MOLENA - The old rock building next to the Post Office in Molena came down today. Pike County Times spoke with Clerk Tina Lee about the demolition of the building that City Council tried to save. 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!

Rebecca Charlotte Reynolds Kierbow passed away peacefully at Eternal Hope Hospice on July 2, 2026 after a brief illness. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced judicial and prosecutorial appointments including Michael H. Rogers as District Attorney for the Griffin Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Marie G. Broder. Click here for more.

WOODBURY - 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 27, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Lunch can be purchased individually. The Tri-County Chapter includes retirees from Meriwether, Harris, Troup, Talbot, Upson, and Pike counties. Scheduled speaker will be a local pharmacist to report on medication interactions and other items of interest for retirees. Also much information from our legislative liaison. 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 meetings, 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.

MILNER - Jabbok Ministries is hosting a women's conference, Deeper Faith, on Saturday, November 7th. This is a Jabbok Ministries event with Pam Jenkins that will be held at Rock Springs Church in Milner.

Tickets are $20 which includes a continental style breakfast and lunch. The conference is from 9-4 and will include two main teaching sessions as well as multiple breakout group sessions.

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite or in person at Jabbok Ministries office in Milner. Click here for more.

Patricia Guild Robertson passed away at the age of 99, peacefully in her home on Thursday July 16, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - There have been a lot of questions since word went out that the bridge at Flat Shoals was going to be closed. Pike County Times made a lot of phone calls to track down the reason behind the closure. 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!

ZEBULON - There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Pike County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9 a.m. The only item on the agenda is an Executive Session for discussion or deliberation on the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee or interviewing applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency, as provided in O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(b)(2), germane to personnel.

The public is invited to attend this meeting. If any decisions are to be made, a vote will be taken in the public meeting after the Executive Session.

It can also be watched online on the Pike County Board of Commissioners' YouTube Channel.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Assessors will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, July 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pike County EMA Building. This meeting will be an Executive Session only with personnel as the topic of discussion.

Pike County Times will be there at this meeting. The public is welcome to attend though we will be standing outside while they discuss matters, and then everyone will go back inside for the end of the meeting. If any decisions are to be made, a vote will be taken in the public meeting after the Executive Session. Watch for the Facebook Live of this meeting.

ZEBULON - The bridge at Flat Shoals will be closed indefinitely beginning at 5 p.m. today, July 16, 2026. Alternate routes to and from Meriwether County will be necessary other than by Flat Shoals Road.

James Arlie Ayers, went home to be with Jesus, after a brief unexpected illness, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 88. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Billy Ray "Bill" Hattaway, age 88, passed away on July 7, 2026, at Pike Manor in Zebulon. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Ted Benson Bishop, age 64 of The Rock, GA, passed away on July 6th, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs resigned during yesterday’s meeting of the Board of Assessors. The Board moved their Executive Session to discuss personnel to the beginning of the meeting and then held the rest of the meeting after that session ended. 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!

ZEBULON - Pike County Arts Council Inc. presents "Little Women - The Musical" which is sponsored by First Bank of Pike. This presentation can be seeen July 9-11, 2026 at the Pike County School Auditorium located at 7218 US Hwy 19 South in Zebulon. Click here for more including ticket information.

ZEBULON - (From the City of Zebulon) In an effort to promote transparancy, we wanted to inform you that the City of Zebulon is meeting with our engineers on Thursday, July 9 at 10 a.m. to start the process of creating an RFP for replacement of water meters. There is a possibility of a quorum being assembled at this meeting.

The meeting will be held at City Hall, and the public is welcome to attend.

Mr. Benjamin Robert Maxedon, age 78, of Zebulon, passed away July 4, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Christopher “Chris” Brooks Wadford, age 46, of Zebulon, passed away on July 1, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Forrest Dwight “Frosty” Davis, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Hampton, Georgia, on June 29, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Born in San Luis Obispo, California in 1944 to Sam and Kathryn Smith, Mike Smith made his first trip home to Pike County when he was almost one year old. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. James Charles “Jim” Weston, age 74, of Concord, passed away on June 25, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Ray Brooks passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, friendship, and a deep love for the outdoors. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - After Pike County Times published the article “BREAKING NEWS: Pike County's Juneteenth Celebration to Be Held in Concord” on June 12, 2026, Sean Walker of Defiant Ones Marketing LLC, accused Pike County Times of libel and demanded a correction, clarification, publishing of a right of reply statement to the original article. This is the follow up to that article including more open records and information that has been obtained since that time. 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!

