to attend this event commencing at 10:00 a.m. The Patriot Day Observance Program honors the 20th anniversary of those who perished that fateful morning of 11 September 2001.

Highlights of the Program are the multi-organizational (Meansville Volunteer Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Medical Service, Military, and American Legion) Color Guard posting of the Colors; special music; posting of a wreath at an erected 9-11 Memorial, Last Call tribute to the FDNY, NYPD, and EMS by the Meansville Volunteer Fire Department and Taps for the military service members as well as all the 2,977 victims who perished that tragic day; and guest speaker, Veteran and Legionnaire Stephen Golias who will share his amazing story relating his interaction with the events of 9-11. Visit the 9-11 Static Display Memorial set up for public view.

Please join the community as Pike County honors and continues to remember the 2,977 9-11 victims. Bring your youngsters so that they can learn about what happened that fateful day and following 9-11. Seating is limited, so you are encouraged to bring your lawn chairs.

Mr. Robert Michael “Mike” Roark Sr., age 63, of Concord, passed away September 8, 2021, at Piedmont Henry Hospital. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Claudine E. Jones, age 71, of Williamson, passed away September 9, 2021, at Wellstar Spalding Hospital. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 – 5:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. There will be a 15 minute Town Hall Meeting prior to the meeting where members of the public can address commissioners prior to the start of the official meeting without getting on an agenda prior. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

WASHINGTON DC - Saturday, September 11th, 2021 marks the 20 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed in suburban Pennsylvania. Patriot Day serves as a remembrance of the lives lost on that September morning.

By a joint resolution approved 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) has designated September 11th of each year as "Patriot Day" which also directs the flags be lowered to half-staff for the entire day on September 11.

A section of the law is below:

''§ 144. Patriot Day''(a) DESIGNATION.-September 11 is Patriot Day.''(b) PROCLAMATION.-The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on-

''(1) State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and activities;

''(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States and interested organizations and individuals to display the flag of the United States at halfstaff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001; and'

'(3) the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.''.

Mr. Johnnie Sanford Crews, age 68, of Zebulon, passed away September 6, 2021. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Darlene Marie Marsh, age 63 of Molena, passed away August 29, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

UPSON - Like much of the state of Georgia, Upson and surrounding counties have been hit hard by the current COVID Delta variant surge. Vaccination against COVID continues to be the most effective way that spread of this disease can be reduced. Click here for more.

Kim Graham, age 62, of Thomaston, passed away September 6, 2021, at her residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

On 11 September 2021, we will be hosting the annual Pike County Patriot Day Observance Program at the south side of the Pike County Courthouse Square in Zebulon, Georgia. This year is a more than special occasion in that it is the 20th anniversary of 9-11.

As with many communities across this nation, Pike County will be observing and remembering the events of 9-11. You all are invited to attend this event commencing at 10:00 a.m. The Patriot Day Observance Program honors the 20th anniversary of those who perished that fateful morning of 11 September 2001.

Highlights of the Program are the multi-organizational (Meansville Volunteer Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Medical Service, Military, and American Legion) Color Guard posting of the Colors; special music; posting of a wreath at an erected 9-11 Memorial, Last Call tribute to the FDNY, NYPD, and EMS by the Meansville Volunteer Fire Department and Taps for the military service members as well as all the 2,977 victims who perished that tragic day; and guest speaker, Veteran and Legionnaire Stephen Golias who will share his amazing story relating his interaction with the events of 9-11. Visit the 9-11 Static Display Memorial set up for public view.

Please join the community as Pike County honors and continues to remember the 2,977 9-11 victims. Bring your youngsters so that they can learn about what happened that fateful day and following 9-11. Seating is limited, so you are encouraged to bring your lawn chairs.

ZEBULON - While the country continues to debate vaccinations and masks, Allan Imes, PA-C, co-founder of Family Health Clinic, has decided to focus his attention on treatments. Among many treatments, Allan saw hope in monoclonal antibody infusions. 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 Commissioners conducted many interviews during Executive Session last night. Two were interviewed for the Director of the Pike County Senior Center, and three were interviewed for Fire Chief of the Pike County Volunteer Fire 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 - Pike County Times contacted the Pike County Sheriff's Office to inquire if there had been any damage from Hurricane Ida's passage through our neck of the woods. The extent of damage has been four complaints of limbs and trees down over the past two days.

Thanks to all who were a part of reporting, dispatching, and cleaning up the damage from the storm.

