ZEBULON - Photos from today's Cornhole Fundraiser at Pirate's Cove Bar and Grill for our two Kevins from the Pike County Fire Department are on the Pike County Times Facebook page. There is an ongoing fundraiser with baskets of gift certificates and all kinds of goodies at Pirate's Cove. Tickets will be available until the day of the drawing on November 7. 1 ticket for $10. 3 for $25. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this fundraiser happen. Nobody walks alone when you have friends and family who are walking with you!

You can read Kevin Slone's story by clicking here: pikecountytimes.com/secondary/kevinslone.9.1.26.html. And you can read Kevin Gilham's story by clicking here: pikecountytimes.com/secondary/kevingilham.9.1.26.html.

Photos from the Capes and Crowns evening on the square are on the Pike County Times Facebook page. It was so much fun to see kids meeting their favorite superheroes and princesses and getting books to take home and read. This is one of my favorite events every year. Thank you to everyone who was a sponsor and worked to make today happen. It was absolutely magical!

I was honored to be able to take some Homecoming pictures of those who were dressed up and walking around the square in Zebulon tonight. Those pictures are also on the Pike County Times Facebook page. It is a pleasure to live and work in this community!

There are so many reasons that I love living in Pike County. Seeing our community rallying around our firefighters and seeing kids excited about books, superheroes, and princesses made me a happy community reporter tonight. I am thankful to have been a part of these events.

Mrs. Bobbie Jo “B.J.” Watson White, age 46, of Thomaston, passed away September 30, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Doris Patricia Henley, age 65, of Thomaston, daughter of the late Bud and Sarah Gross, passed away October 2, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

David Caldwell, Sr., age 96, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away September 13, 2026, following an extended illness. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. LeRoy “Roy” Lee Seignious III, age 90, of Milner, passed away October 1, 2026, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Extension Office will once again be participating in the 4-H Pecan Fundraiser, sold at $13.00 per pound bag. To place your orders, Contact the Extension office by: Phone: (770) 567-2010, Email: Pike.Extension@uga.edu, or In Person: At the Extension Office at 943 Sandefur Road in Meansville, GA.

Orders are due by October 29th. Help support your local 4-H Office by purchasing Georgia-grown shelled pecans! All proceeds will benefit Pike County Extension activities, programs, and continuing education

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will be holding a Special Called Meeting on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 4 p.m. at the Pike EMA/Storage Facility located at 132 Twin Oaks Road Williamson, GA 30292. The meeting will be for an Executive Session only.

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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Chairman Briar Johnson requests 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.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision

[Note from the Editor: This is likely concerning the appointment of a county manager. The public is invited to this meeting, but we will be outside of the meeting except at the beginning and the end. Look for a FB Live on my Pike County Times page.]

Ms. Cristy Lou (White) Richardson, aged 64, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on September 18, 2026 after a long illness. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Crews, age 54, of Barnesville passed away September 23,2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended the state's motor fuel excise tax for a period of 30 days. To provide retailers the appropriate time needed to factor in this adjustment, the suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 and run through October 29. The governor's executive order declaring the state of emergency also suspends state weight limits on commercial vehicles, further reducing the cost factored into everyday goods like those bought in grocery stores. Read the governor's executive order here. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike Family Connection will be meeting from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Church of Joy in Williamson on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Church of Joy is located at 3080 Hwy 362 West in Williamson.

The public is invited to attend. Questions? Contact Michael Powell at 770-295-9208.

ATLANTA - The summer ban on outdoor burning in 54 northern Georgia counties will be lifted on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The annual restrictions are imposed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division from May 1 through the end of September to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground level ozone during the hot summer months.

The 54 counties whose burn bans will be lifted on October 1 are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton.

“The fall months offer better air quality for burning,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director and State Forester John Sabo. “Anyone wishing to use fire outside must be keenly aware of local conditions and fire safety.”

GFC Forest Protection Chief Thomas Barrett echoed the need for safety. “The leading cause of wildfire in Georgia is debris burning that gets out of control. Burners are responsible for their own fires, and while a permit is no longer required for hand-piled natural debris burns, there must be proof that safety precautions were taken in advance, if a wildfire does result.”