The Pike County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Courthouse. There was a Town Hall meeting held at 6:15 p.m. where the public was invited to speak to the commissioners about concerns without getting on the agenda beforehand or being on the record. It's a way to bring items to the attention of the commissioners. Commissioners James Jenkins, Ken Pullin, Tim Guy, and Tim Daniel were present along Chairman Briar Johnson and County Clerk Angela Blount. County Attorney/Manager Rob Morton was not able to attend this meeting. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing regarding the FY 2026/2027 Budget on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

The Public Hearing will take place in the Main Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, located at: 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, GA

Citizens are highly encouraged to attend. Click here to read the budget guide.

ZEBULON - Cassandra Jones has been named as the new Planning and Development Director during last night's meeting of the Pike County Board of Commissioners. She has a long history in Planning and Development and is coming back home to Pike County to work.

Director Jones is coming to Pike from Meriwether County. Her first day in Pike County will be on June 15.

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!

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners released their Budget Guide for 2026-2027 in the Special Called Meeting for the second reading of the budget last night. There is history and information on the county that is available nowhere else in a form that is this easy to read. Thank you to Chief Financial Officer Clint Chastain for his work on this and anyone who provided info and helped on this project! Click here to read more.

ZEBULON - No one disputes that the campaign signs located on the right-of-way on County Farm Road were mowed over by a county mower, but it’s what happened after that incident that prompted a phone call to Pike County Times because the employee has been fired. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners held a Budget Meeting on May 8, 2026 at the EMA Building out by Public Works. The public was invited to attend. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Tax Assessor Board met on May 7, 2026 at the EMA Building. This public meeting was attended by board members Brent Taylor, Brent Davis, Parrish Swift, and Lyn Smith along with Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs and Appraiser/Board Secretary Emily Morris. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - There will be a FY 2026/2027 Budget Workshop for the Pike County Board of Commissioners on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Pike EMA/Storage Facility 132 Twin Oaks Road Williamson, GA 30292. The public is invited to attend.

[Note from the Editor: This can be viewed on Pike County Times' FB page by clicking on Reels. It was filmed in the EMA Building.]

ZEBULON - Pike County Times sat down and did a face to face interview with Levi Steele with his "Ordinary People" podcast last week. The link to the interview went live today. It tells how everything started for Pike County Times almost 20 years ago, why "Who Called You?" is on the back of Pike County Times' t-shirts, and the why behind how things are written on Pike County Times.

Here is the description that he posted on the episode: "In an era of declining local news coverage, independent journalists are stepping up to fill the gap. In this episode, we sit down with Becky Watts, community watchdog and founder of Pike County Times, to explore how she launched her digital publication to keep local politicians accountable and report on the issues that matter most to residents. We discuss the state of legacy media, the challenges of independent journalism, and why staying informed about local government is essential for a thriving community."

This podcast can be heard on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
YouTube

Feel free to drop a note or make a call to Pike County Times about the interview at 770-468-7583, email at editor@pikecountytimes.com, or send a note through FB Messenger. Thank you to readers for supporting hometown news.

ZEBULON - 73 years is very long time to wait for the return of a loved one after serving honorably in the Armed Forces. 1st Lt. Robert "Eugene" Oxford and the entire crew of the B-24J Liberator named "Hot as Hell" flew on their final flight on January 25, 1944. They were declared in Missing in Action and then Killed in Action with no word of what happened to them for 63 years. Click here for more.

[Note from the Editor: I did an interview with Levi Steele on his "Ordinary People" podcast last week and realized that I didn't get this funeral procession on Pike County Times because there was so much going on all at once. It's done now, and it's beautiful to look at even all these years later. It was the quickest trip I've EVER had from the airport to Zebulon, and the amount of respect show to this returning soldier brings me to tears even today.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 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 Development Authority met on March 4, 2026 at 8 a.m. Present were Bryan Oglesby, Stewart Essary, David Nix, Zebulon Mayor Joe Walter, Sonny Gwyn, Dee McLeRoy, Jason Leatherman, County Commission Chairman Briar Johnson, and Director Kyle Fletcher. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The regular meeting of the Pike County Board of Commissioners scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 has been canceled due to the absence of agenda items requiring consideration. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in accordance with the Board’s adopted meeting schedule.