Mrs. Wanda Smith Corbin, age 85, of Zebulon, passed away September 1, 2021, at her residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Charles Gray Barry, age 79 of Reynolds, passed away August 31, 2021, at his residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Rebecca Darlene Kelley, age 65, of Meansville, passed away August 31, 2021, at Riverdale Center for Nursing. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

CONCORD - The R.F. Strickland Building is a historical event center located in Concord, Georgia. This building has 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.

ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon has made the following arrests:
Jalyn Villa, 19-year-old female, from Griffin, for Possession of Marijuana less than 1 oz.
Dajour Favors, 22-year-old male, from Griffin, for Possession of Marijuana then than 1 oz.
Austin Eads, 44-year-old male from Thomaston, for DUI Drugs Less Safe, Reckless Driving, and Disorderly Conduct.
Ariel Norman, 24-year-old female from Zebulon, for Speeding, Improper Lane Change, Unlicensed, and Expired Tag.
Canderea Mabry, 32-year-old female from Zebulon, for warrants Spalding County.

ZEBULON - Join Pike Family Connection Via Zoom on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 9 am - 10 a.m. Click here for more.

Darlene Marie Marsh, age 63, of Molena, passed away August 29, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Rebecca Wright Gilmer, age 77, of Fayetteville, passed away August 28, 2021, at her residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Johnnie Glass, age 73, of Pike County, passed away August 30, 2021, at her residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ATLANTA - GEMA, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, is now the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. Its job, according to the website, is to “work with local, state and federal governments, in partnership with the private sector and faith-based community, to prevent and respond to natural and man-made emergencies.” Its employees are also on call 24 hours a day/7 days a week when disaster strikes in local areas around the state. Click here for more.

WASHINGTON DC - As a mark of respect for the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack on August 26, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order 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 until sunset, August 30, 2021. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time 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 twenty-sixth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.

Mr. Larry B. Fallin, Sr., age 79, of McDonough, passed away August 27, 2021, at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

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.

Theda Smith, age 58, passed away August 27, 2021, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - If you are a minister serving Pike County, Georgia, we would love for you to join the Pike County Christian Ministerial Association. We are here to support fellow ministers and their churches and organizations while we serve Pike County. You do not have to be a pastor; you can be a minister or chaplain in an organization as long as you are serving the Lord and our community spiritually. No dues or other financial obligations. Forward your Name, church, or organization, and contact information to pccma2017 @ gmail.com (remove the spaces), and we will contact you with further information.

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.

The Pike County School System will be going to distance learning for the Middle School, the Ninth Grade Academy, Pike County Alternative Program (PCAP), Zebulon High, and Pike County High School starting Monday on Monday, August 30. 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!

Bruce Eugene Moore, age 70, of Milner, passed away August 26, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Jon L. Allgood, age 55, of Molena, passed away August 26, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

THOMASTON - Award winning local author Laurel Blount is celebrating the release of her sixth inspirational novel. Lost and Found Faith, a Love Inspired contemporary romance is now available for purchase at online retailers as well as at Wal Mart and other stores where books are sold. Click here for more.

Mr. George Randy Story, age 60, of Thomaston, passed away August 25, 2021. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ATLANTA - Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia National Guard, in coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Community Health, will deploy 105 personnel to hospitals throughout the state. Click here for more.

NEW YORK — Morgan James’ new release, Lost in the System: A Novel by Nancy Jo Wilson, is the fictional story of one unsaved man surrounded by a sea of believers. A Christian sci-fi novel, Lost in the System explores what would happen when an unsaved person comes face-to-face with a holy God. Click here for more.

Mr. Ray Robins, age 80, passed away August 22, 2021, at his daughter's residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Benjamin Howard Amerson, Jr., age 94, of Meansville, passed away August 22, 2021, at the GA War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Frank Stanley Esposito, Jr., age 82, passed away August 23, 2021, at Autumn Village Assisted Living in Jackson. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

GRIFFIN - A protest was held on the sidewalk outside of Wellstar Spalding Hospital on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 12 to about 1 p.m. The protest was to allow those who are against mandatory COVID vaccination policies at the hospital to let those employed at the hospital know that they have support from the community. Click here for more.

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.

Mr. Joseph Crayton, age 74, of Fayetteville, passed away August 19, 2021, at Brightmoor Hospice. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - We have big decisions to make… very hard decisions. We GREATLY value our family of patients and we also value candid and honest communication. ❤️ In order to better care for our very loyal existing patients and continue to be a much needed resource to our community in the fight against Covid-19 , we have to make TEMPORARY adjustments to how we operate.

