• Authorities investigating a pedestrian fatality in Pickens County

    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. […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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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  • 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 […]

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