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Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - Pike County Journal Reporter - Page 5A
PHOTO BY CALVIN WAKEFIELD
Although it may seem unusual to see young wildlife alone in
the wild, it is best to leave them where their parents left them.
Leave wildlife in the wild
In the spring, it is not
unusual to see young
wildlife that appear to be
alone. Before you attempt
to help, remember that
it is best to leave wildlife
where you find them,
according to the Georgia
Department of Natural
Resources’ Wildlife Re
sources Division (WRD).
“When you take wild
life out of their environ
ment and bring them into
your home, it often takes
away that animal’s ability
to then survive in the
wild, where they belong,”
explains Kaitlin Goode,
program manager of the
Georgia WRD Urban Wild
life Program. “In most in
stances, there is an adult
animal a short distance
away - even though you
may not be able to see
it. Adult animals, such
as deer, spend most of
the day away from their
young to reduce the risk
of a predator finding the
young animal.”
The best thing people
can do when they see a
young animal is to leave
it exactly as they found
it for at least 24 hours. If
the animal is still there
after this time period,
reach out to the local
WRD office for guidance
at GeorgiaWildlife.com/
about/contact.
Young wildlife demand
a great deal of care and
have specific nutritional
requirements. If they are
not cared for properly,
they will not be releas
able or retain the ability
to survive on their own.
Persons not licensed and
trained in wildlife rehabili
tation should not attempt
to care for wildlife. In
fact, Georgia law prohib
its the possession of most
wildlife without a permit.
For more information,
go to GeorgiaWildlife.com
and click on “Living With
Wildlife” or contact the
local Wildlife Resources
Division office at Geor-
giaWildlife.com/about/
contact.
DATEBOOK
National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 6 at noon
on the south side of the courthouse square. Info: P.O.
Box 1263, Zebulon, 770-689-7549, prayerpower4u@
bellsouth.net or online at prayerpower4u.net/event-
single/events/.
Chestnut Oak Bull Bash: Friday, May 7 and Satur
day, May 8 at the Chestnut Oak Arena at 943 Sandefur
Road in Meansville. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the
event starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the Pike
or Upson County Farm Bureau offices, Circle R Feed
in Zebulon, online at Facebook.com/ChestnutOak-
Arena or by calling 678-603-3815.
Pike County Democratic Party meeting: May 20 at
7 p.m. at A Novel Experience with guest speaker Dis
trict 131 Rep. Beth Camp. Call 770-584-3909 to submit
questions for her.
CHURCH BULLETINS
Pine Mountain Holiness Church: Monthly food
bank every third Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A short
application must be filled out for first time patrons.
Open to anybody.
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Public meetings
The next scheduled meetings in Pike County are:
• Pike County commission, Wednesday, May 12, 9 a.m. in
the main, upstairs courtroom of the courthouse
• Concord city council, Tuesday, May 11,7 p.m., city hall
• Meansville council, Monday, May 10, 7 p.m., Meansville city
hall, 6:45 p.m.
• Molena city council, Monday, May 10, 6 p.m., city hall
• Pike County agribusiness authority, Thursday, May 20,
7 p.m., Farm Bureau office.
• Pike County board of appeals, Thursday, May 20,6 p.m.
• Pike County board of education, Tuesday, May 11,6 p.m.,
Board Room at the Pike County Schools Memorial Annex.
• Pike County library board, Thursday, May 13, 4:30 p.m.,
J. Joel Edwards Public Library.
• Pike planning commission, Thursday, May 13, 6:30 p.m.
• Pike County tax assessors, Tuesday, May 4, meeting at 9
a.m., Pike EMA/Storage Facility, 1132 Twin Oaks Road; office
closed to public each Wednesday so staff can complete 2021
Tax Digest applications, prebill mobile home appeals and
real and personal property returns.
• Pike County water authority meeting, Thursday, May 20,
7:30 a.m., authority building.
• Williamson city council, Thursday, May 6, 7 p.m.,
Williamson city hall. 6:30 p.m., workshop regarding purchas
ing and contract services, public invited to attend.
• Zebulon city council, Tuesday, May 11,3 p.m.
