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.

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.

American Legion Pike Post 197 is holding their annual membership drive.

For more information or to become a member, please contact the Commander at 706-457-3068 or the Adjutant at 404-709-6609.

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.

Pike Family Connection will hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday, January 6, 2022, and you are invited to attend in-person or via Zoom. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month as follows: from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at Christ Chapel, 68 Old Zebulon Rd, Zebulon, GA 30295 or virtually through the Zoom link which will be posted the day before each meeting via mailchimp and our Facebook Page: Pike Family Connection.

Click on the Pike Family Connection ad on the top right side of the home page for a quick link to their FB page.

Pike County Elementary School is starting to work on gathering Veteran’s Day information. This year we are wanting to incorporate a Wall of Fame for the students. This wall will include graduates of Pike County High School who are currently serving or have served in any branch of the military. We need your help!

Please help us spread the word to get as many images as we can of our graduates who serve this country. We would like to include their name, branch of service, rank, and graduation year. For any questions, please contact ManleyA@pike.k12.ga.u

The Pike County American Legion Post 197 is sponsoring and seeking nominations for Pike County Law Enforcement, Firefighter, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic of the Year Awards. To be eligible for the award, one must be currently serving in law enforcement organization (Sheriff’s Office, City Police Department, GA Dept of Public Safety, GA Bureau of Investigations, or GA Dept of Corrections), firefighting organization (County or City Fire Department or Volunteer Fire Department), or Emergence Medical Service or Fire Dept Paramedic organization/team. Candidates must either reside or serve in Pike County.

Requests for nomination should include current resident address, location of duty/service, current title, rank, and job description, past positions/titles with dates, degrees and training (schools or academies), community volunteer activities, and names of family members. Most of these items can be pulled from a good resume. The nominating person needs to explain why this person deserves to be recognized.

Lastly, the nominating person needs to include phone number and/or email address for potential coordination. Nomination packets can be emailed to Bryan Richardson, Post Historian at rich5060@bellsouth.net no later than 26 September 2022. Contacts will be quickly notified if their nominee has been selected. The Award Ceremony will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on 12 October 2022 at the Pike County American Legion Post 197. For answers to any questions, contact Bryan Richardson at the email above or 678-764-2611.

The Tri-County Chapter of the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA) will hold its quarterly meeting in Meadows Classroom at Roosevelt Warm Springs on September 27, 2022. Light refreshments will be served for members and guests from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 5:00. Area state legislative candidates for Senate and Representative have been invited to participate and share their platforms for the November Midterm Election as well as answer member questions. Other useful GSRA information will be shared during this meeting as well. Please join us for this important and informative meeting. For more information please contact Joy Evans at 706-656-0046.

GSRA is an organization established and maintained by state retirees for state retirees. We advocate for retirees as well as active employees and keep you informed about any changes or impacts to your retirement benefits through monthly newsletters, media sites, annual statewide meeting, legislative liaison team, action alerts, GSRA day the Capitol, and local chapters with regular meetings. Join your fellow retirees and prospective retirees and help us help you. Refreshments and door prizes for those attending. www.mygsra.com

The Board of Commissioners cancelled their regular monthly meeting scheduled for October 12, 2022 due to conflicting schedules with the Courts.

A Big Foot Festival is coming to the City of Molena on November 12, 2022.

Look for more information soon!

ZEBULON - Pike County Elementary School is starting to work on gathering Veteran’s Day information. This year we are wanting to incorporate a Wall of Fame for the students. This wall will include graduates of Pike County High School who are currently serving or have served in any branch of the military. We need your help!

Please help us spread the word to get as many images as we can of our graduates who serve this country. We would like to include their name, branch of service, rank, and graduation year. For any questions, please contact ManleyA@pike.k12.ga.u