Deputies traffic stop resulted in 2 arrest and seizure of marijuana
Pickens County Georgia Sheriff’s Office On January 30th while on patrol, deputies conducted a traffic stop which resulted in two arrests and the seizure of approximately one POUND of marijuana. James Boyette of Woodstock and Joseph Ingram of Blue Ridge were arrested and charged with felony possession of marijuana.
Read More »Insider Advantage/James Magazine Present “Influential Georgians” Awards
Insider Advantage/James Magazine Present “Influential Georgians” Awards IAG CEO Phil Kent and Speaker of the House David Ralston present the ‘Top Legislators’ award to Rep. Barry Fleming, Rep. Stacey Evans, & Sen. Steve Gooch Atlanta’s Commerce Club was the venue yesterday evening for the Insider Advantage/James Magazine “2016 Influential Georgians” reception sponsored by the […]
Read More »Boys & Girls Club News
Don’t forget to register for our Summer Program! “Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me… Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.” — Shel Silverstein Jan W. Day, Club Director Boys & Girls Club of […]
Read More »Senators Perdue, Cotton Propose Rational Changes To Legal Immigration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 7, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senators Perdue, Cotton Propose Rational Changes To Legal Immigration RAISE Act restores historic immigration levels to meet needs of economy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) today unveiled the Reforming American Immigration […]
Read More »Now hiring! Picken county Sheriff’s Office
Picken county Sheriff’s Office Now hiring! Submit your application today at www.pickensgasheriff.com follow the recruitment link to access the application. Approved applicants will be able to take the new hire test Saturday 11th at 8:30 am.
Read More »Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in a Social Media Case.
Pickens County Georgia Sheriff’s Office If you want to know why we believe it is so important to hire and train the best of the best at the Pickens Sheriff’s Office, this should help you understand how critical it is. January 26th, Pickens Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested Edwin Brian Lumpkin from Roanoke Alabama. Mr. […]
Read More »Georgia DOT Contracts Awarded for Senate District 51
Press Release Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Georgia DOT Contracts Awarded for Senate District 51 ATLANTA (January 25, 2017) | The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded approximately $8.6 million for road projects in Senate District 51 as part of a $54 million statewide construction and maintenance upgrade. Projects […]
Read More »Rabid raccoon attacks Pickens County woman
For Immediate Release February 24, 2017 Contact: Jennifer King, (706) 529-5757, ext. 3191 / [email protected] Rabid raccoon attacks Pickens County woman Health officials warn residents to be wary, take precautions Jasper, GA – A rabid raccoon recently attacked a woman as she was getting into her car in the Bent Tree Community […]
Read More »The Halfway Point
Column Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 The Halfway Point By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) This week marked the halfway point of the 2017 legislative session and the end of week six here at the state Capitol. From committee meetings, to the many special guests we honored on the […]
Read More »Modest Proposal for Law Enforcement Salary Upgrades
“Our sheriff Stacy Nickolson agrees with Governor Deal that Georgia’s law enforcement personnel are underpaid. The governor helped rectify this situation for state personnel by approving a 20% increase in their salaries. What about our local law enforcement personnel who bear the burden of first response and danger in our communities? Shouldn’t they be paid […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue, Parents, & Education Leaders Applaud New Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 7, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senator David Perdue, Parents, & Education Leaders Applaud New Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) today voted to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos and joined […]
Read More »ACTION NEEDED to save American lives in Georgia
The Dustin Inman Society February 24, 2017 Dear D.A., ACTION NEEDED to save American lives in Georgia: Please take five minutes to help make GBI share information on released criminal aliens with your sheriff! The Dustin Inman Society *ACTION NEEDED! Four phone calls! HB 452 *Please help us save lives by passing HB 452 in […]
Read More »You’re Invited to Mardi Gras In The Mountains
You’re Invited! http://mardigrasinthemountains.org/ Georgia Mountains Hospice The Ellijay and Jasper Councils of the Knights of Columbus The Rotary Club of Jasper invite you to the 2017 Mardi Gras in the Mountains! Enjoy a spectacular evening with fine dining, a great band, silent auction and coronation of the 2017 King and Queen and Honor […]
Read More »GAE Statement on DeVos Confirmation
For Immediate Release February 7, 2017 GAE Statement on DeVos Confirmation Please attribute the […]
Read More »“Chamber Committee Actively Working to Benefit Schools in our Community”
“Chamber Committee Actively Working to Benefit Schools in our Community” By: Jackson Leake The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce’s Education and Workforce Development Committee spearheaded by Dr. Folsom “Sonny” Proctor meets monthly with the Pickens County Board of Education to address educational issues facing our community. At a recent meeting they discussed ways […]
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