FetchYourNews.com has confirmed with authorities an accident which occurred earlier Tuesday evening, January 17th has resulted in a fatality. According to Captain Kris Stancil with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are currently assisting the Georgia State Patrol and emergency crews on a pedestrian accident involving a fatality in the area of Big Ridge Road. […]
Read More »Gang related charges for 2 in arrest of 6 in Burglary of Jasper Convenience Store same suspects involved with Fannin Robbery
Update January 4th 2016 FetchYourNews.com has confirmed with authorities two of the six arrested will be facing gang related charges. FYN will update as more information becomes available. Pickens County Georgia, January 3, 2017: During the night of January 1st , deputies with the Pickens Sheriff’s Office and Jasper Police Officers arrest 6 individuals for […]
Read More »Pickens Sheriff’s Office issues Update on missing person in Pickens County
According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office the missing person search has ended with sad news. The information was updated Dec 9th at approximately 8pm. UPDATE ON MISSING PERSON It is with great sadness that we report that Mr. Robert Joseph Petti was found deceased today near his residence. This case is currently still under […]
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How does getting fit and feeling great sound to you! Now is the time to join us for the Mountain Makeover! Do fun stuff, exciting hikes, eat great & healthy and work with someone who truly cares about you! Not only do you get great products, you get coaching throughout your whole process. AdvoCare has […]
Read More »Georgia Election Results ~ District 54
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Read More »Pickens County School Superintendent Dr. Lula Mae Perry Resigns
Pickens county school Superintensent, Dr. Lula Mae Perry, has announced her decision to resign effective January 1st 2017. To the Pickens County Community: It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Superintendent of Pickens County Schools. Having the opportunity to work on behalf of our students, staff, and the community will always […]
Read More »North Georgia Communities Feed Thanksgiving meal to Firefighting volunteers working away from home
Raging fires have been spreading through dry land in the North Georgia Mountains for weeks. A few sprinkles of rain fell in the past few days but really didn’t make much of an impact. The dry conditions and roaring wildfires kept many firefighters from a break to visit their family, even for Thanksgiving day. A […]
Read More »Georgia State Patrol sends warning on placing homemade/advertising signs – It is illegal and will be enforced!
FetchYourNews.com recently spoke with the Georgia State Patrol regarding individuals who are placing illegal signage on State Roadways and on State Road Signs. It is illegal and dangerous. Road signs are engineered to breakaway in a safe manner if a motorist loses control of a vehicle and hits a sign. If someone places another sign, […]
Read More »Georgia State Patrol Making Final Preparations for the Thanksgiving Travel Period
State troopers urge safety for the Thanksgiving holiday. The holiday travel period is 102 hours and it begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, and ends at midnight Sunday, November 27. “Troopers will be focusing on occupant protection violations, and keeping a close eye out for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that could […]
Read More »Fire Closes Nantahala Gorge
A 14-mile section of U.S. 74/N.C. 19 in Swain County has been closed due to debris from nearby wildfires. The stretch of road, which goes through the Nantahala Gorge, will be closed to all traffic until officials deem the area safe for residents and visitors. Crews from the Department of Transportation have established a 30-mile […]
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Read More »Pickens county sheriff’s office reports two in custody after standoff
Following 7 hours of negotiations, Mr. Tony Pettigrew and Mrs. Robin McDaniel Pettigrew fled the back door of their residence after setting a fire in the home. After the fled the back door, SWAT team members were able to apprehend both individuals without any further incident or injuries. Both suspects were taken into custody after […]
Read More »Pickens County Sheriff’s Office reports standoff situation
Deputies are currently in the area of Twin Mountain Lakes and Old Talking Rock Rd in a standoff situation. Cherokee County SWAT has responded to assist as we are attempting to communicate with the offender. We will provide updates as they are available.
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