EVERY VOTE COUNTS! Thanks to everyone who voted in the Pike County General Election on November 5. Please vote for JEROME FINLEY in the Election Runoff on December 3.

Mr. James Troy “Jimmy” Fillingim, age 70, of Mauk, passed away November, 10, 2019. 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, November 13, 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 - The Pike County Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting on October 29, 2019 – 6:30 p.m. This meeting has a discussion of the Concord Southern Linc Tower, the award of a million dollar Community Development Block Grant for the Hilltop community, and dirt is moving on the Concord Fire Station. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The online silent auction for PEAK, Inc. is live until Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. All proceeds from this auction will be used to make the bathroom at the PEAK facility ADA compliant and accessible for all users! PEAK, Inc. is a program dedicated to providing services to adults with developmental disabilities, helping them to be lifelong learners who are active members of our community. Click here for more.

On Monday, 11 November 2019, the Pike County American Legion Family will host the Pike County’ annual Veterans Day Observance Program at the south side of the Pike County Courthouse Square in Zebulon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend this special event commencing at 11:00 a.m. The Veterans Day Program recognizes and honors America’s military Veterans, extends our Nation’s appreciation, and pays tribute to all deceased Veterans. The theme of the Program is “What is a Veteran?.” Highlights of the Program are the Pike County Middle School 8th Grade Band playing our National Anthem, Armed Forces Medley, and Stars and Stripes Forever; recognizing those Veterans in attendance, a special unvieling ceremony of three names who have been added to the list of Veterans Monument WWI killed in the line of duty from Pike County (Private William E. Bankson, Private Green Blackman , and Private Ben L. Scott), the posting of a wreath at the base of the Pike County Veterans Memorial, and the playing of “Taps”. Please join the community as we say “Thank you” and show our appreciation to current active duty military and Veterans past and present for defending the freedoms that we enjoy today. Seating is limited, so the public is encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. Inclement location is the main courtroom in the Courthouse.

ZEBULON - There has been some posts on social media concerning an incident at the High School of late that many have commented on, but Pike County Times had not seen personally. Since it is an election week, there have been other pressing issues that took up writing time of late. However, Pike County Times received a text message this morning asking about the "broken BB Gun" at school. This prompted an investigation to find out and report what was available. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike County Times spoke with Election Supervisor Lynn Vickers on November 7, 2019 after receiving the Official Complete results of the November 5, 2019 Special Election. Of particular interest was the details behind the notification that the press received about the emergency meeting that the Board of Elections held on Election Day. Click here for more.

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ZEBULON - A work of love honors a young man who was gone too soon. Jacob’s Way is a full 5K cross country course at the Pike County School System that was finished in honor of Jacob Woerner, who was a middle school student here at Pike County when he passed away. The Pike County High School cross country team recently hosted their first meet at home on the course. Click here for more.

Mr. Ted Russell Wood, age 69, of Griffin (Pike County), passed away November 6, 2019, at Brightmoor Hospice. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

MOLENA - Molena City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. The following items are included on the agenda: Public Comments, Approval of the Minutes, Invited Guests including Purple Heart Gift Recipients and Avary Kemp/Tiffany Murrah regarding Plat Subdivision Request, Chief of Police Report, Financial Reports, Mayor's Report, Old/Unfinished Business including Police Car Grant, Tree Pruning, and Tennis Court Resurfacing/Survey Results, New Business including City Ordinances Hearing Scheduling, Executive Session, and Council Comments. The next meeting will be held on December 9, 2019 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

GRIFFIN - On Tuesday November 5, 2019, The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with Aramark Food Services, graduated it’s second class of inmates from the Serve-Safe Program. This program is designed to teach potential restaurant employees the skills needed to safely and properly prepare food in a commercial setting. 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. John Wesley “Johnny” Bostwick, Jr., age 67, of Molena, passed away November 1, 2019, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Jean Kettles Murray, age 87 of Griffin passed away on November 2, 2019 after a brief illness. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

GRIFFIN - The Spalding County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday obtained the first human trafficking conviction in the Griffin Judicial Circuit. Click here for more.

CONCORD - The 46th 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. [Note from the Editor: This page is complete with pictures.]

ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon held a United Bank Appreciation Day in the City of Zebulon Park on Friday, September 27, 2019 in honor of United Bank's donation of playground equipment for the park. The public was invited to celebrate at the park. The City of Zebulon Park located at 7818 Highway 19 S in Zebulon. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This page is complete with pictures.]

ATLANTA – State Representative Ginny Ehrhart (R-Powder Springs) today announced that she will introduce the Vulnerable Child Protection Act during the 2020 legislative session. This legislation would make it a felony to perform radical surgery on, or administer drugs to, a minor child for the purpose of attempting to change a minor’s gender. Click here for more.

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ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp, in coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service, is declaring Nov. 6, as Georgia’s Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day and encouraging schools, businesses and individuals to take part in the severe weather exercise/tornado test at 9:30 am. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike County Fire Department Personnel were on scene at the Children’s Home yesterday afternoon where the chapel roof had collapsed. There were no injuries. Click here for more.

