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

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

ZEBULON - Spectrum will be having a sign-up event on May 3 on the Square to sign people up for internet services. It will start around 10 a.m. at the Pike Chamber of Commerce and roll through around 1 p.m. The first phase of the project should be completed mid to end of May. The second phase will be for the places on the outskirts of the square and depends on how much interest there is for signing up. Click here for more.

Mrs. Krista Bre Wickizer Fowls, age 52, of Zebulon, passed away April 21, 2025, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Ms. Georgia Ann Duffel Pruitt, age 68, of Jefferson, GA, passed away April 15, 2025. 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 its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 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. Pike County Times will be broadcasting live from its Facebook page. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County American Legion Post 197 will be hosting the 2025 Pike County Memorial Day Observance Program. The public is invited to attend this Program on Monday, Memorial Day, 26 May 2024 commencing at 10:00 a.m. on the south side of the Courthouse Square in Zebulon, Georgia.

The program theme for this year is “Courage.” This year’s Guest Speaker is the Reverand Ron Griffin who is the Pastor of the Concord Methodist Church and a retired Marine Corps Veteran. The memorial program in its entirety will be ceremonial, informative, patriotic, and inspirational. Additionally, as part of the Program, a list of all the known Veterans from Pike County who have passed away since last Memorial Day will be read and in their honor a bell rang. A fresh Memorial Wreath will be presented, followed by a moment of silence and “Taps.” After the Program, the Memorial Wreath will be displayed at the Pike County Veterans Memorial for public viewing.

Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable chair. In case of inclement weather, the Program will be held at the American Legion Post 197 located at 645 Meansville Street, Zebulon. Help us acknowledge our Veterans and those military who died defending the freedoms we enjoy today. For more information, contact Bryan Richardson, Event Director at rich5060@bellsouth.net or call 678-764-2611.

MEANSVILLE - On Thursday April 17th, we hosted our annual 2nd Grade Farm Day at Chestnut Oaks, and it was a tremendous success! This event gives our second-grade students a hands-on glimpse into the world of agriculture while also tying into their science curriculum. Click here for more. And there is a ton of pictures on the Pike County Times Facebook page!

ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Lupton (D–Chamblee) recently announced the launch of a forensic strangulation exam pilot program now active at Bridging Hope in Gainesville, Georgia. The initiative, supported through Georgia’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, allocates $60,000 to each of seven selected sites across the state, including Bridging Hope, to provide critical care for victims of non-fatal strangulation. Click here for more.

Mr. Johnny Milton Wells, age 87, of Zebulon, passed away April 26, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Forrest Dixon from Griffin, age 49, passed away April 23, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Ms. Betty Jean Dumas Hatchett, age 86, of Zebulon, passed away April 22, 2025, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

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.

Mrs. Barbara “Bobbie” Ruth Ivey passed away April 19, 2025. She was born and raised in Atlanta. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

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.

Mr. Robert Paul Lewis, age 32, of Griffin, passed away Thursday April 17, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Paul Leslie Sword, age 80, of Concord, passed away April 19, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

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

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

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

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, Christa Leigh Ogburn Edge left this Earth and gained her Heavenly wings. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

WASHINGTON DC - As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order 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, on the day of interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time 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-first day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth. - DONALD J. TRUMP

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, April 28, 2025, at 11:30 AM. Lunch can be purchased individually. The Tri-County Chapter includes retirees from Meriwether, Harris, Troup, Talbot, Upson, and Pike counties. After the business meeting, our guest speakers from the Georgia Legislature will give updates on this past session. Join your fellow retirees and prospective retirees for this informative meeting.

For more information, contact Joy Evans at 706-656-0046 or Kay Garrett at 706-846-3422 or Kathy Clements at 706-655-2390. GSRA is an organization established and maintained by state retirees for state retirees. We advocate for retirees as well as active employees and keep you informed about any changes or impacts to your retirement benefits through monthly newsletters, media sites, annual statewide meeting, legislative liaison team, action alerts, and local chapters with regular meetings. Join your fellow retirees and prospective retirees and help us help you. Website – www.mygsra.com

ZEBULON - Farm Day was held for our 2nd graders at Chestnut Oaks today. This Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) was organized by 11th grader Annikah Self and her Supervisor Shannon Barlett. What a fabulous time was had by everyone today!

There was about 40 volunteers from the middle school, ninth grade academy, and high school FFA Chapters with a total of 14 rotations for the students to enjoy this year! Photos can be viewed on my Facebook page by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/pikecountytimes.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Tax Assessors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

Date to be determined.

