Click here to see various organizations that meet in our area as well as provide help to citizens. This also has info to rent the Lion's Club Depot, the Pike Christian Outreach Center, and buying a reflective sign for your driveway.

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Click here to see more important information such as how to make an appointment to ride the buses that drive all over Pike, Upson, Lamar, etc. and the Transfer Station hours so you can take your garbage to the dump or do some recycling.

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The American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and the American Legion Post 197 meet on a monthly basis here in Pike County. All meetings are held at the Post 197 Building located at 645 Meansville Road in Zebulon, Georgia.

For more information, contact pikepost197@gmail.com.

GED classes and are offered at Concord Baptist Church (8670 Hwy. 18). Amy Tate is there every Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Students may also register for the program at the same location and times. All classes, books, and materials are free. Scholarships for GED testing fees are available. Contact Amy at atate@sctech.edu or 770-467-6036 for more information.

Southern Crescent Technical College, in collaboration with New Mercy Baptist Church, now offers Adult Education/GED classes at New Mercy Baptist Church, 742 Park Road, Griffin. The classes are held each Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 'til 8:30 pm.

The classes are free to the public and enrollment can take place at the class, or by calling Dr. Jeffrey Bright at (770)757-6252.

Funds are even available to take the GED exam for those completing their requirements. It's never too late to get a GED and now it's FREE!

Pike Family Connection meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Christ Chapel in Zebulon. Christ Chapel is located at 68 Old Zebulon Road on Hwy 19 across from the 9th Grade Academy.

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Powell of the Pike Community Resource Network at (770)295-9208. Find out more about Pike Family Connection through their FB link: www.facebook.com/connectpike/.

The Alzheimer's Association has a Georgia Chapter that offers services, programs, education, and support groups in our state. Click on the links to find out about what is offered here and how you can become involved. The calendar has a list of dates and times for upcoming events, programs, etc. that is invaluable for families affected by Alzheimer's.

This group has been in existence since 1982 and has seven regional offices as well as a state office in Atlanta. Find out more at www.alz.org/georgia about how the Alzheimer's Association can help you and your family!

GRIFFIN - The Salvation Army here at Griffin, Georgia services the counties of Lamar, Pike, Spalding, and Upson for these communities’ social service needs. Many individuals utilize our House of Hope Homeless Shelter, Clothing Voucher, and Food Pantry programs from these counties, but they do not take advantage of our Rent and Utility Assistance Program. We want to change that because we care about everyone in all of these counties.

If you live in these counties, or know of anyone who does, and you need assistance with your rent and/or utility issues, we are here to help. Our funding is limited, but we are committed to serving the residents of the above-listed counties with the resources entrusted to us with due diligence. To apply, contact us at 770-412-6561 to discuss your concerns and/or schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving you. God Bless You.

The EPD burning restrictions go into effect May 1 and last through the summer months until October 1 each year.

For more information visit the Georgia Forestry Commission’s web site at https://gatrees.org/ or call your local office of the Georgia Forestry Commission at (770)227-5522 or (706)646-6011.

You can also contact the Georgia Environmental Protection Division at (404)362-2671.

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

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

If you are a minister serving Pike County, Georgia, we would love for you to join the Pike County Christian Ministerial Association.

We are here to support fellow ministers and their churches and organizations while we serve Pike County.

You do not have to be a pastor; you can be a minister or chaplain in an organization as long as you are serving the Lord and our community spiritually. No dues or other financial obligations.

Forward your Name, church, or organization, and contact information to pccma2017 @ gmail.com (remove the spaces), and we will contact you with further information.

Pike Family Connection will hold its meetings of the first Thursday of each month, and you are invited to attend in-person or via Zoom.

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

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

ZEBULON - The Pike County Historical Society will meet on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Zebulon Opportunity Center located behind Zebulon City Hall. Special Guest Speaker will be Donna Faulkner Barron presenting, "The Man Who Carved Stone Mountain."

Donna Faulkner Barron is the oldest daughter of Roy Faulkner, Chief Carver of the Confederate Memorial Carving at Stone Mountain Park. Donna was born to Roy and Juanita Faulkner in Atlanta and was raised in Covington, Georgia. Donna is married to Ronald Peter Barron and they have two children.

She worked as a stenographer for the Georgia State Labor Department for 5 years. Then she moved back home and began her new adventure in life - being her dad's assistant. She helped compile records using her secretarial skills and in the mid 80's she found herself as the secretary to her dad who was the Curator of the Stone Mountain Carving Museum which was opened for a couple years on Memorial Drive.

Thirty years later, using those same secretarial skills, she would have never envisioned herself as the co-author of the book, "The Man Who Carved Stone Mountain," that she and her dad along with Kay Stowe Jones wrote. What an honor and privilege to work side by side with her dad to tell his story and share his legacy forever.

The public is welcome to attend. [Note from the Editor: And if you're not a member of the Pike County Historical Society, I encourage you to look at joining. They present fascinating topics like this as well as local history on a regular basis!]

ZEBULON - The J. Joel Edwards Public Library is proud to host bestselling author Susan M. Boyer for a Books and Bites event on Tuesday, May 16, at 5:30.

Her newest release, Big Trouble on Sullivan’s Island, is the engaging first book in the Carolina Tales series.

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The J. Joel Edwards Public Library is located at 7077 Hwy 19 South in Zebulon. You can follow the J. Joel Edward Public Library on Facebook or call 770-567-2014. All programs are free and open to the public.

Tuesday, May 16, at 5:30. Nationally acclaimed author of the Liz Talbot mystery series, Susan Boyer presents her newly-released Big Trouble on Sullivan's Island (Carolina Tales, Book 1). Books available at the event for purchase.

Saturday, June 3, at 1:00. Dave Holland, one of Atlanta's most regarded figures in rhythm-based facilitation, world percussion and teaching artistry, presents the kick-off program for summer reading, Beatin' Path Rhythm, great fun for the entire family. Dave will also debut his new children's book, The Llama Who Rocks in Her Polka Dot Socks, which will be available for purchase at the event.

Thursday, June 15, at 1:00. Polynesian dancer Dawn Mahealani Douglas teaches Tahitian dance, Maori Poi, and Hawaiian Hula. (Ages 6-11)

Thursday, June 15, at 5:30. Author presentation and book signing with Deron Hicks, Warm Springs children's author of the Shakespeare Mysteries and the Lost Art Mysteries. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Thursday, June 22. Arthur Atsma combines a variety of performance arts into one hilarious, fast-paced comedy magical misadventure that audiences all over the world have enjoyed. Two performances: 1:00 for ages 6-11; 5:30 performance and magic workshop for teens (12-18).

Thursday, June 29, at 5:30. Presentation and book signing by South Carolina author Susan Zurenda, who will speak on the consequences of childhood trauma as it is exemplified in her heart-wrenching coming-of-age debut novel, Bells for Eli. Books will be available for purchase at the library two weeks prior to the event.

NOTE: The Arts Alliance will present three $500 Scholarships to a graduating senior at Griffin, Spalding and Pike County High Schools who has contributed to the arts in the community and intends to continue his/her participation or study in an area of artistic expression. Each school's Counselor's Office has applications. Due April 17--email to GAAAScholars@gmail.com.

www.griffinareaartsalliance.org