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Condolences to the Family of Mr. Robert “Bob” Wayne Byrom

Mr. Robert “Bob” Wayne Byrom, age 66, of Concord, passed away on July 26, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.28.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. James Harold Stone, Jr.

Mr. James Harold Stone, Jr., age 53, of Zebulon, passed away July 27, 2025, at home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.28.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Jerry Lee Murph

Mr. Jerry Lee Murph, age 72, of Griffin, passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.28.25
 

Condolences to the Family of Mr. Robert O’Neal Caraway

Mr. Robert O’Neal Caraway, age 87, of Zebulon, passed away peacefully at his home on July 27, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.28.25
 
BREAKING NEWS: Pike County Schools to Conduct Routine Active Shooter Training - July 31

ZEBULON - Pike County Schools will conduct a routine active shooter training exercise on Thursday, July 31st. 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 including 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!

Submitted 7.28.25
 
Our Legacy Museum Holds Grand Opening in Fairmont Rosenwald School

GRIFFIN - There was a legacy marker unveiling at the Griffin-Spalding African American History Museum on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Many members of the community attended to celebrate the opening of the museum. Click here for more.

7.26.25
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes

Click here to see the items on the agenda.

Submitted 7.25.25
 
Health Department giving away free books, bookbags, school supplies and more at August 4 walk-in immunization event

ZEBULON - With the start of school just around the corner, the Pike County Health Department is offering a walk-in back-to-school immunization and screening clinic on Monday, Aug. 4, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the event, the health department will be giving away free books, bookbags, school supplies, food, door prizes and more. Click here for more.

Submitted 7.25.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Darrell Samuel “Sam” McEver, Jr.

Mr. Darrell Samuel “Sam” McEver, Jr., age 78, of Milner, passed away July 19, 2025, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.25.25
 
BREAKING NEWS: Paving to Begin at Ninth Grade Academy This Week

ZEBULON - After a year-long process of collaboration with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), we are excited to announce that paving work will finally begin on the entrance to the Ninth Grade Academy (NGA) and the Pike County Schools District Office at Highway 19. 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 including 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!

Submitted 7.25.25
 
Arrest Made After Late Night Copper Theft at Local Business

ZEBULON - Pike County Sheriff’s Office investigators have made an arrest after a late night theft was reported at Yancey Engineered Solutions. Employees discovered a large amount of copper wire had been taken while the business was closed. Click here for more.

Submitted 7.25.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Judith “Judy” Ann Likens Norris

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Ann Likens Norris, age 80, of Zebulon, passed away July 20, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.22.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Phillip Anthony Johnson

Mr. Phillip Anthony Johnson, age 84, of Meansville, passed away July 18, 2025, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.22.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Kenneth Dale “Ken” Howell

Mr. Kenneth Dale “Ken” Howell, also known as “Mario”, passed away July 18, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.18.25
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 9 a.m. with a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. The public is invited to attend.

Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This has been updated to include the post agenda.]

Updated 7.18.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Stacy Dale James

Mr. Stacy Dale James, age 55, of Thomaston, passed away July 14, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.17.25
 
Rep. Beth Camp Selected to Participate in Legislative Energy Horizon Institute

ATLANTA – State Representative Beth Camp (R-Concord), chair of the House Intragovernmental Coordination Committee, was recently selected to participate in the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI), a nationally recognized program designed to educate state leaders on North America’s energy infrastructure and policy. “I’m honored to be part of this prestigious program and look forward to bringing back knowledge that will help shape sound energy policy for Georgia,” said Rep. Camp.

LEHI brings together legislators, governors’ advisors and policymakers for informational sessions led by energy industry experts. Participants gain insights into the electricity, natural gas, oil and renewable sectors, as well as the regulatory frameworks that govern them. Graduates earn a certificate in energy policy planning from the University of Idaho. Legislators who are selected for LEHI commit to an in-depth, two-part program taking place in the summer and fall. Through the institute, legislators learn how to make informed policy choices by increasing their knowledge of complex energy issues.

Founded in 2009 through a partnership with the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Idaho, LEHI has trained over 440 policymakers across North America. To learn more about this program, please click here: https://www.lehi.institute/.

Representative Beth Camp represents the citizens of District 135, which includes Pike County, as well as portions of Lamar and Spalding counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2020 and currently serves as Chairman of the Intragovernmental Coordination Committee. She also serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Judiciary Juvenile, State Planning & Community Affairs and Ways & Means committees.

