Featured Stories

GBI Investigating Death at Pickens County Residence

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading a death investigation after a deceased individual was discovered at a residence in Pickens County on Tuesday.

According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 12 p.m. Tuesday to the 700 block of Hobson Drive following a report of an unknown trouble call.

When deputies arrived, they located a deceased individual at the residence. The sheriff’s office requested assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which is leading the investigation into the death.

Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased or any information regarding the circumstances surrounding the death.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. No additional information has been released.

Emma Dunn

Recent Posts

Dragons take on Trojans for Homecoming

Jasper, GA -- The air was a little bit cooler on Friday, October 23rd as…

11 hours ago

Skeletal Remains Discovered in Wooded Area Near Highway 515 in Pickens County

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — An investigation is underway after a hunter discovered partial skeletal remains…

1 week ago

Nettes softball advances to Sweet 16

Jasper, Ga -- The AAAA State Softball Tournament began on Wednesday, October 14th as teams…

1 week ago

Dragons go toe to toe with Warriors

Jasper, Ga -- It turned into a windy and rainy night on Friday, October 9th…

2 weeks ago

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/27 – 10/4/2026

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

3 weeks ago

Dragons open region play with road win

Gainesville, Ga -- With the non-region schedule behind them, the Pickens Dragons turned their attention…

3 weeks ago