As you all know, Covid-19 infections are again on the rise. We told you in the beginning of this, that we would not back down and that we would FIGHT this together. This has put us in a position of being one of a very few resources available to our community. We are stepping up and PROVIDING actual care and treatment to those with Covid-19.

After MUCH thought and deliberation we will be taking advantage of having two locations where we can serve our patients. Effective Monday August 23rd, we will be servicing our patient base that is NOT affected by Covid-19 out of our Pike County office and we will be providing the MUCH needed treatment of Covid-19 out of our McDonough office. We do NOT want to inconvenience our patients but we feel that our existing patient base should be able to access their normal healthcare needs with as little interruption as possible by Covid-19. This also gives us the opportunity to give better and more dedicated care to those who are struggling with Covid-19. Please know that this is TEMPORARY! We will have our AMAZING staff rotating between both offices. This will allow our established patients to see the provider of their choice AND to provide relief to our staff from the relentless and exhaustive grind of treating Covid-19.

Pike County Office: This office will be used for primary and immediate care needs outside of Covid-19 such as Primary Healthcare, Well Visits, Chronic Illness Management, Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (without respiratory symptoms), Physicals, Medication Refills, Routine Labs, Ultrasounds, Acute Injuries, Fracture Care, Procedures, Cough (more than 3 weeks), Anything not Covid-19 or Covid-19 symptom related

McDonough Office: This office will see and treat viral respiratory illnesses and/or Covid-19 symptoms and infections. If you are seen at our McDonough office and you do not have Covid-19, we will diagnose and treat your illness at the time of care. We will not be addressing non-related issues (that will be seen in our Pike office) during this visit. If you have the following symptoms we will see you at our McDonough office: Fever, Acute cough, Shortness of breath, Acute upper respiratory symptoms, Loss of taste or smell, and Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (with respiratory symptoms). (A previous Covid-19 infection or vaccination does not exclude you from these symptoms.)

We will continue to see as many patients as possible at our McDonough office. If we reach capacity, we will post on our Facebook page. We realize our patient demographic spans across several counties and this will be a commute and inconvenience to some of our family of patients. While this is not the perfect solution, it is TEMPORARY and we feel this is the best way to meet the needs of ALL of our patients. Your outpouring of support the past year has proven that you trust us to do the best for you and our community. We trust you the same way and we know that you will be patient with us as we all navigate this national pandemic.

Family Health Clinic. Open 7 Days a Week. 770-288-2822.
McDonough: 1631 Highway 20 W McDonough, Ga 30253
Pike: 230 Plaza Drive Zebulon, Ga 30295

ZEBULON - The Board of Elections and Registration asked Chief Registrar Lynn Vickers to reach out to the community to make it aware of changes that are coming in the next election. Citizens can also obtain an identification card at the Board of Elections and Registration Office located in Zebulon beside the Sheriff’s Office. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will had a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. for purpose of Discussion of American Rescue Plan projects. Water? Sewer? Protective equipment for our fire fighters? Broadband for the area on the south end of the county that will not be covered by Southern Rivers? Pike County will be receiving $3.6 million in ARP funds that will need to be spent in the next several years. The State of Georgia is also putting out funds for projects, and there was discussion of applying for grants under specific projects that match their criteria before the August 31 deadline. What does the Board want to pursue? Pike County Times will be there to find out tonight.

Joyce Mae Mayfield, age 79, of Williamson, passed away August 15, 2021, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Zebulon Police Department has made the following arrests:
1. Cornell Eaton, 59-year-old male from Griffin, for Speeding and Suspended license.
2. Stephanie Decosta, 25-year-old female from Thomaston, for warrant out of Spalding County.
3. Dezmond Ogletree, 22-year-old male from Zebulon, for Speeding and Suspended license.
4. Hampden Swift, 21-year-old male from Molena, for Failure to maintain lane, DUI less safe, DUI drugs, and Possession less than 1 oz.
5. Jared Gallaway, 31-year-old male from Concord, for Loud music, DUI, DUI drugs, and Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act.
6. Kathleen Russo, 51-year-old female from Griffin, for warrant out of Spalding County.
7. Lqvavious Davis, 22-year-old male from Jackson, for Failure to maintain lane and Possession less than 1 oz.

