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Vote early until May 18, including Saturday, May 12

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Thursday, May 10. 2018

Advanced voting is ongoing through Friday, May 18 for the May 22 election at the registrar’s office on the courthouse square and at Zebulon City Hall. Zebulon citizens will decide whether or not to allow liquor sales by the drink in the city limits. The election will determine whether or not to allow “the sales by the drink of distilled spirits by retailers, including sales by the drink of distilled spirits on Sundays between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and midnight.” [Full story »]

Molena Civic Club to celebrate with community this Saturday

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Tuesday, May 8. 2018

The Molena Civic Club is hosting a Party at the Pavilion this Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the community is asked to join in the fun and celebrate the club’s 110th anniversary. The event will include recognition of past and present members, music, food, fun and games. [Full story »]

Sign up now for Mother Son dance, dinner

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Monday, May 7. 2018

‘A Night Under the Stars’ for local moms and sons will be held at the R.F. Strickland Building in Concord from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 11 with dinner, dancing, a photo, games and prizes. For several years, father/daughter dances have been planned in the county and a mom and son dance has yet to be held. The cost is $40 per couple and $5 extra per additional son. To purchase tickets, contact Wendy Moulder at 770-480-8061.

Proceeds from the event will help middle schooler Macie Moulder go on a mission trip to Guatemala. [Full story »]

Molena council declines recent request of playground purchase from The Walking Dead

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Thursday, May 3. 2018

By Dwain W. Penn

At their April 9 meeting, members of the Molena council discussed upgrading the city playground to safer standards - and whether or not to sell it to The Walking Dead crew for use in an upcoming episode of the popular television show. [Full story »]

Early voting underway

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Monday, April 30. 2018

Early voting is underway for the May 22 election and Pike County voters and Zebulon citizens will decide whether or not to allow liquor sales by the drink in the city limits. The election will determine whether or not to allow “the sales by the drink of distilled spirits by retailers, including sales by the drink of distilled spirits on Sundays between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and midnight.”

There are two locations for citizens to cast their votes early. Advanced voting is ongoing for all voters at the registrar’s office on Jackson Street, next to the sheriff’s office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. [Full story »]

Williamson Christian Church to celebrate 100 years

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Friday, April 27. 2018

Williamson Christian Church will celebrate 100 years of services in their unique, brick towered building this month and members are asking for the community to join in the fun. The 100th birthday celebration will be held the weekend of May 20 with a children’s birthday party at the Williamson LEAF library on Saturday, May 19 at 12:30 p.m. and an Open House at the church from 1 to 4 p.m. with live musical performances, snacks and more. Members of the community are asked to share any photos of the building over the years so they can be displayed during the historic celebration. A main church service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 20 with dinner on the grounds after the service. [Full story »]

National Day of Prayer set for May 3

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Tuesday, April 24. 2018

Prayer Power of Georgia will sponsor the Pike County celebration of the annual National Day of Prayer on the courthouse square Thursday, May 3, starting at 12 noon. [Full story »]

Help adults with disabilities at April 21 auction, BBQ

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Thursday, April 19. 2018

PEAK, Inc. will hold a silent auction and BBQ plate fundraiser to benefit local adults with developmental disabilities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at Life Springs Church in Zebulon. There will be auction items for bidders of all ages and interests. The BBQ plates will include pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, bread and dessert. Tickets should be purchased in advance through a PEAK friend or by visiting peakinc.info. [Full story »]

Sassers purchase airport, Barnstormer’s Grill

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Tuesday, April 17. 2018

Locals Keven and Linda Sasser recently purchased Peach State Aerodrome and Barnstormer’s Grill from the family of the late Ron Alexander, a well-known aviation enthusiast and former owner of Peach State Airport. [Full story »]

Advo-Kids CASA training set for April 19

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Friday, April 13. 2018

Local volunteers are being sought to help serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children and kids who are abused at their homes. Katie Gunter, Volunteer Support Coordinator with Advo-Kids CASA, is encouraging those interested in helping to attend a new training course on April 19. [Full story »]

Budget meetings, hearings set

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Tuesday, April 10. 2018

Pike commissioners will be presented with the recommended Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget during the regular monthly meeting Wednesday, April 11 at 9 a.m. The budget year starts July 1. [Full story »]

Two of four subdivision requests approved

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Thursday, April 5. 2018

Citizens filled the seats of the courtroom at the commission meeting Tuesday, March 27 with many in opposition to several proposed rezoning requests to allow for various subdivisions to be built in Pike. [Full story »]

Officer involved shooting reported near Concord

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Wednesday, April 4. 2018

The GBI is en route to investigate an officer-involved shooting in the Concord area where a Pike deputy has apparently shot a suspect. Initial reports indicate the man who was shot was threatening a third person with a gun.

Traffic has been cordoned off and portions of Roberts Quarters Road, Powder Creek Road and Motes Road have been closed to traffic. The probe is centered in the 3100 block of Roberts Quarters Rd.

UPDATE FROM GBI: Bahan Rich of GBI public affairs: GBI has been requested to investigate an officer involved shooting in Pike County. Our agents are gathering information at this time. No further details available.

UPDATE FROM PCSO: Pike County Sheriff's Deputies are currently on the scene of a Deputy involved shooting in the 3100 address block of Roberts Quarters Road. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and District Attorneys Office have also arrived at the scene. No Pike County Personnel we're injured during this incident. One suspect has been transported to a local hospital.

More to follow....

Report on fatal plane crash released

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Tuesday, April 3. 2018

The National Transportation Safety Board recently released the final report on the Nov. 17, 2016 fatal plane crash which killed renowned local pilot Ron Alexander and FAA official Larry Enlow, noting the cause of the wreck as ‘part separation’ and detailing the discovery of a part of the propeller nearly 700 feet from the site of the wreck. [Full story »]