ZEBULON - Pike County filed an answer to J. David Hughes v. Pike County Georgia in The Superior Court of Pike County on February 16, 2026. In this case, Hughes had petitioned the Superior Court for a review of the amount of $6,775.99 in Impact Fees that he was charged in September of 2025 when building his home after his request for an appeal and refund was denied in October of 2025. 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!

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in executive session on March 13, 2026 to discuss a personnel matter. All five commissioners, the county clerk, and county attorney/manager met behind closed doors for about 40 minutes before coming back into open session. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This article has been updated.]

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!

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. There will be a 15 minute Town Hall Meeting prior to the meeting where members of the public can address commissioners prior to the start of the official meeting without getting on an agenda prior to the meeting. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - On December 12, 2025 Pike County was served with a civil action in Superior Court by Attorney Newton Galloway of Galloway & Lyndall, LLP of Griffin and John Green of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP of Atlanta. Freeman, Mathis, and Gary, LLP of Atlanta and Morton, Morton & Associates, LLC answered the complaint on February 6, 2026. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting with a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. Click here for more.

[Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Board of Assessors met on February 2, 2026 at the EMA Building across from the ballfields at Public Works. Present were: Brent Taylor, Brent Davis, Parrish Swift, Lyn Smith along with Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs, Secretary Danyeal Smithey, and County Attorney/Manager Rob Morton. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - There will be a special called meeting of the Tax Assessor Board on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend.

The meeting will be held at the Pike EMA/Storage Facility 132 Twin Oaks Road Williamson, GA 30292. It's across from the ball fields and on the left as you turn into Public Works. Look for a Facebook Live of the meeting on the Pike County Times Facebook page.

ZEBULON - ZEBULON - The Board of Assessors met on February 13, 2026 at the EMA Building across from the ballfields at Public Works. Present were: Christopher Tea, Parrish Swift, and Lyn Smith. Greg Hobbs, Emily Morris, and County Attorney/Manager Rob Morton. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete with links to meetings back as far as 2023.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. at the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. There will be a 15 minute Town Hall Meeting prior to the meeting where members of the public can address commissioners prior to the start of the official meeting without getting on an agenda prior. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The meeting was attended by board members Parrish Swift (Chairman), Lyn Smith (Vice-Chairman), Christopher Tea, Brent Davis, Brent Taylor as well as Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs, Appraiser and Board Clerk Emily Morris, and County Attorney/Manager Rob Morton. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete with links to meetings back as far as 2023.]

Mrs. Wanda Jones Lee, age 71, of Molena, passed away February 14, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Parks & Recreation Authority (PCPRA) has been described as the watering hole of Pike County because it serves kids and their families from Pike and many surrounding counties when it comes to sports. PCPRA stepped outside of the box to work ask for state and federal funding for expansion and electrical needs at the facility and has been awarded $3.4 million in funding. 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!

ZEBULON - The January 27, 2026 meeting of the Tax Assessor Board was rescheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The public was invited to attend this meeting that was held at the Pike EMA/Storage Facility at 132 Twin Oaks Road in Williamson. It's across from the ball fields and on the left as you turn into Public Works.

The video can be viewed on Pike County Times' Facebook page for the next 30 days or from here on out on the Pike County Times YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@PikeCountyTimesinZebulonGA.

The Board of Assessors will meet again on their regular scheduled meeting date of the second Tuesday in February, which is February 10 at 8:30 a.m. [Note from the Editor: Pike County Times will not be able to attend this meeting but will try to Facebook Live as many meetings as possible for the rest of the year.]