• Zebulon Downtown Development Authority, Tuesday,
May 18, 7 p.m., A Novel Experience, 426 Thomaston St.
• Board of elections and registration, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May
18, in the commissioners’ conference room.
• Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 18, EMA facility.
ARREST REPORT
Between Monday, April 19, and Sunday, April 25,
Pike County law enforcement agencies made the fol
lowing arrests:
PIKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE:
D’Mitry Antwaun McCoy, 24, expired or no regis
tration or title and warrants out of Clayton;
Justin Dashon Robinson, 20, enticing a child for
indecent purposes, child molestation and sodomy;
Dentravious Tiyae Anthony, 20, expired or no
registration or title and possession of marijuana less
than one ounce;
Faleschia Denniece Carter, 48, simple battery fam
ily violence;
Robert Augustine Correa, 23, failure to appear for
fingerprintable charge, giving false name, address or
birthdate to law enforcement officer and possession
of marijuana less than one ounce;
Michael Keith McGouirk, 39, third degree cruelty
to children and simple battery family violence;
Carlos Escalon Reyes, 36, expired or no drivers
license.
ZEBULON POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Keilah Nicole Dickenson, 29, probation violation
(when probation terms are altered) for fingerprint-
able charge;
Richard Edward Houle, 39, speeding, DU1 alcohol,
DU1 drugs.
Rest In God, The Almighty
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in
the shadow of the Almighty” Psalms 91:1
This is the chorus of a song a friend wrote. May these words bring us comfort in
these very trying times.
You're my Joy - You’re my peace, you’re my comfort in time of need
You’re my refuge - you’re my rock you’re the one I depend on
You’re the road to hope when the light grows dim
When the waves of doubt come crashing in
You’re my anchor in the troubled storm Almighty God!
It may not always be happy times. Happiness comes from circumstances, but Joy
comes from You, Lord. You are my Joy, and even in these trying times You can give
me peace that surpasses all understanding. I don’t know what the future holds, but it
brings me peace and comfort knowing that You hold the future.
You’re my refuge - No matter how bad things are, You’re my rock and my safe place
where I know I can run to.
No matter how dark things seem, Jesus, You, are always the light.
Though the storms of life rages, You are my anchor in the troubled storms.
You Are Almighty God!
Written by, Machelle McCoy
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QBITUAREE
Carolyn Pilkenton
Mrs. Carolyn Storey Pilkenton, age 96, of Molena,
passed away April 25, 2021, at Providence Health
care in Thomaston. Carolyn was born in Pike County,
daughter of the late George Wash
ington Storey and Mary Woodson
Storey. In her early years, she
worked at the Sock Shop in Griffin.
After marrying Monroe, the two
moved to Marietta. She took a job
at Bell Bomber Co. as a “Rosie the
Riveter.” They moved back to Pike
County where Carolyn was a home
maker, and helped her husband
with the family turkey business.
She was a long-time active member
of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. In her
later years, enjoyed going to the Music Barn in Wil
liamson and crocheting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband Robert Monroe Pilkenton, son
Wayne Pilkenton grandson, Rob Pilkenton and broth
er Durwood Storey.
She is survived by her children: Elaine Dumas of
Molena, Robert “Bob” Pilkenton of Thomaston, and
Carol Pettis of Molena; grandchildren: Kelly, Kim
(Todd), Lee (Samantha), Brent, Brandon, and Austin;
great-grandchildren: Jackson, Aiden, Aubree and Jett;
and several nieces and nephews.
Friends visited the family on Tuesday, April 27 from
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services
will be held on Wednesday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at Mt.
Olive Baptist Church, 1177 Hwy. 109, Molena. Pas
tor Mark Harris will officiate. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery.
Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is assisting the family
with arrangements.
Charles Barker
Gaulding
Charles “Gdaddy” Barker Gaulding, 82, of Auburn,
Ala. formally of Macon, Ga., passed away on Monday,
April 19, 2021 peacefully at his home. Charles was
born in Spalding County, Ga. to the
late Mr. and Mrs. John Ray (Vera
Barker) Gaulding.
