Media Release from Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, February 13, 2014:

Due to the power outages still effecting over 900 homes in the Pickens County area, the Pickens Sheriff’s Auxiliary Unit will continue to operate an Emergency Shelter at the Pickens County Community Center. The shelter is located at 1352 Camp Road, Jasper, GA 30143.

If you, or someone that you know are in need of a warm shelter and have no transportation, please call the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office at 706-253-8908 or 706-253-8928.