ZEBULON - Members of the Impact Fee Committee met for their fourth meeting on January 21, 2026. The call to order was given at 12:08 p.m. with members present including Jason Leatherman, Brandy Loggins, Chad Proctor, Kacie Edwards, and Shannon Mullinax. Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Gilbert and County Attorney/Manager Rob Morton were also present. Gilbert summed up the last meeting by saying that the committee had asked for legal research after Mr. Ross was here. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia. The Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m. The Town Hall Meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners held a workshop on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Courthouse. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss updates to roads as well as the updated paving project list and to discuss homestead exemptions for seniors and disabled citizens. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Board of Commissioners held a Workshop on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the courthouse located at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia. The public was invited to attend. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Development Authority met on January 14, 2026 at 8 a.m. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Impact Advisory Committee will meet on January 21, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at the Pike County EOC/Storage Building at 132 Twin Oaks Road, Williamson, GA 30292. Items on the agenda include discussion of the legal opinion requested by the committe, discussion regarding updating the Impact Fee Ordinance and finalizing the Fee Schedule, and providing recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. The public is invited to attend.

Click here to read my notes from past Impact Fee Committee meetings: pikecountytimes.com/secondary/impactfeecommittee11.19.25.html. Click here to read "BREAKING NEWS: Petition for Review of Impact Fees Filed in Pike Superior Court:" pikecountytimes.com/secondary/BREAKINGNEWSimpactfeecourtreview1.12.26.html.

ZEBULON - On December 12, 2025, a Petition for Review was filed in Pike County Superior Court by J. David Hughes against Pike County in reference to the impact fee amount of $6,775.99 that he was charged in September of 2025 when building his home. Click here to read the article with no paywall.

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!

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, November 25, 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.

Click here for more including a link to the county's YouTube page which will have the meeting streaming live.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Impact Fee Advisory Committee met on November 5, 2025 and November 19, 2025. Pike County Times listened to the November 5, 2025 meeting and attended the November 19, 2025 meeting. Members on the committee are Jason Leatherman, Brandy Loggins, Chad Proctor, Edward “Ed” Penland, Kacie Edwards, Shannon Mullinax, and Christy Bird.

[Note from the Editor: This is a recommending board that is required by our ordinances and state law in order to make changes to our Impact Fees. The Pike County Commission will make the final decision on anything dealing with Impact Fees...] Click here for more.

ZEBULON - These meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the EMA building located on the left as you turn into the Public Works driveway across from the Rec Fields. This meeting was rescheduled because the regular meeting date fell on a federal holiday when county offices were closed. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON – The Pike County Impact Fee Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the Pike County EMA/Storage Facility located at 132 Twin Oaks Road, Williamson, GA 30292.

Their agenda shows a discussion updating the Impact Fee Ordinance and Fee Schedule. The public is invited to attend this meeting.

ZEBULON - This is the results from the November 4, 2025 election. There are three Municipal General Election Races and two Special Election Public Service Commission races on the ballot.

There are contested elections in Williamson and Zebulon with an uncontested election in Concord.

Molena also has a vote on the ballot concerning fluoride in the water.

Click here to see the results.

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!

ZEBULON - These meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the EMA building located on the left as you turn into the Public Works driveway across from the Rec Fields. Members in attendance include Christopher Tea, Lyn Smith, Parrish Swift, Tim Ingram, and Gary Hammock along with Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs and Board Secretary Emily Morris. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON – The Pike County Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at noon at the Pike County EOC/Storage Building located at 132 Twin Oaks Road, Williamson, GA 30292. (Across from the ball fields and on the left as you turn into the driveway at Public Works.)
Members: Jason Leatherman ● Brandy Loggins ● Chad Proctor Edward “Ed” Penland ● Kacie Edwards ● Shannon Mullinax ● Christy Bird
I. Call to Order
II. New Business:
Discussion updating the Impact Fee Ordinance and Fee Schedule
III. Adjournment:

The public is invited to attend. Here is my write up from the first meeting for this advisory board: www.pikecountytimes.com/secondary/impactfeeworkshop10.24.25.html.

ZEBULON - Began at 9:03 a.m. Members of the Planning Commission were part of this group including Jason Leatherman, Brandy Loggins, Chad Proctor, Ed Penland, and Kacie Edwards plus Shannon Mullinax and Christy Bird as members of the community, Planning and Development Director Jeremy Gilbert, and County Attorney / Manager Rob Morton. Several members of the community were present. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON – Here is the power point presentation from the Prayer Mountain / Fountain Grove Springs - Meansville presentation to the Pike County Commission at Tuesday night's meeting on October 28, 2025.

Click here to download the powerpoint presentation.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 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. Click here for more.