The safety precautions mandated by law are: set spacing distances between fires and woodlands and structures, burn times from sunrise to sunset, burner attendance at the fire,

ZEBULON - Pike County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shoplifting at a local business. Two juveniles were detained and transported to the Sheriff’s Office and their parents were notified.

One juvenile accessed the ceiling and ran out of a side door of the Sheriff’s Office. The juvenile was located a short time thereafter at a local business.

Names are being withheld due to their juvenile status.

ZEBULON - Norman Appraisals is finishing up work for Pike County with appeals and visiting subdivisions and properties in the cities of Zebulon and Concord. There are two employees who are helping with these areas.

Wynn Bush is working appeals for the county. He is driving a burgundy Sierra truck.

Coby Mink is visiting subdivisions and properties in the cities of Zebulon and Concord for the next month or so. He is driving a black Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Both vehicles are marked as working for the county, and both employees have identification that tells who they are and who they are working for. The number to the Tax Assessor's Office is on the back of their identification so homeowners can make that confirmation with the Tax Assessor’s Office if needed.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Grand Jury met for the September Term on September 15, 2026 with the Honorable Benjamin D. Coker Presiding. The results of the Grand Jury are presented below. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will be holding a special called meeting before the regular called meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. 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."

[Note from the Editor: I cannot get a direct confirmation that this is pertaining to the County Manager, but there is a really good chance that it is since "...interviewing applicants for the position of the executive head of an agency" is part of the agenda. The agenda for the September 29, 2026 regular called meeting will come out on Friday afternoon.]

ZEBULON - Pike County Times attended the Pancakes and Planes event at Peach State Aerodrome in Williamson today. This was a fundraiser for the Ron Alexander Youth Aviation Program (RAYAP).

There were helicopters, airplanes, pancakes, and a whole lot of fun there! Click here pictures on the Pike County Times Facebook page.

Robert Lee Williams Mr. Robert Lee “Pop” Williams, age 90 of Griffin, GA passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Tommy Curtis Bostwick, age 73, of Roswell, passed away on September 15, 2026, alongside loved ones. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

John Wesley Moody, 90, of Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 18, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Georgia. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Frank William Hammett, known to everyone as Joe, passed away September 14, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Jo Turner Boswell, age 88, of Molena, passed away September 14, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

CONCORD - Saturday, September 12, 2026, was a day of celebration in the Hilltop Community in Concord. It was the annual Hilltop Reunion Day, and it was a dedication of the Hilltop Neighborhood and Community with a historical plaque recognizing the spirit of community, friendship, and cooperation that makes Hilltop neighborhood and community a special place to live. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - BE THE ONE! SAVE A LIFE! L3 SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAINING will be conducted from 9 AM - 12 PM at The Church of Joy at 3080 Georgia 362, Williamson. Get ready for the L3 Suicide Intervention Skills Training, an in-person event where you'll learn essential skills to make a real difference. Dive into interactive sessions designed to boost your confidence and help you support those in need. Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience to build your intervention abilities and connect with others passionate about making an impact. CEU's and Post available.

If you have any questions please contact Michael Powell at michael@connectup.info or 770.295.9208.

Jerry Mack Ward, 79, was born November 23, 1946, in Geneva County, Alabama, to William and Nettie Ward. He peacefully stepped into eternity on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mitchell Scott Reeves, 53, of Mableton, GA, died at his residence on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Ernest Eugene Buchanan, born December 7, 1937, in Eastman, Georgia, passed away on September 11, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Jon Jason Petty, age 54, of Zebulon, passed away September 11, 2026, at Emory-Midtown Hospital in Atlanta. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Where were you on September 11, 2001? I was holding our new born son who had just come home from NICU, watching our 2 year old daughter play in the living room floor, and listening to my husband talking on the phone with his best friend as they discussed whether their military reserve unit would be activated to protect Atlanta that night as well when -- not if -- they would be called up to serve overseas.