Submitted 7.17.25
 
Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA) to Meet - July 28

ZEBULON - The Tri-County Chapter of the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA) will hold its quarterly meeting at Doodlum’s Barbeque and Fruit Stand located at 18600 Main Street, Woodbury, GA 30293 on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11:30 AM. Lunch can be purchased individually. The Tri-County Chapter includes retirees from Meriwether, Harris, Troup, Talbot, Upson, and Pike counties. After the business meeting, Reveen Stewart from the Senior Medicare Patrol will present an informative program about Medicare fraud. Join your fellow retirees and prospective retirees for this informative meeting.

For more information, contact Joy Evans at 706-656-0046 or Kay Garrett at 706-846-3422 or Kathy Clements at 706-655-2390. 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, and local chapters with regular meetings. Join your fellow retirees and prospective retirees and help us help you. Website – www.mygsra.com

Submitted 7.17.25
 
Post 197 seeks nominations for 2025 Pike County Law Enforcement, Firefighter, and Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic of the Year Awards

ZEBULON - The Pike County American Legion Post 197 is sponsoring and seeking nominations for the 2025 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 a law enforcement organization (Sheriff’s Office, City Police Department, GA Department of Public Safety, GA Bureau of Investigations, GA Department of Corrections, Georgia State Patrol, or Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Law Enforcement), firefighting organization (County or City Fire Department or Volunteer Fire Department), or Emergency Medical Service or Fire Department 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.

The nominating person needs to explain why this person deserves to be recognized. The nominating person needs to include phone number and/or email address for potential coordination. Nomination packets can be emailed to Bryan Richardson, Pike County Program Director at rich5060@bellsouth.net no later than 19 September 2025. Contacts will be quickly notified if their nominee has been selected. The Award Ceremony will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on 15 October 2025 at the Pike County American Legion Post 197.

For answers to any questions, contact Bryan Richardson at the email above or call/text: 678-764-2611. Please help our community recognize and show our appreciation to first responders who help react to life threating emergencies and ensure our County is safe.

Submitted 7.17.25
 
PSC Election Results and Voting for Democratic Special Primary Runoff - July 15

ZEBULON - There will be only one polling location for the Democratic Special Primary Runoff taking place on July 15, 2025. Voters wishing to take part in the Democratic Special Primary Runoff must cast their votes at the Zebulon Polling Place located at the PCHS Auditorium. Click here for more.

Submitted 7.14.25
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – 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.

This meeting includes four public hearings including three rezonings and the request for modification on the solar farm. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete including information presented to the commissioners about the solar farm.]

7.14.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Nickolas "Nick" Fields Dixon

Mr. Nickolas "Nick" Fields Dixon, age 44, of Molena, passed away July 10, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.14.25
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South sides open at 5:45 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER ..... Chairman J. Briar Johnson
2. INVOCATION ..... Silent Invocation
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ..... Chairman J. Briar Johnson
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - (O.C.G A. § 50-14-1 (e) (1))
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion of the proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for Solar Farm.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
7. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision.

Submitted 7.11.25
 
Shorter University Announces Local Dean's List Students

ROME - Shorter University has announced students named to the dean's list during the spring semester of 2025. To achieve this honor, students must have been enrolled full time and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term.

Students named to the list include:
Ansley Mask, Zebulon, GA - Nursing
Anna Roberts, Zebulon, GA - English

About Shorter University:
Shorter University in Rome, Georgia is a Christ-centered university committed to excellence in education. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review annually include Shorter University on their lists of best Southeastern Colleges. The university offers traditional bachelor's degrees in 40 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, associates, and masters programs. Learn more at www.shorter.edu.

Submitted 7.11.25
 
FBI Atlanta Seizes Major Video Game Piracy Websites

ATLANTA - The FBI's Atlanta Field Office announced today the seizure of several online criminal marketplaces providing pirated versions of popular video games. Click here for more.

Submitted 7.11.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Dorton Smith

Mr. Dorton Smith, age 79, of Griffin, passed away July 4, 2025, at his residence. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.11.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Patsy Ada Rhyner Scoggins

Mrs. Patsy Ada Rhyner Scoggins, age 78, of Griffin, passed away July 9, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.11.25
 
City of Zebulon Schedules Public Meetings

ZEBULON - The following meetings have been scheduled by the City of Zebulon:
- DDA will meet on July 15, 7 PM at the Novel Experience Bookshop
- Urban Redevelopment Agency will meet on July 24, 3 pm at City Hall
- Mayor and City Council Called Meeting on July 24 - 4:30 at City Hall
- Mayor and City Council have a workshop scheduled for August 7 - 5 pm at City Hall

The public is invited to attend all of these meetings.