GRIFFIN - An Armed Forces Appreciation Dance will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Griffin Moose Lodge. Admission is $20 per person or $15 per Moose Member or Veteran. This dance is open to the public.

An Armed Forces Appreciation Dance is being hosted by Friends of the J. Joel Edwards Library and Griffin Moose Lodge #1503. Georgia Military College is sending cadets to present the flag and dance with guests.

Big Band Live Music will be provided by the Night Train Swing Band featuring music from the Korean Conflict through the Iraqi War. There will be food and raffle prizes.

Raffle and admission tickets are available online and at the door. There will be a raffle for an LG Refrigerator and a 65 inch TV with all proceeds from the refrigerator to be donated to Harnleiter Veterans Facility.

The Griffin Moose Lodge is located at 1435 Zebulon Road in Griffin. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - It is the time of year when rabies can be spotted around the state. Pike County is no different. Citizens are asked to be be aware of their surroundings and notify Animal Control or the Pike County Sheriff's Office if there is an issue with a possible rabid animal. 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, April 9, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 8:45 a.m. for anyone who would like to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. The meeting is open to the public will be broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete and includes Impact Fees, the proposed solar farm on the old Madden Road site, and the appointment of our new county manager.]

ZEBULON - Please be advised that Pike County offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 in observance of Good Friday.

Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, April 21, 2025.

ZEBULON - Pike County experienced another storm on the night of April 10/April 11 that brought down trees all over the county and left many without power. 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 20 minutes of deliberation in executive session, the Pike County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to appoint Rob Morton as the County Manager and remain as the County Attorney in today's county commission meeting. 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 the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. This meeting has a link to an open records document about the proposed solar project. Click here for more.

GRIFFIN – The 3rd Annual Spring Into Service 5K will be held on Saturday, April 26 in Griffin at 310 E. Poplar Street at the Old Taylor School Parking lot across from the Griffin Stadium. Park in the surrounding area parking lots and walk on over!

New Salem Baptist Church (NSBC) and the Active Faith Ministry would like to welcome you to join our 3rd annual Spring Into Service 5k event! This year's 5k event will be in support of Carver Road Baptist Church (CRBC) and their Rebuilding for Recovery (R4R) Initiative! Both New Salem Baptist Church and Carver Road Baptist churches are located in Griffin and have many community service opportunities throughout the city of Griffin. New Salem's Active Faith Ministry is honored to have the opportunity to bring the community together to share the Gospel of Jesus and to support a local sister church in their efforts to rebuild and renovate their facilities to further their community outreach and support of the Celebrate Recovery ministry in Griffin. The R4R initiative will be raising funds for rebuilding and renovating mission building space at Carver Road Baptist church to be utilized for multiple community outreach opportunities. Currently, Celebrate Recovery is utilizing this mission space for its program needs.

Race Start Time: 8:00 AM. Race Day Registration / Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM-7:45AM. Awards Ceremony Start Time: 9:30. T-shirt guarantee deadline: April 10, 2025. Register online all the way until the race starts! Registration will remain open until 7:45 race day morning!

Registration options.
In-person 5K event: $30.00.
Virtual/ Ghost runner: $25.00.
Race Day registration In-Person 5K: $30.00 if paying cash or check only.
T-shirt purchase only: $20.00 (must register before T-shirt deadline).

Sign up at: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Griffin/NSBCSpringIntoService5K.

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

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SPALDING COUNTY - Spalding County issued a press release earlier today stating that Spalding County has been impacted by a tornado warning with the storm causing significant damage to homes, power lines, and trees. Pike County Times received confirmation through Pike EMA that tornado had been confirmed by the National Weather Service. 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!

MOLENA - On April 5, 2025, Pike County Fire Department personnel responded to an early morning structure fire at 478 Old Lifsey Springs with one fatality. The early morning fire resulted in the passing of Maxine Cirino, 78 years of age.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.

ZEBULON - You’re invited to a Meet and Greet with 2025-2026 Pike County High School Principal Chad Kollert at the Pike County Schools Auditorium on Tuesday, April 22 from 4-6 p.m.

Families and Community members welcome!

Ms. Maria Dolores Rios-Rodriquez, age 67, of Griffin, passed away March 14, 2025, at her home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

WILLIAMSON - The 2025 Williamson Wisteria Festival was held on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 – from 9 AM to 6 PM at Benson Hilley Park in downtown Williamson on Williamson-Zebulon Road.