This horrible event drastically affected my family here in Georgia even though I didn't know anyone who died in the Twin Towers. My family walked through my husband's two tours of duty in Iraq. Life changed, but my husband came back home to us. So many people on 9-11 live with a different story. Every year, I remember those who died in those flights, those who gave their lives when they responded to the call, and I remember friends and families who have an empty seat at their table. I pray for peace for a wound that will never heal and grace for them to keep living life in a way that would make their loved ones proud. I pray for our country too.

Traffic will be stopped around the Square at 12 noon so the public can observe a Special Honors Tribute consisting of “Last Call” by the Pike County 911 Dispatcher, Federal Q Siren by the Pike County Fire Department, Three Round Volley and the playing of “Taps” by the Post 197 Honor Guard Team, and “Taps” by the Post 197 Honor Guard Team all conducted in honor of the Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, Emergency Medical Service Technicians, and Military who died in the line of duty as well as all those who perished on 9-11 courtesy of American Legion Pike Post 197.

It seemed like the world stopped turning for a little while that day. I need to remember the world as it was before that day and how we were as a country in the days after. The division and fighting of today wasn't there in the days following 9-11. We loved on neighbors and even strangers who happened to be around us then. Maybe we can show some love to people around us in honor of that day.

I'll be on the courthouse square in Zebulon tomorrow around 11:30 or so. I will have a FB Live of the event at noon. There will also be a 9-11 Tribute on the Courthouse Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. where you can stop and reflect upon that day and honor those who lost their lives.

Never forget.

ZEBULON - The meeting was called to order at 8:36 a.m. Present were Board Members Parrish Swift, Lyn Smith, Brent Davis, and Brent Taylor along with County Attorney/Manager Rob Morton, Chief Appraiser Christy Cook, Deputy Chief Appraiser Heather Burke, and Appraiser Danyeal Smithey. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

Ms. Octavia Martina DeLaGarza, age 54, of Griffin, passed away September 8, 2026, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 4 p.m. [Note from the Editor: This will likely be for county manager interviews. At the September 9, 2026 Special Called Meeting, the closest I could get to an on the record confirmation that this was for County Manager interviews is reading the topic of the meeting that says they are interviewing applicants for head of an agency.]

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. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. Chairman Briar Johnson requests 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.

6. ADJOURNMENT

Agenda subject to revision.

WILLIAMSON - The Ron Alexander Youth Aviation Program (RAYAP) has been a part of the Pike and surrounding communities for 13 years. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that gives 14 to 18 year old youth a unique opportunity to work on aircraft and learn to fly planes. Click here for more.

Mr. Brandy Shone Clark, age 53, of Griffin, passed away September 6, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Ms. Debra “Debbie” Mae Rawlins, age 68, of Williamson, passed away on September 2, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Patsy Goolsby was born in 1956 to Huie and Bea Bray of Fayette County, Ga. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

GRIFFIN - A 2005 Columbia Freightliner truck was involved in an accident and overturned in the ditch on Hwy 19 South in the right lane south of Odell Road around 10:13 a.m. on August 24, 2026. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the Pike County Board of Commissioners Office Conference Room at 1 p.m. 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. County Manager Rob Morton requests 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.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision.

[Note from the Editor: The closest I can get to an on the record confirmation that this is for County Manager interviews is the topic of the meeting that says they are interviewing applicants for head of an agency. Commissioners Tim Daniel, James Jenkins, Ken Pullin, Chairman Briar Johnson, and Commissioner Elect Chris Childress were at the meeting when they went into Executive Session along with County Clerk Angela Blount and CM/Attorney Rob Morton.

At some point, I expect there to be a final list of applicants for County Manager for Pike County announced in a meeting. I don't expect that will be today.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 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.

Mrs. Cheryl Letitia Golden of Fayetteville, Georgia, daughter of the late Robert Harvey and Shirley Jakes Springer, passed away August 31, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Pike County has been blessed with people who want to give back to our community. Now our community has the opportunity pass that blessing back to two of our fire fighters.