Submitted 7.9.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Pat Turcott

Pat Turcott, age 81, of Milner, passed away peacefully on July 6,2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.7.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Albert Randolph “Randy” Martin, Jr.

Mr. Albert Randolph “Randy” Martin, Jr. age 87, of Williamson, passed away July 4, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.5.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mr. Douglas Edward Lynch

Mr. Douglas Edward Lynch, age 81, of Zebulon, passed away July 3, 2025, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.3.25
 
Local Powerhouses Merge to Form Sellers & Parker, LLC: A New Era of Hometown Legal Excellence Across Georgia

GRIFFIN - In a bold and exciting move that promises to reshape the legal landscape across Georgia, The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, and Kevin Parker Law have officially merged to form Sellers & Parker LLC — a full-service law firm built on trust, integrity, and community commitment. Click here for more.

Submitted 7.1.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Ms. Joyce Elaine Dukes Bunn

Ms. Joyce Elaine Dukes Bunn, age 87, of Griffin, passed away June 27, 2025, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 7.1.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Hazel L. Hunsperger Johnson

Mrs. Hazel L. Hunsperger Johnson, age 79, of Zebulon, passed away peacefully June 26, 2025, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 6.28.25
 
Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Judy Lynn Wilson Boyett

Mrs. Judy Lynn Wilson Boyett, age 51, of Hampton, passed away June 24, 2025, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Submitted 6.28.25
 
BBB Offers Tips to Deal With Social Media Hacks

MACON - If you think hackers are only after the social media accounts of large companies, think again. Small businesses are three times more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals than larger companies. Your data, social media followers, and company reputation are valuable to con artists, no matter the size of your business. And what’s more, scammers know that a smaller company is less likely to have training in cybersecurity and social media best practices, making them an easier target. Click here for more.

Submitted 6.28.25
 
PIKE COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

ZEBULON - Please be advised that Pike County offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.

Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Submitted 6.28.25
 
Seasonal Predictions for Destructive Southern Pine Beetle
Courtesy of the Georgia Forestry Commission

ATLANTA - The onset of summer brings along more insects - and some of them may be setting their sights on Georgia pines. Peak southern pine beetle (SPB) season has returned, and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is helping landowners confront the threat. Click here for more.

Submitted 6.28.25
 
HERO returns to 24/7 patrols and full area coverage starting July 1

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today that the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program will restore active patrols in the overnight hours seven days a week (returning to 24/7 active patrols) and will also restore its full coverage area of nearly 400 miles of interstate highways across metro Atlanta on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Click here for more.

Submitted 6.28.25
 
BBB Tip: Protecting older adults from scams, abuse

MACON - Like many of us, older adults are often targeted by con artists. Many older victims don’t ask for help until it is too late! Help your friends, family, clients, or patients avoid fraud by knowing the signs of current or impending fraud. Click here for more.

Submitted 6.27.25
 
BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Against Pike County for Sexual Discrimination and Retaliation Has Been Settled
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - A lawsuit has been settled in United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Pike County by former employee Kay Landers. 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 including 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!

6.24.25
 
BREAKING NEWS: Two DUI Cases End in Prison Time
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - The June 2, 2025 term of court had 45 cases scheduled to be heard before Judge Ben J. Miller, Jr. in the Pike County Courthouse. Ronald Ard and Kellie Andresen have both signed plea agreements with the District Attorney’s Office to resolve their cases in the Superior Court of Pike County. 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 including 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!

6.23.25
 
Annual SlowExposures Photography Festival - September 19 - 21

The annual SlowExposures Photography Festival will be held September 19 - 21. This is a juried exhibition that celebrates the rural South.

The main show will be held at the R.F. Strickland Building located at 144 Main Street in Concord. Dates/times are as follows:
September 19, 11 am - 7 pm
September 20, 11 am - 4:30 pm
September 21, 10 am - 3 pm

Cost of admission - FREE! More information at: https://www.slowexposures.org.

Submitted 6.23.25
 
Free Cupcakes for Teachers on Saturday, July 19! Smallcakes in Griffin

GRIFFIN - The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, is back for year 3 of our FREE Cupcakes for Teachers event! We will be at Smallcakes in Griffin, Georgia, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Come out and grab a FREE cupcake, FREE swag, and a FREE entry into our FREE school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year raffle!

This event is open to ALL school teachers, administrators, and staff—from school bus drivers and janitorial staff to front office admins and homeschool teachers 😀 (school supplies raffle limited to teachers 🍎). Spread the word, and let's celebrate our teachers!