WILLIAMSON - Council Members Carol Berry, Bob Harrison, Steve Davis, and Tom Brown were in attendance along with Mayor Steve Fry, City Clerk Pamela Schoentag, and City Attorney Heath English. Steve Levin could not attend tonight. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - On October 8, 2025, the Pike County Board of Commissioners and Pike County Planning and Development was served with a letter of demand for the refund of an impact fee and an administrative appeal placed before the Board of Commissioners for an impact fee paid on September 8, 2025. 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!

ZEBULON - The meeting of the Pike County Public Facilities Authority was held on September 9, 2025 and October 9, 2025 at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room in the County Commission Office located at 331 Thomaston Street. Click here for more.

The Pike County Public Facilities Authority will meet in the Conference Room at the Board of Commissioner office. The public is invited to attend. Agenda is as follows:

I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from September 09, 2025
IV. FINANCIAL REPORT:
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. COUNTY PROPERTY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES:
VI. NEW BUSINESS: None
VII. MEMBER REPORTS/COMMENTS:
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion of Acquisition of Real Estate
IX. ADJOURNMENT

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There was a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m for anyone who wanted to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting was open to the public was broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

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.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Development Authority met on September 3, 2025 at 8 a.m. Present were Dee McLeRoy, John Barker, David Nix, Kel Brannon, Bryan Oglesby, Sonny Gwyn, BOC Chairman Briar Johnson, Zebulon Mayor Joe Walter, and Director Kyle Fletcher.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9 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.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on August 29, 2025 at 9 a.m. for a special called meeting. The special called meeting was attended by Commissioners James Jenkins, Ken Pullin, Tim Guy, Tim Daniel, and Chairman Briar Johnson, County Clerk Angela Blount, Attorney Manager Rob Morton, members of the public, and both county newspaper representatives. Click here for more.

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ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in a regularly scheduled meeting in the main courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse. There was standing room only as citizens came to participate in the final public hearing to decide the county’s millage rate. Click here for more.

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ZEBULON – The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9 a.m. in the Courthouse, Courtroom 2 which is located by walking upstairs through the big courtroom and taking a right in the hall when you reach it. The public is invited to attend this meeting, and Pike County Times will be there to FB Live the meeting for those who are working and cannot attend. This is a public meeting that anyone can attend.

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 receipt and transmittal of the Pike County Board of Education millage rates, and authorization for the Chairman to sign the related documents.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
7. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision.

[Note from the Editor: Look for an article which ties this meeting to regular meeting held on Tuesday night in a beautiful, completely packed OUT courtroom. I've done some research and had to wait to write on this until I had necessary information, and I could write about this is an impartial manner. The three FB Live videos are available on my Pike County Times FB page.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, August 26, 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.

The meeting include a discussion of many topics including a public hearing on the millage rate and adoption of the millage rate, a discussion on impact fees, a discussion on speed humps on Tanyard Road, and so much more. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Education met on Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 12 p.m. in the Pike County Schools Auditorium located at 7362 Hwy 19 South in Zebulon. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - There are two meetings of the Pike County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The first begins at 9 a.m. The second meeting will be at 1 p.m. Read the agendas for both meetings by clicking here.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Development Authority met this morning in the Pike Chamber Meeting Room. Click here for more.

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.

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.]

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.]

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.

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.

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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.]

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.

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.]

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.]

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.]

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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.

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.

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!

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.]

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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!

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.

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Give The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, a call today at 770-415-9848, and become part of the family.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

Click here to see what we have to offer and find answers to questions. Thanks for checking us out!

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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.

Click here to see what we have to offer. Thanks for checking us out!

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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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ZEBULON - Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and businesses to achieve their financial goals through personalized, fiduciary-driven advice and investment strategies. We prioritize our clients' interests by delivering transparent, objective advice, comprehensive solutions, and disciplined financial management. Through collaboration, education, and integrity, our aim is to build long-term relationships and financial confidence, helping clients navigate life's financial complexities with clarity and purpose.

At Wealth Intelligence, we pride ourselves on our top-notch service model and client-focused approach. We manage investment strategies in-house, offering tailored solutions rather than relying on external decisions. Our exit planning services empower business owners to build and capitalize on value. As a veteran-owned firm, we provide family office and concierge services, constantly enhancing the client experience.

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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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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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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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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.

Check out your local hardware store and some of the nicest people who will help you find what you need.

Call (770) 567-5580 with your questions or for store hours.

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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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