Charles attended Lanier High
School in Macon, Ga. He was in
the Army National Guard before
he attended Mercer University
where he was a 1958 member of the
Alpha-Beta chapter of Kappa Sigma
Fraternity. He received his BA and
MBA from the University of Geor
gia. Charles is a Life-member of
Mercer University’s President Club
and member of the American Angus Association.
Charles was a retired Certified Public Accountant and
owner of Gaulding Investments, LLC. Charles was a
devout Christian who loved the Atlanta Braves, UGA
football, farming, cows, art and his family.
Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Debbie
Sandison Gaulding formerly of Macon, Ga.
He is survived by his brother Jimmy Gaulding
(Jane) of Zebulon, Ga., his two daughters Beth Wit
ten (Steve) of Auburn, Ala. and Sandi Lynch (Steve)
of Asheville, N.C., grandchildren Kate and Caroline
Witten of Auburn, Ala., Patrick and Malcolm Lynch
of Asheville, N.C., a special niece Joy Gaddy (Jeff) of
Zebulon, Ga., nephew Tony Gaulding of Macon, Ga.,
nephew Brad Banks of Zebulon, Ga., niece Becky Mar
tin (David) of Molena, Ga., niece Gay Osbolt (Johnny)
of Meansville, Ga., nephew Brian Banks (Mariah)
of Zebulon, Ga., great nieces and nephews Brooke
and Blake Gaddy of Zebulon, Ga., Phillip Gaulding of
Milledgeville, Ga., Hunter and Halee Martin of Mo
lena, Ga., Ethan and Zach Osbolt of Meansville, Ga.,
Carlee and Cole Banks of Zebulon, Ga.
Special appreciation to the host of care takers
especially “Missy” Latisha Patterson of Opelika, Ala.,
Encompass Hospice and the Auburn Fire Department.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 26,
2021 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100
Church Drive, Auburn, Ala. The Reverend Bob Black-
well and the Reverend Doctor Wells Warren, retired
officiated. Visitation immediately followed the funeral
service. A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill
Cemetery in Griffin, Ga., at a later date. In lieu of flow
ers, the family requests you make a contribution to a
philanthropy of your choice.
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Pike County Assembly of God, 4990
Hwy. 19 S„ Zebulon, 770-567-1594
BAPTIST
Antioch Baptist Church, Highway 19
North, Zebulon, 770-228-8878
Berean Baptist Church, 2677 Highway
41, Griffin, 770-227-5817
Beulah Baptist Church, Highway 109,
Lifsey Springs, 770-567-3525
Christian Fellowship Baptist Church
of Pike County, 970 McKinley Rd.,
Zebulon, 770-567-4300
Concord Baptist Church, 9670 Hwy.
18, Concord, 770-884-5205
Corinth Baptist Church, Merrybrook
Road, Williamson, 770-227-2113
Elkins Creek Baptist Church, 7504
Crest Highway., Molena, 706-647-6250
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 5015 Hwy.
19 S., Zebulon, 770-567-8825
Faith Baptist Church of Pike County,
Hwy. 19 N., Zebulon, Pastor Nesbitt
Odom
First Baptist Church, Concord Street,
Zebulon, 770-567-8498
Flat Rock Primitive Baptist Church,
107 Flat Rock Church Rd., Zebulon
Friendship Baptist Church, 121
Friend-ship Church Rd., Milner, 770-
227-1885
Georgia Baptist Children’s Home,
1508 Highway 19 South, Zebulon, 770-
567-8987
Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church, 6749
Hwy. 362 W„ Williamson, 770-229-4253
Meansville Baptist Church, 501 Hwy.