We hope to see you there! The Sellers Law Firm, LLC (770) 415-9848

Submitted 6.23.25
 
City of Zebulon Announces Finalist for City Administrator

ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon announced today that Ms. Felicia Trammel has been named the sole finalist for the position of City Administrator, following an extensive search and review process. Click here for more.

Submitted 6.18.25
 
PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
MAY 22, 2025 - 4:00 P.M.
Conference Room in the County Commission Office at 331 Thomaston Street

ZEBULON - The second meeting of the Pike County Public Facilities Authority will be held on May 22, 205 at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room in the County Commission Office located at 331 Thomaston Street. The agenda, the minutes from the first meeting, and a link to the Development Agreement between the county and the authority is included on this page. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

6.17.25
 
ELECTION DAY: Vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ZEBULON - Today is election day in the state of Georgia. Voters can make their thoughts known by voting at their regular voting precinct between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. There are two Public Service Commission seats on the ballot. What do they do, and why should we care?

The five members of the Public Service Commission make decisions about how much people pay for public services such as electricity (think Georgia Power), landline telephones, and natural gas. This commission and their staff hear consumer complaints and work to resolve complaints between citizens and public utilities. Even if we have an EMC that is not regulated by the PSC, ensuring that our neighbors are treated fairly is a good reason to go vote!

Click here to see your sample ballot if you live in Pike County:
govotepikecoga.wixsite.com/mysite/sample-ballots

Click here to see your sample ballot if you live in other counties in Georgia:
https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

What does the PSC do? Click here for more info:
psc.ga.gov/about-the-psc/

Who are the candidates? This article talks about the candidates:
thecurrentga.org/2025/06/10/meet-the-psc-candidates/.
And this article has more in depth information about candidates:
ballotpedia.org/Georgia_Public_Service_Commission_election,_2025.

6.17.25
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page.

Click here for more.

Submitted 6.9.25
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. for a special called meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete with questions that were asked and the answers that were given by Attorney Manager Morton on paper.]

6.6.25
 
BOARD OF ASSESSORS REGULAR MEETING
May 13, 2025 - 9:00 AM

ZEBULON - This meeting was attended by members Lyn Smith, Gary Hammock, Vice Chair Parrish Swift, and Tim Ingram as well as Attorney Manager Rob Morton, Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs, and Board Secretary Emily Morris. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

6.5.25
 
Spectrum Representative Will Help City of Zebulon Residents With Internet Needs

ZEBULON - Scotty Voyles is an authorized connector for Spectrum. His company actually dug the lines and brought it to Zebulon.

He has pricing to what your home and business needs. He will be interactive with your home and business rather than going through other salesmen who might call, text, or email you.

Authorized Connector - Connect Fast. Scotty Voyles - 706-934-9370.

6.3.25
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There was a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

5.27.25
 
Joint Board of Elections and Registration for Pike County Is Accepting Applications for Full-Time Elections Specialist

ZEBULON - The Joint Board of Elections and Registration for Pike County is accepting applications for a Full-Time Elections Specialist position. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license, and capable of lifting up to 50lbs. Benefits are available. Interested applicants may complete an application in the office of the Board of Commissioners at 331 Thomaston Street, Zebulon, GA weekdays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or online at https://form.jotform.com/211906788884069.

Pike County is Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-free Work Place.

Submitted 5.27.25
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP
Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Workshop on Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Main Courtroom located at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend. The agenda is as follows:
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. Discussion of the FY 2025-2026 Budget.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision

Click here to read the original proposed budget.

Submitted 5.15.25
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Workshop on Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Main Courtroom located at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia. The public is invited to attend. The agenda is as follows:
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. Approve/deny Second Reading of the FY 2025-2026 Budget.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
7. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision

Click here to read the original proposed budget.

Submitted 5.15.25
 
BREAKING NEWS: Planning and Zoning Board Requests Dedicated Zoning Attorney for Their Board
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - The Pike County Planning and Zoning Board met on Thursday, May 8, 2025 for their regular scheduled meeting. Those present included Vice Chair Brandy Loggins and members Chad Proctor, Ed Penland, and At Large member Kacie Edwards. 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 including 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!

5.12.25
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR CALLED MEETING
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes.

The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more.

Submitted 5.9.25
 
Advertising Rates to Change

ZEBULON - Advertising rates will be changing for new customers only on May 1, 2025. Rates for current customers will remain the same as long as there is no break in advertising. Click here for more.

[Note from the Editor: This article will remain at the top of the page until May 1, 2025.]