Kevin Gilham and Kevin Slone have served as fire fighters in Pike and surrounding counties for a long time. Both have been diagnosed with serious illnesses that need help from the community. Click here to read Kevin Gilham's story which includes ways to help him and his family.

ZEBULON - Pike County has been blessed with people who want to give back to our community. Now our community has the opportunity pass that blessing back to two of our fire fighters.

Kevin Gilham and Kevin Slone have served as fire fighters in Pike and surrounding counties for a long time. Both have been diagnosed with serious illnesses that need help from the community. Click here to read Kevin Slone's story which includes ways to help him and his family.

ZEBULON - Pike Family Connection will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 3, from 9 am - 10:15 am at Church of Joy, Williamson, GA.

Let’s Talk Topic: “Mental Health, Recovery and Hope! Share the word! Click here for more about Pike Family Connection and the many connections that are being made right here in Pike County!

Edith Gooden, age 87 of Meansville passed away on August 30, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Stanley Eugene Boyt, age 75, of Zebulon, passed away August 25, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Pike County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Pike EMA/Storage Facility located at 132 Twin Oaks Road Williamson, GA 30292 across from the ball fields (on the left as you turn in to Public Works).

The public is invited to attend this meeting. Pike County Times is going to try to attend and do a FB Live for those who cannot attend an afternoon meeting. The agenda is as follows:

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 UGA Compensation Study Findings on Position Grades and Pay Ranges.
b. Discussion of Impact Fees.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. County Manager Rob Morton requests 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.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision.

ZEBULON - On Friday, September 11, 2026, Patriots Day will be the 25th anniversary of 9-11, the most horrific and deadliest attack on the United States of America. This is an event that should not be forgotten. The Pike County American Legion Post 197 will host the Pike County’s Patriot Day Observance Program. Pike County will be actively supporting the nationwide effort to remember this event and memorialize all those who perished on September 11, 2001.

At 12-noon, at the Pike County Courthouse Square, traffic will be stopped around the Square and the public can observe a Special Honors Tribute consisting of “Last Call” by the Pike County 911 Dispatcher, Federal Q Siren by the Pike County Fire Department, Three Round Volley and the playing of “Taps” by the Post 197 Honor Guard Team, and “Taps” by the Post 197 Honor Guard Team all conducted in honor of the Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, Emergency Medical Service Technicians, and Military who died in the line of duty as well as all those who perished on 9-11.

Post 197 will also set up a 9-11 Memorial Display in front (southside) of the Pike County Courthouse for public view. The time of the Display is from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Patriot Day remembers those 2,977 9-11 victims who perished during the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington DC, and in Shenksville, PA. It also honors the 343 firefighters, 60 law enforcement members, 8 EMS, and 55 military members who perished that day. The public is encouraged to witness the 9-11 Memorial Special Tribute and check out the 9-11 Memorial Display.

ZEBULON - On Friday, September 18, 2026, the Pike County American Legion Post 197 Honor Guard Team will conduct the Pike County National POW/MIA Recognition Day Observance Program. The event will be held at the Pike County Senior Center commencing at 11:45 a.m. The Post 197 Honor Team will conduct several activities starting with a Flag Folding Ceremony that includes the meaning of each of the 13 folds followed by the playing of Taps, a full Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) full tribute which includes the set up and explanation of each item of the POW/MIA Table and Chair place settings, and the reading of the History of the Purple Heart Medal.

The National POW/MIA Recognition Day Programs honors our current MIAs, and past and current POWs across the Nation. Currently, Pike County has four known MIAs: Seaman 2nd Class David E. Ledford, Staff Sergeant Joel M. Matthews, and Private Marion B. Smoot from WWII, and Chief Petty Officer Willie L. King from the Vietnam War. Pike County has six known former POWs. Now deceased from WWII are Major Marvin H. Campbell, Private James J. Dickerson, and Private First Class James B. Dukes from the Meansville area; Private Herman Nelson from Zebulon and Corporal John N. Scott and Private Marion B. Smoot from the Molena area; and former POW Specialist Sixth Class Lenard E. Daugherty from the Vietnam War who currently resides in Williamson, Pike County.

