Town of Pike Road holds Back to School Bash
Parents and students flocked to the green space by the Publix in Pike Road Saturday for the town's party.Â
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Parents and students flocked to the green space by the Publix in Pike Road Saturday for the town's party.Â
People who attended received information on public safety from local law enforcement, school resources and various neighborhood associations.Â
Firefighters were called around 3:23 p.m. to the 4100 block of Troy Highway.
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