• *UPDATED* School Closings Due to Severe Weather Conditions

    Union County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th due to Gov. Nathan Deal declaring a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia. Please continue to monitor here for further updates.  Fannin County Schools will be closed for students and all personnel on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12, […]

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  • PEACE POLE DEDICATION AT JASPER ROTARY PEACE PARK

    On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 12:00 P.M., the Rotary Club of Jasper dedicated its Peace Pole. The dedication ceremony was held at Rotary Peace Park located behind the Boys and Girls Club of Jasper. The GPS address is 101 Freedom Way, Jasper, Georgia. One of Rotary Internationals primary areas of focus is the promotion […]

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  • Mardi Gras in the Mountains 2017 crowns new King and Queen

    Residents from local counties in North Georgia were representing their community in the contest to be Mardi Gras in the Mountains King and Queen while raising some money for a good cause. Mardi Gras in the Mountains is an annual joint fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Jasper, The Knights of Columbus and Georgia Mountains […]

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  • Graduation Ceremony of Rescued~Saving Detainees & Dogs One Life at a Time

    The Graduation Ceremony of Rescued was held on January 26th at the Colwell Detention Center.  Rescued is a joint effort between Colwell Probation Detention Center, Mountain Shelter and Castoff Pet Rescue to rescue dogs who would otherwise be euthanized, while providing a positive impact on the offenders within the Colwell Detention Center. Each Program participant […]

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  • Six Arrested in Pickens County on suspicion of burglary

    Captain Kris Stancil with the Pickens County Sheriff’s office has confirmed the arrest of 6 individuals on suspicion of burglary. A local patrol noticed unusual activity at Dunn’s convenience store located off Appalachian Hwy 515 in Talking Rock, GA.   The officer stopped two people leaving Dunn’s and later four more were apprehended and all […]

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