109 E., Meansville, 770-567-3834, www.
meansvillebaptistchurch.com
Molena Baptist Church, 770-884-
Hwy. 19, Griffin770-228-8075
Mt. Hope Baptist Church, Highway 19,
Zebulon, 770-567-3880
Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Highway
109, P.O. Box 343 Meansville, 770-567-
8834
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1177 Hwy
109, Molena, 770-884-5327
Neal Baptist Church, Highway 18
West, Concord, 770-229-6132
New Hebron Baptist Church,
Pedenville Road, Concord, 770-567-
4113. Meets third Sundays, 3 p.m.
New Hope Baptist Church, New Hope
Road, Zebulon, pastor Jim Waller,
770-227-2529, newhopez.com
New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 246
College St., P.O. Box 167, Concord, 770-
601-3616
Old Mt. Calvary Baptist, College
Street and Eppinger Bridge Road,
Concord, 770-884-5879
Open Arms Baptist Church, East
Milner Road, Zebulon, 770-567-3377
Providence First Baptist Church,
Highway 362 West, Williamson
Pritchett Memorial Baptist, 496
Jugtown Rd., Meansville, 706-648-3578
Smyrna Baptist Church, Smyrna
Church Road, Molena, 678 614-6343.
CATHOLIC
St. Peter The Rock Catholic Church,
3594 Barnesville Hwy., The Rock, 706-
648-2599
HOLINESS
Faith Deliverance Holiness Church,
525 Old Meansville Rd., Zebulon, 770-
567-9572
Mountain View Holiness Church, 3411
Kings Rd., Meansville, 706-648-4342
Pine Mountain Holiness Church, 1754
Hwy. 19 S. (Pine Mountain Holiness
Campground), 770-550-5815
Pure Holiness Church of God, Hillcrest
Avenue, Concord, 770-884-5796
True Solid Faith Holiness Church,
Second Street, Concord
Victory Temple Holiness Church of
the Apostolic Faith, 7767 Hwy. 19 S.,
Zebulon, 494-217-2440, Pastor Darry L.
Coverson Sr.
NAZARENE
Pine Mountain Church of the Nazarene,
1742 Highway 19 South, Meansville
Rehoboth Nazarene Church, Kinds
Road, Molena, 770-567-8620
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Bush Chapel, 398 Pullians Road,
Concord, 770-884-5560
Christ Chapel Community Church, 115
Sullivan Rd., Zebulon, 770-567-1141
Church of Joy, 754 Hwy. 362 W.,
Williamson, 770-227-1671
True Believers in Christ Tabernacle,
5800 Hwy. 109 W„ Molena, 770-884-
9100, Rev. Fred Blackmon
Fairfield CME Church, Highway 362,
Concord, 770-412-6875
Free Liberty Church, P.O. Box 7,
Williamson, 770-227-0340
High Praise Tabernacle, 509D S. Hwy.
19,770-412-7477
Joyful Noise Praise and Worship
Center, 770-884-9786,770-567-8872
Mountain Gap Church, 2746 Pine
Valley Rd., The Rock, 770-567-3734
New Life In Jesus, Zebulon, 770-
567-0684
Pike County Church of Christ, 688
McKinley Rd., Williamson, 770-567-
5525
Flint River Chapel, 2556 Flat Shoals
Rd., Concord, 770-330-0063, meets 4th
Sun. 6 p.m., Pastor Jeff Yearwood
Vega Community Church, Vega Road
Victory Life Tabernacle, Williamson
Williamson Christian Church,
Williamson Road, Williamson, Rev. Johan
VanderMerwe
Church of Joy 3080 Hwy. 362 W.
PRESBYTERIAN
Friendship Presbyterian, Pedenville
Road, Concord, 770-564-9040
(pastor), 404-697-2311 (church) www.
friendshippres.com
UNITED METHODIST
Concord United Methodist Church,
Hwy. 18, Concord, Arianna Eberle, pastor
Ebenezer United Methodist Church,
Highways 18 and 109 E„ 706-819-9357
Fuller United Methodist Church, Old
Meansville Road, Zebulon, 770-567-9600
Hollonville United Methodist, Hwy.
362, Hollonville, 770-378-4643, pastor
Shane Moore
Life Springs United Methodist Church
and Community Center, Rev. Alex Smith,
LiteSpringsPike.org.
New Pleasant Hill CME, 108 Society
St., Concord, 770-884-3910
Roberts Chapel UMC, 850 Powder
Creek Rd., Concord, 770-567-3371
Williamson Methodist Church,
Highway 362, Williamson, 770-227-2068
Zebulon UMC, Highway 19 North
Zebulon, 770-567-8621