4.5.25
 
School Administrator Arrested for DUI

CONCORD - On March 27, 2025 at 11:42 p.m. Amy Melissa Garner Smith, age 52 from Concord, was pulled over at Hwy 18 and Robert’s Quarters Road in Concord by a deputy from the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. Click here for more.

4.23.25
 
A Discussion of Federal Funding for Public Libraries and How It Could Affect Pike County
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Many things that are done in Washington D.C. can be done without directly affecting the lives of individuals in the State of Georgia or even right here in Pike County, but a discussion is being held about federal funding that comes to the State of Georgia to fund part of the expenses for our state library system. This has the possibility of affecting the J. Joel Edwards Public Library here in Zebulon. Click here for more.

4.22.25
 
Bridge Rehabilitation to Begin in Lamar County on April 23

LAMAR COUNTY - Georgia Department of Transporation will change the flow of traffic on Hwy 341 in the Milner area beginning on April 23, 2025.

During this time, the New Traffic Pattern/Shift will place traffic in a contraflow configuration from southbound lanes to northbound lanes. The speed limit within the project limits will be reduced from 60 to 40 mph.

Traffic will be shifted until the summer season for bridge rehabilitation.

Submitted 4.21.25
 
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ZEBULON - If you appreciate hometown news from www.PikeCountyTimes.com, please consider donating to help pay for the time that goes into the in depth reporting that you see there.

If you are interested in becoming a breaking news subscriber, click here for all of the details that you need to know. An annual donation of $25 or more will get an email or text message sent to you with breaking news as it happens. There is a link in purple at the bottom of each page on www.PikeCountyTimes.com that enables donations through PayPal. Donations can also be sent through the mail to Pike County Times, PO Box 843, Zebulon GA 30295, delivered in person, or you can call me with a credit card and I can email or mail a receipt to you.

Are you a business owner? Pike County Times can showcase your business and business events for a price that is very competitive with readers in several counties. Pike County Times is free to read for anyone who would like to read about news that affects Pike County, but there are costs that go with this business. And that doesn't include the amount of time that it takes to do in-depth reporting and put info into an article for readers. Do you like what you're reading? Please make a contribution to support it. As always, thanks for reading and supporting your hometown online newspaper!

4.8.25
 
City of Zebulon Appoints Interim Police Chief

ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon is proud to announce the official appointment of James Morgan as the new Interim Chief of Police for the Zebulon Police Department, effective January 27, 2025. Click here for more.

Submitted 2.10.25
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page. Click here for more.

Submitted 1.27.25
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page. The public is invited to attend. Click here for more.

Submitted 1.7.25
 
BREAKING NEWS: Zebulon City Council Upholds Terminations of ZPD Officers
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Zebulon City Council met on Thursday, December 19, 2024 to hear appeals to the August 2, 2024 terminations of Chief Jonathan Hemphill and Corporal Trustin Brazer. Atlanta attorney Paul Howard, Jr. represented both officers and asked for their reinstatements from city council members who made a final decision on the terminations in a called meeting with a scheduled executive session at 5:30 p.m. on the same night. 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 including 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!

12.20.24
 
Zebulon City Council Meeting - December 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Zebulon City Council met on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. City of Zebulon Mayor and Council consists of Mayor Joe Walter and Council Members Pro-Tem William Thomas, Mark Nalls, Claude Hollis, and Jeffrey Sawyer. (Mayor Walter only votes in the event of a tie when a third vote is needed to break that tie.) City Administrator Larry Mitcham, City Clerk Amanda Burbage, and City Attorney Rob Morton were also present along with members of the public. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

12.11.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: City of Zebulon Votes to Call in GBI and Reschedules Termination Hearings
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon went into Executive Session tonight for about an hour to discuss potential litigation related to personnel. When they came back into regular session, council members voted for the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) to investigate police matters and gave authorization for paperwork to be signed to enable this request. No specific details were given.

Zebulon Police Department Officers Hemphill and Brazer's appeals to their terminations have been rescheduled as well. These hearings will be held on Thursday, December 19 at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend these hearings.

Click here for more from the City Council Meeting.

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 including 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!

12.10.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: ZPD Appeals Hearings Postponed
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - Zebulon City Council met on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. for what was supposed to be the first of two appeals hearings for Chief Jonathan Hemphill and Corporal Trustin Brazer who were terminated from their job positions at the Zebulon Police Department on August 2, 2024. 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 including 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!

12.4.24
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page Click here for more.

Submitted 10.8.24
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. [Note from the Editor: There is a 6 p.m. Special Called Meeting about the millage rate too. Anyone can speak without getting on an agenda ahead of time.]

