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The Sheriff’s JeepFest 2013 is a 3 day event that takes place in Pickens County Georgia the weekend of September 6th-8th. (more…)
With the end of the current SPLOST (special purpose local option sales tax) in sight, discussion began on a proposed new SPLOST beginning in 2014. The fireworks flew as an intergovernmental agreement between the city of Jasper and Pickens County is being forged to disperse funds. (more…)
David Purdue and Michelle Nunn entered an already crowded Senate race this week, vying for a seat left vacant by Saxby Chambliss’ retirement. (more…)
Citizens in Pickens County yesterday urged the county to do something about increasing insurance rates. (more…)
After months of wavering, Dalton Mayor David Pennington announced this morning that he will run for governor of Georgia, officially announcing his candidacy. (more…)
New Chief Financial Officer Lisa Hoyle says the City of Jasper is not conducting a transitional audit. (more…)
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners heard two proposals this week for refinancing the county’s $ 8.6 million water and sewer debt. (more…)
Pickens County continued to craft a road closure ordinance this week, discussing the matter at Wednesday’s July board of commissioners’ workshop. (more…)
Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins ( R ) voted last week to bring high-ranking IRS Official Lois Lerner back to Congress to testify again before the House Oversight Committee. (more…)
The Georgia Department of Labor released its monthly employment report this week. (more…)
“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court gives equality to every American in the way we elect our leaders and civil servants”
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Months into the fiscal year, Pickens County is already experiencing budget challenges. (more…)
Public defenders moved closer to a deal with the Appalachian Circuit this month. (more…)
The Pickens County School System has been accused of committing character defamation. (more…)
Georgia is headed for another big election cycle in 2014, including races for Senate and governor’s office. (more…)