Mr. Damon Ray Kisner, of Williamson, passed away August 15, 2021, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Kimberley Anne (Snarr) Carlstrom, age 54, of Concord, passed away August 8, 2021, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

CONCORD - PCFD personnel responded to reported structure fire at 9:15 pm, August 12, 2021 at 3355 Caldwell Bridge Road. The structure was fully involved upon arrival, a result of a lightning strike. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - For the 18th year, Pike Historic Preservation and a big group of volunteers are getting ready to host the annual SlowExposures Photography Festival in Pike County—an event during the third weekend in September that attracts visitors from across the country to see photography that celebrates the rural South. This year, we are reaching out to our community to help us make one of our events even better—and solve a mystery. Click here for more.

Mrs. Margaret Louise Peters Walker, age 82, of Zebulon, passed away August 12, 2021, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

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.

Emerald (Emmie) Brooke Fields, age 22, of Milner, passed away August 13, 2021, at Spalding Regional Medical Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Elton Dennis Walker, of Meansville, passed away August 13, 2021, at his residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Fred Dale Jordan, age 77, of Thomaston, passed away August 12, 2021, at Brightmoor Hospice. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Margaret Rawlins, age 96, of Pike County, passed away August 12, 2021, at her residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Pike County Sheriff’s investigators have been looking into several entering autos that were reported in the area of Buffington Road. 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!

Othel Rochelle “Shelley” Deering II, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 2, 2021, at the age of 86 years at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, Georgia. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Perimeter Church Day Chapel. Memorial donations can be made to any Alzheimer’s Association. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth GA

ZEBULON - The Pike County American Legion Post 197 is sponsoring and seeking nominations for a Pike County Law Enforcement, a Firefighter, and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic of the Year Awards. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - On Monday, 31 May 2021, the Pike County American Legion Family hosted the Pike County annual Memorial Day Observance Parade and Program at the south side of the Pike County Courthouse Square in Zebulon, Georgia. A Memorial Day program was held on the square following the parade. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. There will be a 15 minute Town Hall Meeting prior to the meeting where members of the public can address commissioners prior to the start of the official meeting without getting on an agenda prior. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 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 - Jody Harper at Amwaste got a call from a customer who had lost $1,000 when it ended up in the trash, and her trash had already been collected this morning. “I was crying myself as I was talking to her,” she said. The cash was in white bags with blue tags, and the woman asked if she could go digging through the dumped trash in a roll off container in order to find the cash.

Jody told her that she couldn’t because of safety reasons, but that she would have her guys look for it. Bob and Raymond were on top of the trash in the roll off container looking for the bags of cash and found them! “I was so thrilled for her,” Jody said. “It was a good day!”

Jody said that she has received calls about missing teeth and even an engagement ring over the years, and the stories haven't always ended like this. But today was a happy ending!

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 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. This meeting is complete.

BARNESVILLE - It started with a trip through Barnesville at the end of April of this year. I love old houses and just happened to see one in the midst of a massive renovation. It is an 1800's home, and it is beautiful! Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike County Times had the privilege of talking with Jennifer Narramore from Tornado Talk prior to the 10th anniversary of the April 28, 2011 tornado that came through Barnesville. This is a compiled story of that tornado and some of the lives that were affected by it. They did a fantastic job of pulling everything together. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 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. [This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - Public notice was given for a special called meeting of the Pike County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday afternoon just before 2 p.m. The meeting was held in the County Commission Conference Room in the Commission Office at 4 p.m. This meeting was called for the purpose of appointing an Interim Fire Chief. Click here to read more.

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MEANSVILLE - McCoy Grading, Inc. of Greenville, Georgia has been contracted with the DOT to replace the Georgia 109 bridge over Gola Creek in Pike County, located one mile east of Meansville. The crews have been hard at work on the road and the shoulders of the road that lead down to the bridge. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Commission had a discussion of the Planning and Development Director Job Vacancy on the agenda for tonight's meeting. Two candidates were present at the meeting to be interviewed by commissioners during the Executive Session that was added before Item g was discussed in the meeting. 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, May 20, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia. Click here for more.

BARNESVILLE — In February, Southern Rivers Energy (SRE) announced its partnership with Conexon Connect to build a fiber network alongside its electric distribution system to bring high-speed internet services to SRE members. Since then, staff on both sides have been working diligently on the network design, engineering and establishing roles for the project. 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 hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to approve/deny the second reading of the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget. The public is invited to attend.

BARNESVILLE - It's hard to believe that ten years have gone by since the tornado came through Barnesville that night. Lives were lost. Lives were changed. And life has gone on during this time. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 – 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, April 14, 2021 – 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 - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 8:30 AM at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, 416 Thomaston Street, Zebulon, Georgia. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: Pike County Times is not planning to attend this all day event at this time though things are subject to change.]

