Categories: Featured StoriesNews

Pickens County seeing storm damage

Sheriff Donnie Craig has notified FYN that the hazardous weather passing through northern Georgia is creating some problems in Pickens County.There is a tree down on Mineral Springs Road near Salem Church Road.

Thompson Lane near Highway 53 West is flooded and impassable.

Slight flooding reported Mineral Springs near Camp Road and Old Burnt Mountain Road at Highway 136.

Please use caution in these areas and choose an alternate route of travel if possible. Also, be aware of changing conditions and plan accordingly. Stay with FYN for updates.

A slideshow of some damage in the western end of Pickens County:

Tammy Thompson

Recent Posts

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/20 – 9/27/2026

Arrest report and photos provided by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records…

1 day ago

Online Threat Against Pickens High School Determined Not to Be Viable

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. - An online threat directed at Pickens High School prompted a soft…

1 day ago

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/13 – 9/20/2026

Arrest report and photos provided by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records…

1 week ago

Nettes open new era in style

Jasper, Ga -- A new era for Nettes sports has begun. The Pickens Dragonettes flag…

1 week ago

Dragons wrap up non-region schedule

Adairsville, Ga -- The Pickens Dragons, were on the road on Friday, September 18th as…

2 weeks ago

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/6 – 9/13/2026

Arrest report and photos provided by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records…

2 weeks ago