Photos are on the Pike County Times Facebook page.

ZEBULON - The Hope 4 Tomorrow Optimist Club held a Cornhole Tournament on April 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zebulon City Park located at 7818 Hwy 19 South in Zebulon.

Photos are on the Pike County Times Facebook page.

ZEBULON - Pike County and all of central Georgia was affected by a line of strong thunderstorms that blew through the area Monday afternoon shortly after lunch. There were three calls to E911 for trees down after the call, but no tornadoes touched down here in Pike County. Click here for more.

Thank you to First Bank of Pike for sponsoring Pike County Times’ Breaking News Alerts! First Bank of Pike has been serving customers in Pike County and the surrounding area since 1901 and offers Personal and Business banking with a personal touch including checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and IRA’s. Mobile Banking and Bill Payment services are also available! Please let First Bank of Pike know that you appreciate their sponsorship of Breaking News Alerts on Pike County's only FREE online newspaper! If you want to find out about how you can get Breaking News Alerts, click here. Thanks for reading and supporting Pike County Times.com!

ZEBULON - PCREA, Pike County Retired Educators Association, held the meeting for March on the 25th, 2025. There were 22 members present. Click here for more.

Mr. Cavin Lawrence Cook, age 43, of Griffin, passed away March 26, 2025, at his home. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mr. Ronald Eugene “Fuzzy” Meade, age 76, of Williamson, passed away March 24, 2025. For more information about visitation and the service or sign the guestbook go to Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Grand Jury met on March 20, 2025 with Honorable Ben J. Miller presiding. This is a list of the true billed cases which means that the accused in each case has been indicted and will have their cases presented at a trial at a later date. 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 - Riley’s Light Car Show will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Chapel in Zebulon. The public is invited to this free event presented by Chick fil a – Griffin and Christ Chapel. There will be 8 divisions: Classic Muscle, Modern Muscle, Jeeps, Trucks, Motorcycles, Student Division, Vintage and Street Rods, and Exotics, Imports, and Euros. Show entries will be accepted day of -- in person – from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Music will be provided by Fun 101.1 FM and Harrison Pugh and the Kampfire Collective. Christ Chapel is located at 68 Old Zebulon Road in Zebulon. For more information, click here: Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Less than 5% of Pike County’s voters came out to cast their ballot on the one cent E-SPLOST for the school system. 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 came out of Executive Session at the March 12, 2025 meeting, and the two finalists for county manager were announced to the public. The finalists are Rob Morton, the current County Attorney/Interim County Manager, and Jeremy Gilbert, current Planning and Zoning Director. 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, March 12, 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. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners came out of Executive Session at the March 12, 2025 meeting, and the two finalists for county manager were announced to the public. The finalists are Rob Morton, the current County Attorney and current Interim County Manager, and Jeremy Gilbert, current Planning and Zoning Director. 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 the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 for a special called meeting and a regularly scheduled meeting. There was a Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: These meetings are complete.]

ZEBULON - The J. Joel Edwards Public Library Board of Trustees met on February 13, 2025. Present were: Grant Rowe, Janice Cairns, Susan Goodwin, Patsy Page, Joy Walker, Nicky Manley, and Amber Dean. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Development Authority met on March 5, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Present were: Mayor Joe Walter, Dee McLeRoy, John Barker, David Nix, Kel Brannon, Sonny Gwyn, and Director Kyle Fletcher. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Pike County Commissioners held three public hearings to hear from the public on HB 581 before making a final vote at Tuesday night’s meeting. Some of the commissioners even attended public hearings in other counties in an effort to gain information to bring back to the meetings. 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 Commission has begun interviews to determine who our new county manager will be. Applications were accepted through the end of January with nothing being said during the Regular Called Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, but comments were made during the Tuesday, February 26, 2025 meetings to let the public that the process has begun. 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 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER.....Chairman Briar Johnson
2. SILENT INVOCATION.....Chairman Briar Johnson
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 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.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda subject to revision.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Assessors, in conjunction with the Pike County Board of Commissioners, has contracted Norman Appraisal Services to assist with the re-evaluation of properties in Pike County. A representative from Norman Appraisal Services will be visiting and inspecting properties throughout the county. The representative’s vehicle will be clearly marked, and they will carry proper identification. These inspections will be conducted in addition to those performed by the staff of the Pike County Board of Assessors.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tax Assessor’s Office at 770-567-2002 or the Pike County Board of Commissioners Office at 770-567-3406. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and support.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. Interested in the paving list for Atlanta Paving? It's in here. Impact Fees are mentioned too. And a contract for the Tax Assessor's Office is mentioned as well as discussion on HB 581 in another public hearing. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete. ADDED 2.15.25: I received a question about how I wrote something and have made some additions and changes in blue. I have also added a note from the County Manager Report about a solar farm project proposal that is being discussed.]