ZEBULON - The budget process has been rolling since February of this year. Notification was given to Department Heads, Constitutional Officers, and Component Units that their budget requests were due by March 1. 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 hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 – 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, March 10, 2021 – 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.]

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

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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!

GRIFFIN - Pike County Times has been contacted by readers with both complaints and praise for local hospitals during this time of COVID-19. Pike County Times reached out to both Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) and Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital to inquire about their visitation policies. This is a phone interview with a spokesperson for Wellstar Health System. Click here for more.

THOMASTON - Pike County Times has been contacted by readers with both complaints and praise for local hospitals during this time of COVID-19. Pike County Times reached out to both Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) and Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital to inquire about their visitation policies. This is the interview from Upson Regional Hospital that was conducted last week with Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Lane Harrington. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Click here to read the results from tonight's election. Click here for more.

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BARNESVILLE — Southern Rivers Energy announced a formal partnership with Conexon, a full-service broadband consulting firm, that will provide high-speed internet to every SRE member across its nine-county service territory. 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 hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 – 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, January 26, 2021 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, January 13, 2021 – 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. [This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - These are the complete and unofficial results from the January 5, 2021 Election with all precincts reporting. 9,628 of 13,991 registered voters made their voices heard in this election for a 68.82% turnout. 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 hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 9 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 Thursday, November 19, 2020 – 6:30 p.m. (Meeting date changed from November 24, 2020 to November 19, 2020) 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. [Note from the Editor: The solar farm was approved with stipulations that included additional setbacks and a 5 year 3rd party review of decommission bond. I have not finished up on this meeting yet. It was 2 hours long.] Click here for more.

ZEBULON - These are the results from election here in Pike County. This final report shows a total of 10,753 ballots cast. 2,662 were cast on election day, 6,616 were cast by those voting advanced in person, and 1,475 ballots were cast by absentee ballot. 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 - These are the minutes from the October 30, 2020 meeting concerning the 2020 Tax Levy for both the county and school system. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - These are the minutes from the November 5, 2020 meeting to approve the issuance of Alcohol License without having a designated agent to Saifullah Bhamani d/b/a The Rock Store. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - There will be an Executive Session of the Pike County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 4 p.m. There is only one item on the agenda which reads as follows: County Manager requests Executive Session for consultation with the county attorney, or other legal counsel, to discuss pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the county or any officer or employee or in which the county or any officer or employee may be directly involved as provided in O.C.G.A. § 50-14-2(1); germane to Alcohol Licensing.

ZEBULON - Whenever Pike County Times begins to write on a topic, the first question that is normally addressed is, “Where did this begin?” For Pike County Times, the beginning of the Madden Solar Project was in early 2017 when there were public hearings and the approval of the first property. 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 attended the Industrial Development Authority meeting by telephone on October 7, 2020 at 8 a.m. Those present included... Phone: Becky Watts, Dr. Duncan, Kevin Brown-Attorney (Bond Counsel), and Amanda Fields-Project Manager. In person: John Edwards, Sonny Gwyn, Ginny Blakeney, Briar Johnson, Chairman Bryan Oglesby, David Nix, John Barker, Dee McLeRoy, Executive Director Ginny Blakeney, County Manager Brandon Rogers, and Treasurer Stewart Esary. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 – 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 - There will be a Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 9 a.m. in the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, located at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia. *We encourage that attendees follow recommended Covid-19 guidelines which include staying home if you are ill/not feeling well, washing your hands, maintaining social distancing, and wearing a face covering (recommended but not required)*
1. CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Briar Johnson
2. INVOCATION - Silent Invocation
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -. Chairman Briar Johnson
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - (O.C.G A. 50-14-1 (e) (1))
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consider Resolution to adopt Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Pike County Tax Levy.
b. Consider authorization for the Chairman to sign the Resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Pike County Tax Levy.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 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. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - These are notes from the October 15, 2020 Board of Appeals meeting submitted by new Guest Columnist Cassandra Hettermann. Pike County Times cannot be everywhere so this is a way to help the community know what is going on prior to the Board of Commissioners meetings. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 5 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 - Pike County Times was contacted on Wednesday by concerned citizens when solar powered cameras began cropping up along roadways throughout the county. A few phone calls, emails, and an in-person interview with Major David Neal of the Pike County Sheriff’s Office solved the mystery of these cameras. 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 hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 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. You may join the meeting electronically via ZOOM Meeting ID: 646 718 0067 Password: 6nve0c Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the Board of Commissioners Office Conference Room, 331 Thomaston Street, Zebulon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend this meeting. You may join the meeting electronically via ZOOM. Meeting ID: 995 9302 7476. Password: 6nve0c
Commissioners will consider use of the courthouse grounds from Holly Ortiz of the Pike County Republican Party on Sunday, September 27 from 2-5 p.m. for Republican Trump Rally/Meet and Greet for Candidates. Agenda subject to revision. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2020 – 4:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. There will be a 15 minute Town Hall Meeting prior to the meeting where members of the public can address commissioners prior to the start of the official meeting without getting on an agenda prior. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – 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 - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 – 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: Some of the items on this agenda include representatives from Ameripro EMS and Veterans Medical Transport, discussion of the ambulance contract, opening sealed bids for auditing services for the county, a public hearing for the proposed condo for 55 and up on Hwy 19, and more. This meeting is complete.]

