Will SPLOST Win the Hearts of Voters?

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Daniel McKeon
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Friday, June 7, 2013
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During a meeting last week to discuss the special option sales tax (SPLOST), Jasper Mayor John Weaver cast a dark cloud over the topic. [Read more »] 

Attorneys Hit Wall in Contract Negotiations

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Daniel McKeon
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Friday, June 7, 2013
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Defense attorneys hit a wall this week while negotiating a new contract with Pickens, Fannin and Gilmer Counties. [Read more »] 

Defense Attorneys Petition County for Pay, County Sidesteps Lawsuit

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Daniel McKeon
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Friday, May 3, 2013
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Defense attorneys are petitioning Pickens County for fair pay. [Read more »] 

Courthouse Bonds Change Names This Week

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Daniel McKeon
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Friday, April 26, 2013
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Six point five million dollars in bonds changed names this week. [Read more »] 

One Good Deed Deserves Another: Boys and Girls Club Gains Property from County

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Daniel McKeon
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Monday, April 22, 2013
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The Boys and Girls Club of Pickens County made progress on its forthcoming project last week. [Read more »] 

To Borrow or Not to Borrow – That is the Question for the Pickens Water Authority

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Daniel McKeon
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
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Written by Tony Capri

The Pickens Water Authority grappled with approving a $2.9 million loan this week. [Read more »] 

County Looks to SPLOST to Counter Funding Cuts

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Daniel McKeon
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said it will cut road funding to Pickens County, BOC Chairman Robert Jones says. [Read more »] 

Development Authority Signs Bond Agreement

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Daniel McKeon
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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In a called meeting this morning, The Pickens County Industrial Development Authority approved a resolution and intergovernmental agreement to back a bond for Jasper company Restaurant Interiors Inc (RI). [Read more »] 

Will County Back Bond for Local Business?

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Daniel McKeon
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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Will the Pickens County Board of Commissioners back a bond to help a local business? [Read more »] 

Pickens to Get Hit with Major Healthcare Taxes

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Daniel McKeon
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
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MSI Benefits Representative Matt Bidwell told the Pickens County Board of Commissioners today to expect three major taxes in the next year and a half, a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). [Read more »] 
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