Click here for more. This will be broadcast on Pike County Times' Facebook page.

Submitted 9.23.24
 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia

ZEBULON - The Pike County Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a PUBLIC HEARING to receive public input on the notice of proposed property tax increase and hold a Board discussion of proposed millage rate. Note from the Editor: There is a regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m.]

The public is invited to attend this meeting. The meeting will be broadcast on Pike County Times's Facebook page.

Submitted 9.23.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Appeals Process Requested for One of Two ZPD Officers

ZEBULON - Zebulon City Council held a Called Meeting on August 2, 2024 at 1 p.m. for the purpose of holding an Executive Session for Personnel. By the time that the meeting ended, Chief Jonathan Hemphill and Corporal Trustin Brazer had been terminated from their job positions at the Zebulon Police Department.

Update 8:20.24: Pike County Times has been advised that at least one of these officers has asked for an appeal on his termination so this will go through the appeals process with the City of Zebulon. Pike County Times will follow the case as it progresses and will cover both terminations in full when the process is completed. 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!

8.20.24
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. Click here for more.

The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes.

Submitted 8.12.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Zebulon City Council Fires Two from Zebulon Police Department Including the Chief

ZEBULON - Zebulon City Council held a Called Meeting on August 2, 2024 at 1 p.m. for the purpose of holding an Executive Session for Personnel. By the time that the meeting ended, Chief Jonathan Hemphill and Corporal Trustin Brazer had been terminated from their job positions at the Zebulon Police 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!

8.6.24
 
REGULAR PIKE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. 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.

Submitted 7.29.24
 
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING - POSTPONED
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, April 30, 3024 at 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. [Note from the Editor: This meeting was canceled/postponed until the next regular BOC meeting date.]

The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes/.

Pike County Times is on the agenda during the Public Comment part of the meeting. Click here for more.

Submitted 4.30.24
 
BREAKING NEWS: Zebulon City Council Gives Disciplinary Action to Zebulon PD Chief; Part 3 of Investigative Series
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - On Friday, October 7, 2022, an Atlanta TV station broke the news that Zebulon Police Chief Jonathan Hemphill had been pulled over by Molena police officers on August 25, 2022 and acted disrespectful to the officers involved in the traffic stop. This series of articles chronicles the incident all of the way to the punishment that was rendered by Zebulon City Council. 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!

12.20.22
 
BREAKING NEWS: Pike County Times Investigates Hemphill Pullover Video and Police Radio Band Allegations Part 2
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - On Friday, October 7, 2022, an Atlanta TV station broke the news that Zebulon Police Chief Jonathan Hemphill had been pulled over by Molena police officers on August 25, 2022 and acted disrespectful to the officers involved in the pullover. Click here for more.

12.12.22
 
BREAKING NEWS: Pike County Times Investigates Hemphill Pullover Video and Police Radio Band Allegations 1 Part 1
By Editor Becky Watts

ZEBULON - On Friday, October 7, 2022, an Atlanta news station broke the news that Zebulon Police Chief Jonathan Hemphill had been pulled over by Molena police officers on August 25, 2022 and acted for being disrespectful to the officers involved in the pullover. 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!

10.12.22
 
Pike County Times Reauthorizes 2017 Freedom
of Information Act (FOIA) Request
By Editor Becky Watts

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.

8.27.20
 
Please Say Thank You to Advertisers on Pike County Times

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.

6.30.17
 
Thank You to Pike Pest Management

ZEBULON - NO WEEDS. NO BUGS. NO PROBLEMS. Pike Pest Management is owned and operated by Mark Andrade. Pike Pest keeps my little house in the woods free of roaches, scorpions, and centipedes.

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!

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Thank You to Mid Georgia Chiropractic

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 getting chiropractic adjustments from Dr. Fink for more than twenty years.

Mid Georgia Chiropractic is now open on 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!

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Thank You to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home

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!

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Thank You to Racquethause South Fitness Club

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!

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Thank You to Full Blown Firearms

GRIFFIN - 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 https://www.facebook.com/fullblownfirearms/ on Facebook.

Full Blown Firearms is located at 201 Vineyard Road in Griffin.

Call Brad Ward at Full Blown Firearms at (470) 878-6898 for all of your firearm needs. Tell him that you read about Full Blown Firearms on Pike County Times.com!

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Thank You to First Bank of Pike

MOLENA - Introducing the 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!

Please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper!

Find out more at www.firstbankofpike.com/. Tell them Pike County Times sent you!