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 - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called meeting on Monday, August 24, 2020 – 5:00 p.m. at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. The public is invited to attend this meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss an application for a private condo community for independent senior living restricted to age 55 and up.

This meeting was attended by all of the commissioners, County Clerk Angela Blount, County Manager Brandon Rogers, and County Attorney Rob Morton. There were about 10 people in the audience. It was a fact-finding meeting only, and no decisions were made in the meeting. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.] Click here for more information including minutes from the Board of Appeals meeting held on Thursday night.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 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. Items of note on the agenda include the opening of sealed bids for ambulance service in Pike County and awarding of the bid on the Concord Road Culvert. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 – 6:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. There will be a 15 minute Town Hall Meeting prior to the meeting where members of the public can address commissioners prior to the start of the official meeting without getting on an agenda prior. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 – 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. [Note from the Editor: The Grady Contract will be discussed in the Executive Session.] Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike County Times has walked through the hiring of many county managers over the years. Some employments have gone smoothly, and some have not. Pike County has a reputation as a bit of a revolving door of late with the exception of John Hanson staying for six years with Bobby Bickley staying six months before resigning and Ron Alexander resigning after only five months on the job. There was no exposé after Bobby Bickley left; it just wasn’t a good fit for him as county manager. But there were rumors of problems while Ron Alexander was here as county manager. Click here for more. This is the first of a completed three part series.

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 hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 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.

Commissioners Tim Guy, Tim Daniel, Jason Proctor, and Chairman Briar Johnson were present at the meeting along with County Clerk Angela Blount and County Attorney Rob Morton. Commissioner James Jenkins was not present at the meeting. An Interim County Manager was named in this meeting. Click here to read more.

1. CALL TO ORDER .................................................................................... Chairman J. Briar Johnson
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - (O.C.G A. § 50-14-1 (e) (1))
3. NEW BUSINESS: WORKSHOP – FY 2020-2021 Budget
4. ADJOURNMENT

The public is invited to attend.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. There will be a 15 minute Town Hall Meeting prior to the meeting where members of the public can address commissioners prior to the start of the official meeting without getting on an agenda prior. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 – 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 April 28, 2020 – 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. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.] Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. PLEASE NOTE: Pike County Board of Commissioners will be following and enforcing the Executive Orders issued by Governor Brian Kemp due to the COVID-19 virus. Click here for more.

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ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2020 – 5:00 p.m. at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 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 - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on January 8, 2020 – 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 to the beginning of the meeting. The public is invited to attend this meeting. 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 four part series of articles. Click here for more.

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

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 - Standing in line at a business counter and need something to do? How about looking at the ads on the screen provided by Southern Digital Captive Audience Advertising. This advertising combines digital signage with advertising for your business in local businesses on a big screen tv. For more information about how you can showcase your business through captive audience advertising, call 770-616-5412. Tell them 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 - 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!

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.

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

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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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GRIFFIN - Looking for a complete wellness care for your cats and dogs including preventative and diagnostic services? Look no further than North Griffin Animal Hospital located at 1799 North Expressway, Griffin, GA 30223. Does your pet need surgery including spay or a neuter, urgent care, or dental work? The experienced vets and techs of North Griffin Animal Hospital would love the opportunity to provide this much-needed care for your beloved pet.

Call NGAH at 770-227-4125 to set up an appointment. Click on their advertisement on the right side of the page to read more about them on their website. Tell them that the Pike County Times sent you!

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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!