Click here to see various organizations that meet in our area as well as provide help to citizens. This also has info to rent the Lion's Club Depot, the Pike Christian Outreach Center, and buying a reflective sign for your driveway.

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Click here to see more important information such as how to make an appointment to ride the buses that drive all over Pike, Upson, Lamar, etc. and the Transfer Station hours so you can take your garbage to the dump or do some recycling.

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The American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and the American Legion Post 197 meet on a monthly basis here in Pike County. All meetings are held at the Post 197 Building located at 645 Meansville Road in Zebulon, Georgia.

For more information, contact pikepost197@gmail.com.

GED classes and are offered at Concord Baptist Church (8670 Hwy. 18). Amy Tate is there every Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Students may also register for the program at the same location and times. All classes, books, and materials are free. Scholarships for GED testing fees are available. Contact Amy at atate@sctech.edu or 770-467-6036 for more information.

Southern Crescent Technical College, in collaboration with New Mercy Baptist Church, now offers Adult Education/GED classes at New Mercy Baptist Church, 742 Park Road, Griffin. The classes are held each Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 'til 8:30 pm.

The classes are free to the public and enrollment can take place at the class, or by calling Dr. Jeffrey Bright at (770)757-6252.

Funds are even available to take the GED exam for those completing their requirements. It's never too late to get a GED and now it's FREE!

Pike Family Connection meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Christ Chapel in Zebulon. Christ Chapel is located at 68 Old Zebulon Road on Hwy 19 across from the 9th Grade Academy.

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Powell of the Pike Community Resource Network at (770)295-9208. Find out more about Pike Family Connection through their FB link: www.facebook.com/connectpike/.

The Alzheimer's Association has a Georgia Chapter that offers services, programs, education, and support groups in our state. Click on the links to find out about what is offered here and how you can become involved. The calendar has a list of dates and times for upcoming events, programs, etc. that is invaluable for families affected by Alzheimer's.

This group has been in existence since 1982 and has seven regional offices as well as a state office in Atlanta. Find out more at www.alz.org/georgia about how the Alzheimer's Association can help you and your family!

GRIFFIN - The Salvation Army here at Griffin, Georgia services the counties of Lamar, Pike, Spalding, and Upson for these communities’ social service needs. Many individuals utilize our House of Hope Homeless Shelter, Clothing Voucher, and Food Pantry programs from these counties, but they do not take advantage of our Rent and Utility Assistance Program. We want to change that because we care about everyone in all of these counties.

If you live in these counties, or know of anyone who does, and you need assistance with your rent and/or utility issues, we are here to help. Our funding is limited, but we are committed to serving the residents of the above-listed counties with the resources entrusted to us with due diligence. To apply, contact us at 770-412-6561 to discuss your concerns and/or schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving you. God Bless You.

January 1, 2021 ............................................................................. New Year’s Day
January 18, 2021 ........................................................ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
April 2, 2021 ....................................................................................... Good Friday
May 31, 2021 ................................................................................... Memorial Day
July 5, 2021 .............................................................. Independence Day (observed)
September 6, 2021 ...................................................................................Labor Day
November 11, 2021 ............................................................................ Veterans Day
November 25, 2021 .................................................................... Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2021 ............................................................ Day after Thanksgiving
December 24, 2021 ............................................................ Christmas Eve Holiday
December 27, 2021 ....................................................................Christmas Holiday

This is a list of the Board of Commissioners Meetings. Morning meetings begin at 9 a.m. and evening meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall meetings are held 15 minutes prior to each regular meeting.

Click here for more.

PINE MOUNTAIN - Do you want to help out in a project that will benefit many at a public venue? Does your group want to participate in a group project picking up trash and making a community asset shine? FDR Park is looking for volunteers to help with a roadside trash pickup. Workdays are FREE and volunteers of all ages are welcome. You do not have be a PMTA member to participate and you do not sign up in advance or call ahead. Just show up a few minutes before the stated start time.

Click here to find out more about this and a list of hikes at FDR Park. Please tell them that you read about this on Pike County Times and snap a selfie or two and send them to editor@pikecountytimes.com as you work or hike!

The EPD burning restrictions go into effect May 1 and last through the summer months until October 1 each year.

For more information visit the Georgia Forestry Commission’s web site at https://gatrees.org/ or call your local office of the Georgia Forestry Commission at (770)227-5522 or (706)646-6011.

You can also contact the Georgia Environmental Protection Division at (404)362-2671.

Pike Countryside is now accepting E-WASTE free of charge at the recycling center. Click here for more details.

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 9:00 am, we will gather for the annual School Prayer Walk for Pike County. We will begin in front of the 9th Grade Academy building on Highway 19 in Zebulon. This is an important event for our students, teachers, staff, bus drivers, and school administration.

Please join us as we walk and ride around the school campus and administration buildings praying for the well-being of all that enter the campus for the coming school year.

If you have children in the schools or not, your prayers are still needed. This year we need to have an overwhelming community turnout. We look forward to seeing you at the Prayer Walk.

The Prayer Walk is sponsored by: Pike County Christian Ministerial Association, PO Box 1263, Zebulon, Georgia 30295. pccma2017@gmail.com

The "Intervene Challenge" suicide intervention training is Saturday, August 14, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Crestview Baptist Church, 1670 N. Expressway, Griffin.

The training will be by Ken Koon, retired Army Chaplain and founder of Armed Forces Mission and the Intervene Challenge. More than 20,000 individuals across the U.S. have taken Armed Forces Mission Intervene Challenge to gain the skills that save lives. The training is based on the work of Ken Koon. Ken has conducted more than 1500 suicide interventions. We are fortunate to have Ken to offer this training to the Pike, Spalding, and surrounding communities.

Individuals who accept the Challenge help to build a culture of mental health as Community Gatekeepers who are ready, willing, and able to serve individuals at risk of suicide. INTERVENTION SAVES LIVES.

The training will be presented by: Red Clay Ministries, Pike County Family Connection, and Armed Forces Mission.

The registration link is www.afmfamily.org. Click on the August 14 Griffin Training to register.

Please register ASAP. We have only 100 seats and the training will be open to the community. The $7 fee will include lunch plus, morning coffee and snacks.