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

ZEBULON - The Development Authority met on February 5, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce.

Part of the discussion was about the Business Park in Zebulon and the new businesses that are coming in there. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - Pike County Times has kept an eye on animal control in the county for many years. This has included going to meetings and writing articles about donations to the county for an animal control facility and documenting the steps that have been taken to get the county to the point we are at with animal control but not an animal shelter. Yet. Click here for more.

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 Development Authority met on January 15, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Present were: Briar Johnson, Shane Williamson, John Barker, Dee McLeRoy, David Nix, Bryan Oglesby, Kel Brannan, Kyle Fletcher, Sonny Gwyn, and Stewart Esary. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Education met on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 to hold a public hearing regarding House Bill 581. With more than a dozen members of the public in the audience, Superintendent Shane Williamson made a presentation and asked members of the public to speak and ask questions. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

The Pike County Board of Education will hold a Called Meeting on Tuesday 2/11/25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pike County Schools Auditorium (7362 Hwy. 19 South, Zebulon, GA 30295). The purpose of the meeting will be to vote on their decision concerning House Bill 581.

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 Education is considering whether to opt out HB 581 with the first of three hearings to be held next week and a vote to be taken before the state deadline of March 1, 2025. Pike County Times met with School Superintendent Shane Williamson and Director of Finance/Assistant Superintendent Debbie Woerner to discuss the upcoming scheduled public hearings concerning House Bill (HB) 581. 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, 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 - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting was attended by Commissioners James Jenkins, Jason Proctor, Tim Guy, Tim Daniel, and Chairman Briar Johnson as well as County Clerk Angela Blount and Interim County Manager/County Attorney Rob Morton. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

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.

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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.

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ZEBULON - The Board of Assessors held a Special Called meeting today at 9 a.m. Present were board members: Christopher Tea, Parrish Swift, Lyn Smith, Gary Hammock, and Tim Ingram along with Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs, Appraiser Emily Morris, and County Attorney Rob Morton. Public. Members of the public included David Paulson and Becky Watts from Pike County Times. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

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 - Members present Christopher Tea, Parrish Swift, Lyn Smith, Gary Hammock, and Tim Ingram. Also present Chief Appraiser Greg Hammock, Appraiser Emily Morris, and County Attorney Rob Morton. Public present: Steven Spencer from Traylor Business Services and Becky Watts from Pike County Times. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, November 12, 2024 at 9 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. All meetings are open to the public, and this meeting was broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - Pike County Voters had the opportunity to speak their minds at the ballot box on local, state, and federal election races in the November 5, 2024 General Election. There was one contested local election. Here are the unofficial results. Click here for more.

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 Development Authority met on October 2, 2024 at 8 a.m. at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Present were: Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Briar Johnson, Dee McLeRoy, David Nix, Bryan Oglesby, Kel Brannon, John Edwards, Sonny Gwyn, Mayor of Zebulon Joe Walter, and Director Kyle Fletcher. Also present were Mark Whitley and his associate Christopher Mallory, and Citizen Tim Ingram, and Becky Watts, Editor of Pike County Times. 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 - The Pike County Board of Assessors met at the EMA Building at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2024. Click here to read: http://www.pikecountytimes.com/secondary/taxassessor8.5.24.html. [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 Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 6:30 PM for a regularly scheduled meeting. There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 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. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

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

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners will meet in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, September 11, 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. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

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

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, September 11, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. for a special scheduled meeting to receive public input on the notice of proposed property tax increase. Click here for more: pikecountytimes.com/secondary/BOC.PublicHearing.9.11.24.html. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Assessors met at the EMA Building at 11 a.m. on August 20, 2024. Members present were Christopher Tea, Parrish Swift, Gary Hammock, and Tim Ingram. Also present: Commissioner James Jenkins and Becky Watts from Pike County Times. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Commission voted 3-2 to increase the 2024 property taxes by 7.78% over the rollback millage rate. There will be three public hearings on this tax increase that will be held in September where citizens can speak to commissioners about this increase.

The vote was held at the county commission meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The discussion was lengthy and involved four possible options for commissioners to choose to work with. Click here for more.

