MOLENA - Pike County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Highway 74 at 2:50 p.m. in reference to a vehicle accident. The accident was a single vehicle collision in which a Ford truck left the roadway and struck a tree.

One juvenile was deceased at the scene, and another was air lifted for medical treatment.

This incident is still under investigation.

Mrs. Vickie Wallace Cain, age 75, of Molena, passed away January 5, 2026, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Jamelle “Jamie” Ann Mendelson Holmes age 70, of Williamson, passed away January 2, 2026, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - 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 on December 12, 2025. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - A new year is coming in as 2025 comes to a close.

It's a time to reflect over triumphs as well as lessons learned.

What did we get right? What could be better next time? And did we encourage others along our journey?

This is an opportunity to make changes, make new habits, an opportunity to forgive ourselves and/or others, and a chance to write on a clean slate.

Where will we go? What will we do? And who can we encourage along the way in 2026?

Here's to a memorable year!

COLUMBUS, GA - PFC Bradley Evan Presley graduated from Fort Benning Basic Combat Training in August of 2025 and Army Advanced Individual Training on November 6, 2025. Click here to read more.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Virgil King Herndon, who left this life surrounded by family on December 30, 2025, at the age of 71, at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center in Atlanta, due to sudden complications from vascular disease. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Georgia Council of Magistrate Judges awarded Pike County Chief Magistrate Judge Marcia Callaway-Ingram the 2025 Humanitarian of the Year Award. The award honors and celebrates the work of an individual who has helped others in their professional life and enriched their community by volunteering their time and talents to serve others. Click here for more.

DECATUR – The Georgia Preparatory Academy held a graduation ceremony for youth on Thursday, December 18, in Macon, Ga. Students were awarded six high school diplomas and 21 GED diplomas. Class leaders included the valedictorian from the Chatham County Education Transition Center (ETC), the salutatorian from the Macon Youth Development Campus (YDC), and the student with the highest GED score from the Atlanta YDC. Click here for more.

PEACHTREE CITY - Join the Friends of the Peachtree City Library for a special literary evening with Paula McLain, the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife, Circling the Sun, and Love and Ruin. McLain’s richly researched and emotionally resonant novels have captivated millions of readers with unforgettable characters and sweeping historical settings.

On Friday, January 9, 2026, McLain will visit Peachtree City just days after the release of her highly anticipated new novel, Skylark (on sale January 6, 2025). On Friday, January 9, there will be a Reception with Cash Bar at 5:30 p.m. and an Author Talk and Audience Question and Answer Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza PTC (201 Aberdeen Pkwy, Peachtree City, GA 30269). More information including how to buy tickets, click here: https://ptclibraryfriends.org/mclain.

Robert Gibbins, Sr., age 47, of Zebulon, passed away December 26, 2025, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Merrell Dwayne Padgett, age 61, of Meansville, passed away December 27, 2025, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Karen R. Cress, age 62, of Milledgeville, passed away December 23, 2025, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lorraine Clemmons Wood, age 90, of Griffin, passed away December 19, 2025, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

David Daniel Corn, born November 18, 1971, third son of Derrell and Jimmie Hicks Corn of Gainesville, passed suddenly at home on the morning of November 30, 2025, surrounded by his wife and older children. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON – Pike County Times wishes you, your family, and your friends a Merry Christmas! (Because family isn't always a blood relative.) May we remember the reason for the season and try to share some of that peace and joy with those around us.

"In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told." - Luke 2:1-20

Mrs. Betty Joyce Phillips Huggins, age 94, of Hayesville, North Carolina, formerly of Williamson, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Jean Priest Presley, age 74, of Thomaston, passed away December 19, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Milton Dwight Jordan, age 69, of Meansville, passed away December 18, 2025. 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 for the Christmas Holidays on: Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025.

We will reopen for normal operations on: Monday, December 29, 2025. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Margaret "Maggie" Lee Couch Dial, age 78, joined her soulmate, Bob Dial, and entered into eternal life on December 16, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Elizabeth Dianne Peters Armistead, known to many as Mom, Granny, Dooney and Friend, age 80, of Williamson, passed away December 15, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - Keith Ballard and Robin Cochran had a vision for a 55 and older community with a focus on construction and accommodations to allow residents to “Age in Place.” This vision has become a reality with Fountain Farm in Zebulon - located just down from the courthouse square. Click here for more.

ZEBULON – There was a LOT going on in Zebulon on Saturday, December 13th! Pictures and a video of the night time parade are on my Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes. Click on photos or featured videos at the top of the page.

Story Time with Mrs. Claus will be held at Metro Auto Mart Zebulon (next to Big Chic) at 1 to 4 p.m. Free pictures with Mrs. Claus.

Pike County Dance Academy LLC will be showing off their very best dance moves during recitals at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Pike County Auditorium (across from Christ Chapel). Only $5 per ticket.

The Pike County Hometown Christmas Parade and Market will kick off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, with live music, an opportunity to shop for last minute gifts, and lots of Christmas fun! The Christmas Market will run through 8 p.m.

Santa will be on the courthouse square in Zebulon from 2-5 p.m. for free pictures.

The parade will start at 6 p.m. from Christ Chapel on Hwy 19N, run up through Zebulon, around United Bank, and back down Hwy 19S to Christ Chapel.

And Santa will also be at FishTales Bar & Grill from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with FREE pancakes for the kids with the purchase of an adult entree and drink.

Look for the lady walking around taking pictures in the Pike County Times shirt and Grinch Eyes Hat! There's a picture on my Facebook page.

The Grinch, also known as Mr. Grinchmas as he is trying to be reformed these days, will be on the McDonough Square on both Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

He will also be on the McDonough Square on Saturday, December 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be t-shirts, coloring books, ornaments, autographs, and stickers. Free photos with the Grinch is provided by Sellers and Parker LLC.