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GRIFFIN - Southern Crescent Technical College recently announced the nomination of 26 students for the 2020 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) at a reception held October 22, 2019. The annual GOAL program recognizes students who possess excellence in leadership and ability. Chosen for recognition by their instructors, the nominees from Pike County are: Alexis Welch – Medical Assisting and Kimberly Fritz – Medical Assisting. Click here for more.

Tandy "Mobile" Watson, age 39, of Thomaston, passed away October 27, 2019, at his residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Robert "Bob" Beckstrom, age 65, of Barnesville, passed away October 24, 2019, at his residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Gary Davidson Chandler, age 79, of Williamson, passed away October 26, 2019, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Brian Eric Davison, Sr., age 54, of Molena, passed away October 27, 2019. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

MACON - The Better Business Bureau is warning well-meaning seniors about “emergency” scams designed to fool them into thinking that their grandchild is hurt, has been arrested or is stranded, and in need of money. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 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. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

My wife loves scary movies. The problem is she can rarely find one. I always tell her there’s no such thing as a scary movie. But that doesn’t stop her from scrolling through every horror movie available trying to find one. Click here for more.

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!

WASHINGTON DC - Medicare’s Open Enrollment period gives everyone with Medicare the opportunity to review their options and decide whether they want to keep their current plan or make changes for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2020. You can keep your current plan if you’re happy with it, but you must make a selection between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7. Click here for more.

GRIFFIN - On Friday October 4, 2019 the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office hosted the second annual Sheriff Darrell Dix Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes, Spalding County JR. Deputy Program, Griffin Police Department/ Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 3507, and Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Santa Sheriff Program. Click here for more.

GRIFFIN - On Thursday, October 24, 2019, deputies of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic call with shots fired and possible barricaded gunman at 512 Terry Drive. According to the victim, her boyfriend, Stephen Kirby W/M 50 years of age, became intoxicated and violent. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike County Extension is asking the community to help with improving water quality in Pike County. An Adopt-A-Stream training is planned for November 2, 2019 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Molena. This training will allow you to become a certified volunteer so that you can assist with local stream quality monitoring. The goals of this training are to establish updated water quality data for streams throughout the county, identify streams that need stream cleaning, and monitoring water quality parameters in multiple locations. This project will help to locate potential problems affecting the quality of local streams and keep records of quality data for our county’s streams. This training will not only be a great learning experience but is free to any volunteers willing to participate. The registration deadline is November 1.

To register, contact Pike County Extension at 770.567.2010 or 678.588.3153. Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to make a big difference in our community!

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.

ZEBULON - Pike County Middle School is accepting nominations for their annual Veteran of the Year and Soldier of the Year awards. The nominations are for any veteran or active duty personnel that are from Pike County are was from Pike County.

Anyone can nominate. The nominations will be taken until November 11th. The nominations should include a nomination letter explaining the reasons why the person deserves the award.

Nominations can be mailed to: Todd Child c/o Pike County Middle School 406 Hughley Rd Zebulon, GA or e-mailed to Todd Child at childt@pike.k12.ga.us

ZEBULON - There is a new voting machine in the Elections and Registrations Office at 81 Jackson Street in Zebulon. Please go by and vote on fun stuff about Georgia so you can see how it works. The General/Special Election date is November 5. Early Voting began on October 14. Concord, Williamson, Zebulon, and Molena residents will be able to cast their early votes in Zebulon where all county early voting will take place. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Tyrone Smith, Recruiting Assistant for our area, came by a county commission meeting a while back to talk about opportunities for people in our area. Candidates must complete an online job application. The application includes assessment questions about your education, work, and other experience. He told me that the US Census is hiring to fill full and part time positions in Pike County starting at $14.50/hour after training. Click here for more.

GRIFFIN - On October 18, 2019 at approximately 1230, deputies responded to a report of shots fired at the dead end of Windsor Drive. Upon their arrival it was determined that several females were involved in an altercation. After the altercation, one of the females called family members and they arrived at the dead end of Windsor Road. Several relatives responded and shots were exchanged between the family members and subjects at the scene. Click here for more.

I said that to myself the other day, verbatim. It’s not the first time I’ve ever said that to myself and it probably isn’t the last time. But this was the only time I ever remember doubting it right after I said it. Click here for more.

WASHINGTON DC - Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the average premium for the second lowest cost silver plan on HealthCare.gov for a 27 year-old will drop by 4 percent for the 2020 coverage year. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Many people around Pike County already "knew" where the VA facility was going to be, but Pike County Times has been unsuccessful in finding someone from the VA to confirm this information. Today's confirmation came from a quick stop along the side of the road to talk with someone who was out there doing work. This goes along with a fascinating history to this piece of property, and a promise that Pike County Times will print the actual confirmation from the VA when the final information is finally gathered and disseminated to the local media. Click here for more.

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GRIFFIN - This is the continuation of an in depth series investigating interactions between the Griffin Police Department and the media. It would be helpful for readers to read Parts I and II prior to reading Part III which is based on an interview of Chief Yates of the Griffin Police Department. Click here for more.

Mr. Ronald Larry Morris, age 77, of Thomaston, passed away October 20, 2019. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Richard Howard Watkins, age 85, of Zebulon, passed away October 20, 2019, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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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 - 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. [Note from the Editor: This is complete with pictures.]

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.

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. [Note from the Editor: This page is complete with pictures.]

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.

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!

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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.

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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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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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. Free Consulation.

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