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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 held a Special Called Meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5 p.m. in which the public was advised that now former County Manager Brandon Rogers had resigned and appointed County Attorney Rob Morton as the Interim County Manager. 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 Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 9:00 AM for a regularly scheduled meeting. This meeting has the reversion of the donated land for a possible fire station going back to the owner - plus a quote on that, the intergovernmental agreement with the cities on health insurance, and the decision on the Consent Agreement for the Tax Assessor Office that you may have already read about. 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, 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 - The Pike County Board of Commissioners are holding a Special Called Meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5 p.m. (today) in the Main Courtroom of The Pike County Courthouse. During this meeting, the public was advised that County Manager Brandon Rogers resigned this afternoon. Commissioners voted to accept his written resignation and appointed County Attorney Rob Morton as the Interim County Manager. Click here for more including the votes by commissioners.

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 Development Authority met on August 7, 2024 at 8 a.m. in the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Members present were School Superintendent Shane Williamson, John Barker, Bryan Oglesby, Cal Brannon, Kyle Fletcher, Stuart Essary, Sonny Gwyn, John Edwards, Zebulon Mayor Joe Walter were in attendance along with Mark Whitley, County Manager Brandon Rogers, Tim Ingram, Becky Watts from Pike County Times. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The City of Zebulon is working with Conexon Connect and Southern Rivers Energy (SRE) to expand fiber broadband throughout the city limits as it continues to face a continued lack of access to high-speed internet in and around downtown. Click here for more.

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 Board of Commissioners and County Manager (CM) Brandon Rogers, County Clerk Angela Blount, and County Attorney Rob Morton held a workshop today with the Board of Assessors and Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs and representatives from the Pike County School System. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Board of Assessors met on July 16, 2024 and made a motion to recommend to the commissioners that the county needs to pay the fine of $48,645 rather than signing the Consent Order that was sent to the county by the Georgia Department of Revenue. 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, June 25, 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. Click here for more.

[Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete and includes a link to an audio copy of the meeting.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners held a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Pike County Board of Commissioners Office, Conference Room, 331 Thomaston Street, Zebulon. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete and contains links to the final, approved budget as well as to the budget summary worksheet for the approved budget.]

ZEBULON - There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Pike County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Pike County Board of Commissioners. The public is invited to attend this meeting.

The only item on the agenda is the approval/denial of the Final Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Budget with the need to authorize Chairman Briar Johnson and County Manager Brandon Rogers to execute the FY 2024-2025 Budget documentation, to include, but not limited to, advertising, pertinent dates, and all incorporated motions made as of this date, June 25, 2024.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on June 12, 2024 at 9 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There was be a Town Hall Meeting prior to the 9 a.m. meeting (at 8:45 a.m.) for anyone wanted to speak to the commissioners about any issues that you may have. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Board of Tax Assessors held a regular scheduled meeting on June 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. Present were Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs, Appraiser Emily Morris, and Board Members Chairman Lyn Smith, Vice Chairman Gary Hammock, Tim Ingram, and Christopher Tea. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - Chief Appraiser Greg Hobbs asked taxpayers to check their tax assessments to be sure that past homestead exemptions, CUVA, etc. remain properly applied to their properties. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - These are the results from the June 18, 2024 Runoff for District 3 County Commission Race between Incumbent Jason Proctor and Challenger Ken Pullin and US House of Representatives District 3 Mike Dugan and Brian Jack. Congratulations to Ken Pullin and Brian Jack on their wins in these races. [Note from the Editor: Thank you to everyone who voted in these races regardless of who you voted for. Our right to vote is precious, and we should be exercising it at every opportunity.] 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 May 7, 2024, the Pike County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into possible theft that had occurred at the Pike County Public Works, potentially involving employees. 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 Board of Assessors met on May 21, 2024 to hold their regular bi-monthly meeting. Several items of importance were discussed, but the biggest item was the decision on 2024 values for residential property. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Tuesday, May 28, 3024 at 6:30 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

Click here to read the Pike County Times write up from the past meeting.

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioners met in the upper courtroom of the courthouse on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. There was 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 was open to the public and was broadcast live on Pike County Times' Facebook page that is pinned to the top of the FB page. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - Pike County Times Editor Becky Watts spoke before Commissioners at the May 15, 2024 meeting and requested an investigation into the improper and possibly illegal destruction of public records. Click here for more.

