Winter Storm Warning Alert: …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY… * LOCATIONS…MAINLY NORTH OF A TILTON TO JASPER TO GAINESVILLE TO HOMER LINE. * HAZARDS…ACCUMULATING SNOW AND ICE. SNOW MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES. * TIMING…SNOW…SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN BEGINNING LATE TONIGHT WILL TRANSITION TO SNOW […]
Read More »Pickens County Board of Commissioners Meeting January 21st 2016
https://youtu.be/2qu_Q0efEw4
Read More »Traffic Stop Goes Wrong Results in Multiple Charges for Driver in Pickens
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office planned to initiate a traffic stop which turned into an accident on January 21st. The accident then led to an arrest. Thursday afternoon traffic on Hwy 136 and Whitestone Rd was affected for approximately 30 minutes after the accident. As deputies approached the vehicle to make a traffic stop, the […]
Read More »Snow Coming Down in North Georgia
January 20th 2016 ~ Snow coming down in North Georgia.
Read More »Deal mobilizes state resources ahead of winter storm
January 19, 2016 On Tuesday evening, Gov. Nathan Deal issued a state of emergency for 15 counties under a winter storm warning. These counties include Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Chatooga, Whitfield, Murray, Gordon, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin and White Counties. “The winter storm is predicted to cause snow and ice accumulations on roads and […]
Read More »PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNICATION RELEASE – 1/21/16
The Pickens County School District is working with state and local officials to monitor weather conditions. Early Friday morning, school and county officials will evaluate road conditions and weather forecasts. If necessary, a decision to change school operations will be made and a message sent to parents and staff. We appreciate your understanding and […]
Read More »Protect Your Pet During Winter and Cold Weather
Brought to you in part by the Humane Society of the United States Follow our tips to keep cats, dogs and horses safe and comfortable Pets are happiest and healthiest when kept indoors, especially during extreme cold snaps. In many areas, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. Make sure your four-footed […]
Read More »Winter Weather Message ~ A Wind Chill Advisory
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA 247 PM EST MON JAN 18 2016 GAZ005>009-013>016-190400- /O.NEW.KFFC.WC.Y.0001.160119T0600Z-160119T1500Z/ MURRAY-FANNIN-GILMER-UNION-TOWNS-PICKENS-DAWSON-LUMPKIN-WHITE- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…DAHLONEGA…CLEVELAND 247 PM EST MON JAN 18 2016 …WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PEACHTREE CITY HAS ISSUED A […]
Read More »Two Car Accident on Hwy 136
Pickens County Deputies and First Responders assisted the Georgia State Patrol on a 2 car accident. The accident occurred on Hwy 136 Conn at Willow Ln. in Pickens County on Friday evening January 15th at approx 6pm. The road was shut down for approximately 45 minutes while the vehicles were cleared from the roadway. […]
Read More »Pickens County Annual Winter Ball
Pickens County Chamber Staff Pictured L-R Tina Williams, Pickens County Chamber President Denise Duncan, Lexi Hardman, June Ash, & Melinda Jarrett The Pickens County Chamber held its Annual Winter Ball Saturday evening, January 16th at the Tate House. The evening included dinner, entertainment, and dancing. A great time was had by all […]
Read More »Pickens Board of Education Jan 14, 2016 Video
Pickens County Board of Education Meeting January 14th 2016 https://youtu.be/vRQgNMwfmG8
Read More »Citizen Questions How Fannin County Attorney Lynn Doss is Paid
January 12, 2016 My name is Suzanne Kahn, and I’d like to first address the question that some citizens still have about exactly when our county contract finally expires with Advance Disposal Service. The court documents are clear cut that all permitted extensions of the contract by Advance Disposal have been used and the […]
Read More »Public Health Notice: DO NOT DRINK WATER FROM FLOODED WELLS OR SPRINGS
Click here for Public Health Notice Public Health Notice: DO NOT DRINK WATER FROM FLOODED WELLS OR SPRINGS North Georgia – Due to recent weather conditions, any well or spring that has been covered with flood waters must be considered contaminated. Do not drink the water until after flood waters have receded, the well or spring […]
Read More »Jasper Drug Store Owner Jack Dunn Honored At Jasper City Council Meeting
During a last Tuesday (September 2nd) evening Jasper City Council meeting, the council celebrated an award given to Jack Dunn, owner of Jasper Drug Store located on Main Street in Jasper.
Read More »Pickens County School System Enrollment Increases But Millage Rate Remains the Same
Pickens County School System enrollment has increased by 117 students but, despite a decrease of revenue (as reflected in the new tax digest ) the school board refrained from raising the millage rate.
Read More »Jasper City Council Convenes SPLOST Workshop to Discuss Road Repair Strategy
The Mayor of Jasper, John Weaver, convened an informal meeting last week in order to review roads that are in need of repair and determine a strategy to prioritize and approach road projects.
Read More »