The public is invited to attend this year’s Pike County National POW/MIA Recognition Day Observance Program at the Pike County Senior Center.

WASHINGTON DC - As a mark of respect for the memory of Dolly Parton, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, September 1, 2026. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half‑staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first.

 DONALD J. TRUMP

ZEBULON - On July 14, 2026, Pike County Times observed a request for monetary relief in the case of Jonathan Hemphill and Trustin Brazer vs. Larry Mitcham, City of Zebulon Chief Administrator, Michael Johnson, City of Zebulon, and City of Zebulon Police Department in Pike County Superior Court. Click here for more.

Mrs. Mary Ann "Honey" Norvell Coley, age 88, of Zebulon, passed away peacefully August 21, 2026, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Mark Thomas Barr, age 66, of Williamson, passed away on August 16, 2026, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Johnny Ray Corley, of Meansville, passed away August 4, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Tax Assessors met on August 11, 2026. Board members present were Brent Davis, Parrish Swift, and Lyn Smith along with Appraisers Emily Morris and Danyeal Smithey, and County Attorney/Manager Rob Morton. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - Representative Beth Camp gave commissioners an update on the Flat Shoals Bridge in yesterday’s County Commission Meeting. The bridge has been closed for almost a month. Discussion included reopening the bridge soon and the rebuilding of the bridge which won't take place until 2028. 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 - Investigators from the Upson County Sheriff's Office and Pike County Sheriff's Office have worked together to solve crimes in both communities. Two individuals were arrested as a part of this investigation. Click here for more.

Larry M. Trice passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at Highlands Senior Living in Norcross. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Robert Anderson Lummus, Jr., known to everyone as Bob, passed away August 11, 2026, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Development Authority had a round table meeting at the Lakehouse on August 5, 2026 beginning at 8 a.m. Present were: Shane Williamson School Superintendent, Dee McLeRoy, Jason Leatherman, Bryan Oglesby - Chairman, Kyle Fletcher - Development Authority Director, Briar Johnson -Commission Chairman, Stewart Esary - Treasurer, Sonny Gwyn, and Joe Walter - Mayor of Zebulon. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

Barbara Goolsby Conine, age 93, of Griffin, passed away August 8, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Roy Lee Bell, age 72, of Milner, passed away August 8, 2026, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Linda Carol Kendrick Johnson, age 73, of Yatesville, passed away August 9, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

NEWNAN - Norman Dixson, a convicted drug dealer who fraudulently obtained federal pandemic relief money to fund his lifestyle, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for promoting dogfighting. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Fire Department has put together emergency information packets for citizens to pick up, fill out, and place on their refrigerators or in a place where emergency personnel can easily pick it up to go to the hospital with a patient in an emergency situation. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike County Sheriff’s investigators arrested Timothy Ferrell, 28 years of age, from Upson County for burglary and theft by taking. A citizen reported a four-wheeler and several other items taken out of a storage building this morning. Click here for more.

Mrs. Irma Sue Jackson, age 87, of Hampton, passed away August 7, 2026, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Wanda Lea Hoover Caldwell, age 93, of Marietta, passed away July 14, 2026, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Tax Assessors met this morning to discuss personnel. Board members Christopher Tea, Lyn Smith, Brent Taylor, and Brent Davis were in the meeting that was led by Chairman Parrish Swift in the Pike County Board of Commissioners’ Conference Room. Part of the discussion included the pay of those in office now and hiring a new Chief Appraiser since Greg Hobbs resigned from that position in July. 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!

James "Jimmy" Clayton Bankston, 80, of Barnesville, completed his earthly journey on August 4, 2026, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Pike County American Legion Post 197 conducted its Grand Opening Ceremony which also included the other members of the Legion Family 197 consisting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 197 and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 197. Click here for more.