Click here to read the Pike County Times write up from that 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. 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 - Public Works Director Todd Goolsby was terminated by the county manager with the approval of the Board of Commissioners after a vote was taken following Executive Session at the May 15, 2024 regular called County Commission meeting. Pike County Times has obtained some new information on this case. Click here for more.

Click here to read the Pike County Times write up from that 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. 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 -This meeting was attended by Commissioners James Jenkins, Jason Proctor, Tim Daniel, and Tim Guy as well as Chairman Briar Johnson, County Clerk Angela Blount, County Manager Brandon Rogers, and County Attorney Rob Morton. Click here for more. [Note from the Editor: This meeting is complete.]

ZEBULON - The Pike County Board of Commissioner will hold a special called meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pike County Board of Commissioners Office Conference Room for the purposes of holding an executive session. 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 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 - The proposed budget for the the 2024-2025 year has been presented to the county commission. The meeting notes are not complete, but readers can study the budget in depth through the links below. At this time, the county manager has only scheduled one public hearing on May 15, 2024 at 9 a.m. rather than one daytime hearing and one night time hearing, but hopefully this will change so the citizens can ask questions and voice concerns (if needed) about the budget and what it contains. 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 J. Joel Edwards Public Library Board of Trustees Special Called Meeting was held on April 4, 2024 mainly for the purpose of discussing the budget that had to be ok'ed before the 10th when the county manager will make the presentation of the budget to the commissioners. Click here for more.

ZEBULON - The Development Authority met on April 3, 2024 at 8 a.m. Also has a synopsis of the March 2024 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!

CONCORD – Pike County Times received a phone call that the county was removing the rocks at the boat ramp at Flat Shoals and traveled there to see the end of the removal and replacement of rocks where heavy equipment was used to pick up the riprap—-basically rocks placed to help prevent erosion a distance back from the edge of the water. However, the driveway remains in place. 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!

CONCORD – Pike County Times received a phone call that the county was removing the rocks at the boat ramp at Flat Shoals and traveled there to see the end of the removal and replacement of rocks where heavy equipment was used to pick up the riprap—-basically rocks placed to help prevent erosion a distance back from the edge of the water. However, the driveway remains in place. 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 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!

BARNESVILLE - Looking For a Good Chiropractor? Mid Georgia Chiropractic is owned by Mark Fink from Pike County. His business is located on 818A College Drive, Barnesville right down from Subway. I have been going to him for more than fifteen years. Mid Georgia Chiropractic is now open on Thursdays and closed on Fridays. New hours are: Mondays 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 p.m.; and Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 6 p.m. Mid Georgia Chiropractic is now closed on Fridays and remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Call Mid Georgia Chiropractic at 770-358-2003 for more information. Tell them that Pike County Times sent you!

ZEBULON - The Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is independent and locally-owned by the Moody Family and has been serving families since 1982. Currently, owned and operated by Terrell and Sherri Moody and Tim Daniel, the firm was founded by Terrell’s parents, Charles and Betty Moody. Tim Daniel joined the Moody family in 2012, and the funeral home became Moody-Daniel Funeral Home and Cremation Services. It continues to be a family-centered firm. The words, “our family serving your family” are at the heart of everything we do." For more information about Moody-Daniel Funeral Home, click here or call 770-567-8642. Tell them that you read about Moody-Daniel Funeral Home on Pike County Times!

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HAMPTON - 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 http://www.fullblownfirearms.com for more details about training and gunsmithing and follow Full Blown Firearms on Facebook.

Full Blown Firearms is located at 1074 Bear Creek Blvd, Suite L in Hampton just south of the racetrack. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

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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. Click here for more great deals from Food Depot. Please tell them that you read about this and other deals on Pike County Times!

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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GRIFFIN - The Sellers Law Firm is located at 100 South Hill Street Ste 502 in Griffin, Georgia and specializes in Criminal Defense/DUI, Family Law, Personal Injury, Simple Wills, Social Security Disability and Worker's Compensation.

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

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

Family Health Clinic of Pike County is located at 230 Plaza Drive in Zebulon. (Across from Moody-Daniel Funeral Home and Cremation Services.) Find out more at www.fhcares.net

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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 678-544-3935 or by email at deputyclerk.concord@gmail.com. Click here to see more photos.

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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.

They also sell pool cues, cases, billiards merchandise.

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

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.

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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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We provide digital advertising covering multiple counties. We also provide to-go menus, business cards, stickers, flyers, and in-house custom designs to bring your visions to life!

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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.

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

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

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

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

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