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Thank You to Food Depot

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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Thank You to SJ Reeves Land Surveying

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!

Call Steve J. Reeves Land Surveying 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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Sellers & Parker Law Firm - Where Clients Become Family

GRIFFIN & ZEBULON - At Sellers & Parker LLC you are not just a client, you are family. Our firm believes that cases should be handled with dedication, compassion, and integrity–every case, for every client. Jody L. Sellers and Kevin P. Parker have a wealth of trial experience with proven results in an extensive array of legal matters ranging from business formation, estate planning, and probate to family law, juvenile law, personal injury, and workers’ compensation.

Whether you or a loved one finds themselves dealing with a personal injury, divorce, facing a criminal charge, or wanting help with a property deed or a will, Sellers & Parker LLC is here to put their experience, dedication, and compassion to work for you. Our team is here to help you even when you feel like there is nowhere to turn. When you walk through our doors, our goal is to make sure you leave in a better position than when you entered.

We have offices conveniently located in Spalding County and Pike County. Give Sellers & Parker LLC a call today at 770-415-9848, and become part of the family.

Please tell them thank you for supporting Pike County Times! Click here for more.

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Thank You to Family Health Clinic of Pike County

ZEBULON, MCDONOUGH, & LOCUST GROVE - We're different... and it's on purpose. We are open 7 days a week, with extended hours, and no appointment required. Primary care for the entire family at your convenience. Most insurance is accepted. We also have low self-pay rates.

We practice complete and comprehensive medicine with in-house lab testing and x-ray. We have a very diverse family of providers from different fields of medicine like urgent care, cardiology, othopedic, vascular, and more! We have the capabilities to provide most urgent care needs in a family practice setting.

McDonough Office • 1631 Highway 20 W McDonough, Ga 30253
Zebulon Office • 230 Plaza Drive Zebulon, Ga 30295
Locust Grove • 1075 Bandy Parkway Suite 120 Locust Grove, Ga 30248
Find out more at www.fhcares.net or call them at 770-288-2822.

Tell them that you read about Family Health Clinic on Pike County Times.com!

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Thank You to the City of Concord / R.F. Strickland Building

CONCORD - The R.F. Strickland Building is a historical event center and merchantile located in Concord, Georgia.

Stop at the Mercantile to buy some unique, locally made gifts and get some coffee, ice cream, tea and lemonade, and so much more while you're there! Shop small. Shop local.

This building has also been beautifully restored to host events such as weddings, reunions, parties, ballroom dancing and much more. For availability and rental rates text or call 678-778-3580 or by email at therfstricklandco@gmail.com. Click here for more.

Tell them that you saw it on Pike County Times!

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Pike Billiards - Food and Fun for All Ages

ZEBULON - There is a poolroom in the Pike County area that is suitable for all ages. They have a variety of outstanding food and desserts choices as well as a variety of beverages to choose from.

Come in and try our lunch specials. Play some pool while you wait for your food!

They have a variety of events going on throughout the month from darts and poker.

Pike Billiards is located at 622 Thomaston Street in Zebulon. 678-568-8058. Click here to check them out on Facebook.

Please tell them that you heard about Pike Billiards on Pike County Times!

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Thank You to SIA Insurance and Financial Services LLC

ZEBULON - SIA Insurance and Financial Services, LLC is a full service multi-lines independent insurance agency and has been protecting families since 2001.

SIA Insurance and Financial Services LLC offers Personal Property and Casualty Insurance, Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance, Individual Life and Health Insurance, and Group Benefits.

Click here for more detailed information. Click on the link entitled "Free Insurance Quote" to receive a free insurance quote from one of the qualified agents at SIA Insurance.

SIA Insurance and Financial Services, LLC has a Zebulon Office located at 409 Plaza Drive in Zebulon. The office number is 770-727-1400.

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Promo Vision Advertising for All Your Advertising Needs

MILNER - Let Promo Vision Advertising nurture your business with top-notch digital advertising, standout print media, custom graphic design, and zero-cost credit card processing. From custom designed logos to eye-catching stickers, we’ve got ALL your branding and marketing needs covered. Let’s make your business shine! Voted Best of Georgia 2024 for Marketing.

Our team of experts provides state-of-the-art digital advertising experiences that are tailored to meet each client's individual needs. Our company's mission is to help businesses reach their target audience at the right time and place, maximizing their ROI. With coverage of all of Middle Georgia and over 42,000 displays per week, your message will be seen by thousands. We are the best in graphic design and branding, delivering unparalleled results for our clients. Get in touch with us to take your advertising to the next level.