Mrs. Norma Nadine Hestley Campbell, age 78, of Thomaston, passed away December 11, 2025, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Alice Faye Layton Wise Dukes, age 83, of Meansville, passed away December 10, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

SPALDING COUNTY - On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office that Deputy Joe Crumpton had been involved in a motor vehicle accident, was being transported to Fayette Piedmont Hospital, and was in cardiac arrest. Click here for more.

GRIFFIN — Scouting America Flint River Council is excited to announce the appointment of Terry Whitaker as its new Scout Executive and CEO, bringing fresh energy and a deep dedication to enhancing youth programs throughout our local communities. Click here for more.

ZEBULON – Pike County Times has been all over the place over the past couple of weeks. There are Facebook Live's of meetings from Zebulon and Williamson, a link to the Pike County Commission meetings on the county YouTube channel, and photos from several different events on my Facebook page.

Photos with the Grinch in Zebulon, the Lighting of Concord, and the Pike County Memorial Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony Program are all on Facebook tonight.

Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon is proud to announce the official appointment of Tony Howard as the new Chief of Police for the Zebulon Police Department, effective January 5, 2026. 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!

CONCORD - The Pike County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation West Georgia Gang Task Force wrapped up a months long drug investigation today. The investigation centered on the distribution of narcotics from several residences in the Concord area. 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 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 agenda item for Rezoning Application REZ-25-12 concerning 182.751 acres located at Campground Road/Highway 18 (Land Lots 123 & 124), previously scheduled for a Public Hearing before the Board of Commissioners tonight, November 25, 2025, has been withdrawn.

On this agenda item: PUBLIC HEARING: To receive public input regarding REZ-25-12 Jason Betsill Owner, and Applicant request a Rezoning from AR (Residential Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential) for property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Campground Road and Georgia Highway 18, Zebulon, GA., 30295, in Land Lots 123 & 124 of the 8th Land District, further identified as Parcel ID: 092 017. The property consists of 182.751+/- Acres and the request is to rezone the property for the purpose of constructing a 43-lot Single-Family Subdivision. Commission District 3. Commissioner Ken Pullin.

The County has received a formal withdrawal request from the applicant. As a result: The rezoning request will not be heard at tonight’s meeting. No further action will be taken on this application at this time. The public hearing and consideration of this rezoning request are officially withdrawn.

We appreciate the community’s attention and understanding regarding this matter.

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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.

LAMAR COUNTY - On Sunday, November 16, 2025 about 12:12 p.m. a dump truck was carrying a load of gravel southbound on Hwy 41 just inside the Lamar County line. The accident report states that the dump truck experienced a blown tire that caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, cross over the grass median, and overturn on its passenger side on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes. 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 - 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.

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 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.

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 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.

Join us for the Christian Women's Center's 42nd Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at Sun City Peachtree Golf Club! Each year, this event brings together fun and friendly competition on the green, all for a great cause.

Take advantage of our early registration discount, and consider sponsorship opportunities that also showcase your organization. Last year's winning team had an impressive combined score of 56 —think your team can beat that? We invite you to participate! Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place, and don't miss our famous raffle featuring must-have items.

For more information and to register, please visit Annual Charity Golf Tournament – Christian Women's Center at: https://cwcga.org/annual-charity-golf-tournament/.

CONCORD – On Saturday, 15 November 2025, the Pike County American Legion Post 197 will host a 5K Road Race and a 1K Kid Run Fundraiser to be held at the Fire Station, 32 Society Street, Concord, Georgia. The start of the 5K is 9:00 a.m. and the 1K is 10:00 a.m. Early registration fee is $35 for the 5K, and $15 for Kid’s (age 9 and under) 1K. The deadline for early registration is 31 October 2025. This ensures you get a T-shirt at the event. Late and day-of registration begins at 8:00 a.m., and is $40 for the 5K / $20 for the 1K; You will get your T-shirt several days after the event. Everyone who registers receives an event T-shirt. If you registered and cannot make the event, your T-shirt will be delivered to you. For the 5K there are male and female, 1st and 2nd place medals for overall, age groups, and Veteran categories. For the 1K, every kid is a winner and will be presented a prize. For a donation of $50, you can add a deceased Veterans name to the T-shirt. Deadline is 31 October 2025.

Refreshments will be available for runners, and there will be a supervised bounce house with slide to entertain the kids while the adults are racing; and up to after the Awards Ceremony which will be at 11:00 a.m. The 5K course is mainly on the Concord city and Hilltop streets, and is relatively flat. The Kid’s 1K (.6 miles) is several blocks within down town Concord. Mile markers will be posted on the 5K course. A Pike County Deputy Sheriff will lead the 5K and Kid’s 1K, and directional signs will be at every intersection along the route.

The fundraiser supports the Pike County American Legion Post 197 Veteran and Community programs. 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.

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 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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 - 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.

ZEBULON - Do you enjoy reading Pike County Times for FREE? Please say thank you to those who advertise with me and provide this service to you. How can you say thank you? You can help Pike County Times by doing business with each of these advertisers and making sure that they know that you appreciate their support of your free, independent online newspaper -- Pike County Times.

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.

Call Racquethause South at 770-567-4487 to find out what specials they are running for new members. Tell them that Becky Watts at Pike County Times sent you! You may even see me there!

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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GRIFFIN - Thank you to Food Depot for advertising with Pike County Times! There are two convenient locations at 1201 West Taylor Street and 816 North Hill Street.

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ZEBULON - SJ Land Surveying specializes in land surveying, planning, and subdivision design. Thank you to SJ Reeves Land Surveying for helping provide your news for free on Pike County Times!

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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