Mr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Leon Kempson, age 65, of Concord, passed away on July 15, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Bobby J. “Bob” Stephens, age 86, of Griffin, passed away August 2, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

James Merrell Means, Jr., age 96, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 for a regularly scheduled meeting. This meeting contains the County Attorney / Manager's announcement that he is transitioning back to only being the County Attorney and an Executive Session that turned into a mess in front of the public in Open Session. Click here to read the meeting notes. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The dual role position of County Attorney / County Manager will soon be two separate positions again. The announcement was made in Tuesday night’s regular called County Commission Meeting. Click here to read more including the history behind this decision and the dollar amounts that are tied to it.

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!

Mrs. Elizabeth Rebecca “Becky” Wallace, age 78, of Williamson, passed away July 30, 2026, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Tax Assessors will have a Special Called Meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pike County Board of Commissioners Office Conference Room, 331 Thomaston St, Zebulon, Georgia – Executive Session Only. The Board Chairman requests adjournment to 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, as provided in O.C.G.A. § 50-14- 3(b)(2), germane to Personnel.

[Note from the Editor: Pike County Times will be there even if I end up being outside through the Executive Session and can't come back inside until they are finished. I plan to do a Facebook Live at the end of the meeting.]

Mr. Horace Trice (“Baby”) was born on November 24, 1944, in Upson County, Georgia, to the late Horace Trice and Pearline Thigpen Trice. He peacefully departed this life on July 27, 2026, in Phenix City, Alabama. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - There is a Board of Commissioners meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the main courtroom (upstairs) in the Pike County Courthouse. The doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. where anyone can bring a concern to the commissioners without getting on the agenda. It is not part of the official record though.

Click here to read up on the agenda and read the documentation that has been provided on the Commission meeting page.

Mr. John Charles "Jack" Fleischman, age 87, of McDonough, passed away on July 27, 2026, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Rodney Shane Perkins, age 56, of Milner, passed away at Regency Select Hospital in Macon on July 25, 2026, from injuries sustained in a car accident on June 24th. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

GRIFFIN - Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) will host a home medical equipment (HME) device donation drive and information event at Fifty Forward Your Center for Senior Services located at 885 Memorial Drive in Griffin on Friday, August 14, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. FODAC Griffin, located at 235 Emlet Drive, accepts donations of gently used home medical equipment, which are cleaned, sanitized, and repaired by trained technicians before being distributed to individuals in need. For a one-time $25 registration fee, FODAC provides refurbished home medical equipment at no cost or low cost to people recovering from injury or illness or seeking to maintain their independence and mobility.

Community members are encouraged to donate gently used home medical equipment during the event. Items currently needed include: Canes, crutches, walkers, and rollators, Manual and power wheelchairs (adult and pediatric), Standers, Hospital beds, Shower chairs, Bedside commodes, and Patient lifts. Donation receipts will be provided, along with information about FODAC's equipment, programs, and services.

Headquartered in Tucker, Georgia, with additional locations in Savannah and Griffin, FODAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides more than $15 million in refurbished home medical equipment and services each year while keeping approximately 450 tons of equipment out of landfills annually. Founded in 1986 as a faith-based organization, FODAC has become a national leader in the safe, effective, and appropriate reuse of home medical equipment and serves as a trusted resource during emergencies in Georgia, across the United States, and internationally. For more information contact Barry Satterfield at 470-706-9626 or email griffin@fodac.org. Click here for more.

The Pike County Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the Main Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse as is their normal meeting place. The purpose of this session was for an Executive Session only. The following is the agenda for the meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Assessors met on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 8:37 a.m. Those present included Members Parrish Swift, Lyn Smith, Christopher Tea, Brent Davis, and Brent Taylor as well as Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs, and Appraiser/Secretary Emily Morris, and Appraiser Danyeal Smithey. County Attorney Manager Rob Morton was not present at this meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Board of Assessors held a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was attended by Board Members Brent Taylor, Parrish Swift, and Lyn Smith along with County Attorney / Manager Rob Morton. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Pike County American Legion Post 197 conducted its Grand Opening Ceremony which also included the other members of the Legion Family 197 consisting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 197 and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 197. Click here for more.

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.

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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' YouTube page. 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:
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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 - 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!

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.

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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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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!

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!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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