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Small Town Salon Zebulon Is Here to Help You Look Your Best

ZEBULON - Small Town Salon Zebulon is located at 470 Thomaston Street in Zebulon next to City Pharmacy.

We are here to help you look your best. We provide haircuts for men, women, and children. We provide chemical services and do hand and machine tied hair extensions. And check out a variety of lash, brow, and waxing options from certified artists.

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Robert M. Goldbert & Associates Provides Legal Guidance for a Lifetime

ZEBULON - Robert M. Goldberg & Associates is located at 804 Plaza Drive, Zebulon in Pike Plaza.

When you work with Robert M Goldberg & Associates, we help you anticipate life’s changes with legal advice and representation that you can truly count on. We provide estate planning, wills and living trusts, and guidance in elder law. If you need assistance with your hard-earned assets and want help from a legal team that treats you like family, contact us today!

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Wealth Independence Helps Clients Enjoy Financial Well-Being and Independence

ZEBULON - Bryan Oglesby, CFP, is the Branch Manager and Founder of Wealth Intelligence in Zebulon is devoted to his goal of helping clients enjoy financial well-being and independence. Honest and diligent, he prioritizes having genuine discussions with clients and instilling a sense of trust in them. Clients can rely on Bryan’s specialized knowledge in financial planning, retirement planning and estate planning and feel confident knowing he always has their best interest in mind.

Bryan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional who holds one of the most respected financial planning credentials and the recognized standard of excellence in personal financial planning. He adheres to the CFP® Board’s code of ethics for integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence.

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Express Sanitation Services Serves Pike and Spalding Counties

ZEBULON - Express Sanitation Services is a locally owned and operated residential trash company that serves Pike and Spalding Counties.

Click here to to read about their services and what the costs are for residential trash collection and with their frequently asked questions page.

If you are a CDL driver who is looking for a job, call Express Sanitation Services to ask if they are hiring.

The office for Express Sanitation Services, LLC is located at 26 Silver Lane in ​Zebulon, and the office phone number is ​470-497-6276.

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Concord Cart Company Offers Carts, Parts, and Rentals

MILNER - Concord Cart Company was established in 2020 and is located at 136 Main Street in Milner. They offer new carts, can service your cart, have parts, and rentals for your special occasion. They also offer pick up and delivery.

You can browse their website at https://www.concordcarts.com/ to see what they have to offer. Thanks for checking them out! Call them at 770-467-7023 if you have any questions.

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Georgia Roof Rescue for All Your Roof and Gutter Needs

ZEBULON - Call Georgia Roof Rescue for Residential & Commercial Roofing, Gutters, and Gutter Cleaning Service. Free Inspections. Free Estimates. And yes, we can help with your Insurance Claims. Now offering financing!

Servicing Metro Atlanta, Georgia Roof Rescue offers top-quality roofing services to customers in the surrounding areas. Trusted experts in roof repair and replacement.

At Georgia Roof Rescue, we are a dedicated team of roofing professionals serving Metro Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas with top-notch roof repair and replacement services. With our expertise, quality materials, and commitment to customer satisfaction, we strive to ensure that every project is completed efficiently and effectively. Trust us for all your roofing needs!

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Pike Depot for All Your Garden, Farm, Hardware, and More Needs

ZEBULON - Pike Depot is your garden, hardware, feed, farm, boots, local beef and honey, gifts, mowers, repairs, your down-home, hardware, farm, and outdoor store! We are located at 6325 Highway 19 South in Zebulon.

We have pinestraw, chicks, hummingbird and bird feeders, grills, chicken coops, Georgia boots, and so much more!! Check out your local hardward store and some of the nicest people who will help you find what you need.

Click here to check out our Facebook page. Call (770) 567-5580 with your questions or for store hours.

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Pasley, Nuce, and Mallory LLC Attorneys at Law for Your Law Needs

BARNESVILLE - Let our 80+ years of combined legal experience help you with your personal injury, disability, worker's compensation, probate, estate planning, real estate, family law, and criminal law case.

1000's of clients have been helped, and we have recovered $30+ million for our clients. We even have our case results online for you to read on our website. We have offices in Griffin, Thomaston, Barnesville, and McDonough.

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Pike Pest Management

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J. JOEL EDWARDS PUBLIC LIBRARY

7077 Highway 19S,
Zebulon 770-567-2014

Hours

Monday 10:00-5:00
Tuesday 10:00-7:00
Wednesday 10:00-5:00
Thursday 10:00-7:00
Friday 10:00-5:00
Saturday 10:00-3:00
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