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School proposes $29 million budget

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Friday, May 25. 2018

Pike County schools will hold several public meetings for citizens to provide input on the proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year which starts July 1. [Full story »]

Hats off to the Class of 2018

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Tuesday, May 22. 2018

The Class of 2018 includes around 280 graduates - about 40 more than last year - and the graduation ceremony will be held Friday, May 25 at 8 p.m. at the stadium. Graduation will take place unless there is lightning or heavy rain. In case of inclement weather, graduation will be delayed in one hour increments until 10 p.m. If inclement weather continues, the ceremony will be delayed until 10 a.m. the following day. [Full story »]

Willliamson helicopter rededicated

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Sunday, May 20. 2018

After more than a year of work, volunteers who renovated the city of Williamson’s Vietnam-era Army UH-1 Huey were honored at the helicopter’s rededication ceremony Saturday, May 12. Mayor Steve Fry gave a brief history of the ‘Huey’ helicopter, noting that the city’s UH-1 version was built in 1968. [Full story »]

Baccalaureate Service set for Sunday at 5 p.m.

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Thursday, May 17. 2018

The 2018 Baccalaureate Service will honor all local graduates, including public, private and home school students, starting at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at Oak Hill Baptist Church in Williamson. All seniors in the Class of 2018 are invited to attend the special service. Graduates are asked to be at the church by 4:30 p.m. [Full story »]

Several injured in fiery wreck

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Tuesday, May 15. 2018

Highway 19 south was shut down after a three-vehicle accident resulted in a SUV burning on the side of the road with at least five injured. [Full story »]

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 »]